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Emma Everett Johnson
![Have You Seen This? Super sleepy baby goes sledding](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3005/300522/30052229.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Have You Seen This? Super sleepy baby goes sledding
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 9 - 3:49 p.m.
Think about the first time you went sledding. Was it exciting? Nerve-wracking?
![Farmington Elementary gets pushback from parents for 1:37 5th-grade student ratio](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3005/300521/30052105.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Farmington Elementary gets pushback from parents for 1:37 5th-grade student ratio
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 9 - 1:32 p.m.
Last week, parents discovered fifth graders at Farmington Elementary School were placed in one of only two classrooms, each with 37 students.
![Brush fire blazes across 200 acres near Saratoga Springs](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3004/300496/30049657.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Brush fire blazes across 200 acres near Saratoga Springs
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 7 - 10:49 p.m.
A wildfire has burned 200 acres of state lands near Saratoga Springs, according to city officials Wednesday afternoon.
![Have You Seen This? Plane crash on California golf course](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3004/300469/30046951.jpg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Have You Seen This? Plane crash on California golf course
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 7 - 3:30 p.m.
Strolling across a golf course fairway, you might keep an eye out for high-flying golf balls — you probably wouldn't have an airplane on your radar.
![Evermore's new owners to reveal hints about opening with interactive clues, cash prizes](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3004/300467/30046731.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Evermore's new owners to reveal hints about opening with interactive clues, cash prizes
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 6 - 10:28 p.m.
Evermore is soon to be nevermore. Utah real estate mogul Brandon Fugal announced the private sale of the now-defunct fantasy adventure theme park Monday.
![Man flown to hospital after four-wheeler accident](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3004/300466/30046668.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Man flown to hospital after four-wheeler accident
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 6 - 7:32 p.m.
A man was in a four-wheeler accident Tuesday and flown to a hospital, police say.
![Craft Lake City starts soon — take free public transportation to get there](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3002/300283/30028326.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Craft Lake City starts soon — take free public transportation to get there
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 4 - 2:07 p.m.
The 16th annual Craft Lake City festival is coming to the Utah State Fairpark Aug. 9-11, and organizers are encouraging the expected 20,000 attendees to travel via free public transportation.
![Nonwhite, lower-income teens spend more time online. Black Physicians of Utah want to help](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2966/296692/29669227.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Nonwhite, lower-income teens spend more time online. Black Physicians of Utah want to help
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted Aug. 3 - 9:05 p.m.
The Black Physicians of Utah will be tackling one of this year's hot button health issues — social media — in a back-to-school conference Aug. 17.
![Have You Seen This? Thousands of Swifties watch concert for free from nearby hill](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3002/300281/30028108.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Have You Seen This? Thousands of Swifties watch concert for free from nearby hill
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted July 29 - 3:29 p.m.
Imagine thousands of fans enjoying Taylor Swift's hits without paying the hefty price tag for tickets. It happened in Munich, Germany, this weekend.
![New Utah nonprofit wants teens to ditch smartphones for a year](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3001/300199/30019951.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
New Utah nonprofit wants teens to ditch smartphones for a year
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted July 28 - 12:28 p.m.
Rewild The Child invites teens ages 12-18 to "join a revolution," committing to live without a smartphone for an entire year.
![Utah man walks at law commencement 52 years after finishing law school](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3002/300222/30022200.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Utah man walks at law commencement 52 years after finishing law school
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted July 27 - 7:10 a.m.
It took almost 52 years for F. Bryant McOmber Jr. to walk across the stage and accept his diploma from the University of Utah's S. J. Quinney College of Law — he finally did with the class of 2024.
![Provo renames street 'Olympic Boulevard' ahead of 2034 Games in Utah](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3001/300189/30018949.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Provo renames street 'Olympic Boulevard' ahead of 2034 Games in Utah
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted July 25 - 12:09 p.m.
Provo renamed Seven Peaks Boulevard to Olympic Boulevard early this week, just in time for Wednesday's announcement that the 2034 Winter Olympics are coming to Utah.
![Days of '47 celebrates historic and modern pioneers](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3001/300168/30016810.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Days of '47 celebrates historic and modern pioneers
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted July 24 - 12:58 p.m.
Thousands set up camping chairs, canopies and air mattresses along the Days of '47 Parade route Tuesday night and Wednesday to watch one of the oldest parades in the U.S.
![Mennonites in Provo connect with community through doughnuts](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3001/300123/30012344.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Mennonites in Provo connect with community through doughnuts
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted July 22 - 2:31 p.m.
In 2012, a small group of Mennonites came to Provo to establish the Living Water Mennonite Church and Christian Ministry. Since then, they've found some unique ways to be involved in the community.
![Utah man with cerebral palsy publishes children's book](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3000/300082/30008271.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Utah man with cerebral palsy publishes children's book
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted July 21 - 10:59 a.m.
Johnathan Aubrey, the founder and CEO of Winning Despite Obstacles, tells the story of learning how to ride a bike despite his disability in his new children's book.
![Here's where to watch fireworks celebrating Pioneer Day in Utah](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3000/300016/30001686.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Here's where to watch fireworks celebrating Pioneer Day in Utah
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted July 20 - 9:11 a.m.
Get ready for some powerful pyrotechnics over the next week, as cities across Utah celebrate Pioneer Day.
![See which Wasatch Front cities, districts are proposing new tax hikes](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3000/300039/30003918.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
See which Wasatch Front cities, districts are proposing new tax hikes
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted July 19 - 12:45 p.m.
Here is a look at numerous locales and taxing entities throughout Utah that are mulling property tax hikes as part of their proposed 2024-25 budgets.
![Police seeking tips in series of overnight fires in rural Box Elder County](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3000/300067/30006735.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Police seeking tips in series of overnight fires in rural Box Elder County
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted July 19 - 8:03 a.m.
Recent fires on Rocky Dugway Road in Mantua, Box Elder County, have puzzled the community and damaged at least three properties.
![BYU Creamery to be demolished, rebuilt](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3000/300063/30006320.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
BYU Creamery to be demolished, rebuilt
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted July 18 - 10:32 p.m.
The Creamery on Ninth — an iconic Provo date spot, as well as a dependable campus grocer — will be demolished and rebuilt directly west of the current location.
![Switchpoint receives $3.8M from Church of Jesus Christ, Walker and Miller funds](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3000/300062/30006259.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Switchpoint receives $3.8M from Church of Jesus Christ, Walker and Miller funds
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted July 18 - 7:03 p.m.
A nonprofit that combats homelessness announced $3.8 million in new funding from the Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund, the Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
![Helmet use declines amid rising number of bike vs. vehicle collisions in Utah](https://img.ksl.com/slc/3000/300038/30003896.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Helmet use declines amid rising number of bike vs. vehicle collisions in Utah
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted July 17 - 7:03 p.m.
The relationship between cyclists and motorists can be fraught with tension and misunderstanding. Biking advocates say it's important for both parties to acknowledge responsibility in keeping roads safe.
![Influencer Roblox stars, chocolate bars: Utah's crazy YouTube meet-up](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2999/299999/29999924.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Influencer Roblox stars, chocolate bars: Utah's crazy YouTube meet-up
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted July 15 - 8:32 p.m.
On Monday, YouTuber Steak recruited friends and fellow YouTubers Lana's Life, KreekCraft and Mr Booshot to host a meet-and-greet and give away $25,000 worth of Feastables chocolate in Salt Lake City.
![Utah Valley University promotes K-12 civic education with new master's program](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2998/299875/29987519.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Utah Valley University promotes K-12 civic education with new master's program
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted July 14 - 7:05 p.m.
Utah Valley University's new program in constitutional government, civics and law offers two tracks — one for current or prospective K-12 teachers and another for research.
![Hiking Timp? Watch out for mountain goats](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2999/299901/29990111.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)
Hiking Timp? Watch out for mountain goats
Emma Everett Johnson, KSL.com | Posted July 14 - 1:21 p.m.
The estimated 1,500 mountain goats in Utah can pose a threat to high-altitude hikers across the state.
!['Use this time to better yourself': Women inmates plant garden at Utah State Prison](https://img.ksl.com/slc/2999/299942/29994220.jpeg?filter=kslv2/responsive_200)