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June precipitation runs above normal, except around St. George
June precipitation in Utah’s valleys was normal or above-normal in every region except for the St. George area, according to the state Division of Water Resources. “We received 0.7 inches of precipitation at our SCAN sites, which is 0.2 inches greater than during the month of May despite the fact that June is typically a drier month,” said Jordan Clayton, data collection officer with the Utah Snow Survey.
Utah’s GOP drama continues as candidate Trump declined to endorse sues for uncounted votes
A Republican congressional candidate from Utah is suing a Washington County clerk after losing his race by a narrow margin. Colby Jenkins lost his primary race in Utah’s 2nd Congressional District by approximately 300 votes last week after challenging incumbent Rep. Celeste Maloy (R-UT). In the wake of the narrow loss, Jenkins has taken his […]
Intermountain Health’s Transplant Program uses new organ saving device
MURRAY—A new state-of-the-art organ saving device being used by Intermountain Health’s Transplant Program has the potential to save more patients’ lives who are waiting for liver transplants that might otherwise die before their name comes up. Intermountain is the first in the state to use the device.
International Rescue Committee curating art exhibit featuring works of refugees, newcomers
SALT LAKE CITY — Many refugees and other newcomers to Utah may have entrepreneurial spirits, which the Salt Lake City-based International Rescue Committee aims to foster through a range of programs and initiatives. Others, though, are more artistically inclined, and in a bid to help them tap their potential,...
When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound
When Tanya Gillespie-Lambert goes to an event in a local park in Camden, New Jersey, she takes a handful of brochures about free preschool with her. She has no hesitation about approaching strangers — moms with kids especially — to plug the service in the local public school district, where she’s director of community and […] The post When ‘universal’ pre-K really isn’t: Barriers to participating abound appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
University of Utah Creates A Mining Disaster For Chile
In 2010 the country of Chile experienced a mine disaster. 33 miners were trapped 700 ft underground in a gold mine. They were 3 miles from the entrance of the mine and were eventually rescued 17 days later after some amazing work through cooperation from several groups. Since then, one...
What’s with all the power outages in Utah lately?
Thousands of Rocky Mountain Power customers have been experiencing power outages along the Wasatch Front in recent weeks. What gives? Causes have ranged from preventative shutdowns related to wildfires, to animals wreaking havoc in some systems. But, the utility said it doesn’t anticipate broad emergency events affecting either generation supply or transmission capacity. “We don’t […] The post What’s with all the power outages in Utah lately? appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Get Ready for USU Extension’s AG-Drip Field Day
It was announced on Thursday, July 4, that for the first time in five years, the entire state of Utah is completely out of drought status. However, this doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods yet, as proper water conservation remains important with 25.89% of the state still experiencing “abnormally dry conditions.” This is where the Ag Water Demonstration, Research and Implementation Program (AG-DRIP) comes in.
Utah Faces Red Flag Warnings as Temperatures Soar Above 100° Next Week
Salt Lake City, UT – Red Flag Warnings have been expanded to include the Central Utah Mountains, signaling the onset of critical fire weather conditions this weekend. According to the US National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, the warnings now encompass the Western Uinta Basin, San Rafael Swell, Color Country Mountains, Central Utah Mountains, Henry Mountains, and Grand Staircase. These areas are expected to experience west to northwesterly winds with gusts up to 35 mph, combined with relative humidity levels between 3-12%.
The debt and interest albatross
As we celebrated the Fourth of July last week and reflected on the past, present, and future of our nation, I was reminded of something Thomas Jefferson once wrote: “It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes.” This is a fiscal imperative and moral obligation that has gone ignored […]
Woods Cross Starbucks files for a union election, may join other 6 stores in Utah
Workers at a Woods Cross Starbucks filed a petition to unionize before the National Labor Relations Board on Friday. With the action, the café on 2600 South and Interstate 15 is hoping to join more than 460 Starbucks that have voted to organize since 2021 in 44 states and the District of Columbia, according to […] The post Woods Cross Starbucks files for a union election, may join other 6 stores in Utah appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
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