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Utah men sentenced for organizing illegal ‘canned’ mountain lion hunts
Two men out of southern Utah have been sentenced for leading "canned" mountain lion hunts -- a hunt involving animals that are kept in a confined area through various means, according to a press release from the U.S. Attorney's Office.
4 Southern Utahns advance to ‘American Ninja Warrior’ semifinals
ST. GEORGE — Four St. George area residents remain in contention in the 16th season of “American Ninja Warrior,” with the first of the semifinal competitions scheduled to air on Monday, July 22. Teenage brothers Kai Beckstrand and Luke Beckstrand are scheduled to appear in Monday night’s...
Tragedy Strikes As Utah State Football Player Andre Seldon Jr. Dies in Drowning Incident
Heartbreaking news: Utah State football player Andre Seldon Jr. tragically passed away in an apparent drowning incident at Porcupine Reservoir. The sad news was confirmed by the school, leaving the Aggie community in mourning over the loss of a promising young talent. According to local reports, the incident unfolded on Saturday afternoon. Witnesses reported a ... Read more The post Tragedy Strikes As Utah State Football Player Andre Seldon Jr. Dies in Drowning Incident appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
DWR: See Hummingbirds Up Close At Northeastern Utah Event
Hummingbirds are currently migrating through Utah making it a great time to catch a glimpse of these incredible birds. The DWR is partnering with retired Bureau of Land Management Biologist Terry Tolbert and U.S. Forest Service Biologist Lisa Young to host a hummingbird banding demonstration on Saturday, August 3rd from 7 to 11am. The free event will be held at the Red Canyon Lodge at 2450 Red Canyon Road in Dutch John. “It’s a rare and unique opportunity to see Utah’s tiniest pollinating birds in hand, while watching biologists gather baseline data to determine strategies for conserving these birds, their habitat and future research needs,” shares DWR Northeastern Region Outreach Manager Tonya Kieffer-Selby. “The population status of many hummingbird species is unknown. These banding efforts help educate our local community, and also help us collect information that may be crucial for making future conservation and management decisions.” Space is limited so participants are asked to sign up in advance on Eventbrite. Learn more at wildlife.utah.gov.
Scenic Utah's vision: Fewer billboards, more landscape
SALT LAKE CITY — The nonprofit Scenic Utah, led by former Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker, has sent a letter to the Federal Highway Administration and the Utah Department of Transportation listing 29 billboards across the state that it finds to be "illegal" or "nonconforming." The group alleges...
Utah Hikers Confused by Missing Lake
Usually, when you set out on a trail called Twin Lakes Trail, you expect a pair of lakes. However, some hikers in Utah didn’t find a pair of lakes at the end of their trail; they found a drained reservoir instead. Though confusing and disappointing for hikers who didn’t know what was going on, there’s a perfectly reasonable explanation for the missing Utah lake.
Developers revise proposal for new high-rise at Wells Fargo site in Sugar House
Building Salt Lake is the leading source of commercial real estate news in Utah. Sign up to get our free emails in your inbox. Get access to the site’s paid features by becoming a Member today. The developer who initially asked Salt Lake City to rezone a key corner...
Adults, child facing charges after misusing fireworks, starting large house fire in Layton
LAYTON, Utah (KUTV) — Two adults and a child are facing multiple charges after their illegal use of fireworks started a massive house fire. Surveillance video from across the street shows the flames. There was also an explosion, when propane tanks were hit. Both adults are facing several misdemeanor...
Travelers' woes continue at Salt Lake Airport 2 days after massive IT outage
Two days after a massive IT outage that brought systems to a halt across the world, those flying in and out of the Salt Lake City International Airport are still being impacted by the hundreds.
AF opened store 3 in Utah, with another on the horizon
DELAWARE, Ohio — Top 100 retailer American Freight held a grand opening for its third showroom in Utah in Orem over the weekend of July 19. The 24,000-square-foot store is located at 21 W. Center St. and joins the Delaware, Ohio-based company’s other Utah stores in Ogden and Layton, with an expected fourth in Logan.
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