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Utah is ‘Get to the National Championship Dangerous’
Almost anyone that you ask ahead of the 2024 season would mention Utah in a discussion of the teams who could win the Big 12. The Big 12 Media Preseason Poll has them listed as the favorite to win the league, and the majority of preview magazines are touting them as the team to beat as well.
One dead, several injured in car crash in Draper
DRAPER — One person was killed and several others were hospitalized following a two-car crash in Draper Thursday night. Lt. Mike Elkins with the Draper Police Department said officers responded to the area of 700 W. 12300 South, near the Jordan River Rotary Park, around 10:30 p.m. Elkins said...
Dust from the Great Salt Lake has outsized impact on disadvantaged communities, study says
When wind kicks up toxic dust from the dry lakebed of the shrinking Great Salt Lake, it has an outsized impact on disadvantaged communities along the Wasatch Front, according to new research from the University of Utah. Currently about 800 square miles of lakebed is exposed, with decades of drought taking its toll on the […] The post Dust from the Great Salt Lake has outsized impact on disadvantaged communities, study says appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Fall is coming: BYU football making the most of last days of summer
Now that Independence Day is in the rearview mirror, college football fans will really start to get antsy for the fall to arrive. While the first games are still nearly two months away, there are a lot of milestones coming up that will heighten the anticipation: Realignments are now official, conference media days are around the corner and fall camp starts at the end of the month.
BYU player comparisons for each 2025 commit so far
BYU has seen their class of 2025 grow to 15 commitments. Just a few weeks ago, BYU only had seven commitments in this class. But a run of commitments (and success - let's not minimize that it has been a successful run) in the last few weeks has resulted in a significant increase in commitments in the class. There is still plenty of meat left on the bone in this recruiting class. BYU is waiting for announcements from players like Austin Pay, Aaron Dunn, Alai Kalaniuvalu, and Nusi Taumoepeau, among others. The class could still grow a significant amount in the coming months.
Spa director tailors treatments to the active Park City community
For the Pendry and Montage hotels nestled within Park City’s ski resorts, the spa experience goes beyond relaxation and addresses overall wellness. The eucalyptus steam rooms, ambient lighting, thick robes and slippers, silken sheets and aromatic essential oils check all the boxes of a luxury spa experience, but are ultimately catered to the Park City type: outdoor-loving adventurers.
Presley Tennant From The Voice Gives Free Concert In St. George Park Monday Night
Country music artist Presley Tennant, who rose to stardom following her appearance on Season 16 of NBC’s The Voice, will perform at the Concert in the Park series at Vernon Worthen Park, July 8 at 7:30 p.m. The concert is FREE; attendees are encouraged to bring food, chairs and...
Magna invests its small-town charm into its annual 4th of July 5K race
Every year Joe Hastings runs the Magna 4th of July 5K dressed head to toe in the stars and stripes. To him, it’s simple. Hastings grew up in Magna and has been running for as long as he can remember. His dad used to run this race when it first got started in the 80s. It was a pretty small event for a while but “has gotten really, really popular within the last six, seven, years. Across the whole valley, across the whole state,” he said.
Utah State Basketball: Jerrod Calhoun looks to be next successful Aggies coaching hire
Three things are guaranteed in life: death, taxes, and the Utah State Aggies Men’s Basketball program hitting a home run coaching hire. Whether it was under Athletic Directors John Hartwell, Diana Sabau, or Interim AD, Jerry Bovee, Utah State’s philosophy remains the same: attain under-the-radar, low-major coaches who have had immense success at those levels.
Heber Valley draws Independence Day revelers from near and far
Fourth of July celebrations in the Heber Valley began just after the sun came up and were scheduled to continue until after the sun went down. The morning started with a 5k and 10k race from downtown Heber to downtown Midway and back. In Heber’s City Park, runners and community members gathered for breakfast.
“Utah Black Diamonds Pickleball Center” Coming to Utah Summer 2025, Establishing the First-Ever Home Facility for a Professional Pickleball Team
“Utah Black Diamonds Pickleball Center” Coming to Utah Summer 2025, Establishing the First-Ever Home Facility for a Professional Pickleball Team. Facility will be home to Utah’s Major League Pickleball team and will serve as a high-end pickleball club for players of all levels. Salt Lake City, Utah–April 12,...
Chalk It Up Festival delights art lovers of all ages
Artists from across the state transformed the central courtyard of the Adobe Campus into an outdoor art gallery for the sixth annual Chalk It Up chalk art festival on June 27 through 29. Around 10,000 people came to enjoy the vibrant colors, eclectic collection of subjects, and amazing artistic talent at the three-day event. Music and food trucks added to the festive feel of the event.
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