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Evacuation order issued after fire starts near Saratoga Springs Utah Temple
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (155+ words) A fire that started near the Saratoga Springs Utah Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has prompted an evacuation order in the area. Evacuation order issued after fire starts near Saratoga Springs Utah Temple By Joe…...
Utah Democrat renews push for rivals to drop out of congressional race as he releases new poll
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (560+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " State Sen. Nate Blouin is renewing his push to consolidate the progressive vote around one candidate to defeat former Rep. Ben Mc Adams in Utah's Democratic primary, citing new poll data. Blouin released new polling conducted by…...
How this Utah stunt performer went from 'Studio C' to 'Marshals"
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (1271+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " For stunt performers, it is not a matter of if you get hit by a car, but when. And that is exactly what Katelynn Olson lives for. Today, those hours of backyard practice and years of persistence…...
Climber home in Utah after deadly Nepal avalanche
1+ week, 1+ day ago (779+ words) KAMAS " A Utah man is home this week and sharing his experience of an avalanche on a mountain in Nepal that ultimately claimed the life of his partner. David Ashley had originally traveled to Nepal in April with his life…...
Freedom Truck visits Utah communities on nationwide tour
1+ week, 5+ day ago (332+ words) DRAPER " A traveling mobile museum is in Draper this week as part of a nationwide tour leading up to America's 250th anniversary. The exhibit, known as the "Freedom Truck," is one of six 18-wheel trailers designed to bring museum-style displays directly…...
Families gather at Utah Veterans Memorial Cemetery to remember loved ones on Memorial Day
1+ week, 6+ day ago (353+ words) BLUFFDALE " Thousands of American flags lined the grounds of the Utah Veterans Cemetery and Memorial Park on Memorial Day, each one marking a life, a sacrifice, and a story. For many families who visited Monday, the holiday meant more than…...
Utah lawyers mull lawsuit to halt Salt Lake City immigrant detention center plans
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (367+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " A lawyer who has advocated for the refugee and immigrant communities in Utah is laying the groundwork for possible legal action targeting a proposed federal immigration detention center in Salt Lake City. Jim Mc Conkie, who's been…...
Meet the Utah woman helping people running from polygamy
2+ week, 1+ day ago (896+ words) The Harriet Tubman of Utah doesn't necessarily look like the sort of person who spends her life rescuing refugees. There are no discernible hard edges to her. She's not a tough talker. Get her going and she'll brag about her…...
Utah's seasonal roads reopen ahead of holiday weekend
2+ week, 2+ day ago (231+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, Utah's seasonal roads are officially open for summer travel. The Utah Department of Transportation announced Friday that Alpine Loop and Mirror Lake Highway reopened, marking the final seasonal road openings…...
Utah couple believes 7-year-old son is youngest to complete rim-to-rim Grand Canyon hike
2+ week, 3+ day ago (621+ words) DRAPER " A Utah couple believes their 7-year-old is now the youngest child ever to complete a rim-to-rim hike of the Grand Canyon, after finishing the course in about 17 hours on Saturday. Nate and Beckie Lambert said 7-year-old Tim didn't tire…...