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Kaysville police warn about 'senior assassin' game after stranger with gun spotted in neighborhood
KAYSVILLE — Police cautioned teens and parents about the potential unintended consequences of a high school game that led to a police response Tuesday morning. Before 7 a.m., officers with the Kaysville Police Department were called to 800 E. Westbrook Road on the report of a suspicious man in a yard holding what looked like a handgun.
The Children’s Center Utah to raise money for kids’ mental health
It’s Mental Health Awareness Month and to celebrate Rebecca Dutson, CEO of The Children’s Center Utah, stopped by our set to talk about an annual gala that raises money to help kids in our state have access to more resources. Mental Health Awareness Month is about breaking the...
Cinco de Mayo weekend events in SLC
Whew! It's a busy weekend in Utah — not even counting the May Day festival and May the Fourth Star Wars events we already told you about.Here's what's good for SLC's first weekend of May.Cinco de MayoDraper's Cinco (well, Quatro): Come to Draper Park for lots of food trucks, live performances and other free family activities.When: 6pm-8:30pm SaturdayFiesta 5K: Lace up your sneakers for Sandy's spring race 9am at Falcon Park.Registration: $30 in advance, $40 day-of, with discounts for groups and families. Millcreek Fiesta: Enjoy authentic food, roller skating, a giant piñata, live music and other performances at a free family...
New Hogle Zoo Exhibit Highlights Utah’s Local Wildlife
April showers not only bring May flowers but also a new exhibit at Utah’s Hogle Zoo! The 22 million dollar expansion, suitably named Wild Utah, features some of our state’s most elusive wildlife. President and CEO at Hogle Zoo, Doug Lund said, “The Aline W. Skaggs Wild Utah exhibit is unlike any other zoo experience. From cougars, desert bighorn sheep, burros, western toads and yellow-bellied marmots, you’ll see Utah’s vast and varied wildlife up close.”
How a physician can help you with pain management
KUTV — In the realm of pain management, Dr. Snigdha Ancha with CommonSpirit Health stands out as a double board-certified Interventional Pain specialist with a passion for helping patients achieve their wellness goals. Pain management is a multidisciplinary approach aimed at alleviating pain and improving the quality of life...
Utah among states shipped organic walnuts linked to E. coli illness, now under recall
UTAH, May 1, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Organic walnuts from a California grower that were distributed to health food and co-op stores in 19 states have been linked to serious cases of E. coli illness, federal officials reported. And Utah is one of those states. So far, 12 people...
Magna man charged with kidnapping, beating woman for 3 days
MAGNA — A Magna man was charged Tuesday with nearly a dozen felonies accusing him of holding his girlfriend captive for three days, sexually and physically assaulting her during that time and threatening to harm her family. Brett Nicolas Barner, 43, is charged in 3rd District Court with six...
Rabbis provide support for Jewish students in response to campus protests
SALT LAKE CITY — As pro-Palestinian protests intensify across the country, leaders of the Jewish community in the Salt Lake Valley said they are ramping up security at synagogues and hope to deliver a message of peace. Bryce Katari is Jewish. He's also one of 250 Jewish students at...
Sundance Weighs Interest From Atlanta, S.F., Santa Fe & More Over Potential 2027 Move; Park City & SLC Offer Joint Effort To Keep Festival
EXCLUSIVE: Like an applause filled debut at Park City’s Eccles Theatre, the Sundance Film Festival’s potential move in 2027 to a new location is attracting a lot of big bidders, as well as a significant swing from the hometown crowd.End Of An Indie Era? Sundance Could Leave Park City As Festival Opens Bids For New Location IN 2027; Utah Resort Town Vows Fight To Keep It San Francisco, Minneapolis, Santa Fe, and Atlanta, the home of Hollywood South, are among the jurisdictions that have notified SFF organizers they are raising their paddles for a chance to have the festival based in...
Tim Ballard arranged for AG Reyes to use cocaine in downtown penthouse, amended lawsuit claims
The new filing in the lawsuit against Operation Underground Railroad founder Tim Ballard claims that Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes, Ballard’s longtime friend, used cocaine at a Salt Lake City penthouse.
Where to celebrate May the Fourth in Salt Lake City
The force will be widely felt across Salt Lake City as Star Wars fans celebrate May the Fourth on Saturday. The big picture: Utah was ranked as the No. 1 state for Star Wars fandom last year. Here's a list of May the Fourth events happening this weekend:. Planetarium party.
Several TRAX projects planned for 2024. Here’s how they will impact service
Utah Transit Authority officials on Tuesday released its schedule for TRAX service maintenance projects that will exist over its service area between May and October, which may cause some service delays and other impacts. It comes days after the Utah Department of Transportation outlined more than 200 projects that will take place on Utah roadways this year.
Self defense techniques to use when being dragged by your feet
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (GOOD THINGS UTAH)- Learning self-defense might just save your life if you get stuck in a messy situation not knowing what to do or how to get out of it. Today in the studio we have Miyo Strong and Nick Rossborough with Smart Defense showing us how to get out of a potentially scary situation and more information about their upcoming classes.
Man charged with stealing over $7M in treasury checks in Utah, other states
SALT LAKE CITY — A Nevada man faces federal charges after prosecutors say he stole over $7 million in treasury checks, according to newly unsealed court documents. A couple walked into the America First Credit Union on 500 South, near downtown Salt Lake City, on April 13, 2023, pretending to be two Californians opening a bank account, according to the indictment. They showed bank employees fake driver's licenses and Social Security cards, and deposited a stolen tax refund check worth over $820,000, court documents say.
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