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SD County Democratic Party Chair Becca Taylor Killed in Utah Motorcycle Crash
Rebecca “Becca” Taylor, chair of the San Diego County Democratic Party, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Utah, officials announced Wednesday. Taylor, 40, was fatally injured when she was hit from behind while returning home from a trip, a party statement read. No further details were available.
Orem man arrested, accused of entering random Draper home, getting in bed with woman
DRAPER — An Orem man once convicted of holding his girlfriend hostage while making DoorDash deliveries is now accused of entering a Draper house at random in the middle of the night and getting into bed with a woman. Drew Robert Hartung, 41, was arrested Wednesday and booked into...
Blaze sparked by fireworks destroys Layton home
Three people have been charged for setting off fireworks that started a fire and burned down a home in Layton. Photos courtesy of Layton City Fire Department. LAYTON—A home at 2220 N. 1495 East was totally destroyed on Sunday after fireworks sparked a blaze near the Kay’s Creek Trailhead that spread to the grass and then to vehicles parked in the driveway. The occupants, one woman and two children were not home at the time.
Homeowner discovers bottle of mercury on his property in Weber County
ROY — A homeowner in Roy found a bottle of mercury on his property and fortunately did the right thing by reporting it, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said. The bottle was found near 2125 West and 5025 South. Craig Meyers, the federal on-scene coordinator for the EPA said...
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.
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