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USU says Blake Anderson fired for interviewing potential victim after player arrest
Utah State's Blake Anderson was fired for contacting a potential domestic violence victim and a witness to the incident after an Aggies football player was arrested, and failing to properly report the case, according to a termination letter sent to the coach earlier this month. The final report of the...
Intermountain Health expands Heber Valley services to keep up with growing population
The rapid expansion of the Heber Valley community has not gone unnoticed by Intermountain Health, and the nonprofit health system is working to expand its care opportunities in the area to better help locals in need of medical care, particularly those in need of commonly sought-after specialists. According to Heber...
Mariachi Festival in Salt Lake City tonight; event aims to 'highlight the cultural wealth' in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — The sounds of Mexico come to the streets of downtown Salt Lake City as part of a festival set for Friday featuring several mariachi groups. The Mariachi Festival, as it's dubbed, returns for the second year and organizers hope to match the crowd last year's installment drew. "I would like to see 1,000 people there," said Britney Helmers of the Blocks Art District, an initiative of Salt Lake City's Downtown Alliance that promotes cultural activities in the city center.
Tracks Lurking in Southern Utah Reveal That Dinosaurs Swam
Tracks Found in St. George Changed Our Understanding of Dinosaurs. If you visit the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site in St. George, you will see tracks from these early reptiles left in the mud and clay of an ancient lake. These were discovered in St. George in 2000 and are on display. These dinosaur tracks settled one of the controversies among paleontologists.
West Jordan police holding 'resource fair' for Latinos on driver's licenses, privilege cards
WEST JORDAN — The West Jordan Police Department is holding an outreach effort meant to get information to Latinos on getting driver's licenses and driving privilege cards. The Driver's License Resource Fair set for Saturday, geared more specifically to Spanish speakers, also aims to foster ties between police and the broader community. The event goes from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and will be held at West Jordan High School, 8136 S. Jaguar Drive.
Canyon View holds on to beat Rincon, advances to state Little League winners bracket final
SIERRA VISTA — Canyon View manager Jeff Casper knows all too well from his background at Salpointe and Arizona — a player and later an assistant coach with the Wildcats under Andy Lopez — that his team needs to maintain its focus after achieving a significant victory over juggernaut Rincon on Saturday here in the state Little League winners bracket semfinals.
Several homes and portions of the Capitol spent nearly 24 hours without running water
SALT LAKE CITY — A water main was shutdown on Main Street near Apricot Avenue Thursday afternoon after crews working on a sewage line grew concerned about destabilizing a fire hydrant. The water main services 25 connections, mostly homes and portions of the Capitol building complex. The water was...
Utah Days of ’47 Rodeo 2024
Salt Lake City, Utah – are y’all ready for Utah Days of ‘47 Rodeo? This spectacular rodeo is presented by Zions Bank and is known for being one of the top rodeos in the nation. This grand event has officially kicked off running July 19-20, & 22nd-24th. This rodeo will be held in the state-of-the-art 17.5 million-dollar Days of ‘47 Arena at the Utah State Fair Park to celebrate the cowboy way of life and the rich Western roots. Holding 10,000 reserved stadium-style seats for fans, there’s not a bad seat in this venue.
Sentinel defense project cost estimate jumps 81%, spurring Air Force efforts to control costs
ROY — The estimated price tag for the massive Sentinel nuclear defense system now totals $141.9 billion, an 81% jump from 2020 projections, and U.S. Defense Department officials are hustling to get a handle on costs. Nonetheless, the project, deemed a critical element of the U.S. defense infrastructure, will...
Logan city officials to close trail bridge at 690 Riverwalk Parkway for four weeks | News
LOGAN – City officials here are advising trail users in the vicinity of the Logan River Golf Course to be aware of a bridge closure. The Trail Bridge over the Logan River adjacent to the Carl Inoway Senior Housing Complex at 690 Riverwalk Parkway will be closed effective Monday, July 22, according to a recent press release from the Logan City Parks and Recreation Department.
Salt Lake City detectives arrest shooting suspect
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 20, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Salt Lake City Police detectives have arrested an 20-year-old alleged shooting suspect. According to the SLCPD PR Unit, the investigation began Sunday, July 14, 2024, about 2:37 a.m. when 911 operators received word of a shooting near 1500 N. Mandalay Road.
Error in story regarding Tom Tom’s Volkswagen Museum liquidating their collection
There was an error in a recent print story regarding Tom Tom’s Volkswagen Museum liquidating their collection, (“Tom Tom’s VW museum comes to the end of the road,” July 17, 2024, The Times-Independent). The correct person to reach out to is Joe Arnold, not Joe Mitchell Jr. You can contact Arnold on his Facebook profile to arrange a date and time for those who are interested. Joe Michell Jr. does not have any association with Tom Tom’s Volkswagen.
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