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A new study released by Utah State University found Utah will likely warm dramatically due to climate change. The study looked at the impact that reality will have on Utah’s ski resorts and what can be done to sustain them.
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Native Land DigitalMany institutions acknowledge that land they've built upon once belonged to Native peoples, but experts say some well-intentioned statements can actually do harm.
Newspapers across America have been struggling for years. Some of that can be chalked up
to failing to adjust to the digital age. But then there’s the case of Alden Global Capital, a hedge fund that owns some 200 newspapers. In a cover story for The Atlantic, reporter McKay Coppins pulls the curtains back on Alden to examine the policies and motives of its two co-founders.
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to failing to adjust to the digital age. But then there’s the case of Alden Global Capital, a hedge fund that owns some 200 newspapers. In a cover story for The Atlantic, reporter McKay Coppins pulls the curtains back on Alden to examine the policies and motives of its two co-founders.
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Drought in the West took a national stage as water leaders from seven states and two tribes testified in the house. They pushed for collaboration as supplies dwindle. -
There are a couple options being considered for the future of Bridal Veil Falls like a state park or leaving it as is. One conservation organization is working to get more public feedback on options for the falls.
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Indian Country Today collaborated with the Johns Hopkins Center for American Indian Health to provide comprehensive data and maps to the public.
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The Jordan School District announced it would give substitutes bonus pay if they work at least 30 days this year. Other districts are reporting similar pay bumps to attract more people to the positions, but staffing remains a huge challenge.
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As more refugees start to arrive in Utah, resettlement organizations are turning to the community to help find more housing options.
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A Pew Research analysis of census data shows that growth in U.S. households during the last decade slowed to its lowest pace in history.
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Researchers at the University of Utah have developed a futuristic device that they’ve found helps amputees walk more efficiently.
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The Salt Lake Valley Coalition to End Homelessness is still looking for places to put emergency overflow beds for unsheltered people during the winter.
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45 days. That’s not a lot of time to write, debate and pass hundreds of bills. And just like one notorious maiden at the ball, once the clock strikes midnight the party is over. So, how does the magic happen?
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