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Jazz legend Deron Williams makes bold claim about Kyrie Irving
Former Utah Jazz franchise point guard Deron Williams played with some talent in his day both during and after his days with the Jazz. Among the talented players he played with was Kyrie Irving. Even though they didn't play together for long, Irving left an impression on Williams. So much...
A man on death row for a 1998 murder asks Utah's parole board for mercy
Utah officials began hearing testimony Monday about whether a man facing execution next month should be spared the death penalty for murdering his girlfriend’s mother and instead remain imprisoned for life. The parole board hearing comes after state officials said Saturday that they no longer plan to use an untested combination of execution drugs that Taberon Dave Honie’s lawyers said could cause “excruciating pain.” They will use a single different drug instead — pentobarbital — which has been used by other states and in federal executions. The scheduled Aug. 8 execution would be Utah’s first since Ronnie Lee Gardner was killed by firing squad in 2010, according to the state Department of Corrections. Honie, members of his family and representatives of the victim, 49-year-old Claudia Benn, were expected to testify in the two-day hearing. Utah Board of Pardons & Parole Chairman Scott Stephenson said a decision would be made “as soon as practical” following the proceedings.
Trials-Qualifying Sprinter Marshall Odom (2024) Commits to Utah
Marshall Odom will join the Utes with times that would have scored in the A final (50 free) and B finals (100 free, 100 fly) at last year's Big 12s. Current photo via Kellie Odom. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and...
Utah man with cerebral palsy publishes children’s book
WEST JORDAN — The first time Johnathan Aubrey rode a bike at 7 years old, he wiped out. He collided with his sister and skidded out on his training wheels — he, and his parents, thought it was the end of his biking career. Aubrey has cerebral palsy,...
Jazz tabbed as best landing spot for 23-year-old 3&D wing
The Utah Jazz have a lot of cap flexibility. They've already used some of it to absorb Russell Westbrook's contract. While they could spend the rest of the offseason acquiring and waiving other players, they could put it to good use. Not many free agents are left on the open...
Sunny Choi Ready To Take On Paris With Team USA, Elevate Sport Of Breaking
SALT LAKE CITY – Sunny Choi has always been a big dreamer and it has led her to Paris with a chance to earn an Olympic medal with Team USA. Breaking is a new addition to the Olympic program in 2024. Choi and the U.S. have a chance to make history with a spot on the podium.
Ashleigh Johnson Credits Siblings’ Challenges For Shaping Her Olympic Journey
SALT LAKE CITY – U.S. water polo goalkeeper Ashleigh Johnson grew up with four siblings who constantly challenged her and pushed her to be her best. Although stubborn siblings can be hard to appreciate, Johnson wouldn’t have had it any other way. “I have four siblings,” Johnson said....
Mike Trout To Carry Out Rehab Assignment With Salt Lake Bees
SALT LAKE CITY – Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout is working toward returning from injury and one of the next steps is to get back up to speed with the Salt Lake Bees. Trout tore his left meniscus in late April and immediately underwent surgery. The three-time AL...
Proposed fee increase for Arizona Strip would give recreation areas a needed facelift
ST. GEORGE — While more people than ever are frequenting camping resources on the Arizona Strip, user fees have remained unchanged for over 25 years. However, in recent months, the Bureau of Land Management has been gathering public input to determine whether this needs to change. The Arizona Strip...
The Salary That A Family In Utah Needs For Basic Survival
Inflation is totally out of control. Have you seen the interest rates? Every time I drive passed one of the those mortgage rate billboards along the freeway, I shudder. It hasn't been below 6% in a long time. The amount we spend on groceries in 2024 is almost triple the amount from 2022 and it is not getting better.
Scenic Utah's vision: Fewer billboards, more landscape
SALT LAKE CITY — The nonprofit Scenic Utah, led by former Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker, has sent a letter to the Federal Highway Administration and the Utah Department of Transportation listing 29 billboards across the state that it finds to be "illegal" or "nonconforming." The group alleges...
Utah Pioneer Day and Pie & Beer Day: Celebrating Tradition and Community
Utah, known as The Beehive State, was given its nickname by the Mormon settlers who saw themselves as hardworking and industrious as bees in a hive. Bees spend their whole lives working together for the survival of the community. And hidden under the bustling colony of bees is a treasure of honey. But what do bees have to do with Pioneers and Pie and Beer?
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