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kslnewsradio.com | Mariah Maynes
PANGUITCH — On Tuesday, the 4,000 square foot Aramark Historic Preservation Center was unveiled near Bryce Canyon National Park. According to Sasha Day, the president and CEO of Aramark Destinations, the facility is equipped to facilitate the restoration of historic structures in national parks and on public lands. “We want to make sure we have the expertise and the skills in-house to serve the needs of our national parks,” Day said.
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1 week ago | 
kslnewsradio.com | Mariah Maynes
SALT LAKE CITY — Five rattlesnake species live in Utah, posing a dangerous threat to outdoor recreators and their furry companions during the summer. Rattlesnake aversion training can help keep dogs and their owners safe from venomous bites. According to Kim Beck, the owner of Top Dog Snake Finders, rattlesnake aversion training can save lives — both canine and human. “It teaches the dogs to stay away from the snakes,” Beck said.
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1 week ago | 
kslnewsradio.com | Mariah Maynes
PARK CITY — Utah Department of Transportation crews are still working to remove snow from Guardsman Pass. Two videos shared to X by UDOT Cottonwood Canyons showed piles of snow being pushed from roads on Monday, May 5. No spring opening date has been set, yet.
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1 week ago | 
ksl.com | Mariah Maynes
BULLFROG, Kane County — Two National Park Service law enforcement officers were involved in a shooting at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area on on Saturday. The Kane County Sheriff's Office sent a warning on Saturday about a "potentially dangerous suspect." Park rangers responded to the report at approximately 8 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Park Service.
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1 week ago | 
ksltv.com | Kennedy Camarena |Mariah Maynes
SALT LAKE CITY — The Wasatch Reptile Expo attracted thousands of people to the Utah State Fairpark between May 3 and May 4. According to Guy Versluis, the organizer of the event, between 5,000 and 6,000 people attended. “We have thousands and thousands of reptiles, amphibians … We have the manufacturers that make the enclosures for them. Pretty much everything to take care of any reptile, amphibian, arachnid, [or] insect,” Versluis said.
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1 week ago | 
kslnewsradio.com | Mariah Maynes
SALT LAKE CITY — The Wasatch Reptile Expo attracted thousands of people to the Utah State Fairpark between May 3 and May 4. According to Guy Versluis, the organizer of the event, between 5,000 and 6,000 people attended. “We have thousands and thousands of reptiles, amphibians … We have the manufacturers that make the enclosures for them. Pretty much everything to take care of any reptile, amphibian, arachnid, [or] insect,” Versluis said.
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1 week ago | 
kslnewsradio.com | Mariah Maynes
Dr. Google is often on call for worried patients, but it may not give the best medical advice. Doctors say internet searches for medical information or medical advice should be done cautiously, especially with artificial intelligence playing a growing role. Finding health advice on social media is easier than knowing which claims to trustInformation from the right websites can teach patients about symptoms and prepare them for a doctor’s visit.
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2 weeks ago | 
kslnewsradio.com | Alex Cabrero |Carlysle Price |Mariah Maynes
PLEASANT GROVE — Blue ribbons now line fences, trees and street signs in a Pleasant Grove neighborhood. They’re a small gesture for a big loss. The ribbons are in memory of 9-year-old Dalton Gibbs, who was hit and killed Tuesday afternoon while crossing the street on his bike near 2600 North and 900 West. Pleasant Grove neighbors said Dalton was a joyful and kindhearted boy who was always smiling.
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2 weeks ago | 
kslnewsradio.com | Amy Joi O'Donoghue |Carlysle Price |Mariah Maynes
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox said it nicely, but firmly. “We are in a time of profound stupidity.”China has 30 nuclear reactors under construction, Utah’s governor said. But in his lifetime, only a very few have been built in the United States. But, he stressed, “Fortune favors the bold.”“Built Here” is a nuclear energy summit Cox convened on Tuesday in Draper. “We want to be the center of excellence,” he said.
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2 weeks ago | 
kslnewsradio.com | Mariah Maynes
SALT LAKE CITY — The Division of Wildlife Resources is highlighting birdwatching in Utah with suggestions on the best viewing areas. According to the DWR, early mornings between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. are fantastic viewing times. Birds are often active and vocal. Binoculars and bird identification books are helpful, but a physical book can be replaced by online resources, too. Spots for Utah birdwatching Northern UtahThe DWR suggested several locations for northern and northeastern Utah birdwatching.
