PROVO, Utah — The state legislature is considering a bill that could reshape Utah’s mental health landscape for decades. Rep. Tyler Clancy, R-Utah County, has sponsored HB299, a bill that seeks to break up the Utah State Hospital and build new mental health institutions statewide. He said the need has never been greater. “Right now … Read more
OGDEN, Utah — New technology at the Ogden Nature Center will track the migratory pattern of birds, bats, and insects. The Center hopes the technology will help future conservation efforts in Utah. The Ogden Nature Center collaborated with the Tracy Aviary and Motus, a North American migration tracking system to set up around 30 tracking … Read more
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
OGDEN — Breeze Airways announced plans Wednesday to add new service out of Ogden-Hinckley Airport beginning next year, giving northern Utah residents another option after losing commercial service last year. The Utah-based low-cost carrier says it will provide Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday flights to and from Ogden and Orange County, California, beginning Feb. 21, … Read more
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
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
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
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
Seattle Sports has you covered for Seattle Seahawks training camp. Cowherd: Seattle Seahawks’ Pete Carroll was ‘tone-deaf’ but has ‘pivoted’ Thursday’s practice saw the return of a key rookie, a fiery ongoing battle, and some quotable moments from your favorite players. Here’s the latest: • One of the fieriest matchups in camp is between DK Metcalf … Read more