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Utah's El Niño winter could mean warmer temps

By Reihana Wilson
October 17, 2023 12:00 AM
After three consecutive winters of La Niña, this year's winter forecast is looking a little different. Utahns can expect an El Niño winter, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
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State

Thousands come to Richfield for annular solar eclipse

By Sydni Merrill
October 16, 2023 12:00 AM
More than300,000 visitorswere expected to flock to central Utah this past weekend for the annular solar eclipse.
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Environment

Can Provo support potential policy changes limiting purchase of gas-powered vehicles?

By Zoe Cook
October 13, 2023 12:00 AM
With vehicle sales approaching pre-pandemic levels, there does not appear to be a decline in vehicle dependency, but Utah, Provo and BYU continue to make efforts to support sustainability and increase public transportation options.
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Local

Weather Warnings: Utah's recent freeze warning and potential warnings ahead

By Sydni Merrill
October 13, 2023 12:00 AM
The National Weather Service issued a freeze warning for Utah Valley for Wednesday, Oct. 11 through 9 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 13.
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Campus

BYU Sustainability Office helps students be earthly stewards, what students can do for the environment

By Emma Butler Price
October 09, 2023 12:00 AM
According to the Utah Division of Wildlife, 44% of the Great Salt Lake has been lost since 1875 when its water levels were first monitored, and recent data shows a downward trend has continued.
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Environment

Fall colors in Utah set to peak in October

By Cameron Cook
September 29, 2023 12:00 AM
Temperatures are cooling down, and hints of autumn colors can be seen in the mountains.
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Travel

Utah ski resorts get early start to snow season

By Reihana Wilson
September 25, 2023 12:00 AM
While many people are getting in their last couple weeks of summer weather outside with activities in the heat, Utah’s northern mountains are experiencing not sun, but snow.
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Healthy Living

Free national parks entry for 33rd annual National Public Lands Day

By Joe Wirthlin
September 18, 2023 12:00 AM
Entry to national parks across the country is free on Sept. 23 to celebrate the 33rd annual National Public Lands Day.
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Food

Beekeepers explain the importance of local honey

By Emma Butler Price
August 07, 2023 12:00 AM
Purchasing raw, unfiltered honey produced by local hives provides numerous health benefits to consumers, and can even strengthen immune systems against allergies caused by pollen, local honey experts say.
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Healthy Living

Extreme heat poses health risks to everyone, health providers say

By Emma Butler
July 27, 2023 12:00 AM
As Utah plunges into its hottest days of the year, health providers and city employees are helping the public stay cool and safe.
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Local

Transportation Department moves forward with plans for gondola in Little Cottonwood Canyon

By Leah Darby
July 26, 2023 12:00 AM
Utah Department of Transportation announced plans to move forward with the construction of Gondola Alternative B in Little Cottonwood Canyon.
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State

Legacy of decades-long atomic bomb testing lingers

By Joshua Rust
July 20, 2023 12:00 AM
U.S. congressmen introduced expansions to the Radiation Exposure Compensation Act in May 2023 as advocates point to the lingering effects of atomic testing in Nevada.
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Local

Firefighters take precautions as brush fire season approaches

By Ethan Porter
July 19, 2023 12:00 AM
Provo firefighters are taking precautions this summer, warning citizens to stay inside as they prepare for the brush fire season.
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State

Threat of wildfires continues despite record-breaking precipitation levels

By Emma Butler
July 10, 2023 12:00 AM
Natural Resources Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, said that the moisture produced more vegetation than normal this year. While Utah is currently in a “green phase,” she said, it won’t be long before all the new vegetation dries out.
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Local

Provo saves 700 million gallons of water over the last year

By Ethan Porter
June 23, 2023 12:00 AM
Over this past year, Provo saved700 million gallonsof water as the city focused on increased conservation efforts to combat the ongoing drought.
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Healthy Living

E. Coli scare impacts city of Kamas

By Joe Wirthlin
May 31, 2023 12:00 AM
Kamas, Utah reversed its boil order Monday, May 29 after multiple rounds of testing showed no traces of E. Coli bacteria.
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Local

Record-breaking snowpack affects spring recreation

By Emma Butler
May 26, 2023 12:00 AM
The high snowpack this winter has caused avalanches, flooding and trail closures, forcing some people to adjust their spring and summer plans.
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Special Projects

Provo continues its goal of planting 1,000 trees across the city

By Ethan Porter
May 26, 2023 12:00 AM
Representatives of the city of Provo are planting 1,000 trees as part of a goal to move toward a more sustainable future.
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