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17 hours ago
- Climate
- Axios
Where and when fireworks are banned in Utah
Fireworks have already caused one wildfire this summer in Utah, as the state is expected to get hotter and drier in the week before the Fourth of July. The big picture: The holiday brings twice as many wildfires to Western states as any other day, according to researchers in California and Idaho. July is a double-whammy in Utah, with Pioneer Day celebrations typically eclipsing those on the Fourth. Driving the news: A wildfire sparked Wednesday by fireworks forced more than 100 people to evacuate Cedar Hills in Utah County, fire officials said. The latest: Thanks to recent dry weather, state and federal officials will implement heightened fire restrictions throughout Utah starting Saturday. Fireworks are always banned on federally owned land — and that ban now extends to all land outside any city's limits. Campfires are restricted to approved campsites in most of the state. See guidelines from Utah Fire Info for firearms, smoking, metalworking and motorized equipment. What's next: The National Weather Service predicted temperatures 5 to 10 degrees higher than normal heading into the holiday week. There may be showers in northern Utah as the holiday approaches, but the forecast calls for mostly sunny skies. Be smart: In Salt Lake County, fireworks are permitted only in certain neighborhoods, mapped here. Violations carry fines up to $1,000. How it works: Fireworks are illegal to use statewide except July 2-5 and July 22-25, from 11am to 11pm, with hours extending to midnight on July 4 and 24. Fireworks are also allowed on New Year's Eve and Lunar New Year.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Salt Lake City schools offer summer meal programs to children
SALT LAKE CITY () — Salt Lake City School District is offering free meals to all children under the age of 18 this summer. Children from the ages of 0-18 can pick up lunch this summer from the Salt Lake City Library, several Salt Lake City parks, and multiple schools around the city. Elementary schools where summer school is in session are also serving free breakfast. Funding for this program is provided by the federal government, and there are rules to participate. Children must be at the location in person to get a meal, and meals must be eaten at the site. However, children are allowed to take home one fruit or a side item. Dietary needs can also be accommodated. The school district requests you contact the Child Nutrition Department at (801) 974-8380. From student to teacher: A full-circle story of classroom impact Hours vary depending on location, but all locations will be closed on holidays: June 16 (observing Juneteenth), July 4 (Independence Day), July 24 (Pioneer Day), and July 25. In addition to the Salt Lake City Library, lunch will be offered at the following parks: Fairmont Park Jordan Park Liberty Park Riverside Park Sherwood Park Sorenson Center Meals will be offered at the following summer school sites: Backman Elementary Edison Elementary Escalante Elementary Franklin Elementary Liberty Elementary Meadowlark Elementary Mountain View Elementary Newman Elementary Nibley Park Elementary North Star Elementary Parkview Elementary Rose Park Elementary Washington Elementary Whittier Elementary SALT Caucus, GOP leaders emerge from late-night meeting without crucial deal Car crashes into power poles, knocks out power in Layton for nearly 1K people Salt Lake City schools offer summer meal programs to children Smith's Memorial Day rib recipe is the ultimate no smoker hack Freedom Caucus chair predicts 'big beautiful bill' lacks support to pass this week Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Gannon University hosts 2025 commencement ceremony Saturday
Nearly 1,000 students turned the page and began the next chapter of their lives. Gannon University held its 2025 spring commencement ceremony Saturday afternoon. New Penn State Behrend grads hopeful as they enter uncertain job market Both undergraduate and graduate students were awarded degrees after their baccalaureate mass One student, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science, pre-med, expressed her gratitude for everyone who has helped along the way. Pioneer Day at local school aims to bring history to life 'First year was pretty tough because I was pretty much first gen, so I didn't know anything about coming into here. But then I found my group of people and my clique, and I formed really meaningful connections with my professors,' said Lina Windi, who graduated on Saturday. 'I'm from Iraq originally, so getting an education and having the resources is pretty tough. So having the opportunity to get the education that I know I needed here is just amazing.' Windi's next steps are getting her Master of Medical Science from LECOM. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Pioneer Day at local school aims to bring history to life
Saint Luke School in the City of Erie brought history to life for students with its fourth annual Pioneer Day. Second graders have been studying Old America, the Oregon Trail, and the expansion. Schools across Erie celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week On Friday, five stations in their gym provided hands-on lessons to enhance what they've heard in the classroom. They cooperated on tasks like building wagons and native american tribe homes. Penn State Behrend turns trash into treasure 'I think it really makes them pay attention in class, so when they come to these activities, they know what we're talking about,' said Maria Wishnok, a second-grade teacher. 'We have the tent station. Behind me, we have the American tribe station. Over there, we have the covered wagon station. Is it better than regular class? Yes, indeed it is!' said Jack Krause, a second-grade student. The students also attempted to navigate a trail and make homemade butter. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
