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Hidden beneath layers of insulation at Heber Valley’s Soldier Hollow Nordic Center is a bounty of snow protected from Utah’s glaring summer heat. Hopefully, the gift-wrapped package will pay off for the 2034 Winter Olympics.
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Ciara Hulet/KUERUtah is the second-largest producer of tart cherries in the country, growing 20 to 40 million pounds annually. But this year, farmers are stuck with no cherries and few financial solutions. -
Hugo Rikard-Bell/KUERA draft ordinance in front of the Salt Lake City Council would regulate how automatic license plate readers are used by government entities.
E. Jean Carroll's advice column in Elle magazine made her famous. Today, she's known for winning two civil cases against President Donald Trump. A new documentary, "Ask E. Jean," explores her decision to come forward decades after she says Trump sexually assaulted her and how her case reshaped the public conversation around survivors.
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Summer travel is still important for most adults, but they’re sticking closer to home to cut costs. That’s good news for Utah small businesses that’ve seen a hit to international tourism. -
The U.S. Biathlon board of directors voted Wednesday to push back a planned merger with U.S. Ski & Snowboard in order to review the details after facing opposition from its community. A working group is being set up and will present a draft by late August. -
With rising costs squeezing many Utah families, there is a growing disconnect between economic success markers like growth and the stock market and the feelings of everyday people. Economists say don’t ignore bad vibes. -
The Utah State Tax Commission found about 1,500 people it thinks have illegitimate out-of-state registrations. That number could double once the system has been running for a year. -
Activistas en Salt Lake City están rastreando vuelos para que la gente sepa hacia dónde se dirigen sus seres queridos, y un grupo en St. George trabaja para hacer lo mismo. -
The five state finalists — Tennessee, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Utah and Idaho — have agreed to accept nuclear waste from around the country in exchange for federal help to develop nuclear energy and create thousands of jobs. -
The Sackett v. EPA ruling left many wetlands in streams vulnerable in the West, where waters can run dry for portions of the year but are still important for the overall ecosystem. -
Trump's order, issued in March, directs the creation of a federal list of eligible voters for mail ballots. A Massachusetts judge blocked the order for 23 states that sued, and an appeals court left that ruling in place. The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to allow the proposed changes to move ahead while lawsuits play out. -
Buying your first home can be stress-inducing, and some might think it’s even impossible right now. On the contrary, there are windows of opportunity in Utah.
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