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How a Utah school district is bringing its community together for special needs students, families
2+ hour, 49+ min ago (625+ words) NORTH OGDEN " A fourth-grade student with Down syndrome at North Ogden Elementary School is showcasing how teams working together for inclusion can be successful in Utah. After years of his mother advocating for him to get into his boundary school,…...
The Milky Way ate another galaxy. Scientists say they've found the scraps
3+ hour, 49+ min ago (1025+ words) WASHINGTON " An unusual collection of stars may represent the remnants of a dwarf galaxy that the Milky Way devoured about 10 billion years ago. Astronomers have dubbed the ancient galaxy Loki, after the Norse god of mischief. The finding could change…...
Airline miles may not go as far as the Iran war drives up fuel costs and summer fares
4+ hour, 21+ min ago (819+ words) NEW YORK " First, the bad news. Users of credit cards that accrue airline miles and points toward various travel perks are likely to find their balances won't take them as far this summer. As jet fuel prices have jumped during…...
2 trapped people alive after Philippines building collapse; rescue continues
4+ hour, 25+ min ago (227+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Two people feared trapped after a building collapse in the "Philippines were alive and communicating with rescuers on Sunday, an official said, as rescue efforts continued. "They are in "constant communication. We are awaiting more details, but our…...
Republican defiance over 'anti-weaponization' fund sets up confrontation with Trump
4+ hour, 17+ min ago (856+ words) WASHINGTON " Republicans in Congress have revolted over President Donald Trump's $1. 776 billion fund for people he says were victims of government "weaponization," setting the stage for a searing battle less than six months before midterm "elections. On Thursday, the Senate called…...
Idaho firm plans to redevelop long-vacant site off Ogden's 12th Street and Wall Avenue
8+ hour, 16+ min ago (390+ words) OGDEN " The long vacant site in Ogden where a Fred Meyer department store once sat has been acquired by an Idaho-based developer, probably for retail development. The 14-acre site off the northeast corner of Wall Avenue and 12th Street, a busy…...
Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 50, 000 residents ordered to evacuate
7+ hour, 13+ min ago (970+ words) LOS ANGELES " Authorities braced for the possibility that a damaged chemical tank in Southern California could leak or explode as an evacuation order continued into the Memorial Day weekend for 50, 000 residents with no timeline on when they can return. Firefighters…...
Southern Utah University names university Hall of Famer as new athletic director
7+ hour, 46+ min ago (292+ words) CEDAR CITY " Myndee Kay Larsen was a top high school basketball recruit out of Idaho Falls in the mid-1990s. After several visits to "larger campuses," she chose to continue her athletic career and education at Southern Utah University. Today, Larsen is…...
Americans exposed to hantavirus on ship enjoy Nebraska hospitality while in quarantine
8+ hour, 22+ min ago (589+ words) OMAHA, Neb. " The 18 American passengers who were exposed to hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship are getting a taste of Nebraska hospitality as they wait to find out how much longer they will have to remain in quarantine at…...
High school baseball: American Fork adds to 6 A dynasty; Spanish Fork repeats in 5 A
8+ hour, 50+ min ago (439+ words) OREM " The final day of the Utah high school sports season saw two baseball teams repeat as state champions. Both American Fork and Spanish Work went back-to-back in their respective classifications during the 6 A and 5 A championship series at Utah…...