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Health Officials Urge Utahns Get Measles Vaccinations

Health Officials Urge Utahns Get Measles Vaccinations

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah health officials are warning people to get vaccinated for measles. The Utah Department of Health and Human Services, along with the Utah Association of Local Health Departments, issued a statement Monday noting that the MMR vaccine is 97 percent effective with two doses. There […]

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Senator Romney To Give May Commencement Speech In Baltimore

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Republican Senator Mitt Romney is giving the commencement address for the Johns Hopkins University class of 2024 in Baltimore on May 23rd. The president of Johns Hopkins says Utah’s senior senator has a track record that includes public and private bipartisan leadership. Romney earned his […]

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New Laws Impact Hunting, Other Outdoor Activities

New Laws Impact Hunting, Other Outdoor Activities

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources says several new laws will soon affect hunters in the state. The governor recently signed legislation that impacts hunter orange requirements, antler gathering regulations and wildlife management funding. The new hunter orange law goes into effect on May 1st. […]

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Utah Named “Most Affordable State” In New Report

(Salt Lake City, CO) — A recent report by USA Today Homefront names Utah as the most affordable state in the U.S. The study takes multiple factors into account, including money spent on groceries, gas, taxes, housing, and health care. Health care is lower in Utah compared to other states, […]

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Baltimore Bridge Collapse Could Impact Utah Supply Chains

Baltimore Bridge Collapse Could Impact Utah Supply Chains

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Despite happening on the other side of the country, the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore could impact supply chains in Utah. The bridge collapsed into the Patapsco River and Baltimore Harbor, halting shipments in one of the busiest ports in the […]

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Climbing Areas At Zion Now Closed For Peregrine Falcons

Climbing Areas At Zion Now Closed For Peregrine Falcons

(St. George, UT) — The Peregrine falcons have returned to Zion National Park. Unfortunately for climbing enthusiasts, this means climbing areas in the park are now closed. The birds need the area to nest and raise their young. After they have chosen their nesting spots, parts of the climbing area […]

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Utah Public Colleges Looking Into Three Year Bachelor’s Program

Utah Public Colleges Looking Into Three Year Bachelor’s Program

(Salt Lake City, UT) — State Public Universities and Colleges are looking into creating a path to receiving a bachelor’s degree in three years. The Utah System of Higher Education is creating a Bachelor of Applied Studies category that would require 90 credits instead of 120. The concept still needs […]

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New Exhibit Features Smith Family Portraits

New Exhibit Features Smith Family Portraits

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A new exhibit at the Church History Museum is bringing unique artifacts to Salt Lake City. The items on display were purchased recently by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The works arrived from Independence, Missouri, and will be on display until October […]

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New St. George-Area Temple Dedicated

New St. George-Area Temple Dedicated

(St. George, UT) — A Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints’ leader says Utahns “will find joy in your service” at a new temple. Thousands gathered Sunday for the dedication of the Red Cliffs Utah Temple in St. George, where President Henry Eyring spoke during two of the services. […]

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Heber Valley Hospitals Named National Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals

Heber Valley Hospitals Named National Top 100 Critical Access Hospitals

Heber Valley Hospital has been named as a Top 100 Access Hospital in America for 2024 by the Chartis Center for Rural Health. In a press release it was shared “the annual top access hospitals list by Chartis uses a variety of data to assess the strength of critical access […]

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