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FARMINGTON — It's what fun ... was?
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OGDEN — Cabin fever stricken Northern Utahns are turning to the outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic, but some have been charged with trespassing for trekking into sensitive wildlife areas.
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Due to COVID-19, some students’ greatest hopes and dreams have come true. School is out! For ... who knows how long!
A concert grand piano may be up to 9 feet long; a baby grand is usually about 5 feet long.
The words “coronavirus” or “COVID-19” spark many kinds of emotions. They cause some people to panic, others to worry about the future.
1. Mike Wazowski
The Infiniti QX80 is the flagship in the Infiniti line up and definitely the largest luxury SUV they have to offer. We found that to be an awesome deal when the weekend presented us with a trip to see the nationally ranked BYU Volleyball team.
Two skiers triggered and were caught in an avalanche Friday morning on the closed slopes of Snowbasin Resort but survived without injury, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Somewhere in the South Pacific sits a tropical island with beaches, jungles and a lagoon (not the amusement park in Farmington). Some years ago, a tiny ship was tossed about in a storm and landed on this island. Fortunately, no lives were lost. However, all seven individuals aboard had to le…
In my last article, I reviewed some lessons learned the hard way in my years of riding. I neglected to say that the pictures in that article were of a ride in the rain on the Skyline Trail seven years ago. The mud-packed machines pictured prompted a reader to call me on that decision to ride…
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CHEYENNE, Wyoming — Three of America’s best-known national parks — Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Great Smoky Mountains — closed their gates Tuesday as parks struggle to keep popular recreation areas open while heeding warnings from officials urging them to prevent spreading the coronavirus at…
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OGDEN — In what figures to be a year of rescheduling or even canceling major community events, a pretty big domino fell Wednesday — the Ogden Marathon has been postponed until September.
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SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah man who died from the coronavirus had visited a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in the week prior to his diagnosis, church officials said.
Well, as if the coronavirus hasn’t been enough to worry about, earthquakes are sure to drive up feelings of anxiety at an exponential growth rate similar to the coronavirus. For weeks, we have been inundated with news reports and social media on implementing “social distancing” in just about…
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SALT LAKE CITY — U.S. Sen. Mitt Romney on Monday criticized as “irresponsible” a weekend gathering of hundreds at a Salt Lake City airport parking garage to welcome home 900 missionaries with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints returning home from the Philippines.
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Dozens of property management companies in Utah will offer rent deferment for the month of April in an effort to accommodate tenants who have contracted the coronavirus or who are financially impacted by the pandemic.
1. Was it a cat I saw?
The coronavirus is canceling classes, sports and meetings everywhere. As a result many students, like me, have a ton more free time.
What do Donald Trump, George W. Bush, Benjamin Harrison, Rutherford B. Hayes and John Quincy Adams all have in common?
Grab some string and go fly a kite — March is National Kite Month.
As every aspect of our lives is disrupted by the coronavirus, many home buyers and sellers are wondering how the outbreak will affect their real estate transaction — especially as we head into the busiest buying season of the year.
Seems like bad timing on the part of my crystal ball to malfunction. To be clear, it hasn’t worked properly from the day I got it, several Christmases ago on a rare year that I was “good” enough to receive anything but coal. Honestly, if it had been working, there’s a fair chance it would ha…
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SALT LAKE CITY — Most national parks are open as a refuge for Americans tired of being stuck at home during a pandemic, but despite now being free to visit, people may find it more difficult to enjoy them as parks close visitor centers, shuttles, lodges and restaurants to fight the spread of…
When riding an ATV in the backcountry, you are at the mercy of the elements. You can do your best to plan a ride in good weather, but sometimes your preparation is tested by rapid changes that can happen.
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Restaurants across Utah have been ordered to suspend dine-in service to limit the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, according to a press release shared by Gov. Gary Herbert’s office Tuesday evening — but even before this decision, restaurants in the Weber-Morgan …
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HUNTSVILLE — Snowbasin Resort will end its season early due to the proliferation of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
Springtime is approaching quickly. Where I live, the snow is already melting and the days are getting longer.
In today’s world, it’s difficult to find time to do things with your family. Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles struggle to find ways to help their children and relatives create memories that will last a lifetime and beyond.
Ever heard of gephyrophobia? It is the term for the fear of bridges.
1. Yeet: to throw an object forcefully
This year, BMW has introduced an all new version of what they call a Sport Activity Coupe in the X6, which slots itself between the X5 and X7 SUVs in the lineup. We had to ask, what is the difference between a Sport Utility Vehicle and a Sport Activity Coupe?
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SALT LAKE CITY — As ski resorts across the United States grappled with how to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus without having to close, industry giants Vail Resorts and Alterra Mountain Company decided Saturday they would shutter 49 of North America’s most well-known resorts.
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MORGAN — A citizens’ drive to stop development of the 11,500-acre Wasatch Peaks Ranch private ski community in Morgan County has been rejected in court.
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OGDEN — Ogden City has temporarily suspended all recreation programs to help slow down the spread of COVID-19.
On Friday the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced it will temporarily suspend both proxy and living ordinances in some temples worldwide and allow only limited living ordinances in other temples worldwide, due to the COVID-19 virus outbreak.
A couple of days ago, after coming from a public restroom with dripping hands due to the absence of paper towels, I conversed with a man coming out of the men’s restroom with dripping hands as well. “No paper towels in yours either, huh?” I asked.
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Update: DWR has canceled the public viewing events at the Eccles center and Salt Creek in response to Gov. Herbert's recommendation to limit public gatherings. Herbert announced the recommendation Thursday in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus.
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SALT LAKE CITY — In light of the potential spread of COVID-19, or the coronavirus, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will not allow members of the public to attend the upcoming general conference in April.
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SALT LAKE CITY — It’s considered one of the largest single collections of human voices ever recorded.
Over the past three years, Mazda has made a great vehicle even better by redesigning the CX-5, and coming up with what could possibly be the perfect combination of a small utility vehicle and a sports car in an SUV package — the 2020 Mazda CX-5 Signature AWD.
About 20% of children who are allergic to peanuts eventually outgrow the allergy.
On Jan. 9, an outburst concerning Britian’s royal family had the attention of people around the world.
1. Tulips. This one is obvious; tulips are the most iconic spring flowers, and they can come in many colors. My personal favorites are the multi-colored ones.
Throughout America’s history there have been many iconic events that shaped the country. Because of people, places and events, America became the country it is today.
Last year was record-breaking for the housing market in the Beehive State: Utah Realtors sold the most homes they ever have in a single year, the median sales price rose 7% to a record high of $320,000, and the number of houses for sale hit a record low in December, according to the Utah Ass…
Avid anglers will soon have better luck fishing close to home.
The fifth annual Salt Lake Off-Road Expo at the Mountain America Exposition Center in Sandy last weekend is now in the history books. It was the place to be for people who love Jeeps, trucks, ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles and dune buggies. Over a period of two days, a wide variety of recreational …
OGDEN — You really should get out more.
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OGDEN — Warmer weather may eventually be the death of the 2019-20 ski season. But until then, Snowbasin Resort plans to enjoy every moment of those final few days of life-on-snow.
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OGDEN — Sandwiches, soups and other cafe offerings have expanded over the years, but one priority has stayed the same for Great Harvest Bread Co. on Historic 25th Street.
