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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.

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Environmental 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...

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Salt 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.

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Logan 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...

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Did 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...

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What 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,...

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Some 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...

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'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...

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Residents 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...

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Inviting 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...

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New 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...

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Issues 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...

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U 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...

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Utah 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...

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Residents 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.

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SafeUT 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...

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Rural 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...

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Aggie 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.

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Environmental 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...

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Utah 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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