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Utah couple loses mobile home after tornado rips through campground in Oklahoma
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A tornado that whipped through Oklahoma Saturday hurt 23 people, including a couple from Salt Lake City who lost their home due to the storm. The tornado swept through a campground, destroying Noelle and Jason Rollins's Airstream camper they had been living in. The...
Community treks nearly 5 miles to advocate for west-side high school in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY — Nearly two hours and 4.8 miles: That's what it takes to walk from East High School to Glendale Middle School, and the walk that over 50 students, parents and community members embarked on Tuesday. The walk was organized to raise awareness and demonstrate support for...
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 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.
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...
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.
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....
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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