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Scientists Study Genetic History of the Four Corners Potato
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH—According to a statement released by the University of Utah, genetic analysis of the Four Corners potato, (Solanum jamesii), by scientists from Red Butte Garden and the Natural History Museum of Utah (NHMU) suggests that the nutritious wild tuber became a staple crop planted by the ancestors of modern Diné, Southern Paiute, Apache, and Pueblo peoples on the arid Colorado Plateau. The samples in the study came from 25 modern Four Corners potato populations in the Mogollon Rim of central Arizona and New Mexico. Fourteen of the potato populations were found growing near archaeological sites, and were determined to be smaller and less genetically diverse than plants from S. jamesii populations growing wild in areas without archaeological sites. The researchers also determined that the S. jamesii populations in southern Utah’s Escalante Valley originated from plants growing in other locations. “Domestication of a plant species can begin with people gathering and replanting propagules in a new location,” said Lisbeth Louderback of NHMU. “The potato joins a large assemblage of goods that were traded across this vast cultural landscape,” she explained. The researchers plan to continue to study the Four Corners potato to learn about the early stages of its domestication. Read the original scholarly article about this research in Nature. To learn more about the origins of potatoes of the American Southwest, go to "Letter from the Four Corners: In Search of Prehistoric Potatoes."
Former No. 11 overall pick changes representation, may sign in Europe
Utah RFA defenseman Victor Soderstrom is switching representation as he tries to land a contract for next season. PHNX Sports’ Craig Morgan reports he’s dropped his agent, which PuckPedia shows was Darren Ferris at Quartexx Management. Morgan also reports that Söderström, whom the Coyotes drafted with the 11th overall pick in 2019, may opt to play in a top-level European pro league this season rather than re-sign with Utah.
Utah Hockey Club signs forward Cole Beaudoin as 24th overall pick
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Utah Hockey Club signed forward Cole Beaudoin to an entry-level contract as their 24th overall pick for the first round of the 2024 NHL draft. Beaudoin, 6’2” and 206 lbs, comes to Utah from the Barrie Colts, a junior team in Ontario. He recorded 28-34-62 in 67 games during the 2023-24 season, ranking second on the Colts in assists and third in goals and points.
Utah’s 2024 primary election results are certified — but recount, other challenges loom
Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson officially certified Utah’s statewide election results on Monday — but the Republican contest for 2nd Congressional District is still in flux. While Henderson, after reviewing multi-county election results, gave her stamp of approval as required by state law and effectively made statewide election results official, razor-thin vote margins between Utah […] The post Utah’s 2024 primary election results are certified — but recount, other challenges loom appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Utah man makes a name for himself in the world of professional basketball
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — From living in his car to becoming an NBA trainer to the stars, Utah resident Jasper Bibbs persevered to make a name for himself in the professional sports world. He spent five years with the Utah Jazz working closely with Donovan Mitchell before joining...
Thunderstorms remain possible in southwest Utah while all areas see baking heat
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Happy Monday, Utah! If you liked yesterday’s weather, you’re in luck because today’s forecast is pretty much the same. High pressure to the southwest brings high heat and monsoonal thunderstorms to the Beehive State. Expect daytime highs to be about 5 degrees warmer than usual for this time of year. Up […]
Utah, Are You Happy Caitlin Clark Beat Team USA?
There's a common rule in high school and college sports that most coaches follow. Tie goes to the senior. If two players are pretty much the same in talent, and one of them is a senior, you give the starting spot to the senior. They've been in the program longer, they've sacrificed more, they're probably more respected in the locker room, and have sold more candy bars for fundraisers to get new uniforms etc. However, if it's not a tie you go with the better player regardless of age. This is something every high school coach in America understands.
FLASHBACK 1997: Bruce Baird ponders the difference between pioneer vision and modern Utah leadership
In commemoration of City Weekly's 40th anniversary, we are digging into our archives to celebrate. Each week, we FLASHBACK to a story or column from our past in honor of four decades of local alt-journalism. Whether the names and issues are familiar or new, we are grateful to have this unique newspaper to contain them all.
Nellis Air Force Base to Bring the Noise to Southern Utah in the Coming Weeks
Imagine this, you’re doom scrolling on social media, and you keep reading posts from your friends and family that say, “What’s that booming noise outside?”. Sounds pretty familiar right? It’s nice to know about unknown events before they happen so you can rub it into the face of your loved ones with an all-knowing index finger pointing skyward.
Motorcycle Crash: 1 Rider from Utah Killed and 1 Injured on Idaho Highway
A motorcycle crash on an Idaho highway has left 1 dead and another injured. The deadly accident happened in Eastern Idaho not far from the Montana border on Interstate 15 at milepost 179. Idaho State Police responded around 10:51 in the morning of July 22nd. A Kawasaki motorcycle, driven by...
Practicing plastic-free July with a Park City sustainability company
PARK CITY, UT (GOOD THINGS UTAH)- Joining us today is Kimberly Flores and Paige Garrity, the co-founders of Fulfilled Lifestyle Co to share a little more about how they’re helping the local hotel and lodging industry switch their practices to become more sustainable. According to Flores and Garrity it is “plastic-free July,” a month-long global event that encourages people to “choose to refuse” single-use plastic. Here in Utah, Fulfilled Lifestyle Co. is helping both individuals and companies do that every single day.
‘The Addams Family’ haunts the Egyptian Theatre
When: 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday, July 25 and 26; 5 p.m., Saturday, July 27. Where: Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St. Cost: $10 for adults; $15 for preferred seating; free for ages 17 and younger. Phone: 855-745-SHOW. Web: parkcityshow.com. “They’re creepy and they’re kooky, mysterious and spooky,” and “all together...
Overland Trailhead and segment of Millennium Trail closed today, into tomorrow
PARK CITY, Utah — ‘Tis the seal coat season. Basin Recreation today announced that the Overland Trailhead and Millennium Trail—from behind the Powderwood condos to Olympic Parkway—will be closed today
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