It would be a fun time for the Utahns as the Utah Symphony is going to club hands with the Utah Office of Tourism to organise free concerts and community events at the five national parks here between August 12 and 16. Utah Symphony’s 75-piece orchestra will organize concerts and community events under the name ‘Utah Symphony Mighty 5 Tour’ free of cost in five national parks including Capitol … [Read more...]
Utah woman who strangulated her seven newborns granted USD 6 mn bail
A 39-year-old Utah woman, who is suspected of strangulating her seven infants after giving birth to them, was released on USD 6 million bail on Monday. Megan Huntsman is suspected of killing her six infants soon after giving birth to them. During hearing in Provo, Utah, District Judge Steven Hansen set bail at USD 1 million for each count of murder, said court spokeswoman Nancy … [Read more...]
Uthans to have celestial treat when Earth will eclipse Moon
Sky gazers will have a fun time on Tuesday (April 15) when the Utahns will have a celestial encounter with this year’s first lunar eclipse. The Americans are fortunate enough to witness this year’s first lunar eclipse when the moon will be eclipsed by Earth’s shadow. According to the scientists, the total lunar eclipse will be visible across the Western Hemisphere. The celestial event will … [Read more...]
Utah kids becoming more aware of health insurance programs: Report
With the increase in medical awareness among the Utah families, more children have been found getting health insurance coverage through public programs in the state. A Robert Wood Johnson Foundation report has shown that the uninsured rate for children fell to 9.8 percent in 2012 from 12.4 percent in the recession year 2008. According to the 22-page analysis of census report, about 1 in 10 … [Read more...]
Provo firefighters search for possible arson link in fire incident
The investigators are probing for possible arson in the fire at Provo’s Riverwoods Mall complex that happened on early Friday morning. The fire was so fierce that it heavily damaged several abandoned buildings near the mall. Meanwhile, no injuries were reported from the affected region. The firefighters had controlled the blaze and were still mopping up hot spots as the day dawned around 7 … [Read more...]
Utah’s Springville sees evacuations after natural gas leak
Several families were forced to evacuate their homes on Friday morning after a natural gas leak was reported in Springville. The leak was reported in the early morning about 5 a.m. in the area of 50 North and 400 West, said Springville police Lt. Dave Caron. Soon after the worrisome condition was reported, questar crews were rushed to the spot to find the source of the leak and repair it. … [Read more...]
Utah kids getting health insurance coverage in large numbers: Report
In what could be termed as the positive benefits of medical awareness programs, more kids are getting insurance coverage through public programs in Utah. According to a report of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, the uninsured rate for children fell to 9.8 percent in 2012 from 12.4 percent in 2008. As per the 22-page analysis of census data, about 1 in 10 children in the state remain … [Read more...]
Utah’s new computerized test method SAGE invites mixed reactions from parents, students
The schools in Utah is going to adopt the new test system, SAGE (Student Assessment of Growth and Excellence), which would be completely computer-based. The new test is seen as a big change for the students who have so far taken standardized pen-paper tests which included those answer sheets with bubbles The new test won’t be about circling “A” “B” “C” or “D.” Instead, the questions would be … [Read more...]
Search operations for missing copter with two on board expanded to Utah
The search operations for the Grand County helicopter than went missing along with two on board resumed on Monday in southern Utah’s Moab. The Utah Department of Public Safety aircraft is also assisting the Grand County authorities in finding the chopper that went missing on Sunday. The search efforts in Moab region began at 8 p.m. on Sunday night after the helicopter was reported … [Read more...]
Home Alone: Utah teen foils robbery bid, saves younger sister
Remember the movie ‘Home Alone’, when a small boy foils a robbery attempt with his mischievous tricks and ideas. A similar incident took place in Utah, when a 13-year-old girl turned down a robbery while she and her younger sister were home alone. Kylee Newell and her sister made the best use of the helpline number 911 when two intruders broke into their home. Newell immediately called 911 … [Read more...]
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