Local Spotlight
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Utah Cycling: Back in the Saddle Again
With its varied terrain and altitudes, Utah is an ideal place for cyclists to train and perform. Whether you ride skinny tires, fat tires, or something in-between, there’s a cycling…
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Did You Know that the Computer Graphics Revolution Began in Utah?
David Evans and Ivan Sutherland from the University of Utah used their math, physics and electrical engineering skills to revolutionize computer graphic imaging technology.
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X96 Radio From Hell Show: Still Hell After All These Years
At 6 am every weekday morning for well over 10,000 mornings, the Radio From Hell Show with hosts Kerry Jackson, Bill Allred and Gina Barberi hits the airwaves of KXRK…
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Renovated Sprague Library Retains its Historic Charm
Four years after a flash flood filled the Sprague Library’s basement with more than five feet of water and caused extensive damage, the branch is better than ever thanks to…
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Six Award-Worthy Artisan Food Makers
One of the perks of being a food writer — aside from frequently being able to dine in terrific restaurants — is to enjoy the products of some of our…
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The Freshness Factor: 8 Utah Farm to Table Restaurants You Will Love
Eight local chefs and restaurateurs who place a high value on freshness and do their damndest to source produce locally whenever possible.
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Utah Moms Compete on Fox’s LEGO® Masters
Jen Smart is an ER and ICU nurse, and a mother of 6. Susan Earls owns Rosebud Antiques in Pleasant Grove and is the mother of 2. Both Women live…
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Shroom Boom: Ogden Mushroom Farm Brings Colorful Fungi to Utah
In Ogden mushroom farmer Adam Wong is producing a whole range of colorful shrooms in his highly controlled indoor facility for restaurants, grocery stores and farmers markets.
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PediCab Legacy in Downtown Salt Lake City
Graduating from horse-drawn carriages that used to line downtown Salt Lake, pedicabs emerged as a more humane and controlled way of getting city dwellers from here to there.
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East African Goat Project of Utah: Refugee Kids Connecting with Their Heritage through Goat Husbandry
Many of the youth in the program were born in the United States or came to this country when they were very young. Oftentimes their parents, grandparents or other family…
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Need for Skilled Workers Remains High Even During Shutdowns
Utah schools scrambled to find ways to accommodate students enrolled in high-demand, skilled professions, as well as others taking advantage of the unexpected time off to explore new skills or…
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Moab Woman Keeps 100-Year-Old Farming Tradition Alive
Mary Engleman is keeping the legacy and tradition of farming by keeping a 100 years old farm near Moab Utah alive.
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Recovering from Substance Abuse in Isolation
Social distancing and isolation not only set the stage for increased substance use, but also made it harder to recover from substance abuse.
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A Visit to Utah’s Largest Medical Cannabis Farm
Utah Stories visits Utah’s largest locally owned medical cannabis farm tucked in Garland Utah, a small town of about 850 households.
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Stocking Up On Fabulous Foods From Our Favorite Markets
SLC and its environs are now home to a number of great markets for foodies, ranging from Asian supermarkets and independent seafood stores, to businesses featuring Middle Eastern and African…