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UFSA board approves 23% tax increase in 2025

Jan 27, 2025 02:54PM ● By Bailey Chism

The Unified Fire Service Area board approved a 23% tax increase for 2025 to fund increased staffing, station upgrades and operational costs, despite acknowledging the financial burden on residents.

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Bob Carter named senior vice president for health sciences at the U

Jan 27, 2025 02:51PM ● By Bailey Chism

Dr. Bob Carter, a BYU graduate and renowned neurosurgeon, has been appointed as the new CEO of University of Utah Health.

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Utah’s vision for air mobility: hail an air taxi like Uber

Jan 03, 2025 09:43AM ● By Bailey Chism

It may sound like something from “The Jetsons,” but Utah is seriously aiming to make this a reality by the 2034 Winter Olympics.

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Let’s get to The Point! What’s happening there in 2025?

Jan 02, 2025 03:18PM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

New Executive Director Mike Ambre tells what’s to come.

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Strides Pediatric Therapy’s service ponies bring joy to Huntsman Cancer Institute

Jan 02, 2025 01:39PM ● By Rebecca Olds

Two miniature ponies named Royal and Rhett regularly visit the Huntsman Cancer Institute, providing comfort and joy to child patients. Donated to Strides Pediatric Therapy in 2020, both ponies are certified service animals trained to help ease anxiety.

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Nail-biting victories and first-time wins define Salt Lake County election results

Dec 13, 2024 09:17AM ● By Shaun Delliskave

ZAP tax reaffirmed, jail bond rejected by Salt Lake voters.

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Memories of Christmas past in Draper

Dec 05, 2024 11:19AM ● By Katherine Weinstein

Draper seniors reminisced about community and family Christmas traditions of the past including the “Santa rides the fire truck” event.

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City resells recently purchased property, further delaying finding site for new cemetery

Dec 05, 2024 11:17AM ● By Mimi Darley

In April, Draper City purchased 10.8 acres of property at 12695 S. 1700 East from the Canyons School District (CSD) for $5.8 million.

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City reaches settlement agreement with Geneva, ending longstanding legal battles

Dec 05, 2024 11:16AM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

“We saved Steep Mountain forever,” Mayor Troy Walker said.

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Adopt and name your very own storm drain!

Dec 05, 2024 11:10AM ● By Mimi Darley Dutton

Clever names bring fun to the city’s new volunteer program.

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