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BYU/UVU roundup: Former Cougar Keilani Unga returns to BYU women’s basketball director of operations
Head coach Amber Whiting announced the hiring of Keilani Unga as the BYU women’s basketball director of operations on Monday morning. “I couldn’t be more thrilled for Keilani to join our BYU women’s basketball family,” said Whiting. “Keilani was a great player at BYU and has a great basketball mind. Having her on staff will help elevate our ability to get the most out of our players and put them in positions to succeed. We are excited for her to get to work with our players and make her mark on BYU, this time as a coach.”
Utah State Guard Mason Falslev Named One Of Nation’s Top Sophomores
LOGAN, Utah – Cache Valley product Mason Falslev has been a Utah State fan favorite since debuting as a redshirt freshman for the Mountain West regular season champs. After etching his name all over the Aggie record books as a freshman, is Falslev ready to take the next step and lead USU into the Jerrod Calhoun era?
Rocky Mountain Power to install powerlines underground
BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON, Utah (KUTV) — Rocky Mountain Power crews are preparing to install powerlines underground up Big Cottonwood Canyon and Guardsman Pass in hopes of preventing wildfires and power outages. “It’s a lovely place that puts some peace in your heart,” said Barbara Cameron, President of the Big...
Speirs Fire Activity Light but Still Burning After Monday Showers
DUTCH JOHN, Utah — The Speirs Fire is zero percent contained with approximately 95 personnel assigned to the incident as of Tuesday morning. The size of the fire is now 759 acres, Ashley National Forest personnel said. Monday’s activity was light due to cloud cover and afternoon showers. Fire...
A major indie-pop band is asking its Utah fans to care about the Great Salt Lake
SALT LAKE CITY — Two Utah environmental groups are teaming up with a major pop band to bring awareness to the plight of the Great Salt Lake. AJR, an indie-pop band made up of brothers Adam, Jack and Ryan Met, is on its "The Maybe Man" tour and performing at the Delta Center Tuesday and Wednesday.
MLB Draft Day Three Could See Many With Beehive State Ties Selected
SALT LAKE CITY – Unlike the NBA draft, the later rounds of the Major League Baseball draft always present opportunities for clubs to strike gold. Will day three of this year’s first-year player MLB draft hold course?. Rounds 11-20 of the 2024 MLB draft will happen as part...
2034 Winter Olympics projected to generate $6.6B for Utah
On July 24, the International Olympic Committee will announce the host of the 2034 Winter Olympics. If Utah emerges as the winning host, global attention will refocus on the state’s pristine alpine slopes and world-class sporting facilities during Salt Lake City’s second round of hosting the Winter Games. With that attention, as reported by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, will come major economic dividends.
Fire risk remains high across Wasatch Back
The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for the region Sunday afternoon and evening. Hot, dry conditions and the risk of lightning make for a dangerous combination that can cause new or existing fires to spread rapidly. In Summit County, the Park City Fire District responded Sunday afternoon...
Youth Sports Alliance part of Utah Olympic delegation heading to Paris
A delegation of elected officials, athletes and bid organizers are heading to Paris next week where the International Olympic Committee will vote on whether the Games should return to Salt Lake City in 2034. The bid team is bringing along several Parkites, including Youth Sports Alliance Executive Director Emily Fisher.
Adidas 3SSB: 2026 top-10 star Ikenna Alozie leads Utah Prospects to U17 title on final day
ROCK HILL, SC – Sunday was title day at the Adidas 3SSB Palmetto Road Championship as champions were decided in the U15, U16 and U17 Divisions. The competition in the Rock Hill Sports and Event Center was fierce as New World won the U15 division, Austin Rivers Southeast Elite the U16U and the Utah Prospects emerged victorious in the U17 final.
Utah teenager who disappeared in Mexico City found unharmed; FBI arrests her uncle
The American 14-year-old teenager who had disappeared in Mexico City last week, Elizabeth González, was found unharmed in another state, the FBI announced. Authorities added that an uncle of hers has been arrested in relation to the case on kidnapping charges. 31-year-old Antonio Moreno, who also lives in Utah, traveled to Mexico with González and his two daughters.
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