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Police: Failure to yield causes vehicle-motorcycle crash at intersection of Red Hills and Gateway
ST. GEORGE — Police say a motorcyclist was transported to the hospital after a driver failed to yield at a yellow light at the intersection of Gateway Drive and Red Hills Parkway Tuesday at noon. Lt. Aaron Bergquist of the St. George Police Department told St. George News that...
Graff Point Fire near Cedar City grows to 543 acres, structures threatened, zero % contained
CEDAR CITY, Utah, July 15, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — The lightning-caused Graff Point Fire, about 4 miles south of Cedar City, has grown to 543 acres and remains at 0% contained. The fire was reported Saturday and is burning on private property. Twenty structures are threatened. “All efforts are...
Health Department Closes Hotel Pool After Pool Users Experience Health Problems
TriCounty Health Department has issued a pool closure at a Vernal hotel after they responded to an event that resulted in several people being treated at area hospitals. The investigation is underway at the Comfort Inn pool. “TriCounty Health Department responded to the scene after learning of dispatch calls reporting that pool users were experiencing respiratory distress, nausea and vomiting,” shares the health department’s announcement. “TriCounty Health believes there is no ongoing risk to the public or to hotel staff or guests. Those who were affected were transported to area hospitals. Ashley Regional Medical Center reports that all who came in for treatment have been discharged.” The health department will provide more information as the investigation develops.
Allegedly intoxicated e-biker arrested in Sun Peak neighborhood
A Summit County sheriff’s deputy saw the man swerving in the Sun Peak neighborhood of Park City around 11 p.m. July 14, according to Chief Deputy Kacey Bates. The arresting deputy said they saw the biker nearly collide with vehicles multiple times and drift into oncoming traffic before they pulled him over.
Union Pacific Big Boy returns to Ogden this weekend for 2-day display at Union Station
OGDEN -- A legendary locomotive's return to Ogden is imminent. Union Pacific's Big Boy No. 4014 is set to be displayed at Union Station Saturday and Sunday as part of its ongoing "Westward Bound" tour. The Big Boy will be on display Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and...
Appeal Panel decides to take a week to read over Planning Commission determination that sensitive land boundary does not cross Prince property
The Park City Appeal Panel decided Monday night it will take a week to review the Planning Commission minutes, audio recording of the discussion and the final conclusion that the sensitive land overlay boundary does not cross the property where Matthew and Tatiana Prince intend to tear down two houses and build a new home at 220 King Road.
New price tag for Lauri Markkanen makes Utah Jazz's intent on trading him clear
The reported new price tag for Lauri Markkanen suggests the Utah Jazz may not be all that serious about trading him. It's become pretty clear that the Utah Jazz are in the midst of a rebuild. Even though they haven't entirely leaned into the philosophy of one, the Jazz is not in a position where they're going to be able to compete for a championship anytime soon. That's the biggest reason why many around the league are under the belief that they could be open to trading Lauri Markkanen, who just has one year remaining on his current contract with the team.
Jerrod Calhoun To Lead Utah State Basketball On European Tour
LOGAN, Utah – Fresh off the program’s first NCAA tournament win since 2001, the Utah State Aggies men’s basketball team will head to Europe ahead of the 2024-25 season. First-year head coach Jerrod Calhoun and the Aggies will play teams from across Europe on an August 9-19 tour. Utah State announced plans for the European tour on Monday, July 15.
Noah Kahan shows why his fan base has become massive with a perfect evening in Salt Lake City
Tuesday, July 9th brought Noah Kahan and his “We’ll All Be Here Forever” tour to the Utah First Credit Union in Salt Lake City. Fans eagerly gathered at the venue, braving the heat for what promised to be a perfect evening. Jensen McRae was the opener for...
Vernal Downtown Construction Projects Continue
Vernal City has announced the continuation of the downtown revitalization with 2 major construction projects underway. The Cobblerock Block improvements at the corner of 100 East and 100 South continue with Phase 2 of the project. This includes the area behind the businesses with the replacement of water and sewer lines, enhanced public spaces, and the addition of public parking, pedestrian walkway, lighting, and landscaping. Phase 3 of that project will include the burying of the powerlines in parts of downtown. The second project is the Vernal Avenue reconstruction from Main Street to 200 South which will start at the end of this month. “Vernal City secured a UDOT grant three years ago for the reconstruction of Vernal Avenue as part of the downtown revitalization plan,” shares the update. “This UDOT administered project includes a complete reconstruction of the road and sidewalk, with the addition of trees, street lights, diagonal parking and mid-block crossings. During the project, one lane of traffic in each direction will be open.” Vernal City appreciates the public’s patience during the projects.
BYU/UVU roundup: Former Cougar Keilani Unga returns to BYU women’s basketball director of operations
Head coach Amber Whiting announced the hiring of Keilani Unga as the BYU women’s basketball director of operations on Monday morning. “I couldn’t be more thrilled for Keilani to join our BYU women’s basketball family,” said Whiting. “Keilani was a great player at BYU and has a great basketball mind. Having her on staff will help elevate our ability to get the most out of our players and put them in positions to succeed. We are excited for her to get to work with our players and make her mark on BYU, this time as a coach.”
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