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Sandy and Smith Entertainment Group break ground for Utah's future NHL facility, release newest plans

Aug 22, 2024 01:10PM ● By Rebecca Olds

Smith Entertainment Group releases first glimpses at new National Hockey League Facility to come to the Shops at South Town during a groundbreaking on Aug. 12.

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South Davis Metro Fire Chief Dane Stone will retire on Sept. 12. Courtesy photo

South Davis Metro Fire Chief retires after 31 years of dedicated service to the community

Aug 22, 2024 01:03PM ● By Becky Ginos

BOUNTIFUL—Dane Stone has served as Fire Chief since 2020. He considers it an honor to help people in their worst moments.

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What folks are saying about SLC's 2034 Olympics

Aug 22, 2024 12:58PM ● By Brice Wallace

Utah has officially been selected to host the Olympics once again, solidifying the state’s position as not only the “Crossroads of the West” but also the “Crossroads of the World”

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City Councilmember Kate Bradshaw and Jesse Bell take a ride on one of the trails. The pair shared a passion for the outdoors. Courtesy photos

Bountiful City Council member succumbs to aggressive form of brain cancer

Aug 22, 2024 12:56PM ● By Becky Ginos

Jesse Bell served the residents of Bountiful until the end. He is remembered as a true friend who always saw the good in people.

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The drone gives a first person view to see whatever it is seeing. Courtesy of FFD Facebook

Drones go into places first responders can’t

Aug 15, 2024 09:12AM ● By Becky Ginos

Farmington Fire Department uses drones for things like HAZMAT situations or finding lost kids. The department has seven drone pilots who are all certified to fly missions.

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Isabel Flores oversees the muffin mix in the 160 gallon Hobart mixer at the Davis School District Cook and Chill Central Facility. Photo by Becky Ginos

Central facility serves more than 27,000 lunches each day in Davis School District

Aug 15, 2024 08:18AM ● By Becky Ginos

Muffins, meat, soup and the kids’ favorite, Mac n’ Cheese are just some of the products made at the Cook and Chill Central Facility then delivered to all of the schools.

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The Utah Black History Museum is able to take its mobile exhibits all over the state, like this event at Luminiere Wellness. Photos courtesy of Rae Duckworth

Utah Black History Museum sheds light on marginalized communities

Aug 08, 2024 08:13AM ● By Braden Nelsen

The Utah Black History Museum is a mobile storytelling organization featuring information and artifacts from Black Utahns. Its mission is critical to learning the entire history of the region, and to cultural change in present day.

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