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New app aims to make finding parking at U smoother

Feb 11, 2020 11:38AM ● By Libby Allnatt

Brandon Howard, a University of Utah student from South Jordan, is involved with the development of a new app that may change how students navigate the daily parking hassle.

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In wake of church break from Boy Scouts, community troops gather

Jan 29, 2020 02:01PM ● By Alison Brimley

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ relationship with Scouting ended in 2019, but smaller community-based troops are eager to strike out on their own.

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Winter sports for the non-skier: Wasatch Front offers plenty of alternatives for outdoor fun

Jan 14, 2020 02:46PM ● By Josh Wood

From hitting the trails on snowshoes or darting downhill on a sled at the neighborhood park, getting outside this winter is easy thanks to the Wasatch Front’s accessible outdoor wonders.

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Painting the greats: artist finds a career by following her passion

Jan 13, 2020 11:31AM ● By Sarah Morton Taggart

Daniela Lopez was discovered on Instagram and became the go-to portrait artist for the NBA.

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Faced with enormous medical expenses, local families turn to GoFundMe

Jan 08, 2020 02:53PM ● By Alison Brimley

In 2018, Americans raised $650 billion dollars for health care costs on the site.

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Hikers, bicyclists, equestrians weigh in on the future of Salt Lake County’s trails

Dec 12, 2019 11:03AM ● By Jennifer J Johnson

Some communities cite a trails system as their No. 1 amenity. Now the question—how to best propagate and connect them while preserving nature?


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Renaissance resident Melanie P. Smith: from law enforcement to fiction writing

Dec 11, 2019 03:14PM ● By Jordan Hafford

West Jordan resident Melanie P. Smith has built a long and rewarding career in Law Enforcement to become…a successful published author.

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Sugar Factory Playhouse to perform classic production of ‘Miracle on 34th Street’

Dec 11, 2019 03:12PM ● By Jordan Hafford

Sugar Factory Playhouse will dazzle audiences with its production of the classic holiday story, “Miracle on 34th Street”

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West Jordan Pastor prioritizes music in worship and in life

Dec 11, 2019 03:11PM ● By Alison Brimley

Pastor Keith Radke of West Jordan’s River Community Church makes music a vital part of his life and his ministry.

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Founder will celebrate his 85th birthday this month, shows no signs of slowing down

Dec 11, 2019 03:09PM ● By Alison Brimley

Dr. James Mayfield, co-founder of CHOICE Humanitarian, will turn 85 this month and still travels the globe, actively working to alleviate extreme poverty.

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