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Great Salt Lake Isn't a Great Place to Brine a Turkey

Officials issue 'annual reminder' after turkey washes up on beach

(Newser) - Brining your turkey in salty water can make it juicier and tastier—but brining the bird in the continent's biggest saltwater lake isn't a great idea. In a Facebook post , the Great Salt Lake State Park & Marina in Utah shared a photo of a turkey that had...

The Most Giving US States
The Most Giving US States
Nov 11, 2024 5:28 PM CST

The Most Giving US States

Wyoming tops WalletHub's list of charitable states, while New Mexico brings up the rear

(Newser) - Americans gave almost $560 billion to charity in 2023, according to Giving USA. Some states are more charitable than others, according to WalletHub , which sifted through the data to see where such generosity is most in play. The site looked at all 50 states through the lens of 17 metrics...

Llamas on the Loose on Utah Train Tracks

It's not yet clear whether the small herd has been recaptured

(Newser) - A small herd of domestic llamas was spotted taking an evening stroll on the train tracks in Provo, Utah, on Thursday after the woolen creatures escaped from their owner, according to the Utah Transit Authority. Several emergency responders were dispatched to round up the five llamas after transit officials received...

Woman Accused of Swiping Park's Artifacts in 'Complete Shock'

Colorado pair allegedly trespassed at cowboy camp in Utah's Canyonlands, took historic items

(Newser) - A Colorado couple has been hit with misdemeanor charges after authorities say they trespassed and swiped historical artifacts from an old-time cowboy camp at Utah's Canyonlands National Park. The Washington Post reports that the US attorney's office in the Beehive State announced this week that 43-year-old Dusty Spencer...

After Years of Waiting, Navajo Nation Is Powering Up

Challenges in electrifying every home on reservation continue

(Newser) - After a five-year wait, Lorraine Black and Ricky Gillis heard the rumblings of an electrical crew reach their home on the sprawling Navajo Nation. In five days' time, their home would be connected to the power grid, replacing their reliance on a few solar panels and propane lanterns. No longer...

Mom Who Set Up GoFundMe for Own Funeral Dies

Erika Carr died earlier this month of terminal cancer, but not before raising $1.2M for her funeral, kids

(Newser) - When Erika Carr found out in September that she likely had less than three months to live, the single mom of two young kids decided to try to raise $5,000 to pay for her own funeral costs, and to perhaps have a little extra left over to take care...

Canyoneer in Zion Falls to His Death
YouTuber Falls to
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Oct 10, 2024 7:08 AM CDT

YouTuber Falls to His Death in Zion

Justin Bingham, 40, of "Life in Holland," fell up to 200 feet while canyoneering on Saturday

(Newser) - The canyoneer who fell to his death in Utah's Zion National Park has been identified as YouTuber Justin Bingham. The 40-year-old was with three others near the exit of Heaps Canyon when he dropped 150 to 200 feet, according to the National Parks Service. He chronicled life with his...

Cops: Wife Told Informant She Killed, Buried Missing Husband

Utah National Guardsman Matthew Johnson, Jennifer Gledhill were going through divorce

(Newser) - A Utah woman has been arrested on murder charges after she told a confidential informant that she shot her estranged husband in his sleep and buried him in a shallow grave, reports the AP . Jennifer Gledhill, 41, of Cottonwood Heights, was arrested Wednesday and is jailed in Salt Lake County...

Delta Flier: 'I Grabbed My Ear ... There Was Blood on It'

Pressurization issue forced plane's return to Salt Lake City

(Newser) - Ear pain and popping while flying is never pleasant. Passengers on Delta Flight 1203 from Salt Lake City to Portland, Oregon, on Sunday reportedly experienced a whole other level of unpleasantness. NBC News reports the plane's cabin was unable to pressurize above 10,000 feet—causing bloody noses and...

10 Happiest States in America
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Sep 14, 2024 5:30 AM CDT

These Are the Happiest US States

In WalletHub's ranking, the Aloha State takes the top spot for joy

(Newser) - Ever wonder where the happiest Americans live? According to WalletHub's ranking of the happiest states, Hawaii lives up to its reputation for rainbows and sunshine. In a new report, they used 30 metrics to assess joy in all 50 states. "The happiest states are those that provide above-average...

Utah Father, Son Solve Treasure Hunt
Utah Father, Son
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Aug 17, 2024 8:45 AM CDT

Utah Father, Son Solve Treasure Hunt

Damon and Ty Johnson decode clues, find chest to win $25K

(Newser) - A Utah father and son decoded a riddle and eight subsequent clues to locate a hidden treasure chest and collect a $25,000 prize, reports KTVX . Damon and Ty Johnson found the small chest along a hiking trail in Pleasant Grove last week to solve the annual Utah Treasure Hunt....

This Is America's Best State to Live In

According to WalletHub, Massachusetts tops the list, while Louisiana comes in last

(Newser) - From sea to shining sea, and every stretch in between, the United States offers plenty of diverse places to settle down, though the "ideal" locale will differ for each person or family. WalletHub has attempted to whittle down the choices with an overall look at each state, comparing all...

Nature's 'Toilet Bowl' Collapses in Utah

Geological formation also known as 'Double Arch' falls at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

(Newser) - Some bad news for visitors to Utah's Glen Canyon National Recreation Area—nature's "Toilet Bowl" is no more. According to the National Park Service , the geological formation also known as the "Double Arch," "Crescent Pool," and "Hole in the Roof" collapsed on...

Utah Executes Inmate for First Time in 14 Years

Taberon Honie was put to death by lethal injection in Salt Lake City

(Newser) - A Utah man who killed his girlfriend's mother by slashing her throat was put to death by lethal injection on Thursday in the state's first execution since 2010. Taberon Dave Honie, 48, was convicted of aggravated murder in the July 1998 death of Claudia Benn, the maternal grandmother...

Utah to Schools: Dispose of These 13 Books

Statewide ban includes titles by Margaret Atwood, Judy Blume

(Newser) - Utah has given schools statewide a list of 13 books deemed "pornographic or indecent" that must be "legally disposed of," including Margaret Atwood's Oryx & Crake and Judy Blume's Forever. They have been banned under a new state law that requires books to be outlawed...

Utah's Abortion Ban Is Still on Hold

State's supreme court kicks the near-total ban down to a lower court for review

(Newser) - A near-total abortion ban will remain on hold in Utah after the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the law should remain blocked until a lower court can assess its constitutionality. With the decision, the AP reports that abortion remains legal up to 18 weeks under another state law that...

The Winter Olympics Will Return to America

Salt Lake City will again serve as host, this time in 2034

(Newser) - Cheers were heard in Salt Lake City at 4:22am local time Wednesday—when confirmation came through that the Utah city would serve as host to the 2034 Winter Games. The city previously hosted the Olympics in 2002, and NBC News reports the venues that will be used a decade...

Utah Hiker Dies After Running Out of Water

Woman is 4th hiker to die this month in southern Utah parks

(Newser) - Another hiker has died amid high temperatures in southern Utah. Authorities say a 56-year-old was found unresponsive on a trail in Quail Creek State Park on Sunday and efforts to save her life were unsuccessful, USA Today reports. According to the Hurricane City Police Department, temperatures reached 106 degrees that...

College Football Player Dies in Cliff-Dive Gone Wrong

Andre Seldon Jr. found dead in a Utah reservoir

(Newser) - An apparent cliff-diving accident Saturday took the life of a college football player who was set to play for Utah State University in the fall. A possible drowning at Porcupine Dam was reported to the Cache County Sheriff's Office in Logan, Utah, Saturday afternoon after witnesses saw someone dive...

Colorado Rafting Accident Kills Fire Captain

54-year-old was pinned under raft that got stuck on rock

(Newser) - Michael Harp was rafting down the Green River in Colorado's Dinosaur National Monument last week when the trip took a tragic turn. The group's raft got stuck on a rock in the Canyon of Lodore on Thursday afternoon, in a Class III/IV rapid known as Hells Half Mile,...

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