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Utah lawmakers will vote on changes to medical cannabis law

Utah lawmakers will vote on changes to medical cannabis law

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah lawmakers are meeting to consider changes to the state’s medical marijuana law that has faced fierce criticism from people on both sides of the issue. The Legislature is expected to vote Monday night on the recommendations, which would scrap plans for an unusual state-run […]

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Kane County Sheriff warns residents of Venmo scam

Kane County Sheriff warns residents of Venmo scam

The Kane County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about another scam, this one involving Venmo, a digital wallet that lets you make payments to and from friends. The Sheriff’s Office warned residents through a post on its Facebook page. According to the post the scam is done by sending a […]

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Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory

Wind Advisory issued September 16 at 3:​30​AM MDT until September 17 at 4:​00​AM MDT by NWS Saltlake …WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 4 AM MDT TUESDAY… * AFFECTED AREA…The Cache Valley, Wasatch Front and Back, Sanpete and Sevier Valleys, and Utah`s Dixie. * WINDS…South […]

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Spiked CBD illnesses not isolated to Utah

Spiked CBD illnesses not isolated to Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A year and a half ago, people were coming to Utah emergency rooms after puffing a vape that promised to deliver the cannabis extract CBD. In fact, the vapes were spiked with dangerous synthetic marijuana. And the problem extends beyond Utah. An Associated Press investigation found spiked […]

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Utah Valley University introducing lactation pods for moms

Utah Valley University introducing lactation pods for moms

OREM, Utah (AP) — Utah Valley University is introducing lactation pods for new mothers. The Daily Herald reports the five pods are the size of small rooms, and they provide spaces where parents can privately breastfeed, pump and feed their infants. Dean of Students Alexis Palmer says the university in Orem learned […]

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Pedestrian killed after being struck by a car in Millcreek

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Authorities say a pedestrian is dead in the Salt Lake City suburb of Millcreek after he was struck by a car while crossing a street. The name of the 68-year-old man who died hasn’t been released yet. Unified Police say the fatal collision occurred around […]

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Man organizes hunting event for wheelchair users

PROVO, Utah (AP) — A Utah man who has been in a wheelchair for more than three decades has created a pheasant hunt for people like him who need help getting into the outdoors. The Daily Herald in Provo reports that Clint Robinson broke his neck after being thrown off a horse […]

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Three sent to hospital after hitting power box in Richfield

Three people are recovering after a car accident on Thursday in Richfield caused a brief power outage. According to Jason Haywood with Richfield City Police, the three were going East on 1330 South around 6:20 p.m. They crossed 100 East, drove into a field and then into a power box. […]

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Rabid bats found along river in Grand Canyon National Park

Rabid bats found along river in Grand Canyon National Park

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. (AP) — Grand Canyon National Park officials say two dead bats found along the Colorado River inside the park tested positive for rabies. A statement released Thursday by park officials said the bats were deceased when collected last month and that the bats didn’t come […]

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Partisan Utah school board elections ruled constitutional

Partisan Utah school board elections ruled constitutional

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Supreme Court has ruled that partisan state school board elections are constitutional overturning a 2017 district court decision. High court officials say the Wednesday ruling reinstates a 2016 law meaning people who want to run for the state Board of Education can file […]

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