Five family members were killed in a suspected flash-flooding incident in Wayne County over the weekend while camping, hiking, and rappelling. Among those lost was Katrina Gubler Long, a businesswoman and community figure whose death has prompted an outpouring of remembrance from friends, family, and colleagues in Spanish Fork. Vigil Honors Memory of Katrina Gubler … Read more
Ben Wilson, creator of the popular podcast “How to Take Over the World,” is currently undergoing treatment for stage 4 high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma. After experiencing unexplained fatigue and physical pain, Wilson sought medical care that revealed multiple tumors in his lungs, liver, spine, and brain. Despite a terminal diagnosis, Wilson continues to produce content, supported … Read more
The Children’s Center Utah has opened the Kahlert Children’s Mental Health Center in Lehi, marking the organization’s first location in Utah County. Located on the Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital’s Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Campus, the facility aims to provide outpatient mental health services for children from birth through age six, reducing travel times … Read more
University of Utah astronomers have identified the first stellar-mass black hole within the Omega Centauri star cluster, a discovery that challenges the very idea of how black holes form within environments like Omega Centauri. By analyzing 20 years of Hubble Space Telescope data paired with James Webb Space Telescope observations, researchers confirmed the object, dubbed … Read more
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier is entering the 2025 season fully healthy after offseason surgery to repair a sports hernia that limited his mobility and performance during his first year with the program. According to head coach Morgan Scalley, Dampier played more than half of the previous season injured, though he still recorded 310 passing yards … Read more
The live-action adaptation of Disney’s Moana has officially arrived in theaters, following a world premiere at the Hollywood Bowl that emphasized cultural authenticity and Pacific Islander representation. According to Disney, the production utilized the expertise of nearly 2,900 workers, including cultural consultants, to ensure that the film’s music, choreography, and costume design accurately reflected the … Read more
Yellowstone Fishing Closures Highlight Conservation Efforts Yellowstone National Park has implemented temporary fishing restrictions on key waterways to safeguard trout populations amid high temperatures, according to a news release from Yellowstone National Park. The closures, effective Thursday, target rivers and streams where water temperatures have exceeded 68°F (20°C), a threshold deemed lethal for native trout … Read more
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is prioritizing the conference’s global expansion and long-term financial stability over addressing specific past gambling controversies involving student-athletes. As the league navigates a shifting collegiate sports landscape, Yormark is actively exploring a 24-team College Football Playoff model and international exhibition games to maintain the conference’s competitive relevance against the SEC … Read more
Nutrition-tracking apps are increasingly using gamification—such as streaks, badges, and notifications—to boost user engagement, but researchers warn these features may trigger disordered eating behaviors. While apps can assist with medical meal planning, experts suggest users exercise caution as these digital rewards can encourage unhealthy, unsustainable calorie goals. Why Researchers Are Concerned About App Gamification The … Read more
A fawn was rescued from a residential swimming pool in Magnolia, Texas, after homeowners intervened to pull the animal from the water while its mother watched from the yard. The incident, which occurred in June, highlights the increasing frequency of human-wildlife encounters in suburban areas, a trend attributed by wildlife experts to habitat fragmentation and … Read more