LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 20 -- Utah State University issued the following news: By Darlene Christensen | November 20, 2023 Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it's time to talk turkey. Because of the increased number of turkeys prepared during the holidays, food-borne illnesses often increase. If not handled, thawed and cooked properly, turkey and all poultry can carry salmonella, a common type of bacteria that can cause illness. Consider these tips for preparing a safe and succulent turkey t  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: The holidays can take a toll on your home with baking, preparing larger meals, entertaining guests, wrapping gifts, having more of everyone's "stuff" around, and entertaining energetic kids home on holiday break. To reduce cleaning stress during the holidays, consider a November "practice run" to clean bathrooms, rugs, carpets, kitchen cabinets, bedding, the refrigerator, etc. Then you can determine how long it takes, if   more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 20 -- Utah State University issued the following news: The Caine Ensemble groups at Utah State University will perform their biannual Caine Ensembles Concert from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Nov. 20. This concert will take place at the Russell/Wanlass Performance Hall. Admission is free and open to all. Attendees can anticipate hearing performances from the five Caine Ensembles: the Caine Brass Quintet, the Caine Percussion Ensemble, the Caine Saxophone Quartet, the Caine String Quartet,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee issued the following statement: * * * National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Rep. Richard Hudson released the following statement congratulating Congresswoman-elect Celeste Maloy on her victory in UT-02: "I am honored to congratulate Congresswoman-elect Celeste Maloy on her victory in Utah's Second Congressional District. "Utahns have spoken - they want a strong conservative fighting to lower inflation and g  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 23 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: Thousands of new Utah patients are approved for an active medical cannabis card every month. But much remains unknown about how cannabis interacts with other medications, what other factors increase its risks, and even which health conditions medical cannabis is effective for. University of Utah Health, in partnership with the state, has launched a new research initiative to advance scientific und  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 22 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Thousands of new Utah patients are approved for an active medical cannabis card every month, but much remains unknown about how cannabis interacts with other medications, what other factors increase its risks, and even which health conditions medical cannabis is effective for as treatment. The University of Utah Health, in partnership with the state, has launched a new research initiative to advance scientific understandi  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 20 -- Utah State University issued the following news: PRICE, Utah -- Sunshine Brosi, associate professor of Wildland Resources at Utah State University Eastern, has been named as a Faculty Fellow in Community Engagement. Brosi, alongside Professor Laura Gelfand, is the first USU faculty member to be named a fellow in the inaugural program, which was announced in September. The selection was made by the USU Center for Community Engagement and the Office of the Provost. "This   more

PRICE, Utah, Nov. 21 -- Utah State University Eastern campus issued the following news: Sunshine Brosi, associate professor of Wildland Resources at Utah State University Eastern, has been named as a Faculty Fellow in Community Engagement. Brosi, alongside Professor Laura Gelfand, is the first USU faculty member to be named a fellow in the inaugural program, which was announced in September. The selection was made by the USU Center for Community Engagement and the Office of the Provost. "This   more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 21 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Utah State University geoscientist Alexis Ault is among a select cohort of U.S. scientists named a 2023 Kavli Fellow by the National Academy of Sciences. As an honoree, Ault attended the Japanese-American-German Frontiers of Science Symposium from Oct. 5-8 in Dresden, Germany. Ault is one of 118 honorees selected as a 2023 Kavli Fellow. The awards program recognizes outstanding young scientists from academia, government a  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 21 -- Utah State University issued the following news: Associate Dean and Department Head overseeing research collections Liz Woolcott delivered her inaugural address as full librarian to friends, family and colleagues on Oct. 26. Woolcott received her Master of Arts in history from Utah State University in 2003 and began working as a graduate intern for University Libraries Special Collections & Archives. While serving in that capacity, Woolcott discovered a talent and passi  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 23 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news on Nov. 21, 2023: Utahns are noticing the price of their Thanksgiving Turkey this week. Today, our office is announcing that Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes has joined a lawsuit brought by the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ) and several other states' Attorneys General against Agri Stats, Inc. (Agri Stats), a company that organizes and manages anticompetitive information exchanges for meat pr  more

LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 21 -- Utah State University issued the following news: The combined choirs and organ students of the USU Music Department will present Wintersongs 2023 from 6-8 p.m. Nov. 30 at the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Hyde Park. This cherished Cache Valley holiday tradition will feature beautiful, timeless choral music performed by the USU Treble Choir, Chorale and Chamber Singers, with English handbells, the organ of St. Thomas, strings, and a candlelight processional that   more