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Hogle Zoo welcomes baby gorilla, snow leopard cubs
SALT LAKE CITY — There's two new mothers in town at Utah's Hogle Zoo, where two new snow leopard cubs and a baby gorilla were welcomed into the world. Babs the snow leopard became a first-time mother when she gave birth to two cubs Tuesday morning. The zoo said the mother and cubs are doing well, and zookeepers will be monitoring the cats around the clock through cameras.
Popular bar, Garage on Beck, reopens several months after fire
SALT LAKE CITY — A popular bar and music venue north of downtown is finally back open after closing for several months following a fire. On Thursday evening, regulars and staff greeted each other with hugs at Garage on Beck, excited to return for the first time since late October.
From Kmart to H Mart: Asian grocery giant opens first Utah store
WEST JORDAN — Within minutes of opening its doors on Friday, H Mart was filled with hundreds of people grabbing grocery carts, knocking on melons and checking out the massive live crabs in the seafood section. The 108,196-square-foot Asian grocery superstore has been in the works for years and...
Inside the new Cedarwood cottages expansion
KUTV — The following information was provided by Cedarwood at Sandy. Nestled in the heart of the Salt Lake Valley, The Cottages at Cedarwood represent a pioneering living experience designed to provide residents with the perfect blend of independence and peace of mind. This innovative neighborhood offers the freedom of cottage living combined with the convenience of maintenance-free services, ensuring that residents and their families can enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.
Man arrested at Salt Lake City International Airport
SALT LAKE CITY — A 28-year-old man was arrested at the Salt Lake City International Airport on Sunday. According to police, he assaulted two people before trying to disarm officers. A press release identified the man as Scott Hollis. Allegedly, Hollis punched a 20-year-old man and choked a 17-year-old...
Little Cottonwood Canyon closed due to rollover, fire
SALT LAKE CITY — Little Cottonwood Canyon is closed due to a rollover and fire. According to an X post by the Utah Department of Transportation, there is no estimated time of opening. This story is breaking and will be updated.
Identity released of man struck, killed by oncoming vehicle while on shoulder of I-215
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (KUTV) — Authorities identified the man killed on the shoulder of I-215 when he was outside of his vehicle, and another driver struck the back of his car, lodging it directly into him. Utah Highway Patrol troopers said they were dispatched to a serious crash...
Salt Lake City opens cooling centers as summer temperatures arrives
As temperatures rise, Salt Lake County has opened multiple cooling centers to help locals beat the heat.Why it matters: Extreme heat is expected to hit the western U.S. this week, per the National Weather Service.State of play: The "cooling zones" will be available at county libraries and senior centers, including the Salt Lake City Main Library, Glendale Library and the Tenth East Senior Center.A map of all the air-conditioned centers is available.Context: Heat stroke symptoms include confusion or slurred speech, heavy sweating and loss of consciousness, according to the CDC.To stay cool, county officials recommend staying hydrated and avoiding alcohol and caffeine, wearing light, breathable fabrics and remaining indoors between noon and 3pm.
We all get mad sometimes, but road rage destroys lives
SALT LAKE CITY — One driver cuts another off or follows too closely. A driver may not adjust speed to let someone merge onto the freeway. Perhaps a cranky driver "brake-checks" someone perceived to be following too closely, forcing evasive action. Will the other driver shrug it off? Maybe...
Redwood Drive-In Swap Meet vendors hope to stop potential rezoning of land
WEST VALLEY CITY — Dozens of local vendors spent an afternoon this week in the Redwood Drive-In Theater Swap Meet parking lot getting signatures in hopes of swaying the West Valley City Council to deny an application to rezone the land for residential use. The 26-acre land, which is...
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