Also: Some dams constructed over half a century ago could start to pose a threat to Utahns' safety.
Good Morning. Here are today’s temperatures: Logan: 47 - 80° 🌦️ | 20% 💧 | ⚠️ Salt Lake City: 59 - 83° ⛅ | 20% 💧 St. George: 58 - 86° ⛅ | 10% 💧 ⚠️ Flood Watch What if I told you that Apple's first desktop computer meant for the general public, the Lisa, was a huge commercial failure? The exorbitantly priced piece of tech was overshadowed by the impending release of its sister, the Apple Macintosh computer, and only several thousand units were ever sold. And get this, in 1989, six years after its release, nearly 3,000 of the remaining Lisa computers were destroyed and buried in Logan, Utah. A documentary published yesterday explores why it was done and who was impacted. Watch it here. Also on our mind: A new study shares the effects of coffee on your health, Chick-fil-A is facing a Twitter backlash after hiring a vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion and the rise of sports gambling has not been kind to students or athletes.
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| Sources: Rep. Chris Stewart plans to resign congressional seat |
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| | Utah Rep. Chris Stewart is expected to resign from his 2nd District seat because of personal reasons, sources confirmed to the Deseret News on Tuesday. Stewart has served in Congress since he first won election in 2012, making him the most senior member for Utah in the House. Before his election he was an Air Force pilot, an author and small-business owner. Stewart had been floated as a possible Senate candidate if Sen. Mitt Romney decides not to run again, though sources said a run for the Senate was not the reason for his decision to resign. |
Read more about Stewart's recent actions in office and what the next steps are to fill his vacant seat. |
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More in Politics What happens in Utah when a congressman resigns? (Deseret News) How Republicans are responding to the debt ceiling bill (Deseret News) Progressive lawmakers avoid supporting the debt ceiling deal, centrist Democrats unite (Deseret News) | Infrastructure suited for one climate is not always suited for another. And as the climate continues to change, some dams, particularly those constructed over half a century ago, could start to pose a threat to Utahns' safety. One such example in Utah is Tibble Fork Reservoir, a picturesque body of water in American Fork Canyon. In an assessment performed in 2004, agencies determined the 50-year-old earthen dam did not meet federal or state safety regulations for a high hazard dam — a dam that has vulnerable populations downstream. The assessment led to a $7.3 million rehabilitation project. However, such massive projects are never without unintended consequences. In 2016, after crews began draining the 10-acre reservoir, a sediment release wiped out fish in a 2-mile stretch of river at its north fork, a popular fishing destination. Today is National Dam Safety Awareness Day. Read more about Utah's aging dams and the agency responsible for monitoring their safety. | FROM OUR SPONSOR SALT LAKE PARADE OF HOMES Get ready to be amazed at this year's Salt Lake Parade of Homes event! With an impressive lineup of stunning homes, attendees can expect to witness the latest design trends, innovative technology, and masterful craftsmanship. Whether you're looking for inspiration for your upcoming home project or simply want to spend quality time with loved ones, this event is the perfect choice. Purchase your tickets today! | Health More energy and less sleep: New study shares the effects of coffee (Deseret News) University of Utah Health, Regence insurance warn thousands they may not reach a contract (KSL) Faith Why as a gay man I fight for traditional marriage (Deseret News) ‘Season 4 is where it starts to turn’ — 4 glimpses into Season 4 of ‘The Chosen’ (Deseret News) Charts show Church’s ongoing growth through 192 years (Church News) Summit and Weber Counties Park City tennis coach justified in defending herself against student, judge rules (KSL) Tesla eyeing new dealership in Riverdale, the third in Utah (Standard-Examiner) The West The tipping point of national parks (Deseret News) Japan won’t accept fresh Idaho potatoes, so U.S. lawmakers are pushing for change (Idaho Capital Sun) Gov. Lombardo issues Declaration of Emergency due to flooding in northern Nevada (FOX 5) The Nation Top 10 complaint types that greatly vexed consumers in 2022 (Deseret News) Memorial Day shooting along Florida’s Hollywood Beach injured 9 people (Deseret News) Chick-fil-A is facing Twitter backlash after hiring a vice president of diversity, equity and inclusion (Deseret News) The World Turkey’s President Erdogan wins 5 more years in election (Deseret News) Salt Lake Walmart employee gives paycheck to provide 'Peace and Hope' for women in Uganda (KSL) Sports Jay Evensen: Gambling on college sports — what could possibly go wrong? (Deseret News) How ace pitcher Mariah Lopez’s development helped Utah reach the Women’s College World Series (Deseret News) An NIL collective has been formed to benefit all Utah State athletes, co-founded by Gary Andersen (Deseret News) Where do Zach Wilson and Tyler Huntley rank among NFL backup quarterbacks? (Deseret News) |
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