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In other news, a conservation project in Summit County has received $40 million in federal funding. And, an immersive art exhibit in Sandy is looking for a new home as Utah's new professional hockey team prepares to move in.
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Bombay Beach was once a thriving resort community along California’s largest lake. Now more exposed playa than water, the Salton Sea’s disappearance is a mirror to the Great Salt Lake.
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A new report showed a significant decrease in suicidal ideation, planning and attempts on college campuses around the nation, as well as improved levels of those suffering from anxiety and depression.
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In other news, Republican candidate for governor Phil Lyman is suing Utah for rejecting the eligibility of his running mate Layne Bangerter. And, a wildfire sparked on Monday in southern Utah is now 50% contained after burning 22 acres.
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As the demonstrators gathered, Gov. Spencer Cox and law enforcement warned that First Amendment speech would be protected, but any unlawful acts would not.
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Colorado's Rocky Mountains have reached peak snowpack, but climate change is changing the way snow turns to water. States around the region are debating new rules for the river that center around new water deficits.
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In other news, construction has begun on Scenic Drive in Capitol Reef National Park. The construction will continue into the fall.
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The Bureau of Land Management recently released its final Public Lands Rule, which is set to put conservation on equal footing with other multiple uses taking place on public lands.
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Utah State University’s new College of Veterinary Medicine will officially launch in 2025 in the hopes of bringing more animal health care providers to the West.
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In other news, the Children's Justice Center opened its relocated American Fork location on Saturday. And, Utah won three gold medals and a bronze in the World Beer Cup in Las Vegas, and more.
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Murals painted by teachers and students at the former Intermountain Indian School in Brigham City have been preserved and will be on display next year at the Nora Eccles Harrison Museum of art.
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Beavers across the state have recently tested positive for a deadly bacterial disease. As of mid-April, nine beavers have died from tularemia in Utah.