Photos by Drew Nielson / Additional information about Drew’s work (or inquiries about purchasing his photos) can be found at lumberjackphoto.com. Source link
NIBLEY — The Bear River Health Department is raising awareness following the opening of a retail store in Nibley dedicated to the sale of kratom, a substance often marketed as a natural supplement but increasingly linked to health risks. Natalie Tippets, BRHD Health Educator, noted that kratom is often sold in gas stations in the form of pills and drinks, such as the “Feel Free” brand. Although proponents market the substance as a mood enhancer or focus aid, medical experts at University of Utah Health warn it can act like an opioid at high doses, leading to addiction, liver damage, and potential overdose. The alert comes as Utah lawmakers consider significant changes to state regulations. State Sen. Mike McKell has introduced legislation for the 2026 general session that would repeal the 2019 Kratom Consumer Protection Act and reclassify kratom’s active alkaloids as a Schedule I controlled substance, effectively banning its sale in the state. One major concern for healthcare providers is that kratom does not typically appear on standard toxicology screens, making it difficult for caregivers to identify in emergencies. Currently, the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food requires all kratom products to be registered and tested for purity and
The Bear River Bears at Deseret Peak basketball broadcast is scheduled to begin at 6:50 p.m. Friday’s broadcast is brought to you with LIVE commentary from Trent Carter and Josh Theurer. Listen to this broadcast on the radio at 104.9 The Ranch and streamed online here. For galleries or videos of previous Bear River games, click here Source link
The Bear River Bears at Mountain Crest basketball broadcast is scheduled to begin at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday’s broadcast is brought to you with LIVE commentary from Trent Carter and Josh Theurer. Listen to this broadcast on the radio at 104.9 The Ranch and streamed online here. For galleries or videos of previous Bear River games, click here Source link
The Mountain Crest Mustangs vs Bear River Bears boys basketball broadcast is scheduled to begin at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday’s broadcast is brought to you with LIVE commentary from Cody Olsen and “The Coach” on 107.7 FM and streamed online here. For galleries or videos of previous Mountain Crest games, click here. Source link
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON… * WHAT…Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE…Bear Lake and Bear River Valley, Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Eastern Box Elder County, Northern Wasatch Front, and Wasatch Mountains I-80 North. * WHEN…Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. && Source link
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON… * WHAT…For valley locations, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Wasatch north of I-80 and Bear River Range, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph expected. * WHERE…Bear Lake and Bear River Valley, Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Eastern Box Elder County, Northern Wasatch Front, Salt Lake Valley, and Wasatch Mountains I-80 North. * WHEN…Until 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers, especially on north-south oriented roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers on north-south oriented roadways. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor holiday decorations and other loose items that may be blown around by wind. && Source link
…WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM MST THIS AFTERNOON… * WHAT…For valley locations, west winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. For the Wasatch north of I-80 and Bear River Range, west winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph expected. * WHERE…Bear Lake and Bear River Valley, Cache Valley/Utah Portion, Eastern Box Elder County, Northern Wasatch Front, Salt Lake Valley, Tooele and Rush Valleys, and Wasatch Mountains I-80 North. * WHEN…From 11 AM this morning to 5 PM MST this afternoon. * IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Travel may be difficult for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers, especially on north-south oriented roadways. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles and vehicles with trailers on north-south oriented roadways. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor holiday decorations and other loose items that may be blown around by wind. && Source link
Photos by Drew Nielson / Additional information about Drew’s work (or inquiries about purchasing his photos) can be found at lumberjackphoto.com. Source link
The Bear River Bears vs Tooele Bison basketball broadcast is scheduled to begin at 6:50 p.m. Friday’s broadcast is brought to you with LIVE commentary from Trent Carter and Josh Theurer. Listen to this broadcast on the radio at 104.9 The Ranch and streamed online here. For galleries or videos of previous Bear River games, click here Source link
