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Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signs bill restricting gender-affirming care for minors

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Gov. Spencer Cox signed the hotly-debated Senate Bill 16 into law Saturday morning, restricting gender-affirming care for minors across Utah.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, center, receives ILWA report

Utah’s population boom could further strain its limited water

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A report published by the Utah State University Institute of Land, Water and Air shows that Utah’s rapid population growth could further strain the state’s limited natural resources.
Students Bonnie Whitlock and Christian Lackman perform solos with Odyssey Chorale.

SLCC students captivate Europe with Odyssey Chorale

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Odyssey Chorale, a community choir comprised of SLCC students and alumni recently returned from a four-stop tour of Central Europe. Read on to learn which cities they visited.

Homelessness hits close to home for many Utahns

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Thousands of homeless people seek help each day to be able to survive. Homeless shelters can help with food and shelter. For some however,...
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How to file taxes online for free

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The April 17 tax deadline is fast approaching, so learn more about what you need to file online for free.

Passover, the celebration of freedom

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Passover is one of the biggest and well-known Jewish holidays. The point of the holiday is for all the Jews to remember when their...

Snap, crackle and pop at Sugarhouse Park

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The Sugarhouse Park firework show was to be canceled this year due to Salt Lake City's budget cuts and needed to raise $75,000 for...

The Dirty Dash

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Need a new guilty pleasure? If so, check out Utah's first mud run, The Dirty Dash. This is a 10K obstacle course that winds...
Two students collect scientific data from the lake

Microbialites also tell the story of the Great Salt Lake’s worrisome decline

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Microbialites are a vital part of the Great Salt Lake ecosystem, and researchers say their increased exposure to air because of declining water levels is cause for concern.

Freshman 15 lacks validity

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A recent study at the University of South Alabama tested the validity of the event known among students as the "freshman 15." The results...

Utah home builders switch gears to make energy efficient homes an industry standard

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Solar panels on rooftops are no longer just for those who have the money and want to be ahead of the curve. Home builders...
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Juvenile expungement clinic offers a fresh start

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Juvenile record expungement clinics give people a chance to clear their name and begin anew.