Crews Work To Contain Dollar Ridge Fire In Eastern Utah
Crews are working to reach containment status for the Dollar Ridge Fire burning on the border of Wasatch and Duchesne counties. The area burned is estimated to be around 30,000 acres.
View ArticleEnvironmental Organization Concerned About A 'Culture Of Secrecy' In U.S....
One environmental organization is challenging what it says is a "culture of secrecy" created under Secretary Ryan Zinke in the U.S. Department of the Interior. The organization, Earthjustice, has...
View ArticleSalt Lake Family Donates Historic Home To Westminster College
Dale and Sheri Holt recently donated their home to Westminster College. The historic building will be used to host gatherings and to house future university presidents.
View ArticleLogan City Hosts Visioning Meeting For The Future Of Downtown Logan's Central...
The Logan city council chambers were full of attendees during a visioning meeting Tuesday evening. Residents were invited to share what kind of a project they wanted to replace the currently empty...
View ArticleDid You Know You Can Use An App To Track 'Tour Of Utah' Racers?
As teams from around the world participate in the Tour de France, Utah prepares for its own international bike race. Five international teams currently racing in France, and 17 teams in total, will...
View ArticleWhat Qualifies A President For Impeachment?
During the past 18 months of Donald Trump’s presidency, there have been national conversations about whether or not he should be impeached. There are organized efforts to move the idea forward,...
View ArticleSome Logan City Council Members Concerned About Traffic Increase Of Potential...
A potential rezone of property in southern Logan would allow for more lower-cost housing in the city. But some city council members are worried about safety issues the potential increase in traffic...
View Article'Taste Of Utah' Event To Showcase Utah Food Products In Washington D.C.
Semi-trucks carrying a variety of Utah-made food products left Salt Lake City last week and headed to Washington D.C. for a Taste of Utah event. The event will be hosted for the second year by Senator...
View ArticleResidents In Farmington Are Getting Their Water Shut Off For Violating...
Some Utah residents are being fined for using irrigation water during restricted times. Drought conditions are forcing water agencies to charge fines and shut off access in hopes of encouraging...
View ArticleInviting Lawmakers To Events Can Encourage Them To Support The Humanities
Federal legislation to cut arts and humanities funding was recently blocked by a bipartisan effort. Utah Humanities board members say constituent involvement helped the effort succeed and is necessary...
View ArticleNew Video Explores The Highlights Of Cache Valley Geology
The topography of Cache Valley is greatly impacted by the ancient Lake Bonneville and the continual movement of tectonic plates. The Utah State University Geology Department released a video to teach...
View ArticleIssues Faced By Women Will Be Addressed In Policy Conference This Month
How women of color are treated in the justice system, resources for mothers facing depression, and access to affordable childcare are topics of concern for one Utah women’s organization. A YWCA Utah...
View ArticleU of U Professor Discusses How To Talk About Race With Children
A recent article published by the University of Utah features 10 tips for talking with children about race. UPR’s Matilyn Mortensen visited with author Karen Tao about her research and her...
View ArticleUtah Ranks Fourth In The Nation For AmeriCorps Participation
AmeriCorps members around the United States participate in community service efforts such as disaster relief, conservation projects and education programs. Utah is one of the top states for AmeriCorps...
View ArticleResidents Give Suggestions For Cache County Bike Routes During Community Bike...
Cache County residents and officials met for a public meeting on wheels Tuesday morning. The community bike ride was an opportunity to discuss ways to improve bike routes in the county.
View ArticleSafeUT App To Include Higher Education Institutions In Utah
To help reduce the number of suicide deaths in Utah, new features are being added to the SafeUT app. The app allows users to talk with a crisis counselor or submit a tip if they have a safety concern...
View ArticleRural Mayors Discuss How Tech Jobs May Impact Their Communities
Since the Great Recession in 2008, Utah’s overall employment base has increased by almost 19 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, this growth hasn’t spread evenly...
View ArticleAggie Chocolate Factory Coming To Logan
Logan has long been famous for Aggie Ice Cream. Visitors to the northern Utah town will soon be able to try a new local treat-- Aggie Chocolate.
View ArticleEnvironmental And Conservation Groups Want More Input In Emery County Public...
One environmental group is concerned stakeholders from outside Emery County did not get enough input during discussions about a federal bill to manage the county’s public lands. The legislation would...
View ArticleUtah Health Centers Receive Awards For Quality Of Service
Federally qualified health centers across the state provide low or no cost health services to Utahns experiencing homelessness. 13 of these clinics combined received nearly $1 million in grants this...
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