Utah wildlife officials find zebra mussels in Colorado River
Wildlife biologists have found invasive zebra mussels on the Utah side of the Colorado River and are working to prevent further spread. To keep the species from spreading, state officials say all Utah river users must clean, drain and dry their vessels after coming out of the water.
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Utah health officials issue ‘urgent’ warning about kratom, ‘cat’s claw’ products after overdoses
The warning comes after four Utahns died of overdoses linked to illegal chemical compounds. The warning comes after four Utahns died of overdoses linked to “high-potency, illegal chemical compounds” found in the products, according to a news release from Utah’s Department of Health, Poison Control Center and Department of Agriculture and Food.
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Summit County honors retiring search and rescue lieutenant
Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte recaps Wednesday's meeting, including the passage of a resolution that asks for the repeal of a state law that allows for developer-driven towns and a ceremony honoring retiring sheriff's Lt. Alan Siddoway, including naming the county's search and rescue headquarters for him.
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Park City pilots biochar method for fuels work on Thaynes Canyon open space - Park Record
Three years ago, Park City officials asked whether biochar might be key to the city’s net-zero future. Now, that vision is becoming reality. For one, there was hardly any scent or sight of smoke. Also, these flames weren’t burning piles of wood on the ground but came out of the top of a giant metal box.
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Summit County renames building for longtime Search and Rescue leader - Park Record
When Summit County Sheriff's Office leadership informed Lt. Sheriff Kacey Bates said that sentiment reflects the humility and humbleness Siddoway has displayed throughout his 42-year career. She said it's an honor to recognize someone who has mentored and trained her in many capacities at the Sheriff's Office.
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Wasatch County Council candidate Shawn Taylor wants more transparency and accountability - Park Record
Taylor began livestreaming after the COVID-19 pandemic started, and his frustration with what he saw as a lack of transparency led him to enter the race for Charleston mayor last year. "One of the reasons I decided to run is because they still don’t livestream a lot of their meetings," he said.
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