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Operation Homefront gives out backpacks, supplies to hundreds of Utah military families for upcoming school year
Operation Homefront distributed backpacks and school supplies to more than 300 military children near Hill Field Elementary to help them prepare for the upcoming school year.
Golden State Warriors Stand Firm on Brandin Podziemski Amid Utah Jazz Interest in Lauri Markkanen
The Golden State Warriors are standing firm on keeping Brandin Podziemski, concerning the Utah Jazz who are eyeing Lauri Markkanen in a trade. Podziemski, highly valued by the Warriors, is not on the trading block as confirmed by The Athletic's Anthony Slater. Brandin Podziemski is in year two of a...
Taylor Hendricks strikes back: 23 points and near-perfect shooting highlight Jazz win
LAS VEGAS — There was a lot of noise surrounding Taylor Hendricks coming out of Monday's game. The No. 9 pick in the 2023 draft went 0-for-6 from the field and finished with 3 points and five rebounds in 26 unimpactful minutes. Undoubtedly, it was a rough outing with the second-year player disappearing for large portions of the game.
SLCo DA’s Office will not file charges after UPD officers’ fatal shooting of armed Kearns man
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 17, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — The Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office has declined to file criminal charges for Unified Police Department’s Aug. 24, 2023 use of deadly force. The case involved the fatal shooting of Aaron Lee Zimmerman, 46, of Kearns....
'It would be a miracle': Cathedral pastor has little hope stolen relic will be found
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The pastor of Salt Lake City's Cathedral of the Madeleine said he now believes there's little chance a priceless stolen relic will ever be recovered. On January 10 in the early morning, Father Martin Diaz said a man walked into the empty cathedral and attempted to take off with the large, ornate brass reliquary within the building's sanctuary.
25 Utah athletes join Team USA to compete in Paris Olympics
In 2018, USA Climbing relocated its headquarters to Salt Lake City, establishing a national training center that annually hosts World Cup competitions, according to the Utah Sports Commission. Team USA will send eight climbers to Paris, all who either live or train in Utah. Two BYU Basketball alumni booked their...
Utah Tech; SUU Football, To Participate At United Preseason Media Day Tuesday
ARLINGTON, Texas-Tuesday, Utah Tech and Southern Utah University football will participate at the United Athletic Conference Media Day at Arlington, Texas. The Trailblazers will be represented by head coach Lance Anderson, redshirt senior outside linebacker Sam Kanongata’a and redshirt junior tight end Eni Falayi. The Thunderbirds will be represented...
Pantages Theater site offered as location for new concert hall
SALT LAKE CITY — The plot of land where the Pantages Theater once stood has been offered as a possible site for a new, rebuilt Abravanel Hall. Building Salt Lake, a local news source for real estate and development, obtained records that show the Salt Lake City Redevelopment Agency offered the lot as a possible new site.
Dave Buhler, longtime commissioner of higher education and politician, dies at 67
SALT LAKE CITY — Dave Buhler, a longtime politician and former Utah commissioner of higher education, has died at the age of 67. “Dave Buhler was a pillar of the community who was dedicated to public service,” Utah Gov. Spencer Cox wrote in a statement posted Wednesday to the social media platform X. “Abby and I are grateful for his friendship, his generosity and his commitment to our state. We send our deepest condolences to his family and offer prayers of gratitude for his life well lived.”
Locked On Women’s Basketball: Utah head coach Lynne Roberts talks new conference and new roster
On the latest episode of Locked On Women’s Basketball, host Howard Megdal sits down with Utah head coach Lynne Roberts to discuss all things Utes. Megdal and Roberts discuss the Utes’ strategic game and what makes their offense so strong. They also discuss the school’s transition to the Big 12 and make some predictions for the incoming rookie class.
Meal plans are now available for all U students
All matriculated University of Utah students with an active student ID number now have access to purchase meal plans in the Housing U Portal through CIS, whether they live on campus or not. “The University of Utah Dining Services is proud to partner with Housing and Residential Education to offer...
Former head of University of Utah's diversity division, axed by HB261, is stepping down
SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah official who headed the U.'s now-disbanded Division for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will be leaving to take a post promoting diversity initiatives at the American Association of Colleges and Universities. Mary Ann Villarreal — the vice president for equity, diversity and...
Utah felon accused of drive-by shooting faces federal charges
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 17, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A federal grand jury returned an indictment Wednesday charging a convicted felon with new gun and drug crimes. The charges come a month and a half after the defendant allegedly committed a drive-by shooting in Salt Lake County, Utah, and fled from police the following day.
Records committee denies Lyman's request for ballot petition signatures from Washington County
TAYLORSVILLE — Utah's records committee denied a request from state representative and former GOP gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman to obtain a list of ballot petition signatures submitted for a state Senate candidate, citing an ongoing investigation in Washington County. The decision came after a raucous hearing Thursday at the...
Christmas Box House desperate for donations
SOUTH SALT LAKE — Christmas in July may mean looking ahead to the holidays or celebrating something special in the summer. But for one Utah non-profit, Christmas in July is a call for help. At The Christmas Box House, Christmas in July is their campaign for donations, which have...
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