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Situational Analysis | August 23, 2022 It's Tuesday and today is the first day of World Water Week. This year's theme is "Seeing the Unseen: The Value of Water." Be in the Know ð¡ Jennie Taylor, the widow of former North Ogden Mayor Maj. Brent Taylor is pleading with the public to keep an eye out for a special US flag that was stolen over the weekend. The missing flag, called the Lieutenant, is a 30â² by 60â² American flag. It is often used at parades and events honoring service members or members of the community. It would cost the Major Brent Taylor Foundation about $1,500 to replace, but, Taylor said, "Itâs more the sentimental and symbolism of what this piece of fabric really is.â Rapid Roundup Not reindeer on the roof - "just" some goats ð, ramping up from toilet paper, kids tin-foil their house while parents are gone, Loyolaâs Sister Jean turns 103, has train stop named for her, Fauci to step down in December after more than a half-century of public service and 6 months of war through the lens of AP photographers. ð¢ | | |
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Utah Headlines General New BYU study finds Utah is above national average for rapes per capita (Deseret News) Utah is worst-ranked state for women's equality. Again. (Fox13) Kate Holbrook, writer, historian, champion of Latter-day Saint womenâs history, dies at 50 (Deseret News) âShyâ at heart, Kate Holbrook, who brought LDS womenâs history to light and life, dies at 50. A scholarly and energetic trailblazer, she heightened the visibility of women in the faith while doing so with âgrace and wisdom.â (Salt Lake Tribune) What you should know about the Latter-day Saint ghost town near Zion National Park. Latter-day Saint pioneers once settled Grafton, Utah, and now itâs the most photographed town of the West (Deseret News) Narrows remains closed as search widens for woman swept up in in Zion flash flood (Salt Lake Tribune) ð¢ 3 children pulled from sinking vehicle at Utah reservoir, one in extremely critical condition (KUTV, Fox13) Americaâs most remarkable kid died in Newcastle, Utah â his legacy never will (Deseret News) Politics Sen. Hatch left a legacy of partisan values and bipartisan compromise. Now over 3,000 boxes of legislative papers are being released, documenting his time in Congress. You'll want to take a look (Deseret News) Ranked-choice voting may return for Salt Lake City's mayoral race (KSL) County Executive makes pitch for community receiving center to Logan City Council (Cache Valley Daily) Utah congressman tours Moab flood damage, promises to push for federal help (KUTV) Business Top 4 myths about TikTok marketing that Utah businesses need to know (TechBuzz) African Leadership Summit in Salt Lake City announced for September (Utah Business) Endless demand spurs U.S. natural-gas prices to shale-era highs. Heating-season gas futures double last winterâs price; analysts see even higher prices ahead (Wall Street Journal) Twitterâs former security chief alleges company misled regulators about spam and lax security (Washington Post) Economy Despite inflation, job growth âaggressiveâ in Utah, US (Standard-Examiner) Food insecurity with Al Switzler on Access Utah (UPR) Education The number of students taking advantage of online learning is on the decline in many Utah school districts. (KSL Newsradio) Fire damages elementary school playground beyond repair in eastern Utah (Fox13) Utah Tech Special Olympians bring home gold, silver, bronze from national competition in Florida (St. George News) Davis School Districtâs new leadership faces a new year following last yearâs DOJ settlement (KUER) Food pantries ensure Utah college students don't go hungry (KUTV) Environment Halting irrigation in Utah still wouldnât save the Great Salt Lake (Deseret News) Millions affected by mudslides and flash flooding in southwestern U.S. (Deseret News) Regulator approves Parleys Canyon quarry, but with conditions that could forestall any mining (Salt Lake Tribune) 'Wet microburst' behind damage to southern Utah town; tornadoes form near Utah border (KSL) Health COVID risk 2 years later: dementia, psychosis, seizure, brain fog. Oxford University research says anxiety, depression rates return to normal, but psychiatric, neurological risk still high (Deseret News) CAPSA partners with Conservice to train managers to help victims of abuse (Cache Valley Daily) Monkeypox vaccine demand slows as Utahâs case count rises to 89 (KUER) Housing The future of the suburbs looks a lot like Daybreak, and thatâs good news for families. Families want elbow room but also amenities of urban living. Smart developers can offer both (Deseret News) National Headlines General All-Black, all-female American Airlines crew flies from Dallas to honor Bessie Coleman (NPR) 3 Arkansas officers suspended after video captures beating (AP) New space telescope shows Jupiterâs auroras, tiny moons (AP) Hyundai supplier accused of child labor violations by U.S. authorities (Reuters) Politics Whatâs next for Floridaâs anti-âwokeâ law? Federal judge blocked part of law restricting conversations around race in schools and the workplace (Deseret News) Trump seeks special master to review Mar-a-Lago documents (AP) Sensitive election system files obtained by attorneys working to overturn President Donald Trumpâs 2020 defeat were shared with election deniers, conspiracy theorists and right-wing commentators (Washington Post) Trump had more than 300 classified documents at Mar-a-Lago (New York Times) The federal magistrate judge who authorized the warrant to search Donald Trumpâs Mar-a-Lago estate emphasized Monday that he âcarefully reviewedâ the FBIâs sworn evidence before signing off and considers the facts contained in an accompanying affidavit to be âreliable.â (Politico) Trumpâs attack on Elaine Chao revs up feud with McConnell (The Hill) Herschel Walker blasts climate bill: âDonât we have enough trees around here?â (The Hill) Ukraine ðºð¦ US: Russia looks to step up hits on Ukraine infrastructure (AP) Ukraine's capital bans Independence Day festivities, fearing Russian attack (Reuters) Ukraine warns Moscow against âdespicable show trialâ of POWs. Russia-backed authorities are setting up steel cages for possible trials. (Politico) After six months of war in Ukraine, momentum tilts against Russia (Wall Street Journal) Who is Darya Dugina, daughter of Putinâs ally and victim of a car bomb? (Deseret News) Car-bomb killing sows unease among cheerleaders of Putinâs war (Washington Post) A Russian spy agency blames Ukraine in the bombing death of Daria Dugina. (New York Times) The F.S.B. has long faced suspicions that, rather than solving crimes, it stages or hides them. (New York Times) Six months on, Ukraine fights war, faces painful aftermath (AP) Mariupol refugees of Russiaâs war tend to their own in Odesa (The Hill) World News Dennis Rodman wants to help Brittney Griner. He's planning to go to Russia and "help that girl" (Deseret News) Its largest lake is so dry, China digs deep to water crops (AP) | | |
News Releases Rep. Lyman announces Senator McCay as the Senate Sponsor for Lymanâs already filed Clergy âDuty to Reportâ Bill The tremendous emotion surrounding my Clergyâs âDuty to Reportâ Bill is profound. The outreach, the individual experiences, and the pleadings from people across Utah are both heartbreaking and inspiring. My Bill removes the carve-out which allows Clergy NOT to report child abuse. I am both honored and humbled to have Senator Dan McCayâs support and sponsorship as we work through this critical legislation. (Read More) Majority Senators respond to courtâs preliminary injunction on H.B. 11 Today, the 3rd District Court issued a preliminary injunction on H.B. 11 Student Eligibility in Interscholastic Activities to stay the ban on biological males competing in biological female K-12 sports. The seven-member School Activity Eligibility Commission will now go into effect to determine transgender participation in K-12 gender-designated school sports. âUtah had the foresight to create a first-of-its-kind solution, a data-driven commission that will help ensure female athletes can continue to compete in a fair environment,â said President J. Stuart Adams. âWith the commission, we are aiming to protect equitable and safe competition while preserving the integrity of womenâs sports. The commission will be constituted in the coming weeks.â (Read More) New Salvation Army officers arrive in Salt Lake City The Salvation Army is pleased to announce the appointment of Captain James Combs and Lieutenant Kate Combs as new corps officers in Salt Lake City, Utah. As commissioned officers for The Salvation Army, the Combs have dedicated their lives, skills, and service to members of the community. They function as administrators, pastors, teachers, social workers, counselors, youth leaders, and musicians... The Salvation Army has been supporting those in need without discrimination since 1865. Thousands of Utahns receive assistance from The Salvation Army each year through a broad array of social services that range from providing food for the hungry, relief for disaster victims, assistance for the disabled, utility assistance, outreach to the elderly and ill, clothing and shelter for the homeless and opportunities for underprivileged children. (Read More) Number of the Day | | |
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On This Day In History 1305 - William Wallace is executed in gruesome fashion. Freedom! 1500 - Governor Francisco De Bobadilla arrives in the Indies, sends former Governor Christopher Columbus back to Spain in chains 1784 - State of Franklin declares independence (four counties in western North Carolina) 1814 - First lady Dolley Madison saves a portrait from being looted by British troops during the War of 1812. 1859 - The Fifth Avenue Hotel in New York City opens and is the first American hotel to include a passenger elevator. 1929 - Anne Morrow flies solo for the first time, only months after marrying Charles Lindbergh. 1939 - Germany, Soviet Union sign non-aggression pact and secretly divide Poland between themselves. The audacity of thinking Poland had no sayâ¦. 1989 - The Baltic Way - two million people form a human chain across Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania in a peaceful pro-independence demonstration against Soviet occupation 2021 - FDA fully approves the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Wise Words "Life is a gift, given in trust - like a child." â Anne Morrow Lindbergh The Punny Side What kind of doctor is Dr. Pepper? A FIZZician. | | |
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