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In a famous quote, frequently attributed to Japan’s Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto,  it was said that "You cannot invade mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind each blade of grass." We do love our guns in the United States. And in thes...

Officials are sounding the alarm once again as another outdoors enthusiast has died to extreme heat. An unidentified 56-year-old woman was able to call police for help when she was overcome by heat on a trail near Quail Creek Reservoir, but by the time police could get to the scene, the woman had passed away. First...

"I think that I shall never see. A poem lovely as a tree." Those words, written by Joyce Kilmer more than 100 years ago, are words Zac Renstrom and the Washington County Water Conservancy District wants Southern Utahns to take to heart. "Did you know shade trees can shave up to 50 degrees off surface temperatures on a scorching day...

I've been all around this great country of ours, seen a lot of things, tasted a lot of food. I love BBQ or smoked meats and always seek out the "best" BBQ joint in every place I visit. I am by no means an expert, but I feel I have a pretty well-balanced view of the different styles of 'Q' -- been to the northeast, the northwest, the deep south, the southwest, the right coast, the left co

Utah already has the toughest drunk driving rules in the nation -- .05 and you are legally drunk in the Beehive State. Now, Utah legislators have enacted the toughest "Road Rage" law in the nation. A new Utah law enacted and in effect as of July 1, House Bill 30, stiffens the penalties of “Road Rage” incidents to a much higher degree. Drivers w ...

Today, July 16, is World Snake Day. Yep, Snake Day. In the immortal words of Indiana Jones, "Why did it have to be snakes?" According to Daysoftheyear.com, "World Snake Day is an important day when it comes to increasing awareness about the different species of snakes all around the world...

Notably, there have already been three heat-related deaths in just the past three days in Utah. Heat, especially extreme heat, can kill. "Don't take the heat lightly," said one local official. As most of Utah is under an active heat warning, experts at Intermountain St ...

OK, so here's the deal: I invite you to my house because I have some killer deals on some household items and food. These deals aren't necessarily that cheap, but I can promise you that they are high-quality products that will enhance your life, and maybe even your beltline...

I hate weather delays. A few weeks ago we had a lightning delay at my granddaughter's dance recital (it was an outdoor amphitheater in Salt Lake Valley). Begrudgingly, some people left the arena and waited out the delay in their cars. A large majority, however, elected to ignore the warnings by the arena's management, and stayed in their seats...

The town of Hildale has issued an emergency alert for its citizens as well as members of the Colorado City community: "Public Health and Safety Notice: Stop All Outdoor Water Use in Hildale/Colorado City Effective Immediately The largest culinary/drinking water well in the Hildale/Colorado City Water System has been damaged and is not working...