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Go Here: Slip 'N Slide Off a Cliff in Utah

Jackie Mancini — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:00:21 +0000

Honestly, all 265 acres of Hyrum State Park in Cache County, UT is worth a visit. If you’re looking for adventure though, you’ll pack a tarp and head to the dam. There’s plenty of fun to be had in a state park: fishing, boating, camping, picnicking, hiking, waterskiing,swimming…Until today though, we thought that there was nothing [...]

Utah School Suspends Girl for Having Hair That's Too Red

Drew Weisholtz — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 15:26:33 +0000

The actions of school officials in Utah have one student seeing red. The Washington County School District has forbid 15-year-old Rylee MacKay from returning to class at Hurricane Middle School, in Hurricane, Utah, until she dyes her hair back to what is considered a “natural” color. The problem is Rylee had dyed her hair red [...]

School Decides "Cougars" Might Be Offensive To Women

Shay Hill — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:03:21 +0000

This is just about the most stupid thing I've ever heard. Schools are being forced to change their mascots for various reasons usually because of political correctness. McMurry University right here in Abilene was forced to change it's long time mascot "Indians" to "Warhawks" or not be recognized by the NCAA. Now a school, on it's own volition has chosen not to name themselves the "cougars" because it might offend women.

Seven Ridiculous State Taxes

KEAN 105.1 Staff — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 18:09:51 +0000

While doing (and paying) your taxes is the opposite of a good time, there are some taxes that are so ridiculous, they’re actually kind of fun. Well, maybe not so fun if you actually live in one of these states. Check out our list of seven ridiculous state taxes: Illegal Drug Tax – Tennessee In [...]