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What Utahns think about raising taxes to help pay for downtown Salt Lake City project
SALT LAKE CITY — Utahns aren't hip on raising the sales tax rate in Salt Lake City as part of an ambitious plan to reimagine the city center and renovate the Delta Center to accommodate both the Utah Jazz and the new Utah Hockey Club. A new Deseret News/Hinckley...
Poll results show regional divide on issue of Alpine School District split
PLEASANT GROVE — A recent poll shows residents have strong opinions based on where they live when it comes to the potential splitting of Alpine School District. Stronger Together, a political action committee that originated in opposition of the ballot initiative asking voters whether Orem should split from Alpine School District, presented its poll results Tuesday night during the Pleasant Grove City Council meeting. Keith Wilson said a school district study had analyzed potential split options, but the group wanted to have further data on city-by-city results.
Historic B-29 aircraft set to visit Ogden in September, public has opportunity to ride
OGDEN -- A big visitor is set to make its way to Ogden next month. In a press release received by the Standard-Examiner, it was announced that "Doc" -- one of only two Boeing B-29 Superfortresses in airworthy condition -- will be stopping at Ogden-Hinkley Airport Sept. 23-26 as part of its History Restored Tour. Members of the public will have an opportunity to ride the historic aircraft.
American Fork man, friends dead after triple drowning in California
SPRINGVILLE, California, Aug. 25, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A Utah man and two canyoneering friends are dead after a triple drowning in southern California. Cyndi Miller, sister to David Bell, has confirmed her brother drowned Saturday while trying to save two friends, whom she identified as Utahn Jeannine Skinner and Peter On, whose state of residence was not confirmed.
Jack’s Donuts reopens in American Fork
After closing a few years ago, Jack’s Donuts is back open at 456 E. State Street in American Fork. The national brand, which began in 1961 in New Castle, Indiana, first began franchising in 2013 and now has 29 locations. New local franchisee Cindy Chamlee and her family recently...
1 dead, 1 missing at Swim Beach on Flaming Gorge Reservoir
VERNAL — One woman is dead and her adult daughter is missing after recreating at Swim Beach on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. About 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, Sweetwater County dispatchers in Wyoming received a 911 call reporting a possible drowning at the reservoir. The call was then transferred to Vernal dispatchers, who relayed the information to Daggett County Sheriff's Office, Flaming Gorge Ambulance and Green River Fire Department.
Woman in her 70s ejected from vehicle in Taylorsville crash
TAYLORSVILLE— A woman in her 70s was ejected from a vehicle after being hit by another car and taken to the hospital in serious condition, according to Taylorsville police. Her husband, who was also in the car, sustained moderate injuries and the driver of the other vehicle had a broken thumb. Both were also taken to the hospital.
#1 Recruit in the World Will Play Ball in Hurricane
A basketball academy that has been based in northern Utah is moving into what was once Diamond Ranch Academy just off Route 9 on the way to Sand Hollow State Park. It is Utah Prep Academy, and it has become a place where elite athletes come to play and learn.
Skyridge gets road win in Vegas
The Skyridge football team outlasted the highly-ranked Patriots of Liberty High School in a decisive 41-26 win on Friday night(Aug. 23) in Las Vegas. After a scoreless first quarter, Skyridge got things rolling in the second quarter. The Falcons scored 21 points in the period. They got on the board...
Top 18 Male FreeRide Mountain Bikers in the World Are Invited to 2024 Red Bull Rampage
VIRGIN, Utah (August 21, 2024) – Eighteen of the top male freeride athletes have been invited to the 2024 Red Bull Rampage, the world’s premier big-mountain freeride competition. Part of a brand-new two-day format, the men’s contest will return on Saturday, Oct. 12th following the women’s event two days beforehand. Returning to Virgin, Utah, the athletes will attempt to tame the jagged ridgelines and steep cliffs of the unforgiving Southwestern Utah desert to determine the best in the sport.
Some Final Thoughts As Utah Football Begins Game Week For First Time In 2024
SALT LAKE CITY – It is officially game week for Utah Football. The Utes wrapped up fall camp practices last week, and preparations for Week 1 opponent Southern Utah have already begun. Though Monday will feel like the start of game week, the football program entered that mode on...
BYU Football Looks To Maintain Perfect Record Against FCS Opponents
PROVO, Utah – For the third time in BYU football history, the Cougars will open a season against an opponent from the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS). BYU will kick off the 2024 campaign against the Southern Illinois Salukis, the 11th-ranked team in the FCS preseason Top 25 poll. BYU...
‘These Angels Among Us’: Artist to release book of missionary portaits
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah artist is releasing a new book showcasing the dozens of missionaries he’s painted who have died while serving. To date, JR Johansen, 79, of Huntsville, has painted 167 missionaries over the past 10 years. On top of that, Johansen has also painted...
USU head coach Nate Dreiling joins Real Sports Live
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) – Utah State interim head football coach Nate Dreiling joined Real Sports Live Sunday night to preview the upcoming season for the Aggies. Dreiling, who was initially hired as the defensive coordinator in January from New Mexico State, was thrown into the fire when Blake Anderson was fired in July. […]
Poll: Most Americans fear political violence before, after election
SALT LAKE CITY — Months away from a polarizing presidential election, most U.S. voters — regardless of party affiliation — believe one thing: There is a real possibility of more political violence erupting before and after Election Day. According to a new Deseret News/HarrisX poll of U.S....
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