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Carbon and Emery High Marching Bands Unite to Perform in the Days of 47’ Parade
It’s almost Pioneer Day which is set for this Wednesday, July 24. The celebration commemorates the arrival of Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon Pioneers in the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. Along with Pioneer Day comes the Days of 47’ Parade held in Salt Lake City each year, which features floats, horses, clowns and performances from marching bands from around the state. This year the Emery and Carbon High School bands are joining together to perform in the parade.
Miller Sports Bringing Professional Baseball To Salt Lake In October
SALT LAKE CITY – Professional baseball is coming to Salt Lake City this October. ‘Beisbol en Salt Lake’ features two teams from La Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacífico at Smith’s Ballpark on October 5 and 6. Miller Sports + Entertainment announced two exhibitions between nine-time...
Human remains in Mill Creek Canyon are one of missing Texas couple
The Grand County Sheriff’s Office has discovered human remains in Mill Creek Canyon, the same area where search teams have spent well over 1,000 hours looking for a missing Texas couple since June 21, following an intense storm and widespread flooding. The remains, which were found on July 22,...
Daughters Of Utah Pioneers Hosting Dinosaurland Pioneer Day Celebration
For those new to Utah, Pioneer Day is likely a new concept and a new holiday. The Daughters of Utah Pioneers in Uintah County are doing their part to provide a fun and educational event in honor of the holiday with their Dinosaurland Pioneer Day Celebration Free Family Event. Pioneer style activities start after the parade and run until 2pm at the DUP Museum next to the Vernal Utah Temple on 500 West. Each year they have old fashioned games, activities, and skill demonstrations. This year these include gold panning, rope making, quilt tying, pottery, fiber crafts, rag doll making, leatherworking, and blacksmithing. There will also be free tours of the museum. All are welcome to come learn more about the pioneers that settled Utah and northeastern Utah.
Creative solutions for the substitute teacher shortage
KUTV — Substitute teachers are essential to keeping students on track when their teacher is out - filling short and long-term positions to help provide continuity in learning. Yet, many schools struggle to find substitute teachers, forcing them to double-up classes, have principals cover or juggle teachers' prep periods.
3 brothers in jail after assault in St. George bar spills into parking lot
ST. GEORGE — A bar fight involving a South Jordan man escorted out of the building for reportedly punching two men in the face triggered an altercation in the parking lot after the suspect’s brothers became involved. The incident ended with the arrest of all three, police say.
Angels pitcher generating trade interest
Reid Detmers certainly hasn’t had the 2024 season he was hoping for. The southpaw has been pitching for the Salt Lake Bees since June when the Angels optioned him to Triple-A. Nevertheless, he is reportedly drawing trade interest from numerous teams, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN, who lists...
Silver Reef Brewery takes home 2 World Beer Cup awards
CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — Southern Utah’s largest craft brewery, Silver Reef Brewing Co., was recognized earlier this year at the esteemed 2024 World Beer Cup. Known to many as the Oscars of the industry, the World Beer Cup is the most prestigious beer competition in the world, held annually in conjunction with the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America.
The Castle Solar project: A beacon of sustainability and economic growth
University of Utah representatives participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Castle Solar project on July 17, 2024. Lissa Larson, associate director, University of Utah Sustainability & Energy was one of the presenters. “The University of Utah is proud to be a part of the Castle Solar project that...
Northridge football preview: New tricks, depth at linebacker shape potential Region 5 dark horse
LAYTON -- With temperatures in the mid-90s, Metallica roaring over the sound system and Week 1 arriving in little less than a month at a recent practice, Andrew Fresques has never felt better about Northridge football heading into the regular season. The Knights, a year removed from a 4-7 finish...
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