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Insurance companies drop Utah homeowners due to wildfire risk
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Insurance companies are dropping Utah homeowners because of increased wildfire risk. It’s a risk the state is aware of, and some said action needs to happen right now to lower it. Jon Watkins, a homeowner in the Edelweiss neighborhood of Suncrest in Draper,...
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...
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.
Utah and a 26-State Coalition Support Religious Liberty Before U.S. Supreme Court
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a coalition of 26 states that filed a brief Friday before the U.S. Supreme Court opposing the Hillsborough County Transit Authority’s no-religious-speech advertising policy. The coalition urged the Court to review the policy because it infringed on the First Amendment rights of a Jewish synagogue, Young Israel of Tampa, to advertise on public transportation in Tampa, Florida.
State of Utah asserts government immunity in lawsuit filed by Odin Ratliff's parents
PROVO, Utah (KUTV) — Attorneys representing the State of Utah in a lawsuit filed by the parents of a three-year-old boy who was killed on May 2, 2022, filed a motion to dismiss the parents’ lawsuit on the grounds of governmental immunity. Theresa and Bobby Ratliff filed a...
Former Gunnison Bulldog Janzen Keisel Becomes First Utahn Selected In 2024 MLB Draft
STILLWATER, Oklahoma – Three years after leaving Gunnison High School as the No. 1 prospect in Utah, Janzen Keisel heard the Tampa Bay Rays call his name in the sixth round of the 2024 MLB First-Year Player Draft. The Rays selected Keisel with the 186th overall selection out of...
After embrace at NATO summit, Zelenskyy takes his case for US military aid to governors in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — Away from Washington, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy sought to broaden support for U.S. military aid by telling state governors Friday that the world’s leaders should see
‘I’m here to help’: Utah Tech University has a new chief of police
ST. GEORGE — Wes LiCalzi has been appointed as the new chief of police for the Utah Tech Police Department, continuing its mission to protect, serve and educate the university community. LiCalzi served as the interim chief for six months before he was awarded the title full-time. He told...
Fiesta Fun invites families to celebrate grand opening of new go-kart track with ribbon-cutting, prizes
CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — Entertaining Southern Utah since 1993, Fiesta Fun Family Fun Center is where the fun never sets. They keep finding new ways to put smiles on customers’ faces, and now they’re inviting the community to celebrate the grand opening of their brand-new go-kart track. “We...
Logan City officials announce schedule of events for Pioneer Day celebration
LOGAN – Local favorites the Bear River Ramblers will be one of the headliners at Logan City’s all-day festivities to celebrate Pioneer Day on Wednesday, July 24 at Willow/Horseshoe Park. Based here in Logan, the folk/bluegrass/country band has been performing together for more than five years throughout Utah...
Southern Utah Art Guild’s July Events
The Southern Utah Art Guild would like to invite you to two art events in July at Red Cliff and Arrowhead Galleries. Open daily, 9 AM to 5 PM M-F and Sat from 12 Noon to 4 PM, the Guild “Land That I Love” Patriotic-themed art show through July 18, 2024. Enjoy the unique art of Mel Scott, William Darling, Nanette Pugsley, and Alice Hiatt. Come and view pastels, watercolors, oils, and acrylic paintings, as well as some interesting 3D artwork by 36 local artists with over 76 new works of art on display at the Red Cliff Gallery, 220 N 200 E, St. George, Utah.
Community Meeting Tonight Concerning The Graff Point Fire
Community members are invited to a crucial meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. to discuss updates on the Graff Point Fire. The meeting will take place at the Heritage Center Theatre in Cedar City, UT, with doors opening at 6:15 p.m. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual Zoom option is available here.
Swig, Moab Brewery and more coming to Salt Lake City International Airport
The final concessions selected to be in the Salt Lake City International Airport as part of its ongoing redevelopment were announced Tuesday, with some local favorites at the top of the list.
Mid-Distance Freestyle Specialist Taylor Tomey to swim for Univeristy of Utah (2024)
Tomey, who hails from Scottsdale, Arizona, is a middle distance freestyle specialist and will join the University of Utah this fall. Current photo via Taylor Tomey. Fitter and Faster Swim Camps is the proud sponsor of SwimSwam’s College Recruiting Channel and all commitment news. For many, swimming in college is a lifelong dream that is pursued with dedication and determination. Fitter and Faster is proud to honor these athletes and those who supported them on their journey.
Cathedral of the Madeleine to borrow different relic in place of missing one
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The relic of Saint Mary Magdalene that had a home in the Cathedral of the Madeleine is still missing, but the cathedral will be borrowing another relic for a July 22 event. Father Martin Diaz, the cathedral rector, said he is drafting a letter...
Price City and the Carbon Corridor Host First Ever CITO Event
Carbon Corridor teamed up with Price City to host their first ever Cache In Trash Out (CITO) event. This CITO event took place July 13 at the Price River Walking Trail. CITO is a volunteer event for fellow cachers to join together to help clean up parts of their community.
Stack Homes expands into developer projects under new name Polaris Modular
Salt Lake City — Stack Homes, a Salt Lake City based modular builder, now introduces Polaris Modular. The new name reflects the company’s evolution from direct-to-consumer home sales to servicing developer’s residential and commercial projects. While the manufacturing division previously known as Stack Modular Development takes on the name Polaris Modular, the Stack Homes product line remains within Polaris Modular’s portfolio of designs.
Heber City Smith’s Marketplace opens Saturday
Smith’s Food & Drug will open a new Smith’s Marketplace store at 744 North Main Street in Heber City on Saturday, July 20, at 8 a.m. The 123,000 square foot multi-department store will offer a full line of grocery products along with apparel, household goods, outdoor garden center and sporting equipment. The new store features a floral department, drive-through pharmacy, made-from-scratch donuts, online grocery pick up and a Starbucks with indoor seating for 50 people and a seasonal outdoor patio for 25 guests. A mural of the Heber Valley, created by local artist John Moore, will greet customers as they enter the store.
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