UTAH

Nov 19 2025ENVIRONMENT

A Resilient Bird's Journey to Recovery

In the vast landscapes of southwestern Utah, a remarkable story of survival and resilience unfolded. A young great horned owl, later identified as a male due to its smaller size, found itself in a dire situation. It had somehow ended up inside a cement mixer, resulting in its face, chest, and right wing being encased in dried concrete. This unfortunate incident occur...

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Nov 17 2025SCIENCE

Brain Implants and the Tiny Movements That Cause Big Problems

Utah arrays are tiny devices that help people and animals communicate with computers using their brains. They pick up electrical signals from the brain to control things like prosthetic limbs or restore senses. But there's a big problem: small movements between the array and the brain can cause strain on the surrounding tissue. This strain happens because the array ...

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Nov 14 2025EDUCATION

Utah's Education Crossroads: Is Efficiency Worth Losing Community Schools?

Utah is at a turning point in public education. The Granite School District is considering closing Eastwood Elementary. This is not just about one school. It's about what Utah values in its education system. Eastwood Elementary has been a cornerstone of the Millcreek community for over 60 years. Many families have deep ties to this school. Grandparents, parents, and...

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Nov 01 2025SPORTS

BYU's Bear Bachmeier: The Freshman Quarterback Stealing the Spotlight

Bear Bachmeier, the freshman quarterback for BYU, is making waves in the college football scene. His impressive performances have led the Cougars to an undefeated season, with notable wins against teams like Utah, Iowa State, and Colorado. But when Pat McAfee praised Bachmeier as the best quarterback in the Big 12 during College GameDay in Salt Lake City, Utah fans w...

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Oct 23 2025SPORTS

Utah Jazz: Who's Ready for the Big Game?

The Utah Jazz are all set for their first game of the 2025-26 NBA season. They will face the Los Angeles Clippers at home on Wednesday. Most of the players are good to go, but a few are still dealing with some issues. Ace Bailey, the team's new draft pick, will finally make his debut. He had some knee trouble earlier, but he's feeling better now. He was a bit under ...

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Sep 13 2025SPORTS

Volleyball Showdown: Nebraska Takes on Utah

Nebraska and Utah are set to battle it out on the volleyball court. This isn't just any match. It's a clash between two of the best teams in the country. The Nebraska Huskers, ranked number one, will host the number 22 Utah Utes. The game is part of the Husker Invitational. It's happening on Friday, September 12, 2025. The venue is the Bob Devaney Sports Center in Li...

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Sep 11 2025EDUCATION

U. S. Students Face Academic Challenges: A Closer Look at the Numbers

The latest scores from the National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP), often called the Nation's Report Card, show a worrying trend for U. S. students. Eighth graders are struggling with science, while 12th graders are falling behind in math and reading. These results, the first since the pandemic, highlight a significant drop in performance, especially among t...

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Jul 06 2025SPORTS

Ace Bailey's Summer League Debut: A Winning Start

Ace Bailey, the Utah Jazz's newest addition, made his summer league debut on Saturday night. The game was against the Philadelphia 76ers, and the Jazz came out on top. Bailey, who was picked fifth overall in the 2025 draft, had a mixed performance. He scored eight points but struggled with his shooting, making only three of his 13 attempts. Despite the offensive str...

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Jun 27 2025SPORTS

Ace Bailey's Basketball Journey: A Young Star's Path to the NBA

Ace Bailey, a young basketball talent, has always expressed his excitement about playing in the NBA, no matter the team. He's known for being humble and hardworking, but the media often portrays him differently. Some reports suggest he's picky about teams and refuses workouts, but that's not the full story. In reality, it's not Bailey making these decisions. NBA pla...

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Jun 27 2025SPORTS

Ace Bailey: Utah's New Basketball Star

Ace Bailey might not have picked Utah first, but Utah sure picked him. The Utah Jazz made it clear they wanted Bailey, a standout from Rutgers, even if he had other teams in mind. The Jazz team leaders, Austin Ainge and Ryan Smith, saw Bailey as the best player available. They didn't let reports about Bailey's preferences stop them. In fact, they were excited to bri...

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