Small Murray business suffers huge holiday hit after ‘meaningless’ burglary

Small Murray business suffers huge holiday hit after ‘meaningless’ burglary

MURRY — A small business owner said she’s having to start from scratch after burglars stole most of her inventory, right during the holidays. It’s especially frustrating for Paige Barnson, owner of Salt Lake Scents, because she explained the products are likely meaningless to the thieves while nearly putting her out of business. For Barnson, … Read more

Dogs are coming down with an unusual respiratory illness in several US states

Dogs are coming down with an unusual respiratory illness in several US states

Veterinary laboratories in several states are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs, and encouraging people to take basic precautions to keep their pets healthy as veterinarians try to pin down what’s making the animals sick. Oregon, Colorado and New Hampshire are among the states that have seen cases of the illness, which has caused … Read more

Here’s why Utah’s governor says latest IOC decision is ‘next best thing’ to getting another Olympics

Here’s why Utah’s governor says latest IOC decision is ‘next best thing’ to getting another Olympics

SALT LAKE CITY — The International Olympic Committee isn’t making any promises about Salt Lake City getting the 2034 Winter Games despite it being the only city in the race, but there’s still plenty of enthusiasm from Utah’s bid team. “There’s no question that the process has been complicated,” Gov. Spencer Cox said at a news conference Wednesday touting … Read more

LGBTQ business owner reacts closure Utah Pride Center

LGBTQ business owner reacts closure Utah Pride Center

SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Pride Center announced in an email it will temporarily close in September. All programs will be suspended for the month while the nonprofit works on “restructuring and reimagining the future of this organization.” An LGBTQ business owner said that one month without access to a safe space and resources … Read more

Now 12 cases of E. Coli furthers Lehi investigation

Now 12 cases of E. Coli furthers Lehi investigation

LEHI, Utah — The count of E. Coli confirmed cases in Utah County from the past two weeks has risen to 12 total cases. The bacteria has been found in irrigation systems and in reservoirs in the area, and the city’s investigation is ongoing — now involving the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). … Read more