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Utah Pride Parade to wind through downtown Salt Lake City on June 2
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Join ABC4 Utah on Sunday, June 2 as the Utah Pride Parade makes its way through downtown Salt Lake City, rain or shine. The two-mile parade route is set to start at 10 a.m. and will wind through 13 blocks. The parade is a free event for all spectators. It’s also part of the larger Utah Pride Festival taking place in Washington Square Park June 1-2 with tickets starting at $5 per day.
Investigation underway after fire destroys historic Utah church
SALT LAKE CITY (KSL.com) — A historic Sugar House church slated for demolition was heavily damaged by fire early Sunday, despite the best efforts of Salt Lake City firefighters. About 5:30 a.m., police and fire crews arrived at 1990 South 500 East and found the Wells Ward meetinghouse fully...
'Utah's gift to the nation': Statue of Responsibility inches closer to home in Utah
DRAPER — The Statue of Liberty has become an American icon. It's a colossal beacon of freedom welcoming the poor, the tired, the huddled masses, the homeless and the tempest-tost, as the inscription says, to American shores where it stands in the New York Harbor. More than 2,000 miles...
Memorial Day marks beginning of 100 deadliest days on Utah roads
SALT LAKE CITY — Memorial Day marks the first of 100 deadliest days on Utah roads. The Utah Highway Patrol says it sees an uptick in the number of deaths on the roads between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Last summer, 85 people died during the 100 deadliest days....
Rare earth minerals found in Utah, Colorado, are critical for cleaner energy sources
SALT LAKE CITY — Researchers from the University of Utah have discovered rare earth minerals in coal mines in eastern Utah and western Colorado. According to associate professor of geology and geophysics, Lauren Birgenheier, the work involved studying active coal mines in those regions for the past couple of years. Researchers found the minerals above and below coal seams in Utah and in the Uinta coal belt in Colorado.
Georgia nonprofit sends scripture-inscribed dog tags to honor fallen Utah officer
SALT LAKE CITY — A Georgia-based nonprofit that honors fallen soldiers and police officers sent scripture-inscribed dog tags and pendants to the colleagues and family of Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser, who was killed in the line of duty when he was hit by a semitruck. Point 27 sent...
Governor, first lady address Utah’s foster care shortage at Entrata in Lehi
Utah officials and church leaders are urging citizens to consider becoming foster parents as the state is currently seeing a declining number of foster families. On Tuesday, Gov. Spencer Cox along with first lady Abby Cox joined Utah Foster Care officials and interfaith leaders at Entrata in Lehi to address the need.
Best and worst states to have a baby, report finds
SALT LAKE CITY — If you were thinking about starting a family and had the entire country to pick from, where would you choose to live?. Most of us don't make the decision that way. But according to a new report from the Birth Injury Lawyers Group, which analyzed data from all 50 states, there are some clear choices based on health and cost metrics. According to its 2024 rankings, there are significant variations between states on the road to determining the best and worst states for raising children.
TSA sets record over Memorial Day weekend
SALT LAKE CITY — The Transportation Security Administration, TSA, said it hit a new record on Friday for the number of people screened in a single day. According to the TSA, it screened 2,951,163 travelers nationwide as people kicked off their Memorial Day weekends. “On Friday, May 24, 2,951,163...
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