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Utah Red Cross volunteers on standby after deadly floods devastate Texas community
KUTV - Utah
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SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Utah Red Cross volunteers were put on standby after catastrophic floods killed at least 51 people in Texas and devastated the area. Volunteers from Utah — including licensed mental health providers and spiritual care...
Police officer injured after being involved in Salt Lake City crash
KSL TV 5 - Utah
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July 5, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY — A police officer is recovering after being involved in a crash in Salt Lake City on Saturday. Brent Weisberg with the Salt Lake City Police Department said the officer had non-life threatening injuries after the crash took place...
'Pawsome' news: Utah State weeks away from launching state's 1st 4-year 'animal doc' program
KSL - Utah
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LOGAN — The opening of Utah's first-of-its-kind veterinary program is — in equine parlance — officially "in the home stretch." In August, Utah State University will welcome its inaugural cohort to the state's first four-year veterinary degree...
Local EMT who treated No Kings shooting victim asks Salt Lake City Council for help replacing confiscated medical equipment.
Salt Lake City Weekly
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The Salt Lake City Council on Tuesday heard from a local EMT who provided off-duty emergency aid to a shooting victim during the No Kings protest, and took comment from members of the public on a package of proposed reforms to mixed-use zoning. No...
Utah Valley Calendar: Things to do – July 5
Daily Herald - Utah
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AMERICAN FORK Events at the American Fork Library — Here are some upcoming events at the American Fork Library: July 8: Crafternoon for tweens at 1 p.m. Explore new crafts, experiment with cool materials and create awesome projects. Registration...
Salt Lake City shooting leaves one person with critical injuries
KSL NewsRadio - Utah
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July 4, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Police are investing a shooting near 230 South 600 West that has left one person in critical condition. Approximately 4:52 a.m. a shooting was reported. Brent Weisberg, Communications Administrative Director...
One critically injured in Salt Lake City shooting; suspect remains at large
KMYU - Utah
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SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — One person was critically injured in a shooting early Thursday morning in Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City Police Department Public Information Officer Brent Weisberg said dispatchers received reports of a shooting shortly...
Man critically injured after being struck by train in Salt Lake City
KMYU - Utah
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SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A man was critically injured Thursday morning after being struck by a train while attempting to cross the tracks. Salt Lake City Police Department Public Information Officer Brent Weisberg said dispatchers received a report...
Man in critical condition after early morning shooting in Salt Lake City
KSL - Utah
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SALT LAKE CITY — One man is in critical condition after a shooting in Salt Lake City early Friday, police said. The Salt Lake City Police Department said the shooting was reported at 4:52 a.m. near 230 South and 600 West. Officers believe the...
Northern Utah Living: Places to go, things to do (July 5-13)
Standard Examiner - Utah
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1 / 4 Jessie Wilson creates a chalk art piece at the Cherry Days Chalk Art Contest on Thursday, July 6, 2023, in the parking lot of North Ogden Elementary School. Tim Vandenack, Standard-Examiner file photo 2 / 4 From left, Bethany Disque, Kayleen...
A warning about the spread of infections linked to hospitals
Park Record - Utah
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July 5, 2025
New research undertaken by the University of Utah Health has found that one of the most common health care-associated infections spreads in intensive care units more than three times more than previously thought. The infection, known as...
Inside a Utah desert facility preparing humans for life on Mars
CNBC
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July 5, 2025
Hidden among the majestic canyons of the Utah desert, about 7 miles from the nearest town, is a small research facility meant to prepare humans for life on Mars. The Mars Society, a nonprofit organization that runs the Mars Desert Research...
Up Close with Southern Utah’s Wild Side: Rare Field Opportunities from DWR
The Independent - Utah
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July 5, 2025
July 2025 — Southern Utah This July, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources (DWR) invites adventurous community members, reporters, and photographers to experience wildlife up close through three unique, boots-on-the-ground opportunities across...
One Major Devon Dampier Factor Holds Key for Kyle Whittingham’s Utah Turnaround
Essentially Sports
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July 5, 2025
After last season’s frustrating 5–7 skid, Kyle Whittingham is staring down year 21 in Salt Lake City with something that’s been missing lately—optimism. The longtime Utah Utes coach, who’s seen it all since taking over for Urban Meyer back in...
Letter: What I’d say if one of Utah’s members of Congress asked me if they got my vote
The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
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(Stephanie Scarbrough | AP) From left, Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, Speaker of House Mike Johnson, R-La., Rep. Celeste Maloy, R-Utah, Rep. John Curtis, R-Utah., and Rep. Burges Owens, R-Utah, stand for a portrait during ceremonial swearing in...
How did Jazz rookie Ace Bailey do in his summer league debut?
KSL - Utah
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SALT LAKE CITY — Ace Bailey got a standing ovation before the game even started. As soon as he walked onto the court Saturday at the Huntsman Center for pregame warmups, the crowd rose in appreciation for the player they hope will be the next Utah...
Utah Republicans celebrate ‘big, beautiful bill’ passage; health advocates dismayed
Daily Herald - Utah
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Jennifer Shutt, States NewsroomHouse Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., speaks to reporters inside the Capitol building in Washington., D.C., on Wednesday, July 2, 2025. Utah Republican leaders celebrated the final passage of the “big, beautiful bill”...
Two injured during The Gateway's Fourth of July festivities, investigation underway
KUTV - Utah
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SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A night of music, fun, and fireworks in downtown Salt Lake City ended with confusion and concern after two people were hurt. Now, police are working to figure out exactly what happened. People gathered at The Gateway in...
John Tonje joins Utah Jazz in NBA draft
The Daily Cardinal - Wisconsin
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Wisconsin men’s basketball star John Tonje was taken 53rd overall in the 2025 NBA draft by the Utah Jazz last Thursday night. Despite only transferring to the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the 2024-25 school year, it was this breakout season...
Working on the Fourth is no holiday for a Utah firefighter
FOX 13 Salt Lake City - Utah
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July 5, 2025
PARK CITY, Utah — For some, the Fourth of July is a time to take a break from working, but for others, the hard work is just beginning. For Garen Scott, a Wasatch Fire District firefighter, the day starts at 6 a.m. “On Fourth of July, we come in...