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Great Salt Lake is drying up and causing major dust pollution
It’s a well-known fact that the Earth’s climate and pollution has been changing and impacting various aspects of our lives drastically. One such aspect is the Great Salt Lake in Utah that stands as a stark reminder of the challenges we face. The issue at hand, though, is...
Vehicle catches fire while towing a boat near St. George
LEEDS, Utah — Firefighters in Washington County were busy on the Fourth of July after a vehicle fire started a grass fire near Leeds, Utah, approximately 16 miles northeast of St. George. A UHP spokesman said a Land Rover was towing a boat when it caught fire Thursday afternoon....
Multiple people injured after errant fireworks shoot into crowd at Stadium of Fire
PROVO, Utah (KUTV) — Several people were injured during the opening ceremonies of the Stadium of Fire event at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo. Spokesperson Janna-Lee Holland with the Provo Police Department said the incident happened just after the jet flyover Thursday. The Stadium of Fire is an annual...
Top Riders Roll to Salt Lake City Criterium p/b LHM This Weekend
The race began in 2019 as a built-for-pro racing event bringing criterium back to the heart of Salt Lake. At the time, the Tour of Utah was an institution on the UCI calendar and looked set to continue to be a premier cycling event in the United States. With that energy at its back, the Salt Lake Crit was a convenient companion event, plugging into the enthusiasm a large UCI stage race can bring to a cycling community.
2 injured in 4th of July shooting at Salt Lake City townhome complex; suspect in hospital
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Two victims and a suspect were transported to the hospital following an early morning shooting in Salt Lake City, police said. The incident unfolded shortly before 5:20 a.m. July 4, when authorities received a 911 call that there had been a shooting at at the SUR17 Townhomes, 385 West and 1700 South.
WIB: MADISON WOODS – RUSSON MORTUARY
Madison Woods has been with Russon Mortuary for four years. She provides a fresh perspective to the industry and has been a wonderful asset to the company. “I have loved working with the Russon family. The care and concern they and the rest of their staff show for the families they serve really sets them apart.”
Report: Former Jazz Guard Joe Ingles Signs With Timberwolves
SALT LAKE CITY – Former Utah Jazz guard Joe Ingles has signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the news on social media. “Free agent F Joe Ingles has agreed on a one-year deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources tell ESPN....
Protecting your pets on the Fourth of July
SALT LAKE CITY — Fourth of July celebrations are fun for many parents and children, but they can be distressing to pets and animals. According to the Best Friends Animal Society, July 4th is one of the biggest times of year when pets go missing. “Most pets, they’re most...
Magna invests its small-town charm into its annual 4th of July 5K race
Every year Joe Hastings runs the Magna 4th of July 5K dressed head to toe in the stars and stripes. To him, it’s simple. Hastings grew up in Magna and has been running for as long as he can remember. His dad used to run this race when it first got started in the 80s. It was a pretty small event for a while but “has gotten really, really popular within the last six, seven, years. Across the whole valley, across the whole state,” he said.
CU Buffs opponent preview: Behind healthy Cameron Rising, Utah favored to win Big 12 title
A second consecutive trip to the Rose Bowl, on Jan. 2, 2023, could not have ended any worse for the Utah football team. The 35-21 defeat against Penn State was disappointing, but losing quarterback Cameron Rising to a severe knee injury in the third quarter was devastating. Rising tore the ACL, MCL, MPFL and meniscus in his knee and wound up missing the entire 2023 season, which led to a subpar year for the Utes.
Taylorsville police officer’s home a total loss after fire, family lost everything inside
SUNSET — Many of us have plenty of photos on our phones these days. However, the pictures Colton Gordon took Wednesday morning are memories he wishes never happened. “That is the inside of my living room,” Gordon said while scrolling through his photos. “And there is my house roof on fire.”
Thousands line Park City Main Street for annual July 4 parade
From the sounds of bagpipes and the high school marching band to vintage cars and pickup beds full of flag-waving kids, Park City’s annual parade is full of mountain town charm and tradition. Thousands brought their Independence Day spirit to the roughly 1.5-mile parade route, which runs from the...
Utah State Basketball: Jerrod Calhoun looks to be next successful Aggies coaching hire
Three things are guaranteed in life: death, taxes, and the Utah State Aggies Men’s Basketball program hitting a home run coaching hire. Whether it was under Athletic Directors John Hartwell, Diana Sabau, or Interim AD, Jerry Bovee, Utah State’s philosophy remains the same: attain under-the-radar, low-major coaches who have had immense success at those levels.
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