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Utah, Arizona fires: Containment grows; smoke expected to ease
Fire crews continued to make progress in putting out several Utah and Arizona blazes that were sparked in July, sending smoke over St. George and surrounding communities. The air quality had returned to normal ranges on Friday, according to readings from PurpleAir sensors in the St. George area, with the only area still showing unhealthy air conditions north of St. George, in La Verkin.
Republican Utah governor endorsing Trump in reversal
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) handed former President Trump an endorsement Friday in the wake of a failed assassination attempt on Trump last weekend, a reversal of his previous position. “Mr. President, I know we have some differences, and you probably don’t like me much. And that’s OK,” Cox wrote in a letter to Trump,…
Youth figure skater hopes to compete in the 2034 Olympic Games in her home state
Fifteen-year-old Kate Pressgrove from Heber will join the around 100-person delegation going to Paris for the Utah Olympic Bid Committee’s final 2034 Winter Olympics bid presentation. She and two other young athletes are joining the delegation to amplify Utah’s focus on Olympic legacy and youth sports programs. Pressgrove...
Utahns react to proposed property tax increases
SALT LAKE CITY — Dozens of cities, towns and school districts across Utah want to raise taxes. In some cases, the proposed property tax hikes mean just a few extra dollars on a typical home. But in other cases, it’s a lot more than that. Brent Gray lives...
Lyman loses records request challenge, but lawsuit for Cox signatures is still pending
State Rep. Phil Lyman continued his effort to inspect election processes and question the legitimacy of incumbent Gov. Spencer Cox’s campaign on Thursday, in a busy day that included a State Records Committee meeting in the morning and a court hearing in the afternoon. It was a packed house and with an at-times unruly crowd […] The post Lyman loses records request challenge, but lawsuit for Cox signatures is still pending appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Historic Northampton House reopens its doors
Many have seen the beautiful building that is the Northampton House. Elegant stained glass, a spacious interior and exquisite exterior grounds have served as the backdrop for many weddings and events throughout the decades. In recent years, the space required many repairs to keep its doors open. On July 10, the Northampton House reopened its historic doors to the city.
Snow College Announces the Death of Student Athlete
July 18, 2024 - Ephraim, UT — Snow College is deeply saddened to announce the death of a member of our men’s wrestling team. Luke Peltier, a sophomore from Palmer, Alaska, was traveling eastbound on I-70 near milepost 28. On a section of the highway that gradually veers right, the vehicle crossed into the median and crashed. “Snow College athletics mourns this tragic loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family and friends. We are so sorry,” Rob Nielson, Snow College Athletic Director said.
HOA places lien on property over rabbitbrush, ignites Cedar City homeowner’s legal challenge
CEDAR CITY — Gordon Hodnett’s house sits nestled above the city toward the top of the Canyon Ridge Homeowners Association’s planned urban development. Looking toward town, one can see The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temple in the distance, the greens from the golf course below and most of Cedar City in between.
Switchpoint receives $3.8M from Church of Jesus Christ, Walker and Miller funds
SALT LAKE CITY — Switchpoint, a nonprofit organization that combats homelessness and poverty, announced $3.8 million in new funding Thursday. The funds came from the Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund ($1.8 million), the Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation ($1 million) and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ($1 million).
Soccer Club’s massive youth tournament returns for 21st time
It’s time for soccer — about 485 teams of soccer, in fact — in Park City. Next Thursday through Saturday, the Park City Soccer Club’s Extreme Cup will return for the 21st time. The Extreme Cup will welcome teams both local and out-of-state to the town...
UFC 307 adds Movsar Evloev vs. Aljamain Sterling in crucial featherweight bout
A big one in the UFC’s 145-pound division is set for Oct. 5. At an event expected to be UFC 307, former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling continues his featherweight quest against top contender Movsar Evloev. While the event has not yet been announced, it’s expected to take place in Salt Lake City.
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