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Tooele welcomes a New Canyon Grove Academy microschool
A new Canyon Grove Academy tuition-free public microschool, led by Michael Anderson, is set to open its doors this fall, offering a unique educational approach for K-6th graders. The school focuses on individualized learning, project-based activities, and a strong emphasis on real-world problem solving. Anderson, a thirty-year educator, envisions a...
Power outage affects about 6K customers in Cedar City area on 1st day of school
CEDAR CITY — A power outage affected thousands of customers in the Cedar City area on Wednesday morning. Just after 7:35 a.m., Rocky Mountain Power’s website was showing 6,365 customers without power. “They had a fault on the line, which is basically just a way of saying it...
High school football: Maple Mountain starts 2024 with sights set high
Head Coach: Kalin Hall (2nd Season) Playoffs: No. 13 seed, lost to Box Elder 28-21 in 5A second round. Players to Watch: Eli Mounga (RB/DB, Easton Kojima (LB), Derek Morehouse (WR/DB), Tiger Hakes (LB), Jay Diedeker (OL/DL). Outlook: “Our kids work really hard. We put the time in,” Maple Mountain...
From classroom to C-Span: St. George teacher creates content used throughout nation
ST. GEORGE — Desert Hills High School teacher Brielle Brosier was selected as one of five educators nationwide for C-Span’s 2024 Teacher Fellowship program. In this role, Brosier helped create multimedia educational content for C-Span Classroom. C-Span Networks provides free online resources for teachers, students and the public....
Layton Hills Mall acquired by Florida-based group
LAYTON -- One of the biggest shopping centers in the North Davis-Weber County area is officially under new ownership. Layton Hills Mall, a nearly 600,000-square-foot retail center and commercial hub doing business in the heart of Layton since 1980, has been acquired by the Florida-based firm Second Horizon Capital. The...
Cedar City Outlines Plans For RAP Tax Use
Cedar City is gearing up for exciting new amenities and significant improvements within its Leisure Services, all made possible through the Recreation, Arts, and Parks (RAP) Tax. Residents can look forward to several upgrades aimed at enhancing the community’s recreational facilities and overall quality of life. One of the...
Iron County schools open doors amid surging student numbers and new facilities
CEDAR CITY, Utah (KUTV) — Iron County — a school district that has seen rapid growth — went back to school today. According to the district superintendent Lance Hatch, the number of students has increased by 4,500 in the last five years. “One of the main challenges...
'Forever Strong' coach Larry Gelwix reflects on legendary rugby career, influence to others
SALT LAKE CITY — Larry Gelwix has been called the winningest coach in America. "Little did I ever dream that my coaching career would extend 36 years and over 3,000 young men," Gelwix said. In total, it was 418 rugby wins at Highland High with those 3,000 young men.
Jazz All-Star's extension only pushes back trade rumors by a year
Lauri Markkanen now has a long-term commitment to the Utah Jazz. However, the new deal guarantees another summer of trade rumors for the Finnish All-Star. Lauri Markkanen has signed a five-year, $238 million contract renegotiation and extension with the Jazz including $220 million in new money, his agent told @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/eOeDdu49iz— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) August 7, 2024 The Jazz explored trade options for Markkanen all summer before Utah decided to renegotiate and extend his contract. Markkanen got a big raise from his existing $18M salary next season up to the maximum of just over $42M, plus four more years at a...
Provo City Council votes to raise taxes to boost library funding
PROVO — The Provo City Council voted Tuesday to raise taxes to cover a budget shortfall of hundreds of thousands of dollars at the city's library. Leaders warned the library would have to cut services if it didn't get the extra money from the property tax hike, which equates to just under $12 a year on the typical home.
60 In 60: #13 BYU’s Ben Bywater (Linebacker)
SALT LAKE CITY— The countdown is on for Hans and Scotty’s 60 in 60 for the 2024 college football season. BYU Cougar linebacker Ben Bywater checks in at No. 13. Bywater makes it a baker’s dozen Cougars on this year’s list. He joins No. 15 Chase Roberts (WR), No. 17 Darius Lassiter (WR), No. 18 LJ Martin (RB), No. 27 Micah Harper (S), No. 29 Keanu Hill (TE), No. 30 Weylin Lapuaho (OL), and No. 31 Jack Kelly (LB) on this year’s 60 in 60 list.
Downtown Revitalization District may send SLC’s skyline to record heights
As it readies to host a new NHL team, downtown Salt Lake City is poised to reach record heights with a new zone drafted specifically for the so-called Revitalization Zone, the area that’s set to house a renovated Delta Center and a sports and entertainment district. The Salt Lake City Council hasn’t made a decision […]
Salt Lake City makes tweaks to Delta Center district zoning changes as it nears vote
SALT LAKE CITY — Despite a scathing review from the city's planning commission, it appears Salt Lake City is poised to vote this month on proposed zoning changes tied to the major "sports, entertainment, culture and convention district" surrounding a remodeled Delta Center after some additional tweaks Tuesday. A...
Stewart Mandel Names Big 12 Football Player as Sleeper Heisman Candidate
Is there a sleeper Heisman candidate in the Big 12 Conference ahead of the 2024 college football season?. The Athletic’s Stewart Mandel joined KSL Sports Zone 97.5 in Utah, and said he thinks Utah quarterback Cam Rising is a sleeper Heisman candidate. Mandel explained, “I think he’s off the...
Rogers Charity Classic: Mike Weir Excited for Utah Hockey and Golf
Golf legend Mike Weir is enthusiastic about watching NHL hockey in his adopted home of Salt Lake City, especially with the new Utah Hockey Club relocating from Arizona. In town for the Rogers Charity Classic, he expressed his excitement for both the tournament and the local hockey scene, having purchased season tickets and observed the team's development. Weir, a key figure in Canadian sports since his Masters win in 2003, relishes the opportunity to engage with local fans and hopes to enhance his performance in the tournament.
Spanish Fork officially goes from volunteer-based fire crew to full time
Spanish Fork fire emergency medical services are celebrating a big milestone. The city now officially has full-time crews for both its fire and its ambulance services. The transition took effect on Aug. 4. Since 1908, when Spanish Fork Fire & EMS was founded, firefighters have worked on a volunteer basis,...
Southern Utah nonprofit donates bikes to kids at Dove Center, aimed to foster a sense of belonging
ST. GEORGE — Squeals of delight rang across the parking lot as children rode their new Strider bikes at one of the Dove Center’s transitional homes. On Friday morning, Kelli Prince, president of the Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance, presented 10 donated Strider bikes to Jillian Penhale, executive director of the Dove Center. The donated bikes are worth $1,500.
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