Human Interest

About 30 million Americans have diabetes, and an estimated 1.5 million more are diagnosed each year. More than 25 percent of seniors have diabetes, and minority populations are at the greatest risk of developing this disease. African Americans, for instance, have a 77 percent higher risk of developing diabetes compared to White Americans. Hispanic Americans have a 66 percent higher risk.

It's Our Constitution -- Not Kavanaugh

Dear Dave,

I’m stuck in a dead-end job, and I only have a high school diploma. I’ve never minded long hours and hard work, but I’ve begun to realize I need to have a better career, so I can spend more time with my kids. I feel like I’m missing out on their lives, because I work 65 to 70 hours every week. Do you have any advice on how to change my situation?

Tim

Dear Tim,

Migration season is here:  see sandhill cranes

DWR holds wildlife viewing event in northeastern Utah

Vernal – If you live near a field in the Uinta Basin, you’re no stranger to the loud, rattling call of the sandhill cranes that call the area home.

On Sept. 22, you can see the birds—and learn more about them—as the Division of Wildlife Resources and its partners host a sandhill crane viewing day.

Dracula Halloween Donuts | Vampire Food Craft

We have the cutest Dracula food craft for you this fall season. These Vampire Halloween Donuts will have anyone craving a mouth-watering bite of this tasty Halloween doughnut. I want to suck… that icing! 

Red Cross: Donors urged to give blood, help blood supply match patient diversity

(Sept. 7, 2018) — The American Red Cross urges people of all races and ethnicities to give blood to help ensure a diverse blood supply for patients in need.

Let me tell you a phrase that is not trending… Farmhouse Halloween Decor. You can find fall decor, you can find farmhouse decor, you can find Halloween decor, but trying to blend Halloween and Farmhouse just isn’t a thing… or is it? We searched high and low to try to find you some of the most creative, spooky, and and even warming Farmhouse Halloween Decor that will look good in any fall farmhouse vignette.

Peach Days - Brigham City

Friday September 7th

10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. Arts/Crafts/Food Vendors – Main Street & Community Center
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m Book Sale – BC Library
6:00 p.m. Junior Parade – Main Street (200 South to 300 North)
City of Fun Carnival Opens – Forest Street
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Softball Tournament – Pioneer Park
6:30 p.m. Classic Car Fun Run, Hansen Motors

Staycations are a great way to take a break from routine, and create delightful, relaxing vacation at home, and then pocket the savings.

The effort involved in organizing a trip can take time and energy, not to mention expense. If you're open to a more leisurely way to go on vacation, try a staycation-a fun-filled furlough at home that is both destressing and cost-efficient. Here are tips to plan a creative and awesome getaway without leaving the comforts of your home.

Mechanical engineer or rocket scientist? It’s the same thing!

Greg Buker is from Miami, Florida, and he says the most outstanding feature of Miami is that it is a melting pot of cultures. If you want to learn about or experience a different culture, it is very easy to find. “Also,” he adds, “the beaches in Miami are pretty amazing.”