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Happy Mermaid From Utah Wins First in Speed Challenge
The Olympics haven’t begun but already Utah is showing up in what is a big deal in the world of mythical underwater creatures. This woman from Provo proved to be the fastest in a competition featuring mermaids. The Merlympics takes place in Geneva, Switzerland each year and features athletes...
Utah doctor gives tips for staying safe in the summer heat
Emergency departments across the state are seeing an increase in the volume of patients seeking medical attention for heat-related illnesses as temperatures continue to rise to near record levels. Dr. Patrick Carroll, medical director at Intermountain St. George Regional Medical Center, said Friday during a press conference that hospital emergency...
Hit-and-run lands teen in hospital, Sandy police searching for driver
SANDY — An 18-year-old woman is fighting for her life after she was hit by a car Saturday night while walking home from work. According to her family, Odalis Rendon-Arellano was crossing the street when a southbound car hit her near 8500 South and State Street at approximately 10:30 p.m.
Multiple cities consider joining together to create new school district
DRAPER, Utah (KUTV) — Draper City and Highland held public hearings during their Tuesday evening city council meetings debating whether or not to split away from the Alpine School District into a new school district. “There’s a lot of challenges with starting something from the ground up,” said Sean...
A New Home For Utah Royals FC
As the sun peeks over the mountaintops of the Wasatch mountains, light breathes life into the newly constructed SharkNinja Performance Center. Utah Royals FC staff and players begin their morning routines in their own fashion scattered about the space. Some are doing activations in the weight room, some utilizing the fueling station, others discussing treatment in the state of the art training room, while others still lounge on couches in the locker room.
Local business man to unveil buffalo Saturday
A new buffalo will be unveiled on Saturday between the Tooele Marketplace and Asylum 49 at 140 East 200 South in Tooele City. This buffalo isn’t part of Tooele City’s official buffalo herd. Unable to get a buffalo through Tooele City, Kimm Anderson, owner of Tooele Marketplace and Asylum 49, bought his own buffalo.
Group allegedly launches fireworks into Layton crowd, police offering $500 reward for information
LAYTON CITY, Utah (ABC4) — The Layton City Police Department is offering a $500 reward in exchange for information regarding an Independence Day firework incident. On July 4, police say a group of at least 100 young people gathered around the vendors on Constitution Circle before making their way over to a crowd of people […]
Founder of Mountain Trails Foundation links Park City's past to the present
Park City has a strong connection to its past, from the mining history that defined our beginnings to those who took a chance at this once run-down mining town. Locals carved out a place to live and enjoy the mountains back when enjoying the mountains happened on a few ski runs in the winter, and not much the rest of the year.
Sundance Local Lens brings free film screenings to residents
The Local Lens program will feature festival favorites, starting with an outdoor showing of “Skywalkers: A Love Story” at Red Butte Garden Wednesday, July 17 in Salt Lake. The doors open at 7:30 p.m. and seating is first-come, first-served. The screenings are free for locals but an RSVP...
Summit County to instate firework ban due to 'extreme' fire danger
Park City Fire District Fire Marshal Mike Owens said the “extreme” rating means vegetation is getting drier and can more easily fuel fires. Warm temperatures and low humidity also contribute to the “extreme” fire danger. “It's just kind of a little alarm bell that lets people...
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