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Utah campgrounds close as bear activity increases
KAMAS, Utah (KUTV) — Summertime in Utah brings campers, and campers bring bears. Several campgrounds in the state have been closed due to repeated visits from bears. One of the latest is the Soapstone Campground near Kamas. On Tuesday, there were several reports of a black bear that had...
Semitruck passenger died in crash on Saturday morning
SALT LAKE CITY — A passenger in a semitruck has died after the semi crashed in Lamb’s Canyon on Saturday morning. A news release published by the Department of Public Safety said the driver was towing a 53-foot trailer when he lost control of the semi around 4:30 a.m. The semi then hit into a right concrete barrier when it crashed.
Cache County Council votes to invest in Elkhorn Ranch to preserve open space
LOGAN – At their regular meeting on July 23, the members of the Cache County Council approved funding for the preservation of the Elkhorn Ranch in Nibley, but not without the usual dickering over dollars and cents. On behalf of the Fuhriman family, the operators of the Elkhorn Ranch...
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 State Softball Adds Shelby Thompson to Coaching Staff
LOGAN, Utah – Utah State head softball coach Todd Judge announced the addition of Shelby Thompson to his coaching staff on Friday. Thompson will serve as an assistant coach. Thompson joins the Aggies after a strong playing career as a pitcher at UC San Diego. There, she made 73 appearances and 38 starts in the circle in four years from 2021-24. Her best season came as a senior in 2024, when she made 25 appearances and 16 starts for the Tritons. Thompson was a three-time Big West All-Academic Team honoree. "I've known Shelby for a long time, coaching her then...
60 in 60: #26 Utah’s Michael Mokofisi (Offensive Line)
SALT LAKE CITY – The countdown is on for Hans & Scotty’s 60 in 60 for the 2024 college football season. Coming in at No. 26 is Utah offensive lineman Michael Mokifisi. Mokofisi is the 16th Ute to crack our list through 35 picks. The most recent selections from Utah are No. 35 Jaren Kump (OL), No. 36 Landen King (TE), and No. 37 Nate Ritchie (S).
Women of Utah Post Nine to USTFCCCA All-Academic Team
NEW ORLEANS – The Utah track & field program had nine runners garner USTFCCCA All-Academic for 2024 while the Utes picked up their 10th-consecutive and 12th-overall USTFCCCA All-Academic Team award. Of the nine, six have now earned multiple all-academic awards from the coaches' association. The nine recipients for the...
Former USU Guard Steven Ashworth To Host Youth Basketball Camp
SALT LAKE CITY – Former Utah State guard Steven Ashworth will be back in his home state to host a basketball camp before the school year kicks off. Ashworth transferred from USU to Creighton following the 2022-23 season but his love for the Beehive State remains strong. From Aggie...
Charity in need of backpack donations for Ogden kids
OGDEN, Utah — Ogden kids in need will get a backpack and school supplies thanks to a local charity giveaway event. This year, donations are down, and the need is up. The giveaway event is part of Catholic Community Services’ Backpack Bonanza. Donated backpacks and other school supplies like notebooks and markers are given to kids in need.
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