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Healthy Living

Spring allergies plague Utah: tips to survive the pollen invasion

By Emma Everett
May 18, 2023 12:00 AM
Allergy season is hitting the Wasatch Front full-force this spring, and some are experiencing symptoms for the first time.
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Metro

Conflict continues over Biden's Alaskan drilling project

By Joel Leighton
April 19, 2023 12:00 AM
Debate continues over the Biden administrations approval of the 'Willow Project,' the largest drilling project on U.S. soil in history.
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Local

Rocky Mountain Power announces plans to close its last coal power plants in Utah

By Marissa Lundeen
April 19, 2023 12:00 AM
Rocky Mountain Power, the state's primary energy provider, recently announced plans to close two coal power plants in Utah by 2032.
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Local

Utah roads damaged from winter weather, spring flooding

By Robyn Morris Christensen
April 18, 2023 12:00 AM
Record snowpack during the Utah winter means flooding for cities heading into the spring season.
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Local

Utah wildlife struggles to cope with extreme snowpack

By Marissa Lundeen
April 12, 2023 12:00 AM
Utah's record-breaking winter has brought an above-average snowpack and local wildlife is struggling to find food in their snow-capped homes.
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Local

Provo mayor's office discusses preparations for spring run off

By Joe Wirthlin
April 03, 2023 12:00 AM
As the weather warms after a record snowfall, the city of Provo is preparing in advance for the possibility of flooding from spring runoff.
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Local

Provo City cleanups clear 500 tons green waste, 1,000 tons garbage

By Joe Wirthlin
April 03, 2023 12:00 AM
The Provo City spring cleanup is in full swing, allowing people to bring regular trash, green waste and metal recycling to centralized locations for free.
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Breaking News

Utah, Provo officials prepare for spring flooding

By Joshua Rust
March 21, 2023 12:00 AM
Provo City released a flood plan for the city in light of the potentially record-breaking spring runoff from the 150%, and rising, snowpack levels this year.
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Healthy Living

Park ranger, BYU professors share tips for hiking safety

By Joe Wirthlin
March 03, 2023 12:00 AM
Utah saw three deaths involving hikers in February and the tragedies highlight the importance of hiking safety.
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Local

Utah faith leaders call upon legislature to protect the Great Salt Lake

By Marissa Lundeen
February 17, 2023 12:00 AM
Utah religious leaders gathered for a news conference at the capitol Thursday morning in an effort to urge Utah lawmakers to restore the Great Salt Lake's ecological health.
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State

Gov. Cox's executive order to help the Great Salt Lake a 'short-term fix' for salinity levels

By Joshua Rust
February 14, 2023 12:00 AM
Gov. Cox issued executive order 2023-02 this month that will raise the berm of the Union Pacific Railroad causeway in the Great Salt Lake.
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Campus News

College students, faculty collaborate on Great Salt Lake emergency report

By Ethan Porter
January 30, 2023 12:00 AM
The Great Salt Lake is facing unprecedented danger according to a new report conducted by BYU students and faculty in collaboration with other universities across the state.
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Special Projects

Historic Utah snowfall a step toward drought control, government officials say

By Joshua Rust
January 26, 2023 12:00 AM
Utah government officials from the Department of Natural Resources and House of Representatives say recent historic snowfall and precipitation levels are not reasons to press the brakes on statewide and local conservation efforts.
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Special Projects

BYU students, faculty share tips to reduce plastic waste, be 'better stewards'

By Alyssa Regis
January 24, 2023 12:00 AM
Presiding Bishop Gérald Caussé of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and BYU forum speakers Paul Cox and Katharine Heyhoe each spoke in recent months concerning the planet and the duty of each person to be a steward over its protection.
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Campus

Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe invites BYU students to 'love all of God's creations'

By James Hoopes
November 29, 2022 12:00 AM
Climate scientist and Texas Tech University professor Katharine Hayhoe gave BYU students clear and approachable ways to address climate change during her forum on Nov. 29.
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Art

From filmmaker to rockstar: A former BYU film student’s journey in Cambodia

By Avery Acevedo
November 28, 2022 12:00 AM
It was the summer of 2009 when Andrew Todd Smith stood alongside his peers on the stage of Cambodian Television News with a trumpet in hand.
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Local

Ski resorts open early due to snowpack

By Aubree B Jennings
November 18, 2022 12:00 AM
Ski resorts are moving up their opening dates due to the best snowpack Utah has received in 18 years.
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Art

'Pick it Up Provo': BYU student creates art from street litter

By Tenley Hale
November 11, 2022 12:00 AM
BYU Advertising student Emily Hakala collects trash on her route to campus in order to create art that she hopes will inspire people to be conscious of their litter.
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