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This iconic reptile is native to St. George despite local scuttlebutt, biologists say
ST. GEORGE — The Mojave desert tortoise is uniquely adapted to survive the temperature extremes Washington County’s red desert is known for, but some residents question: Are they native to Southern Utah or were they transplanted to the area by humans?. Considered a threatened species, the Mojave desert...
ESPN reporter's home threatened by wildfire
Holly Rowe did an excellent job being at the forefront of ESPN’s coverage for the WNBA All-Star Weekend. And if you hadn’t been on social media or seen her message on X (formerly Twitter), you wouldn’t have known that Rowe was doing while overburdened by things beyond her control. While in Phoenix for the weekend’s Read more... The post Holly Rowe covered WNBA All-Star Game while neighborhood battled wildfire appeared first on Awful Announcing.
Game on! Salt Lake City-Utah Olympic delegation heads to Paris for 2034 bid
Kate Pressgrove travels from Heber City to Park City every day for figure skate training, her routine for the past decade. But not this week. Instead, the 15-year-old Olympic hopeful is commuting 5,000 miles as part of the official delegation presenting the Salt Lake City-Utah Committee bid to the International Olympic Committee. If all goes well, she could compete in her hometown in 2034.
Park City police told of a bloodied deer
The Park City Police Department in mid-July received a wildlife-related report that involved a bloody scene. The case was logged on July 18 at 7:12 p.m. on Marsac Avenue, apparently in the area of Empire Pass. The police were told of a deer “in the road” and that there was blood everywhere. The scene was close to residences, according to public police logs.
Nellis Air Force Base to Bring the Noise to Southern Utah in the Coming Weeks
Imagine this, you’re doom scrolling on social media, and you keep reading posts from your friends and family that say, “What’s that booming noise outside?”. Sounds pretty familiar right? It’s nice to know about unknown events before they happen so you can rub it into the face of your loved ones with an all-knowing index finger pointing skyward.
Event Tonight On Matt Warner: The Outlaw Who Became A Lawman
The Uintah County Library is excited to welcome those eager to learn more about the local wild west history with a special event tonight all about Matt Warner: The Outlaw who became a Lawman. Matt Warner was born in Sanpete County in 1864 and in 1878, when just a young teen, he went to the eastern Uinta Mountains. He eventually began his career as an outlaw, changing his name from Erastus Christiansen to the now famous Matt Warner. “Here in the Basin and around the West, Matt Warner rustled and robbed with Butch Cassidy and other outlaws and bandits of his day,” shares the announcement. “Then, he switched sides and wore a badge. Join award-winning author Rod Miller with his new historical novel, OULAWMAN, to learn more of the exciting story.” Tonight’s presentation is at 7pm at the Uintah County Library.
‘Disciplined, dedicated individuals’: Army ROTC program marches back onto Utah Tech campus
ST. GEORGE — Active learning and active life will march on as Utah Tech University, the U.S. Army and the Utah National Guard reintroduce an Army ROTC program in the fall 2024 semester. This initiative includes the creation of a new military science department, which will be housed in...
'Now is our time': St. George Musical Theater breaks ground on performing arts venue
ST. GEORGE — Exciting developments are underway as construction begins on a new musical theater. This state-of-the-art venue will boast an intimate and immersive 400-seat theater complete with full concessions, a dedicated box office and much more. "We've had sell-out audiences for a number of years, produced over 67...
University of Utah Health: Health and Wellness
The University of Utah's Main Health and Wellness Center, located 15 Minutes East of Downtown Salt Lake City, Utah, offers everyone an array of opportunities and treatment options, with a variety of l... The University of Utah’s Main Health and Wellness Center, located 15 Minutes East of Downtown Salt Lake...
Clearfield football preview: Longtime area assistant Caputo eager to turn page for lowly Falcons program
CLEARFIELD -- You don't call up Fred Fernandes if you're going to mess around. But Cody Caputo, tabbed to rebuild a downtrodden Clearfield program after six seasons as a proven defensive coordinator at Farmington, called up his former boss and longtime Roy head coach about flipping the script. Caputo served...
Filipowski Carries Jazz To Win In Vegas Summer League Finale
SALT LAKE CITY – Kyle Filipowski had his best performance of the Vegas Summer League leading the Utah Jazz to a 97-87 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Filipowski scored 26 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, dished out four assists, and recorded two steals as the Jazz finished Summer League play with a 3-2 record in Las Vegas.
West contender has 'considered signing' Jazz free agent Talen Horton-Tucker: Report
There has not been a lot of noise surrounding Utah Jazz free agent Talen Horton-Tucker. After once being seen as part of the Lakers' future, Horton-Tucker's NBA future may very well be in doubt. However, it appears one West contender may potentially add him. NBA Insider Marc Stein reported that...
Law enforcement would need over $2.7 million this year to police and clean up new Fairpark District
The resources available to ensure public safety in the area of Salt Lake City chosen to become home to a possible new baseball stadium are insufficient, according projections by Utah’s public safety commissioner. “It just is to the point that I’ve got to have full-time resources given the amount of what we’re seeing, what we’re […] The post Law enforcement would need over $2.7 million this year to police and clean up new Fairpark District appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
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