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Utah Faces Extreme Heat and Monsoon Showers

Utah Faces Extreme Heat and Monsoon Showers

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Heat continues to build across Utah, with highs reaching 106 to 108 through today. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Lower Washington County due to the prolonged high temperatures. Meanwhile, monsoon moisture is moving across the Wasatch Front, bringing increasing chances through the […]

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Florida Governor DeSantis In Utah Today For Fundraising

Florida Governor DeSantis In Utah Today For Fundraising

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is in Utah today to raise money for his expected run for president in 2024. The Republican governor will appear at a series of fundraisers with GOP supporters around the Wasatch Front. Many elected leaders and candidates for office are expected […]

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Homes with rental spaces could help with affordable housing

Homes with rental spaces could help with affordable housing

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — With housing prices along the Wasatch Front skyrocketing, civic leaders and housing advocates are considering numerous alternatives to mitigate the issue of housing affordability. The Deseret News reports that among the choices are what residential planners describe as accessory dwelling units. They can be mother-in-law […]

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Utah region receives first snow of season, roads slick

Utah region receives first snow of season, roads slick

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Weather officials in Utah have issued a warning to be aware of slick roads after Wasatch Front received snow for the first time this season over the weekend. The Deseret News reported that the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City warned people in a […]

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Wasatch Front fault lines prone to large earthquakes

Wasatch Front fault lines prone to large earthquakes

SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV-TV) — A study shows that fault lines along the Wasatch Front in north-central Utah are much bigger than initially thought. KUTV-TV reported that the Utah Department of Natural Resources released new maps accompanied with a four-year study showing there is a significant risk in densely populated […]

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School construction costs rising in Utah amid boom

School construction costs rising in Utah amid boom

Building new high schools along the Wasatch Front could soon exceed $145 million, an increase of nearly 50% in recent years. The Deseret News reports the steep rise is due to several factors, including escalating costs for materials driven in part by tariffs affecting the price of steel and aluminum. The […]

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Winter storm dampens Thanksgiving travel for parts of Utah

Winter storm dampens Thanksgiving travel for parts of Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Residents across Utah are getting treated to a snowy Thanksgiving. The Utah Highway Patrol on Thursday morning urged motorists to wait a few hours until crews and law enforcement could clear roads. Meteorologists say areas across the state received snow overnight with more expected throughout […]

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Winter storm dampens Thanksgiving travel for parts of Utah

Winter storm dampens Thanksgiving travel for parts of Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Residents across Utah are getting treated to a snowy Thanksgiving. The Utah Highway Patrol on Thursday morning urged motorists to wait a few hours until crews and law enforcement could clear roads. Meteorologists say areas across the state received snow overnight with more expected throughout […]

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