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Utahns travel hours to attend World Cup sport climbing event in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY — Any sport featuring a DJ, an electric crowd, and plenty of emotion is sure to be popular. And 9-year-old Ivan Phenis couldn’t get enough of it. “I don’t know, it’s just really fun,” he said. Even though they live nearly four...
People with Parkinson’s on the Move
SALT LAKE CITY — Most people probably don’t think twice about taking a stroll around the park. But not Dale George. He’s one of the half-million Americans diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. He’s also one of the 200 or so people who made their way around Liberty Park for the Parkinson’s Foundation Moving Day on Saturday.
More Dogs on Main: It’s not about the dogs
It’s not about the dogs. It’s really not about the house, either. I have no dog in this fight and remain pretty agnostic about the house itself. If it complies, it complies, and my opinion doesn’t matter. This is a story about much bigger stuff. The Shakespearian...
6 ways women can take charge of their health
KUTV — It’s important that women feel empowered when it comes to making decisions about their own health journey, but with so much information out there, how does one know what to prioritize?. Dr. Fran, OB-GYN, spoke to Elora about how women can reclaim their well-being. For more...
Salt Lake bar owner who touted ban on 'Zionists' arrested twice in 2 days after demonstrations
SALT LAKE CITY — Police say the owner of the Weathered Waves cider bar, recently investigated for announcing he would not serve Zionists, was arrested on Thursday and again on Friday, in connection to this week's pro-Palestine protests at the University of Utah and a recently installed memorial to Palestinians killed in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Pro-Palestinian Protesters walk out during University of Utah graduation ceremonies
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KKCO) - A small group of Pro-Palestinian protesters staged a walkout during graduation ceremonies at the University of Utah on Thursday. The protest happened as Utah University President, Taylor Randall, began his speech at the Huntsman Center. A handful of attendees got up from their seats and walked out of the ceremonies and some yelled “Free Palestine” as they exited.
Person hit, killed by FrontRunner train
SALT LAKE CITY — A person was hit and killed by a FrontRunner train in a suspected suicide on Saturday, the Utah Transit Authority said. An alert was sent out by UTA at 6:32 a.m., saying riders should expect significant delays due to a "train vs. person incident." The location was not immediately available.
University of Utah faculty ask for ‘divestment strategy’ from Israel, decry protest crackdown
Over 160 University of Utah faculty, including professors from a number of departments, have signed a joint statement asking the school to end its police presence at the recent pro-Palestinian protests and start the process of a divestment strategy “from those profiting from the war in Gaza.” On Monday, a group of several hundred protesters […] The post University of Utah faculty ask for ‘divestment strategy’ from Israel, decry protest crackdown appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Man in wheelchair hit by TRAX train in South Salt Lake
SOUTH SALT LAKE, Utah — A TRAX train collided with a man in a wheelchair at the Meadowbook Station Friday. Utah Transit Authority spokesman Carl Arky said the man hit seemed to be conscious and breathing. Medical workers are attending to the man, and the emergency is expected to create a 10 to 20-minute delay from Millcreek to Old Greektown on the blue line.
'Brave men': Utah police memorialize 2 officers who died in the line of duty
SALT LAKE CITY — Two new names of fallen officers were added to the list Thursday as police officers, family, friends and community members gathered at the state Capitol to commemorate the 149 state law enforcement officers who have died serving in the line of duty since 1857. "President...
Utah County family gifted SUV after father died saving kids from crash
LINDON — A Utah County family received a heartwarming surprise Friday despite experiencing tragedy. After losing their father when he tried to save his children following a crash, the community came together to give the family one less thing to worry about. Gathering at Murdock Hyundai in Lindon, several...
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