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UTA reaching out to immigrant newcomers in bid to counter bus driver shortage
SALT LAKE CITY — Since coming to the United States from Venezuela nearly five years ago, Wilmer Amaya Fernández's limited English has been a roadblock to success. After completing an English-language program offered by the Utah Transit Authority, though, he feels he's taken a big step forward. UTA, for its part, is getting a potential recruit to help it in its efforts to diversify its crew of bus operators.
Silver Star Café wins top state award, the Golden Spoon
The Utah Restaurant Association dished up a surprise to The Silver Star Café owners Jeff and Lisa Ward this week. Executive Director Melva Sine presented them with the Golden Spoon Award, the association’s highest honor that recognizes “high standards, outstanding achievements and many years of dedication to the food service industry,” during the 2024 Restaurateurs of the Year for the State of Utah Gala on Wednesday at the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City.
Granite School District holds reunification drill in case of emergency
WEST VALLEY CITY — Parents at Academy Park Elementary School picked up their students from school in a way they’re not used to. School administrators, along with Granite School District Police and West Valley City Police guided parents through a reunification drill, something that would go into effect in case of emergency.
'A forest of dead trees': University of Utah study looks at new insect killing Utah's fir trees
SALT LAKE CITY — A small, invasive insect is setting up shop within Utah's long-stressed conifer forests and wreaking havoc on some portions of the state's subalpine fir population. First introduced in the Pacific Northwest around a century ago, the balsam woolly adelgid — commonly referred to as BWA...
Utah receives more federal wildfire prevention funding
SALT LAKE CITY — Three Utah organizations will receive more than $5.5 million in combined funds for wildfire prevention and defense. The money will help them defend against catastrophic wildfires. Karl Hunt, the spokesperson for the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, said most of the federal...
Gov. Cox addresses the trans bathroom bill, U of U campus protests, and more
Gov. Spencer Cox addressed the transgender bathroom bill, water levels, graduation protests, and more in his May press conference. The first question Gov. Cox addressed to the media was the implementation of House Bill 257, the transgender bathroom bill. “What the law says is, it's illegal for people of a...
Spy Hop hosting its second annual Queer Prom Friday
SALT LAKE CITY — Weeks before Pride Month starts up, Spy Hop is celebrating love in all of its forms with Queer Prom. Associate Director for Spy Hop, Larissa Trout said this will be Spy Hop’s second annual Queer Prom. She said it’s a fun way for youth to celebrate their friends and what they care about.
Officers legally justified in shooting of armed military veteran suffering mental health crisis
TAYLORSVILLE — Two Taylorsville police officers who were forced to shoot a military veteran armed with a knife and having a mental health crisis, were legally justified in using deadly force, the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday. Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill called...
Portion of Bangerter Highway in South Jordan to close in both directions all weekend
SOUTH JORDAN — Drivers who typically take the Bangerter Highway will have to add extra time to their weekend commute. The Utah Department of Transportation will shut down the highway in both directions from 9800 S to 10400 S from Friday, May 17 at 10 p.m. to Monday, May 21 at 5 a.m.
4 new home improvement tools for spring
KUTV — Twenty-year home improvement & lifestyle expert Kathryn Emery shared home projects for inside and outside. These projects include getting rid of mosquitos, stylish and functional gardening, cleaning floors easier and getting organized in the garage. For more information visit bethebesthome.com. Follow Fresh Living on social media, subscribe...
Family Heritage Stories: Exploring heartwarming tales
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (Good Things Utah) – Tune in to Jessops Journal every Sunday at 10am on ABC4 for inspiring stories and engaging interviews with fascinating people, hosted by Doug Jessop. Following up with some more at 11:05pm for Family Heritage Stories. Where Doug explores heartwarming tales of family history and heritage.
Celtic Woman to bring 20th Anniversary Tour to Eccles Theater next week
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 17, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — GRAMMY-nominated global music sensation Celtic Woman will visit the Eccles Theater next week as part of the group’s 20th Anniversary Tour. The tour began in February this year and has seen the group perform in dozens of locations...
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