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University of Utah west-side campus: School gets $2M to clean up contaminated Rio Grande site
The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
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June 2, 2025
As it sits now, the future site of the first west-side campus for the University of Utah doesn’t look like much. The 1.89 acres in Salt Lake City’s Rio Grande District is currently surrounded by thick wire fencing and even thicker weeds. All...
Recent nationwide study cites Utah has having the happiest families in all 50 states
Cache Valley Daily - Utah
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SALT LAKE CITY – The state of Utah has recently been cited as having the happiest families in the nation. With a nearly miraculous Family Happiness Index of 99.23 out of 100 thanks to low childcare costs and low divorce rates, researchers at...
Utah Lake isn’t ‘gross’ anymore. Here’s why, officials say.
The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
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Skipper Bay • For decades, mention of Utah Lake has evoked visions of polluted water filled with carp and overrun with algal blooms — a “gross” or “disgusting” place, said Utah Lake Authority director Luke Peterson. But there are “endless”...
Clarios Eyes Indiana, Texas, Utah for New $1 Billion Minerals Plant
Supply Chain 24/7
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Clarios, the world’s largest maker and recycler of low-voltage batteries, plans to invest up to $1 billion in a new critical minerals processing and recovery plant in the United States. The company is considering potential sites in Indiana, Texas,...
Former ESPN 'Sports Science' host John Brenkus dies at 54
United Press International (UPI)
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June 2 (UPI) -- Former ESPN personality John Brenkus, who hosted the popular Sports Science, has died, according to a message released on his social media accounts. He was 54. Brenkus died Saturday. His family did not disclose his specific cause...
Utahns Getting Nervous About California's Super Volcano!
Star 98 - Southern Utah
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June 2, 2025
California is known for its awesome natural beauty, but that beauty comes with a price: Natural Risks! The San Andreas Fault, the major fault line in California, is known for the possibility that a possible earthquakes could send a huge portion of...
Scientists grow concerned over troubling phenomenon impacting one of America's largest lakes: 'May be the death of agriculture'
The Cool Down - Oregon
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June 2, 2025
Utah's Great Salt Lake is drying up and has hit record low levels in recent years — with the lowest coming in 2022 — and over half of its water is now gone, according to The New York Times. The decline of the lake level is dire because of the...
Why Salt Lake City Police Department is seeking a 12.5% budget increase
KSL - Utah
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SALT LAKE CITY — Public safety emerged as one of Salt Lake City's top challenges over the past fiscal year. However, implementing parts of Salt Lake City's public safety plan — something Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall released in January...
Winning: Trump Admin OKs Reopening of Utah Uranium Mine
Red State
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June 1, 2025
The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. American energy policy has come a long way in four months. Under the Biden administration's autopen, our energy policy was hamstrung;...
How to explore 3 up-and-coming blocks on Salt Lake City’s coolest street
The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
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As Salt Lake City’s 900 South is developing into a second downtown, the blocks between 200 East and 500 East are quickly creating their own unique vibe. In three blocks, you can shop for that perfect vintage find, fuel up on caffeine or chill with...
Utah epidemiologist breaks down latest federal guidance on COVID-19 vaccine
KSL - Utah
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SALT LAKE CITY — Medical providers in Utah are reacting to the latest update from the federal government on COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for specific groups. The CDC dropped its COVID-19 vaccine recommendation for healthy pregnant women and...
AO: Designing the Future of Utah
Salt Lake Business Journal - Utah
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June 1, 2025
Establishing its Utah presence in 2010, awardwinning architecture firm AO has helped shape the state’s built environment for over 15 years. With a reputation for design excellence, a collaborative approach, and a deep understanding of development...
Trump accelerates approval of uranium mine in Utah
PBS Frontline
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June 1, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — In the southeastern Utah desert famous for red rock arches and canyon labyrinths, the long-dormant uranium mining industry is looking to revive under President Donald Trump. Hundreds of abandoned uranium mines dot the West’s...
DOJ cracks down on California, Republicans oppose marriage even more & RFK pushes against science
LGBTQ Nation - California
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June 1, 2025
Here are the top 5 LGBTQ+ stories of the week to help you catch up on what you may have missed. The source of the drama: Fox News did a report on one trans student in California who got a medal in a track event, which angered the U.S. president....
This week from Bagley: Utah’s nuclear reactor, RFK Jr., drop in tourism
The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
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Pat Bagley Self-Portrait for "This week from Bagley" It’s Not Rocket Science It’s Not Rocket Science | Pat Bagley Playing Doctor Playing Doctor | Pat Bagley Welcome Wagon Welcome Wagon | Pat Bagley A Pulitzer Prize finalist in the cartoonist...
Gila River Tribes Intend to Float Solar Panels on a Reservoir. Could the Technology Help the Colorado River?
Inside Climate News
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June 1, 2025
GILA RIVER INDIAN RESERVATION, Ariz.—About 33 miles south of Phoenix, Interstate 10 bisects a line of solar panels traversing the desert like an iridescent snake. The solar farm’s shape follows the path of a canal, with panels serving as awnings...
Salt Lakers who drive to the train never have to hunt for downtown parking.
Salt Lake City Weekly
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Editor's note: The following article was originally published as part of City Weekly's 2025 City Guide, out now in print and available online. There's a simple trick to driving in Salt Lake City that, once mastered, means never having to hunt for...
Kizik And Handsfree Labs Name Industry Veteran, Gareth Hosford, As CEO To Accelerate Global Growth
MENAFN
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June 2, 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Former Nike and Converse Executive Tapped to Lead the Rapidly Expanding Hands-Free Footwear Innovator SALT LAKE CITY, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kizik, the leader in hands-free footwear, and its parent company, HandsFree...
USANA Executive Chairman Kevin Guest Celebrates National Outdoors Month with a Call to Reconnect with Nature
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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SALT LAKE CITY, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Kevin Guest, Executive Chairman of USANA Health Sciences (NYSE: USNA), is inspiring individuals and families to celebrate National Outdoors Month this June by immersing themselves in the beauty and...
Blue dots in a red sea: Utah Democrats look for a way forward
KSL - Utah
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OGDEN — Nearly 600 of the 2,343 delegates from the state participated in person at the Utah Democratic Convention held in Ogden on Saturday, casting their votes for new party leadership with the aim of forming a united front against the dominant...