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A tale of two seasons: resorts enjoy strong business while water experts monitor worsening drought

Feb 01, 2021 12:44PM ● By Joshua Wood

While water resource experts have raised red flags about the severity of the state’s drought conditions, ski resorts have reported a strong start to the season.

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How COVID-19 affected pregnancy and delivery for expecting mothers in 2020

Jan 18, 2021 03:52PM ● By Alison Brimley

There are many unknowns about the risks COVID-19 poses to pregnant women. Of the information we do have, much is positive.

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Life and Laughter – A Dickens of a holiday

Dec 09, 2020 07:08PM ● By Peri Kinder

Columnist Peri Kinder shares some thoughts on the classic Christmas story from Charles Dickens.

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Family battles to raise funds for service dog

Dec 08, 2020 04:03PM ● By Alison Brimley

Seven-year-old Avery Edwards was born with health challenges that a service dog will be able to help him navigate—as soon as his family can raise the money to get their dog trained.

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Local vintage vendor shares tricks of the trade

Nov 30, 2020 04:24PM ● By Alison Brimley

Justin and Stephanie Gardner, who run vintage furniture business Garden of 8s, talk about the benefits of “shopping small” and opting for secondhand goods whenever possible.

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Want to keep Utah's museums open? Visit or donate

Nov 24, 2020 09:44AM ● By Mariden Williams

Utah’s zoos and museums need help. Pandemic closures during their busiest three months of the year have hit them hard.

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Thanksgiving culinary traditions and adaptions in 2020

Nov 24, 2020 09:39AM ● By Katy Whittingham

Like most everything else in 2020, the Thanksgiving holiday will be different for many and breaking tradition, but what is traditional in terms of celebrations and foods served varies across cultures and regions.

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Latino community must feel ‘a sense of ownership,’ says Living Color award winner

Nov 17, 2020 01:40PM ● By Alison Brimley

West Jordan resident Carlos Moreno was honored as a Distinguished Leader at the Living Color gala for his work helping several cities establish diversity committees.

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