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UTRF’s Accelerate Fund Makes First Investment in UT Startup, Co-Investing with LaunchTN’s InvestTN Fund
The University of Tennessee Research Foundation’s Accelerate Fund made its first investment in Orion Therapeutics, a biotechnology startup developing next-generation RNA medicines using a novel drug delivery system. UTRF and Launch Tennessee (LaunchTN) co-invested, both contributing $150,000 of pre seed investment. UTRF’s Accelerate Fund launched in 2023 and provides...
Utah soldier killed in Alaska 'did so much with the little he was given'
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Army infantryman Arturo Gomez is being remembered for a heroic life, two days after he was struck and killed by a car in Alaska, driven by an accused drunk driver. "He did so much with the little he was given," said Scott Vranes, of...
Here’s why Utah’s raging wildfire season is different this year
The team fighting the Silver King Fire raging northeast of Beaver works 16 hour shifts. Of those hours, at least 12 are spent at the fire line — and that’s on a good day, said team supervisor Sheena Waters Gilbert. Fire incident management teams like Waters Gilbert’s are...
Utah Olympic bobsledder plays role in 2034 bid
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah Olympic bobsledder is on the team dedicated to bringing the Winter Olympics back to Salt Lake City in 2034. KSL’s Tamara Vaifanua caught up with bobsledder Kaysha Love – a driving force behind the bid. Bobsledder Kaysha Love thrives on overcoming...
Utah drug trafficking ringleader sentenced to 20 years in prison
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 24, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Joe Robert Rael, of Salt Lake City was sentenced to 20 years in prison and a term of 60 months of supervised release for engaging in a conspiracy to traffic narcotics and launder money. The sentence, imposed by U.S....
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Fans Virtually Invade Court Hearing & Yell ‘Free YB’: Watch
YoungBoy Never Broke Again — born Kentrell Gaulden — remains behind bars for charges stemming from a prescription drug ring case in Utah. Farm Aid Returns to New York in September, With Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews, John Mellencamp & Neil Young According to Law & Crime Network — which was founded by Dan Abrams, ABC News’ chief legal affairs correspondent — a handful of fans were able to infiltrate the July 22 Zoom hearing and appear in the WebEx livestream where they dissed the judge handling the Cache County case, and demanded YoungBoy’s freedom. “Free YB, man, free YB,” a fan...
PHOTOS: Plane crashes in front yard of home near Ogden Hinckley Airport
ROY, Utah (KUTV) — Multiple first responders have been called to a Weber County neighborhood after a small plane crashed into the front yard of a house. The crash happened just before 4 p.m. Wednesday at 4550 South 2350 west in Roy. The plane came down about a mile...
Celebrating Pioneer Day in Ogden
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) – Pioneer Day celebrations are underway across the state. Nicea DeGering packed up her gear and hit the road early in the morning to get a good spot at Ogden Pioneer Days. Rodeo Director Rick Davis shared some highlights from the festivities as well as a look at what you can expect at Ogden Pioneer Days this week.
2 hurt after firework malfunctions at Layton neighborhood show
LAYTON — Two people suffered minor injuries after a firework malfunctioned and shot into a crowd at Andy Adams Park Wednesday night. Batallion Chief Jeremy Stell with the Layton Fire Department said the crowd had gathered on Pioneer Day to discharge legal fireworks near Gordon Avenue and Emerald Drive, which is an area designated for fireworks in the city.
Daines talks about fire training and new public art mural on latest Speak to the Mayor | News
LOGAN — On her monthly Speak to the Mayor program on KVNU, Logan Mayor Holly Daines said the city’s fire and EMS personnel do ongoing training. Once in a while they do what’s called Fire Ops 101 and they occasionally invite elected officials to come see what it’s about.
Jehovah’s Witnesses Hold Annual Worldwide Conventions Abroad & Here In Southern Utah
Jehovah’s Witnesses will be holding public conventions worldwide, highlighting the theme “Declare the Good News!”. One of the largest organizers of global conventions will once again draw thousands to St. George—a Three-day Program That Promises Only Good News!. Summer has arrived, and the Lambert family could be...
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