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IOC awards 2034 Winter Games to Utah and pushes state officials to help end FBI investigation
By Graham Dunbar, Associated Press PARIS — What was expected to be a simple coronation of Salt Lake City as the 2034 Winter Olympic host turned into complicated Olympic politics
Wohali luxury rentals spark Coalville City Council controversy
Wohali is a luxury golf resort with homes, rentals and its own private backcountry. It’s under construction west of Coalville, but before it was approved in 2021, disagreement over the project nearly split the town of 1,500 in half. Now, the controversy is back after the mayor signed off...
Three Under the Radar Utes Poised for Big Seasons
With fall camp firing up, this is a great time for Ute fans to get to know next season's team. Each year, we head into the season with expectations on who will be a key contributor. Upperclassmen, impact transfers, and returning starters are obvious bets to make their presence felt, but due to the sheer size of college football rosters it can be tough to be familiar with every player.
Deadly car crash marks fifth traffic-related fatality for SLC in 2024
SALT LAKE CITY — A 50-year-old man died in a car accident on Saturday after police say the man lost control of his vehicle in the Glendale neighborhood and crashed. The Salt Lake City Police Department said in a press release that the crash was reported to SLC911 at 4:26 a.m. Police said they found a man trapped in a Dodge Ram, which was reported to be on its side when police arrived at the scene near 1200 West 2100 South.
Utah man walks at law commencement 52 years after finishing law school
SALT LAKE CITY — It took almost 52 years for F. Bryant McOmber Jr. to walk across the stage and accept his diploma from the University of Utah's S. J. Quinney College of Law. He finally did on May 10 with the class of 2024. McOmber's path through law...
Top 12 Big 12 Football Games Involving SuperWest Teams
The Big 12 is arguably set to be one of the deepest football conferences in America this season. Featuring 16 teams with strength from the top through the lower half, the league figures to be unpredictable and entertaining. Here’s my list of the Top 12 Big 12 games featuring SuperWest...
UteNation Countdown to Kickoff: No. 34 Jack Bouwmeester
With 34 days left until the University of Utah kicks off against Southern Utah, it’s time to discuss the Utes field-flipping weapon, No. 34 Jack Bouwmeester. The dangerous punter will be a welcome sight with the Utes’ loaded offense and dominant defense. If the Utes crack the CFP, he’ll be a big reason why, as Utah’s past punter cost them at crucial time during their big 2021 season. After an average first season, Bouwmeester showed that Utah’s vaunted punting attack that they’ve been know for over the last decade, was back. UteNation Take What a difference a year makes. Before...
Canadian crash leaves Kaysville family grieving
KAYSVILLE, Utah — A Kaysville family is grieving after a father was killed and a son seriously injured while on a trip in Canada. A head-on car crash in Nova Scotia, last Saturday claimed the life of a Kaysville man and two Canadian teenagers. Nick Gruniger said his father and brother were on a golfing trip in with some friends.
Strangers rally around woman who lost her wedding ring while treasure hunting
FARMINGTON — For the last few years, the Utah Treasure Hunt has lured people onto Utah's trails in hopes they would be the ones to find a hidden cash prize. Lindsey Olsen is one of them. She went to look for the buried treasure, $25,000 hidden in a chest...
Technical volunteers needed in preparation for Utah’s 2034 games
PARIS — There’s a way for Utahns to start volunteering in Olympics sports now, that may just provide a leg up for being one of those coveted volunteers when the games come back to Utah in 2034. The Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation says they’re looking for technical volunteers...
Recent Tooele power outages have a purpose says Rocky Mountain Power
TOOELE, Utah — Multiple Tooele power outages have residents complaining. However, Rocky Mountain Power says there’s a good reason behind them. The power outages have been on purpose according to Jona Whitesides of Rocky Mountain Power. It’s part of an effort to harden the power lines by wrapping the poles with flame resistant fabric, replacing wooden poles with steel towers and powering down lines when weather or wildfire threats are detected.
Millions given to Primary Children’s to diagnose, treat kids with genetic disorders
SALT LAKE CITY – Seven-year-old Scarlet was born with an undiagnosed genetic disorder that causes seizures and developmental delays. “We knew when I was pregnant with her that she was going to have something, we just didn’t know exactly what that meant,” her mom, Cassandra Hill, said.
‘We have to be accountable’: USU athletic director stands by firings, promises change
SALT LAKE CITY — In the wake of several high-profile firings at Utah State University — including head football coach Blake Anderson — the college’s athletic director says USU is committed to properly investigating assault allegations and holding people accountable. Asked whether the university can be...
CU Buffs opponent preview: Experienced Utah team is preseason Big 12 favorite
There are very few reliable commodities in college football these days. Nick Saban retired this offseason, ending a historic run at Alabama and lowering the number of coaches who have been in their current roles for at least a decade to just 14 (out of 133 FBS programs). Down at...
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