Alta News

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

“You've got to do a lot of training”

JEFF AND SARAH FLICK pose with their children, Evan, Abbey and Nathan, pose in front of a mountain in Alta, Utah. via Ashtabula Star-Beacon

“I'm having trouble with this one part (of a song).”

Phone's a lifeline for David Dean Kaelin, full-time voice coach and part-time Pony League coach, was in the middle of baseball practice recently when the call came. via Deseret News

Daffodils may be unfurling their frilly buds but winter is not done with Utah yet. via Salt Lake Tribune

“It's all just icing on the cake from here on out, but I like A LOT of icing so I hope it keeps it coming”

For only the fourth time in the 28 years the record has been kept, seasonal snowfall at Alta topped 500 inches before the end of February. via Salt Lake Tribune

ST. GEORGE - Alta Simkins Wiltshire, age 96, mother, wife, educator and friend to all who knew her passed away February 14, 2008 surrounded by her family. via TheSpectrum.com

Playground asphalt upgrade? Check. Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act? Check. via Salt Lake Tribune

“The Colorado River at 12 million acre-feet would be real ugly”

Wet winter out west---just buying time? Author Message Wonder how this will impact water levels in the Colorado River and the big resoivers out there? The purple around Tahoe and other parts indicate 600% of ... via Peak Oil News & Message Boards- Forums

“What I don't want is to see that [school district] land get sold and have 500 more homes put there”

This City Council is committed to bringing Draper its first public high school. Much of the council in still-growing Draper says it wants to build a high school by any means - whether it's with help from the ... via Salt Lake Tribune