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A storm sweeping in from the Pacific Northwest is expected to bring wind, a chill and moisture to northern Utah, beginning with Tuesday's evening commute.

Forget about lining up at the mouth of Little Cottonwood Canyon at dawn on a powder day if the canyon is closed for avalanche control or plowing.

Officials in Alta, Utah, say their attempts to modernize avalanche control efforts are being hindered by protected lands in the area.

Many West High students seem to love fine arts teacher Hilary Carrier. "I think she is amazing! She pushes you hard but it makes you better and better," one anonymous student wrote this month on ...

Receiving a name is the first of many baby steps for Utah's 41st school district.

A new Utah school district has a name. The Canyons School District was the winning entry among more than 500 names submitted for the new district.

Question mark SALT LAKE CITY a ' On Tuesday night, Utaha TMs newest school district will be given its official name.

The board of Utah's newest school district chose its first superintendent Tuesday night in a decision that could shape the district for years to come.

On Aug. 23, a Nature Conservancy of Utah guide will take kids on a tour of the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve.

Here they come to save the day! Mayors and city councils on the east and west side of Jordan School District are working on a plan to resolve the contentious issues of the district's recent split.

What do teachers do during the summer months when school is not in session? One of our teachers at Berean Christian High School teaches an abbreviated biology class that includes a field trip to San Diego.

Because Utah is heading into the heart of summer, some cities are announcing fire and firework restrictions.

The Unified Fire Authority has released the following restriction areas for legal fireworks: Salt Lake County Fire District areas - east of Wasatch Boulevard, south and west of state Route 111.

When the snow at the top of Little Cottonwood Canyon finally melts this summer and thousands of Wasatch Front residents invade Albion Basin to camp, hike, watch birds and photograph wildflowers, few people will ...

“Certainly, it's possible [that we could go back to a grass field].”

Ron McBride, the athletic director at Logan High, wouldn't have thought twice about the safety of artificial turf a week ago. via Salt Lake Tribune

Alecia Dangerfield, a waitress at Carl's Cafe serves up the "belly buster," a plate heaped with meat, potatoes, eggs and cheese with toast. via Salt Lake Tribune

It is true, I suppose, that man cannot live on pizza alone. But he can try . That's pretty much what I've been doing for the past week or so: gorging on pizza. via Salt Lake City Weekly

“It's really quite fascinating.”

Nickolas Muray Frida with Magenta Rebozo, New York, 1939 Carbon process print 14x11, Nickolas Muray Photo Archives, Alta, Utah Nickolas Muray Frida painting The Two Fridas, Coyoacan, 1939Silver gelatin print11 ... via SavannahNow