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School board discusses building new pool for high school swimmers
FARMINGTON—Pool space for high school swimmers in the Davis School District is hard to come by. Currently, the nine schools are competing for pool time at three of the district’s community partners, South Davis Recreation, Layton and Clearfield. The school board is looking at possible options to build...
Mexican national living in Lehi charged with kidnapping and attempted rape
On Monday, July 15, The Utah County Attorney’s office charged a male Mexican national who had been living in Lehi with multiple felonies. Rene Cervantes-Medina, 37, has been charged with kidnapping, sexual assault, sexual battery, threat of violence, attempted rape and domestic violence. Along with these felony charges, Cervantes-Medina was also charged with theft, driving without a license, using plates registered to another vehicle and possession of drug paraphernalia.
The US government gives nuclear energy a big boost
SALT LAKE CITY — One of the most significant reforms in the energy arena passed Congress with bipartisan support and is designed to jump-start the deployment of next generation nuclear technology to help shore up the nation's energy grid. ADVANCE is the acronym for Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced...
Scorching heat and hazy skies up north, storms possible over southern Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – Happy Wednesday, Utah! Looks like we’re in for another round of sizzling temperatures and afternoon thunderstorms across the state. The moisture keeps swirling around the dominant ridge, pushing those daytime highs into the upper 90s for the Wasatch Front, with some areas flirting with the 100-degree mark. Salt Lake City […]
‘I hope they feel something’: A look into the latest ‘grandiose’ project from local band Dad Bod
Dad Bod has released their latest album, Loop De Loop Miracle Ministries Lords of Glory, which showcases the band's growth and evolution, and they are now embarking on their first full U.S. tour.
Utah Jazz vs Toronto Raptors Summer League Recap
The Utah Jazz soundly defeated the Toronto Raptors 86 to 76. The Jazz’s best player on both ends of the court was Taylor Hendricks, the 9th pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. Hendricks nearly did not miss a shot (9-10) on his way to 23 points and 8 rebounds. Hendricks scored from all 3 levels today and displayed some improved shot-creation skills. Hendricks best ability, versatile defense, was also on full display getting 2 stocks and making shots at the rim difficult for the Raptors.
Some of Salt Lake’s most desirable neighborhoods listed as urban heat island hotspots
A new analysis of the urban heat island effect found that Salt Lake City residents on both sides of State Street live in “hot spots,” where it can feel 9 degrees hotter or more on scorching summer days.
NBA Trade Talks: Lauri Markkanen Deadline Drama Between Warriors and Jazz
The Warriors and Jazz are in negotiations over a potential Lauri Markkanen trade, with an impending deadline of Aug. 6 for Markkanen to renegotiate his contract with the Jazz, affecting trade possibilities. Yes, But. The Warriors and Jazz are facing challenges in finding a middle ground in trade negotiations, with...
MyKayla Skinner's dedication led to Olympic dream, but its now second to her greatest accomplishment
SALT LAKE CITY — The Olympics was always the dream for MyKayla Skinner ever since she was a little girl. Her gymnastics history is one of great dedication and personal sacrifice. By 12, she was training as an elite gymnast, and by 14 she was on the junior national team. Despite being hospitalized just seven months before the Tokyo Olympic Games, she fought back.
Warriors doing everything in their power to ensure Lauri Markkanen stays in Utah
The Lauri Markkanen sweepstakes continue, with the Utah Jazz All-Star eligible for an extension starting Aug. 6. He is due $18 million this season, making Markkanen one of the best value contracts in the NBA with the looming promise of long-term team control. Of the teams engaged on the Markkanen...
How to save when higher energy costs have a third of Americans paying their power bills on credit
SALT LAKE CITY — Power companies are not immune from the pressures of inflation and for us, that means we must pay more to keep our homes livable in these sweltering summer days. And those rising energy costs also trickle down onto us in other ways, i.e. an uptick in the cost of groceries as stores also have to pay more to keep the building cool.
Utah State Volleyball Earns AVCA Team Academic Award
LOGAN, Utah – Utah State volleyball was honored with the AVCA Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT, as announced by the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) on Wednesday. In addition to the award, Utah State also earned the Team Academic Honor Roll distinction, representing the top 20 percent of team GPAs among Division I volleyball programs.
2nd man charged in gambling machine investigation
SALT LAKE CITY — The owner and the manager of a Salt Lake business are facing criminal charges accusing them of offering gambling machines for customers. On Wednesday, Nikalaos Stanworth, 46, of Salt Lake City, was charged in 3rd District Court with money laundering, a third-degree felony; and six counts of having a fringe gaming device, six counts of possessing a gambling device and a prior record, and gambling promotion, all class A misdemeanors.
WNDR Alpine’s Phase Series Introduces Revolutionary Biobased Materials to the Clothing Industry
Salt Lake City-based WNDR Alpine has been an industry disrupter since 2019. Founded by Matt Sterbenz and championed by Pep Fujas, you might know WNDR Alpine for pioneering new methods of building skis. Specifically, they have become well known for using oils derived from microalgae grown in their labs instead of the traditional source: petroleum.
Where to buy stylish rodeo clothes, cowboy boots
KUTV — Since 1947, Smith & Edwards has been supporting and outfitting both rodeo participants and attendees from head to toe. Misti Smith Kosoff and Savannah Bachman spoke to Kari Hawker-Diaz about rodeo clothes, boots and accessories you can find at Smith & Edwards. For more information visit smithandedwards.com.
Turnovers Follow Utah Through Summer League
After last year’s uninspiring 31-51 finish for the Utah Jazz, fans were ready to take a break from the Jazz and the things that made them one of the worst products the NBA could put out the last half of the season. A quick sabbatical from heavy losing streaks,...
Winter Olympic room rates ‘appear to be on the high side’ in 2034
The group seeking to host a second Winter Olympics in the state by the middle of June had secured 21,000 rooms in the lodging industry for the time period of the 2034 Games. But the rates the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee for the Games agreed to pay may have topped what had been envisioned.
New horror movie starring Hugh Grant has some missionary moms concerned
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A new horror movie, starring Hugh Grant, has some moms of missionaries in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints concerned. The movie is called "Heretic," and it isn't in theaters until November 15 of this year, but an A24 movie trailer was recently released. Online, it said the movie is about two young missionaries who get trapped inside a man's home.
Kyle Filipowski gets compared to former Jazz stretch big
It took a while, but it looks like Kyle Filipowski may have found his footing during the Summer League. In his latest performance for the Jazz, he scored 13 points on four-for-eight shooting. He added five rebounds and two assists and overall looked like the stretch big he was hyped up to be.
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