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Youth figure skater hopes to compete in the 2034 Olympic Games in her home state
Fifteen-year-old Kate Pressgrove from Heber will join the around 100-person delegation going to Paris for the Utah Olympic Bid Committee’s final 2034 Winter Olympics bid presentation. She and two other young athletes are joining the delegation to amplify Utah’s focus on Olympic legacy and youth sports programs. Pressgrove...
Utahns react to proposed property tax increases
SALT LAKE CITY — Dozens of cities, towns and school districts across Utah want to raise taxes. In some cases, the proposed property tax hikes mean just a few extra dollars on a typical home. But in other cases, it’s a lot more than that. Brent Gray lives...
Lyman loses records request challenge, but lawsuit for Cox signatures is still pending
State Rep. Phil Lyman continued his effort to inspect election processes and question the legitimacy of incumbent Gov. Spencer Cox’s campaign on Thursday, in a busy day that included a State Records Committee meeting in the morning and a court hearing in the afternoon. It was a packed house and with an at-times unruly crowd […] The post Lyman loses records request challenge, but lawsuit for Cox signatures is still pending appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Historic Northampton House reopens its doors
Many have seen the beautiful building that is the Northampton House. Elegant stained glass, a spacious interior and exquisite exterior grounds have served as the backdrop for many weddings and events throughout the decades. In recent years, the space required many repairs to keep its doors open. On July 10, the Northampton House reopened its historic doors to the city.
HOA places lien on property over rabbitbrush, ignites Cedar City homeowner’s legal challenge
CEDAR CITY — Gordon Hodnett’s house sits nestled above the city toward the top of the Canyon Ridge Homeowners Association’s planned urban development. Looking toward town, one can see The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in the distance, the greens from the golf course below and most of Cedar City in between.
Switchpoint receives $3.8M from Church of Jesus Christ, Walker and Miller funds
SALT LAKE CITY — Switchpoint, a nonprofit organization that combats homelessness and poverty, announced $3.8 million in new funding Thursday. The funds came from the Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund ($1.8 million), the Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation ($1 million) and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ($1 million).
Soccer Club’s massive youth tournament returns for 21st time
It’s time for soccer — about 485 teams of soccer, in fact — in Park City. Next Thursday through Saturday, the Park City Soccer Club’s Extreme Cup will return for the 21st time. The Extreme Cup will welcome teams both local and out-of-state to the town...
UFC 307 adds Movsar Evloev vs. Aljamain Sterling in crucial featherweight bout
A big one in the UFC’s 145-pound division is set for Oct. 5. At an event expected to be UFC 307, former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling continues his featherweight quest against top contender Movsar Evloev. While the event has not yet been announced, it’s expected to take place in Salt Lake City.
Lowering your credit card interest to save hundreds can be as easy as picking up the phone
SALT LAKE CITY — If you need to borrow money for a home, a car, or even just groceries, the odds seem stacked against you. Money is more expensive to borrow. Banks are lending less. Heck, even the interest rates on credit cards we have carried for years are hitting record highs.
Sugar House set to welcome ambitious new food and drink hall
After what seemed like a non-stop explosion of food halls just eighteen months ago – the pace of openings in Utah has dried up in recent times. That is until now, with the next few months set to see the completion of a completely new concept for Utah; a food hall that brings together not only restaurants – but bars too.
Police: Someone is setting empty buildings on fire in Mantua amid wildfire season
MANTUA — Police in Mantua have asked the Utah State Fire Marshal to investigate a string of recent fires they believe could be the result of arson. Police said three fires and an unreported fourth have sprung up over the summer that appeared to be human-caused. Early Thursday morning,...
Convicted killer sentenced in Draper shooting deaths
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 18, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — District Attorney Sim Gill announced Thursday a judge had sentenced Daniel Martinez to 50 years to life for the deaths of Jonathan Fuentes and Austin Powell. On April 3, 2022, Martinez was at a party at an Airbnb in...
Jazz Trading For And Waiving Russell Westbrook Yet Again, And Now They Have Big Bucks To Spare
The Utah Jazz are trading for Russell Westbrook for the second time in 18 months ... and also not keeping him for the second time in 18 months. Both times, it's been with a team from Los Angeles. First it was the Lakers, and now the Clippers. Last time, the Jazz cut Westbrook after a trade with LA, and he ended up in LA. Just with the other LA. This time, he will end up with the Denver Nuggets. Who knows where Westbrook will be destined next time the Jazz trade for him?
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