Also: The Freeport Drain wetlands project adds to "the Central Park of Davis County."
Good morning. Today’s temperatures: Logan: 47 - 75° ⛈️ | 50% 💧 | ⚠️ Salt Lake City: 57 - 79° ⛈️ | 40% 💧 | ⚠️ St. George: 62 - 92° ⛅ | 10% 💧 ⚠️ Flood Watch The joke is that in Utah you can experience all four seasons in one day. I'm sure you've experienced this firsthand during our current unpredictable spring. But you'd have to travel to our northwestern neighbor, Montana, if you wanted to experience the most dramatic shift in temperature ever recorded in a 24-hour period. In 1972 in Loma, Montana, the temperature climbed from -54 degrees Fahrenheit at 9 a.m. on Jan. 14 to 49 degrees Fahrenheit at 8 a.m. the next morning — a change of 103 degrees Fahrenheit. Talk about weather that can't make up its mind! Also on our mind: Apple says that iPhones will be able to replicate a user’s voice after only 15 minutes, Rep. Blake Moore wants to extend a COVID-era tax break for charitable giving and hosting an NCAA Softball Regional for the first time in 6 years is a big deal for the Utes.
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| | Ukraine officials are now investigating at least 3,500 alleged war crimes in the town of Bucha alone since Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than a year ago. Deseret News Executive Editor Doug Wilks, reporter Katie McKellar and photojournalist Scott Winterton traveled to Bucha with Utah’s trade and humanitarian delegation from April 29 to May 7. During their short visit to the town, they met a woman who had a story she wanted to share with the whole world. |
Read more about what Maria Viktorovna Smaltser saw and heard during the Russian assault on her hometown. |
| The Freeport Drain wetlands project is the latest effort to make the Great Salt Lake a vibrant destination for tens of thousands of birds and Utah residents for generations to come. The project which consists of 40 acres of of new marsh and wetland habitats was completed with a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday. The water from the Freeport Drain used to shoot directly to the Great Salt Lake. Now, it makes its way through newly-constructed wetlands, which act as nature’s purifier, removing metals, debris and garbage. “This is the most important habitat for wildlife and it’s value is exponential in Utah,” said Janice Gardner, a conservation ecologist with the Sageland Collaborative. Read more about the wetlands project and how it adds to "the Central Park of Davis County." More in Environment Will we ever be at peace with wolves? (Deseret News) Here’s what Utah lawmakers did to deal with flooding from winter’s record snowfall (Deseret News) | FROM OUR SPONSOR UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL Believe in the Power of Theatre: Utah Shakespeare Festival's 2023 Season Discover captivating performances like A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Play that Goes Wrong, Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical, and more this season. Enhance your experience with backstage tours, seminars, orientations, and nightly free Greenshows. For tickets, visit bard.org or call 800-PLAYTIX. | Health The nation’s ongoing health care worker shortage — how bad is it? (Deseret News) Edward Timmons: Should pharmacists and psychologists have the power to prescribe? (Deseret News) FDA panel to vote on the first RSV vaccine for infants, administered to pregnant mothers (NBC) Family Uber opens the door for teen riders in new family profile program (Deseret News) Naomi Schaefer Riley: What is a ‘mommune’? How do they affect mothers, children? (Deseret News) Faith First Presidency greets president of U.N. General Assembly at church headquarters (Deseret News) ‘Forestry genius’ and longtime caretaker of the Church’s Sacred Grove dies at 75 (Church News) Politics Rep. Blake Moore wants to extend COVID-era tax break for charitable giving (Deseret News) Senate, House Republicans present united front as Dems try to force debt ceiling vote (Deseret News) Cyberattacks against Utah agencies cost state $6M between 2016 and 2022, audit finds (KSL) Salt Lake County Utah's new flag flies above Utah Capitol for the 1st time (KSL) SLC’s Foothill trails and trailheads getting a facelift this summer (Salt Lake Tribune 🔒) The West Where is Chad Daybell now? (Deseret News) Texas House passes bill restricting the college sports teams transgender athletes can join (Texas Tribune) California officials to pay $1.4M to churches after abortion mandate backfires (FOX News) The Nation Secret Service investigates how intruder got into top White House official’s home (Deseret News) Young Americans Are Dying at Alarming Rates, Reversing Years of Progress (Wall Street Journal 🔒) The World Serbians hand in guns and question culture of violence after two shootings (BBC) A crucial deal aimed at averting a global food crisis has been extended. Here’s everything you need to know (CNN) Tech and Finance Apple says iPhone, iPad will be able to replicate a user’s voice after only 15 minutes (Deseret News) Jay Evensen: Are you negotiating your own debt ceiling? (Deseret News) Trending Tom Holland and other celebrities are joining the ‘sober curious movement’ — what is it? (Deseret News) Heir to the Empire Rumored to Be Dave Filoni's Star Wars Movie (CBR) Sports Hosting an NCAA Softball Regional for first time in 6 years is a big deal for Utes (Deseret News) If BYU football offense and defense were stocks, which would you buy? (Deseret News) Confidence level for Utah’s Tony Finau ‘as high as it has ever been’ before a major (Deseret News) | SPONSORED JOB LISTINGS Take your next career step |
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