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State tech officer fired after pushing back against plans to scrub public data
SALT LAKE CITY — For the past decade, Drew Mingl helped build Utah’s Open Data Catalog into a model of transparency for state governments across the country. The data portal posted thousands of datasets online in useful formats for all to see from agency heads and lawmakers to journalists and the public at large.
Ogden Canyon closed to traffic after dump truck rolls over
OGDEN — Traffic in Ogden Canyon is closed Tuesday evening after a dump truck rolled onto its side, according to police. The Weber County Sheriff’s Office said incident occurred at roughly 600 Ogden Canyon Road. WCSO deputies and the Utah Highway Patrol have responded to the scene. All...
Local outlaw-country duo Cactus Buds share a bond of friendship
For information about Cactus Buds and Cactus Cola, contact Marsha Bloom at 435-559-5901 or mbloompc@gmail.com. For the past few years the Park City live music scene has been treated to the sweet sounds of Cactus Cola. The band features the talents of bassist and vocalist Marsha Bloom, guitarist and vocalist...
Scene Happenings: July 17 to July 27
The Park City Farmers Market runs from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. every Wednesday throughout the summer at Park City Mountain‘s First Time chair lift parking lot. Admission is free. The Park City Farmers Market, which has been running for 21 years under Volker Ritzinger, features fresh, non-GMO produce, local meats and other local offerings. For information, visit parkcityfarmersmarket.com.
New strength coach Matt Herhal is settling into new role at Park City High School
It was 2021 in New York City when Matt Herhal and his wife realized they wanted to switch things up. The couple had jobs that they realized could be completed remotely. Herhal was then the associate director of sport performance at Columbia University. The Herhal’s had a think about where...
Tuesday was mentorship day at Ski Club’s Springer Tournee
Tuesday was a day of inspiration and learning at Park City Ski and Snowboard Club’s 25th Springer Tournee. National team athletes and club coaches showed young ski jumpers the ropes. There were small and large hill mentorship sessions, with a field session in the afternoon at Basin Rec Fieldhouse.
Engaging the next generation of environmentally conscious youth
Nature Conservancy Director of Youth Engagement Kate Ireland and Lina Gomez, vice president of strategic innovation and youth initiatives for National Geographic, talk about their organizations' collaboration on a program involving externships, a unique way of engaging the next generation of environmentally conscious youth about local environmental issues and solutions.
All-City Honors: Baseball – Spring 2024
Mays Madsen (Jr. Lehi; SS/P): Do-it-all player helped lead the Pioneers to the 6A championship. Formidable at the plate, he had a .443 overall batting average that jumped to .522 during the playoffs, when he was responsible for 18 runs. During the season, he had 47 hits, stole 17 bases and scored 38 runs with 27 RBI. He had 52 putouts and 47 assists on defense. He made seven appearances as a closer on the mound, earned three victories and had a 0.00 ERA. He gave up just one walk.
The 2nd Annual Native Market Days is this Weekend
On July 19-20, 2024, American Indian Services and the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake will be holding the 2nd Annual Native Market Days at Thanksgiving Point’s Electric Park! Come out to Lehi to support Indigenous Fashion Designers, Hoop Dancers, and Native artists from across Turtle Island!. Your support...
Plan to succeed: BYU women’s basketball making changes for 2024-25
The first step in building a roster is to have a good plan. The plan for the BYU women’s basketball team began with seeing what they could get out of the transfer portal in the offseason and also included some adjustments in the assignments for the coaching staff. Third-year...
Salt Lake City's "urban heat islands," mapped
Data: Climate Central. Map: Kavya Beheraj/AxiosAs dangerously high temperatures hit Utah this summer, a new analysis finds Salt Lake's urban "heat islands" (UHIs) significantly exacerbate the weather.The big picture: Heat islands — hotspots with higher temperatures compared to surrounding areas — are created when roads, buildings, parking lots, and so on "trap" heat.By the numbers: 64% of Salt Lake residents live in environments where UHIs can amplify summer temperatures by at least 8°F, according to a report by Climate Central, a nonprofit climate research group.The intrigue: The worst of Salt Lake's heat islands are scattered around the city — deviating...
RSL's Arango suspended for 3 games, All-Star Game for 'violating anti-harassment policy'
SALT LAKE CITY — Major League Soccer announced a four-game suspension Monday for Real Salt Lake forward Chicho Arango for "violating the MLS anti-harassment policy." No further details were given on the violation, but the suspension will begin with RSL's road matches at LAFC and the Colorado Rapids this week.
Jazz are pricing themselves out of a Lauri Markkanen trade
Multi-talented big man Lauri Markkanen has been a massive hit since joining the Utah Jazz in 2022. Now, the Jazz look to set cash in on his developments if a desirable trade offer crosses their table.The Golden State Warriors are being heavily linked with a potential move for Markkanen. He would add the front court size and shooting Mike Dunleavy Jr. has been searching for since last summer. However, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania, the Jazz have set a significant asking price on their star player."The Jazz, however, have asked for the bulk of young talent and capital the...
Jazz free agent wing scorer & NBA champion ranked as seventh-best remaining free agent
The Utah Jazz don't have that many who hit the open market once free agency started. There's Kris Dunn, who will sign with the Clippers any day now, Omer Yurtseven, who the Jazz just waived, and there's Talen Horton-Tucker, who is still unsigned as of July 15. The Jazz acquired...
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