Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of September.
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🏘️ Community
A WalletHub study finds Utah ranks as the nation’s third happiest state today — residents report high satisfaction at work and at home and low levels of depression.
Hawaii and New Jersey ranked ahead while Arkansas, Louisiana and West Virginia placed lowest.
🏥 Health
Vertical construction has begun on the new Huntsman Cancer Institute facility in Vineyard at the Utah City development this month.
The $400 million project will create a 284,000 sqft cancer center with a five-story clinical and three-story research building scheduled to open in 2028 (offering improved local care).
🏈 Sports
Salem Hills seniors clinched a 1 to 0 double overtime win over Spanish Fork on Tuesday, Sept.
15 after Iris Larsen scored a golden goal — sparking an impromptu front flip and team celebration. Coach Kyra Peery praised the seniors’ resilience in leading their team under pressure.
Springville’s quarterback Beckett Burton has stepped up after previous starters graduated, leading his team to a 34-8 win over Pleasant Grove.
Utah County prep football now shows midseason grades and key matchups as schools gear up for playoff battles (details continue).
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