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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.
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.
Highest level of fire concern: Officials urge people to be cautious ahead of Pioneer Day
SALT LAKE CITY — Pioneer Day is next week and local fire officials are asking the public to be cautious when lighting fireworks or building campfires. Draper City Fire Chief, Clint Smith said the fire danger along the Wasatch Front is at level five. “Is the highest level we...
Convicted killer sentenced in Draper shooting deaths
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 18, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — District Attorney Sim Gill announced Thursday a judge had sentenced Daniel Martinez to 50 years to life for the deaths of Jonathan Fuentes and Austin Powell. On April 3, 2022, Martinez was at a party at an Airbnb in...
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...
John Williams implores Utah to save concert hall
The Hollywood composer has issued a heartfelt plea to Salt Lake City to preserve Maurice Abravanel Hall from demolition:. I knew Maurice Abravanel, whom I admired greatly both as a person and as an artist, and I’ve been privileged on many occasions to conduct in his namesake concert hall in Salt Lake City, where I recorded my musical theme for the 2002 Olympic Winter Games with the Utah Symphony and your magnificent Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and where I conducted the Boston Pops Orchestra on several visits to your great city.
More than half of Utah is now ‘abnormally dry,’ but still not in a drought.
SALT LAKE CITY— The latest report from the U.S. Drought Monitor lists 53% of the land in Utah as ‘abnormally dry’ this summer. That’s more than double the amount of land under that classification just three months ago. However, it’s important to note, that though its...
Utah Jazz’s Taylor Hendricks: NBA Summer League Progress and Potential Impact
Taylor Hendricks of the Utah Jazz has shown signs of improvement in the NBA Summer League, yet remains a work in progress. His performance has been a mix of highs and lows, with a spotlight on his development after being the 9th overall draft pick last season. Despite flashes of brilliance, inconsistencies in his offensive game have raised doubts about his growth. The question lingers on whether his recent successes are indicative of his capabilities or just fleeting moments.
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