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How a goofy side project ultimately added to the Salt Lake City whale's lore
23+ hour, 26+ min ago (701+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Since leaping out of a roundabout for the first time in 2022, residents and visitors alike have left all sorts of trinkets next to Salt Lake City's beloved whale. However, a miniature version of the official "Out of…...
Map released for Utah National Guard flyover to celebrate America's 250th
6+ day, 5+ hour ago (197+ words) OGDEN " Utahns across the state will get to enjoy a patriotic military display on the Fourth of July as part of Hill Air Force Base's "Freedom 250 Celebration." The Independence Day flyover is a long-standing tradition from the U. S. Air Force Reserve's…...
It's official: Salt Lake City shatters previous record-low snow collection total
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (614+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " It's official: Utah's capital city received its lowest snowfall in at least 150 years during the 2025-2026 snow season, adding one last record to the rough winter the state experienced. Salt Lake City received 3. 7 inches of snowfall over the…...
Salt Lake City police investigate deaths of peafowl, as residents push for charges
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (579+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Residents of a Salt Lake City neighborhood are pushing for the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office to charge a man they say has intentionally killed wild peafowls that serve as the area's mascot. Salt Lake City…...
Salt Lake City continues drone show tradition for Fourth of July celebrations
1+ week, 1+ day ago (424+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " For generations, Fourth of July fireworks have been a staple of American celebration. But this year, a statewide fireworks ban in Utah is prompting many communities to rethink how they mark Independence Day, and in Salt Lake…...
Utah divided over July 4th fireworks ban as wildfires rage across the state
1+ week, 1+ day ago (1172+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " The Beehive State is ablaze. A record wildfire year accelerated on Friday with 18 new outbreaks over the previous 24 hours. On Thursday, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox took the unprecedented step of prohibiting fireworks statewide for the 250th anniversary of…...
New, small wildfires reported across Utah
1+ week, 4+ day ago (389+ words) COVE FORT, Millard County " Various new wildfires ignited across Utah on Friday, including in central Utah, adding to the growing number of acres burned. Utah Fire Info said 11 new fires have started in the last 24 hours, with more likely due…...
Salt Lake City to begin requiring business licenses for short-term rentals
2+ week, 1+ hour ago (665+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " Short-term rentals, like Airbnb or Vrbo, have been in Salt Lake City's zoning code for years, but Utah's capital city is now cracking down on recent challenges through an ordinance that will require business licenses to operate…...
A game changer? Salt Lake City pizzarium tests state's new liquor waiver
2+ week, 1+ day ago (533+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " A new Salt Lake City pizzeria didn't waste much time testing a new state law, which allows restaurants to serve booze closer to parks. Via Veneto Pizzarium, located at 511 E. 900 South, recently applied for a liquor license waiver,…...
Blaze sparks above Red Butte Garden in Salt Lake City
2+ week, 3+ day ago (151+ words) SALT LAKE CITY " A new wildfire sparked Saturday above Red Butte Garden on the University of Utah campus. Crews were called about 6 p. m. to the fire in the area of 1950 E. Circle of Hope Dr. on the east side of the university....