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Creative solutions for the substitute teacher shortage
KUTV — Substitute teachers are essential to keeping students on track when their teacher is out - filling short and long-term positions to help provide continuity in learning. Yet, many schools struggle to find substitute teachers, forcing them to double-up classes, have principals cover or juggle teachers' prep periods.
3 brothers in jail after assault in St. George bar spills into parking lot
ST. GEORGE — A bar fight involving a South Jordan man escorted out of the building for reportedly punching two men in the face triggered an altercation in the parking lot after the suspect’s brothers became involved. The incident ended with the arrest of all three, police say.
Angels pitcher generating trade interest
Reid Detmers certainly hasn’t had the 2024 season he was hoping for. The southpaw has been pitching for the Salt Lake Bees since June when the Angels optioned him to Triple-A. Nevertheless, he is reportedly drawing trade interest from numerous teams, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN, who lists...
Silver Reef Brewery takes home 2 World Beer Cup awards
CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — Southern Utah’s largest craft brewery, Silver Reef Brewing Co., was recognized earlier this year at the esteemed 2024 World Beer Cup. Known to many as the Oscars of the industry, the World Beer Cup is the most prestigious beer competition in the world, held annually in conjunction with the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America.
The Castle Solar project: A beacon of sustainability and economic growth
University of Utah representatives participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Castle Solar project on July 17, 2024. Lissa Larson, associate director, University of Utah Sustainability & Energy was one of the presenters. “The University of Utah is proud to be a part of the Castle Solar project that...
Northridge football preview: New tricks, depth at linebacker shape potential Region 5 dark horse
LAYTON -- With temperatures in the mid-90s, Metallica roaring over the sound system and Week 1 arriving in little less than a month at a recent practice, Andrew Fresques has never felt better about Northridge football heading into the regular season. The Knights, a year removed from a 4-7 finish...
Utah teen stuck in Miami by himself during worldwide IT outage that caused airport chaos
SALT LAKE CITY — The ongoing string of canceled flights from the recent worldwide IT outage has left a 16-year-old Sandy boy stuck in Miami, traveling by himself for the last four days. His family is desperately trying to bring him home. Navigating through seemingly endless canceled flights and...
Celebrating Pioneer Day in Ogden
Every July 24 in Utah, it’s common to see businesses close so that workers can have Pioneer Day off. Ogden’s week-long celebration is unique. In 1934, Ogden Mayor Harman Peery wanted to bring in revenue and make Ogden a tourist hotspot. With beard-growing contests, rodeos, parades, dances and more, the celebrations were historically successful.
The Other Side Academy Transitional Housing – New Construction in a Local Historic District
Application Type: New Construction in a Local Historic District. Project Location: 630 E 100 S (behind the building located at 648 E 100 S) Zoning District: RMF-45 Moderate / High Density Multifamily Residential Zone. Overlay District: H-Historic Preservation Overlay. Council District: District 4, represented by Eva Lopez Chavez. A new...
Queen of the world: Timpanogos’s Aubrie Christensen wins National High School Rodeo Queen competition
Timpanogos’s Aubrie Christensen has a simple superstition that she implemented earlier this year. Before each rodeo queen competition, she tucks a $2 bill in her hat for good luck — and she has a special reason for doing so. “I learned that my aunt (Dawn Christensen) put a...
Logan officials announce closures, modified schedules for city services on Pioneer Day
LOGAN – Officials here in Logan have announced closures and modified schedules for Logan City services and facilities during the Pioneer Day holiday. “Residential garbage, recycling and green waste will be collected as usual on Wednesday, July 24,” according to Logan Public Works spokesperson Emily Malik. “The city landfill will also open to the public on that day.”
Utah Should Feel Thrilled About the Big 12
The University of Utah entered the BIG 12 with their feet dragging, like a husband being pulled into TJ Maxx on a Saturday afternoon. Kyle Whittingham has implied that the Utes stay in the BIG 12 will be temporary. "it will be a few years before we play UCLA again, but I think with the changes on the horizon, we'll be, at some point back together again.”
Last foam parties of the summer in GR and RS this week
The final foam parties of the summer are set to take place in Green River and Rock Springs this week. In Rock Springs, the White Mountain Library, 2935 Sweetwater Drive, will host its foam party on Thursday, July 25, at 1:30 p.m. The Green River party, hosted by the Sweetwater County Library, will be held on Friday, July 26, at 9 p.m. at Centennial Park, 160 E. Flaming Gorge Way.
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