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Cucumber Recall Issued in Utah Over Salmonella Risk

Cucumber Recall Issued in Utah Over Salmonella Risk

(Rio Rico, AZ) — Whole cucumbers sold in Utah are part of a recall due to potential Salmonella contamination. The recall, issued by an Arizona produce company, affects SunFed cucumbers sold between October 12th and November 26th in various stores and restaurants. Residents are urged to check their cucumbers and […]

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Church Announces No More Lighting Ceremony For Temple Square Christmas Lights

Church Announces No More Lighting Ceremony For Temple Square Christmas Lights

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will no longer hold a lighting ceremony for its Temple Square Christmas Lights. The church announced that due to ongoing renovations, only part of the square will be lit up this year and there will be no […]

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Utah Governor Mum on National Guard Deportation Role

Utah Governor Mum on National Guard Deportation Role

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah Governor Spencer Cox declined to address whether the state’s National Guard would aid in deportations under federal directives. While Cox emphasized targeting undocumented individuals involved in criminal activity, no formal requests for Guard involvement have been made. The National Guard stated it is ready […]

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Wasatch High School Coach Placed On Leave

Wasatch High School Coach Placed On Leave

Wasatch High School’s head football coach has been placed on leave amid an investigation. Jody Morgan is also a physical education teacher at the school. The allegations have not been announced and currently no charges have been filed. We will update this story with more information when it becomes available.

Most Popular Thanksgiving Pie In UT Revealed

Most Popular Thanksgiving Pie In UT Revealed

(Undated) — Google is revealing the most popular Thanksgiving pie in Utah. The data comes from Google Trends and determines the most popular Thanksgiving pies in each state based off of Google searches within the state. In Utah, key lime pie is the favorite this Thanksgiving, as searches for key […]

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Unemployment Rising In UT

Unemployment Rising In UT

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Initial filings for unemployment are on the rise across Utah. That’s according to the U.S. Department of Labor, which says that for the week ending November 16th, more than 19-hundred new filings for unemployment were submitted. That number is up from just over 13-hundred the […]

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Utah Child Welfare System Faces Scrutiny Amid Calls for Reform

Utah Child Welfare System Faces Scrutiny Amid Calls for Reform

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah’s child welfare system is under scrutiny, with calls for reform to prioritize children’s safety over parental rights. Despite claims of improvements, some critics remain skeptical. Senator Luz Escamilla emphasizes the need for better “red flag” systems and quicker intervention.

Governor Cox Announces Plan to Address Illegal Immigration in Utah

Governor Cox Announces Plan to Address Illegal Immigration in Utah

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox has outlined a strategy to combat illegal immigration in Utah, focusing on working with federal authorities, including the Trump administration. The plan includes targeting undocumented immigrants involved in crimes, improving law enforcement training, and addressing the fentanyl crisis. The initiative also seeks […]

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Dana Anthony works at her desk at The Daily Tar Heel newspaper in Chapel Hill, N.C., Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Anthony was rejected after two speparate HireVue interviews for other jobs recently. The pandemic has heightened demand for online services that interview job applicants remotely and use artificial intelligence to assess their skills. But the technology also raises questions about whether computers can accurately judge a person's character traits and emotional cues. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

New Study Ranks Friendliest States for Small Businesses

(Undated) — November 30th is Small Business Saturday and a new study ranks the most and least friendly states for small businesses, including the Beehive State. Bankrate ranked states on several categories, including the robustness of small business activity, availability and quality of labor, business costs, access to capital, infrastructure, […]

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Utah Storms May Disrupt Thanksgiving Travel

Utah Storms May Disrupt Thanksgiving Travel

(Undated) — A weekend storm brought cooler temperatures and snow to the Wasatch Mountains, affecting mountain pass travel. A second system arriving tomorrow could bring snow and colder temperatures, potentially impacting Thanksgiving travel, especially in central and southern Utah. Up to two feet of snow may accumulate in mountain areas, […]

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