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Diversity in Box Elder County: Former Thiokol employee notes changes in his community
Every rural person and place has a story. Change is part of that story. “Rural Utah at a Crossroads” is part of the Smithsonian traveling exhibit Crossroads: Change in Rural America, which explores the changing meaning of rural life and identity. Utah Humanities is touring Crossroads to eight rural communities across Utah in 2024. As part of the tour, Utah Humanities and Utah Public Radio are partnering with exhibition hosts to interview local residents about change in their communities.
Clarkston mayor sheds more light on watershed controversy
CLARKSTON -- A lawsuit was filed against Cache County claiming that 20 year-old trees were destroyed when the county showed up unannounced on private property with a bulldozer. On KVNU’s For the People program last week, Clarkston Mayor Craig Hidalgo talked about why they reached out to the county in...
A Utah man was the first to fly across the country in a single day. Now a USU grad student plans to retrace the journey, exactly 100 years later
Nathan Hoch is planning to retrace Col. Russell L. Maughan's historic flight from New York City to San Francisco in a single day, 100 years after the pioneering flight.
Providence moving ahead with growth and new recreation opportunities
PROVIDENCE -- Providence City has a public hearing coming up on the city budget. On KVNU’s For the People program on Monday, Providence Mayor Kathleen Alder agreed that through the budget process, local cities and towns are helping to define the future of Cache Valley. “That’s true, all of...
Wellsville farm on track to becoming a new Cache County conservation easement
The Cache County Council approved the first phase of an application to keep farmland in Wellsville safe from development. If the application is fully approved, it will make about 20 acres of farmland in Wellsville into a conservation easement, protecting it from future development. The property of the application, named...
Logan's Summer Citizens Program enhances the economy and brings joy to seniors
Don Baglen and Kay Pittenger have been coming to Logan in Cache Valley together for the past four summers to escape the Arizona heat. This year, they can continue their favorite hobby while participating in the city’s Summer Citizens Program. Back in Phoenix, the couple are regular singers at...
Community Calendar - June 12
The Rocky Mountain Veterans Center is launching a monthly veterans luncheon as a special gathering for all military veterans and their families. This luncheon is both a testament to veterans’ service and a platform to provide updates on the various benefits and opportunities available through federal, state, and community organizations.
USDA housing model helps Utah families build and own affordable homes in rural areas
About a dozen USDA leaders from states across the U.S participated in the construction of a house in the foothills of Smithfield this week. The group is here, along with the Logan based Neighborhood Nonprofit Housing Corporation to highlight affordable housing opportunities and help families realize their homeownership dreams. Joaquin...
Memorial honors Borgstrom brothers' sacrifice 80 years later
TREMONTON - After 80 years, the Borgstrom brothers who gave all they could for their country and their community received the recognition many have long been waiting for. The four brothers and sons of Alben and Gunda Borgstrom were serving in WWII and were killed within six months of each other. Clyde, the fifth son, was sent home and the sixth son was too young to serve.
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