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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...
State of Utah Looking Good in New College Football Game
For those of us who wanted to spend as little as possible, EA Sports College Football 25 doesn’t come out until this Friday the 19th. For those who decided waiting 11 years for a new college football game was long enough, early access has dropped for buyers of the deluxe edition.
A free concert, parade, and more at Bountiful Handcart Days
BOUNTIFUL, UT (GOOD THINGS UTAH)- The second largest parade in the great state of Utah is celebrating its 74th year, coming up this weekend on Saturday, July 20! The president of Bountiful Handcart Days, Richard Siddoway, and his colleague Mitch McEwan join us on GTU this morning to share the details.
Pump up your tires to keep them operational during the summer heat
SALT LAKE CITY — This many days at or above 100 degrees can present unique challenges for machinery of all kinds, including our cars. Namely, their tires. A tire does not do well in the heat. “They do terrible,” said Robbie Carter, manager of the Big O Tires in...
Tradition: Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate Erda Days
Erda’s yearly celebration took place over the weekend with Erda Days celebrated on Friday, July 12 and Saturday July 13. Friday evening’s celebration began at 6:30 p.m. at the Warr Memorial Park where a pulled pork dinner and a talent show were held. Around 225 people attended the dinner and talent show, according to Chris Connelly, a member of the Erda Days committee.
Provo taps Lehi’s Scott Bunker to serve as head of Provo Power
Lehi’s Scott Bunker was appointed by Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi and confirmed by the Provo City Council on Tuesday, July 16, to serve as the next Director of Provo Power, Utah’s largest publicly owned power organization. “Having personally worked with Scott, I’m confident in his ability to keep...
Utes football: Previewing the 2024 schedule with a look at BYU, Colorado
SALT LAKE CITY — We continue down Utah's 2024 schedule with two more opponents after the second bye of the season — a return to the rivalry game against BYU (in conference play no less), and another meeting against Colorado (the pretend — forced even? — rival).
Organizers of future tiny home village for homeless hope to add prep school
SALT LAKE CITY — Program directors who are developing a tiny home village for those experiencing homelessness plan to build a new prep school. However, Salt Lake City has yet to sign off on it. Preston Cochrane, the CEO of The Other Side Village, said the prep school plays...
Woodcarver memorializes fallen first responders and others
OGDEN, Utah (KUTV) — Nate Eye is an interesting guy. He loves music, and actually plays and makes guitars that have interesting history. One came from a 1947 Roswell alien crash. Eye acquired the wood from a cabin at Area 51. He even burned the design into the wood...
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Now Available for Roosevelt Residents!
The Roosevelt Animal Shelter is super excited to announce their summer spay/neuter program that will allow residents to get their animals spayed or neutered for just $70! There was lot of hard work put into this program and we want to give a huge thanks to Nuzzles and BFAS for making this happen!
Tooele County Fair set for Aug. 1-3
The Tooele County Fair returns on August 1–3, 2024, at the Deseret Peak Complex with the promise of three days of unforgettable fun for the entire family. This beloved event, known for its long-standing traditions, is back and better than ever, with an exciting lineup of activities for all ages.
Taylor Hendricks Thrives In Jazz Win Over Raptors
SALT LAKE CITY – If you felt a sudden wind gust across the Salt Lake Valley on Wednesday afternoon, that was the collective sigh from Utah Jazz fans watching Taylor Hendricks. Last year’s number nine overall pick had perhaps the best performance of his basketball career against the Toronto...
Utah felon accused of drive-by shooting faces federal charges
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 17, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A federal grand jury returned an indictment Wednesday charging a convicted felon with new gun and drug crimes. The charges come a month and a half after the defendant allegedly committed a drive-by shooting in Salt Lake County, Utah, and fled from police the following day.
American Fork’s Steel Days honors city’s history while providing host of activities
Summer in Utah Valley comes with its yearly traditions of city celebrations and gatherings. In American Fork, that event is the annual Steel Days. The weeklong festival brings together residents both past and present along with surrounding community members and businesses to honor the city’s history and achievements. Steel...
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