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Midway leaders gauge interest in new multimillion-dollar open space bond
Midway voters could face a decision this November about whether to approve a new bond for the city to invest in conservation. At the city council meeting Tuesday, July 16, Midway planner Katie Villani unveiled the results of a phone survey gauging residents’ interest in open space. Conducted by...
Tesla let a man sell his Cybertruck because it didn’t fit in his garage
Blaine Raddon, a self-proclaimed Tesla superfan from Salt Lake City, was one of the first to reserve Tesla’s newest vehicle, the New York Post reported. But just after he received the $100,000 electric truck, Raddon went through a divorce and moved from a house with an ample driveway to an apartment complex where he had to fit the 18-foot-by-8-foot long vehicle in a smaller parking space.
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.
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.
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...
3 family members arrested, accused of causing death of emaciated 12-year-old Utah boy
WEST HAVEN, Utah (KSL.com) — The father, stepmother and an older brother of a 12-year-old West Haven boy who died on July 9 have been arrested and are accused of causing the boy’s death following years of abuse, including severe malnutrition. Shane Peterson, 46, and Nichole Scott, 50,...
Utahns revel in 'uplifting' atmosphere at Republican convention in Milwaukee
SALT LAKE CITY — The primary purpose of this week's Republican National Convention is to officially select the party's presidential nominee, but for some first-time attendees from Utah, the four-day extravaganza in Milwaukee has bordered on something more like a religious experience. In the wake of Saturday's attempted assassination...
Utahn among 'Big Brother' houseguest lineup for show's 26th season
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A Utah real estate agent is competing for a $750,000 prize on season 26 of CBS's"Big Brother," which is throwing a new voting twist into the mix. The two-night season premier begins Wednesday just before 2News at 10. Angela Murray, 50, of Syracuse, is...
Welcome home: Five families find permanent, affordable place in Summit County
A mother of three who’s lived in Park City for over a decade. A city planner commuting from Salt Lake City, his wife and their 9-month-old daughter. An excited couple hoping to create a lifetime of memories for their young family. A diligent, hardworking Summit County employee and her son. A family with a dream to stay in the community they’ve come to cherish.
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...
Son’s chilling 911 call reveals ‘drama’ in days before wealthy Utah businessman’s murder-suicide
A chilling 911 phone call from the moment a Utah couple were found dead at their home has revealed that there was “drama” in the days leading up to what authorities believe is a murder-suicide. Olin Johnson, 57, and his wife Kerilyn Johnson, 52, who had six children...
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