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Illegal wildlife trophies to fund conservation at Utah auction

1 month ago | townlift.com | Heather Bergeson |Will Scadden

SALT LAKE CITY — Hundreds of antlers and furs seized during poaching investigations will be auctioned later this month to raise money for wildlife conservation in Utah, officials announced Wednesday. The Utah Department of Natural Resources will hold the auction for items collected over the past three years, including evidence seized during poaching cases where courts ordered forfeitures. Additional items come from animals killed by vehicles or harsh weather conditions during the 2022-23 winter.
Utahraptor State Park near Moab prepares for grand opening

2 months ago | townlift.com | Heather Bergeson |Will Scadden

MOAB, Utah — Utah’s newest state park is preparing for its grand opening this spring. Utahraptor State Park will provide more recreation options in the busy Moab area and preserve Jurassic-era dinosaur fossils. The park was formally created in the 2021 Utah legislative session, but with minimal infrastructure, the park had a long way to go before opening to public use.
NarcX takes a groundbreaking step toward drug disposal safety and sustainability

Jan 9, 2025 | utahbusiness.com | Heather Bergeson

This story appears in the May issue of Utah Business. Subscribe. Drug disposal is an issue on many levels, from patients with excess prescription medication sitting in their medicine cabinets to law enforcement confiscating millions of dollars worth of drugs. These drugs and medications are often at risk for diversion — the illegal distribution or abuse of prescription medication.
5 common myths about estate planning, debunked

Jan 9, 2025 | utahbusiness.com | Heather Bergeson

This story appears in the June issue of Utah Business. Subscribe. Estate planning is a complex branch of financial planning that often leaves many feeling overwhelmed. However confusing it may be, it is crucial — understanding the fundamentals of estate planning not only safeguards your financial future but also ensures that important decisions about your health care are made by individuals you trust.
Utah’s daily commute: Here are your options

Jan 9, 2025 | utahbusiness.com | Heather Bergeson

This story appears in the February issue of Utah Business. Subscribe. On any given workday morning, commuters on the Frontrunner wave as they pass by their car-driving counterparts in the lines clogging Interstate 15. Strategically positioned along this major artery, the Frontrunner has lured many weary commuters away from their slow crawl in favor of the high-speed train.
The why and how behind Utah first lady Abby Cox’s mission to reform educator wellness

Jan 9, 2025 | utahbusiness.com | Heather Bergeson

The earliest memory first lady Abby Cox can recall is a visit to her grandmother’s third-grade classroom in Layton, Utah. School had ended for the day, and in the absence of students, everything in the empty classroom felt larger than life. Throughout her childhood and adolescence, Cox’s mother would also work as an educator at Mount Pleasant Middle School and, later, the elementary school.
Thanksgiving turkey trotters

Nov 28, 2024 | moabsunnews.com | Nath Kapoor |Heather Bergeson

Moab locals hit the pavement for the annual Turkey Trot, celebrating community, fitness, and holiday cheer on November 23. Participants of all ages ran, walked, and trotted their way to the finish line, enjoying crisp autumn air and friendly competition. [Nath Kapoor / Moab Sun News]
Establishing a new Utah bikepacking route

Nov 14, 2024 | moabsunnews.com | Heather Bergeson |Kelly Smith |Kaya Lindsay

Tristan Ridley has been cycling around the world for almost a decade, covering more than 50,000 miles, six continents, and 71 countries. This year, for the first time in his long journey, his riding brought him to the United States, where he’s attempting to establish a new bikepacking route to take him and future riders through the heart of Utah’s famous riding.
Raptor closures as important as ever, say local bird experts

Oct 31, 2024 | moabsunnews.com | Heather Bergeson |Maggie McGuire |Maggie Mcguire |Kaya Lindsay

On a crisp spring evening, Lisa Hathaway is on her way to the trailhead of a remote canyon. With her she has a pair of binoculars and a log book. As she traverses red dirt paths over stacks of boulders and down long canyons illuminated by moonlight, Hathaway is listening for bird calls.
What comes with a corporate suite at the Delta Center?

Oct 8, 2024 | utahbusiness.com | Heather Bergeson

This story appears in the October issue of Utah Business. Subscribe. “I could see player’s facial expressions, hear them talking, and feel almost immersed in the game,” says Nate Bezzant, a customer success manager at Domo, who attended a Utah Jazz game last season in Domo’s courtside box. “There was a table, couches and a TV. It honestly felt like I was hanging out in a house with my friends,” he says.