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State

As Utah exits drought, heatwave brings hotter-than-average temperatures

Ethan Pack
By Ethan Pack
July 12, 2024 12:00 AM
As much as 66% of Utah is out of drought conditions, according to U.S. Drought Monitor, but a recent heatwave brings temperatures up to as high as 102 degrees in Provo and may affect drought conditions in the future.
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Local

Water safety is a priority, Utah officials say

Ethan Pack
By Ethan Pack
June 03, 2024 12:00 AM
As more people are enjoying water activities such as boating and rafting during the summer, safety professionals shared tips to stay safe on the water.
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Video of the Day

Video of the Day: Ring-like clouds spotted above Mount Etna

By Jaecie Stilovich
April 11, 2024 12:00 AM
Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy has been drawing attention over the last week as what appear to be “volcanic smoke rings” rise over the island volcano. Locals have reported seeing these rings since April 2. The rings are actually vortex rings, which are made of condensed water vapor, not smoke.
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Environment

How Provo is helping to conserve water

By Nathan Beitler
March 21, 2024 12:00 AM
Water is a very precious natural resource, one that we may take for granted.
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Video of the Day

Video of the Day: Unexpected waterfalls seen at Gunlock State Park

By Jaecie Stilovich
March 01, 2024 12:00 AM
On Feb. 22, water flowed for the first time in months at Gunlock State Park in Southern Utah. The falls have only flowed a handful of times throughout the last decade, but this marked the second consecutive year of the phenomenon. The waterfall is a result of warm temperatures following heavy snowfall.
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Campus News

Water main breaks at Wyview, residents uninformed

By Sydni Merrill
October 06, 2023 12:00 AM
A water main break in Wyview left seven buildings without water the morning of Oct. 4.
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Documentary

Sharing living water: Improving the hydraulic resources in the Dominican Republic

By Universe Contributor
March 30, 2023 12:00 AM
I spied him where a fountain burst clear from the rock; his strength was gone. The heedless water mocked his thirst; he heard it, saw it hurrying on. I ran and raised the suff’rer up; thrice from the stream he drained my cup, dipped and returned it running o’er; I drank and never thirsted more.
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Technology

Student invents self-cleaning water bottle

By Erika Magaoay
March 03, 2020 12:00 AM
BYU student Willy Hogan has always loved water, and anyone watching the young surfer carve Laguna Beach's waves would agree. Now, Hogan is taking unique strides to make clean water accessible and reduce marine debris through a self-cleaning water bottle he invented.
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Local

'Mitt,' 'Jenny' emphasize bipartisanship in Senate debate

By Matthew Bennett
October 15, 2018 12:00 AM
Republican Mitt Romney and Democrat Jenny Wilson debate at Southern Utah University Oct. 9. Romney and Wilson are running to fill the U.S. Senate seat currently held by Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), who is retiring at the conclusion of this term. (James Dobson, Associated Press)
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Metro

High Provo River levels prompt increased caution

By Tyler Stevenett
June 02, 2017 12:00 AM
Water is released into the Provo River. A controlled release from the Jordanelle and Deer Creek reservoirs is leading to increased Provo River water levels. (Dani Jardine)
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Photo Galleries

Slideshow: Slide the City makes a splash in Orem

By Theresa Davis
August 02, 2016 12:00 AM
(photos by Ari Davis)
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Metro

Utah’s water supply expected to run short in 25 years

By Liesl Nielsen
May 29, 2016 12:00 AM
Utah's water supply is predicted to fall short of the population's need in 25 years. Citizens are encouraged to preserve water. (le.utah.gov)
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Local

Officials say water systems need $33 billion upgrade

By Michelle Staker
May 20, 2016 12:00 AM
SALT LAKE CITY-- Utah water conservancy districts officials want state aid to repair aging water system pipelines.
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Life

Slide the City slides into Orem

By Bailey Fruit
September 04, 2015 12:00 AM
Slide the City in Salt Lake City. The 1000-foot waterslide will come to Orem Saturday, Sept. 5. (Twitter)
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Local

Water fun in Utah

By Kirsten Clancy
June 16, 2015 12:00 AM
The BYU Sailing Club held a race at Utah Lake last Saturday. The race was somewhat difficult for the participants because of the lack of wind, but racers still had a good time.
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Swim and Dive

BYU swim coach John Brooks: A coach who cares

November 11, 2014 12:00 AM
The smell of chlorine draws the attention of anyone within close proximity. The moisture in the air is more than apparent. The sounds of water slapping the side of the tiled walls and the patter of bare feet against the slick floor can't be ignored.
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Local

Got enough snow?

By Sara Clark
January 23, 2013 12:00 AM
Utah needs more snow in order to avoid water rationing this summer. (Photo courtesy reaganfrey)
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Eleven News

Water Waste

By Andrew Klay
October 17, 2012 12:00 AM
We use it from sunrise to sunset; water is essential for virtually all aspects of life, including cooking, hygiene, sanitation, hydration, landscaping, and personal health in general. It is arguably earth's most precious natural resource.
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