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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...
Dale Murphy: Utah Is ‘Closer’ To Getting MLB Expansion Franchise
SALT LAKE CITY – Former MLB star and Big League Utah supporter Dale Murphy joined the KSL Sports Zone to talk about baseball coming to Utah. After the NHL moved into Utah this year, the prospect of the MLB doing the same seems more realistic than ever. Future Hall...
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.”
Utah State Guard Mason Falslev Named One Of Nation’s Top Sophomores
LOGAN, Utah – Cache Valley product Mason Falslev has been a Utah State fan favorite since debuting as a redshirt freshman for the Mountain West regular season champs. After etching his name all over the Aggie record books as a freshman, is Falslev ready to take the next step and lead USU into the Jerrod Calhoun era?
Rocky Mountain Power to install powerlines underground
BIG COTTONWOOD CANYON, Utah (KUTV) — Rocky Mountain Power crews are preparing to install powerlines underground up Big Cottonwood Canyon and Guardsman Pass in hopes of preventing wildfires and power outages. “It’s a lovely place that puts some peace in your heart,” said Barbara Cameron, President of the Big...
Tragedy strikes as father and daughter die after running out of water on hike
A tragic situation unfolded last Friday at Moab-area Canyonlands National Park when a 52-year-old father and his 23-year-old daughter succumbed to the elements amid sweltering temperatures. According to the National Park Service, a 911 text was received by Utah's San Juan County Dispatch related to a situation in the Island in the Sky area of Canyonlands National Park. Officials quickly mobilized rescue crews and initiated a search operation, but by...
Speirs Fire Activity Light but Still Burning After Monday Showers
DUTCH JOHN, Utah — The Speirs Fire is zero percent contained with approximately 95 personnel assigned to the incident as of Tuesday morning. The size of the fire is now 759 acres, Ashley National Forest personnel said. Monday’s activity was light due to cloud cover and afternoon showers. Fire...
A major indie-pop band is asking its Utah fans to care about the Great Salt Lake
SALT LAKE CITY — Two Utah environmental groups are teaming up with a major pop band to bring awareness to the plight of the Great Salt Lake. AJR, an indie-pop band made up of brothers Adam, Jack and Ryan Met, is on its "The Maybe Man" tour and performing at the Delta Center Tuesday and Wednesday.
MLB Draft Day Three Could See Many With Beehive State Ties Selected
SALT LAKE CITY – Unlike the NBA draft, the later rounds of the Major League Baseball draft always present opportunities for clubs to strike gold. Will day three of this year’s first-year player MLB draft hold course?. Rounds 11-20 of the 2024 MLB draft will happen as part...
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,...
2034 Winter Olympics projected to generate $6.6B for Utah
On July 24, the International Olympic Committee will announce the host of the 2034 Winter Olympics. If Utah emerges as the winning host, global attention will refocus on the state’s pristine alpine slopes and world-class sporting facilities during Salt Lake City’s second round of hosting the Winter Games. With that attention, as reported by the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, will come major economic dividends.
Fire risk remains high across Wasatch Back
The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for the region Sunday afternoon and evening. Hot, dry conditions and the risk of lightning make for a dangerous combination that can cause new or existing fires to spread rapidly. In Summit County, the Park City Fire District responded Sunday afternoon...
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...
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