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Lowering your credit card interest to save hundreds can be as easy as picking up the phone
SALT LAKE CITY — If you need to borrow money for a home, a car, or even just groceries, the odds seem stacked against you. Money is more expensive to borrow. Banks are lending less. Heck, even the interest rates on credit cards we have carried for years are hitting record highs.
‘Stuff the Bus’ school supply drive underway
Donation Station, a local nonprofit, is organizing its annual “Stuff the Bus” event to gather school supplies for local students in need. The drive will take place at multiple locations, including the Staples parking lot on Friday, July 19th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and the Walmart parking lot on Saturday, July 20th, and Saturday, July 27th, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Green River’s 2nd “Street Eats” food truck event is tonight
Expedition Island will once again host “Street Eats on the Green,” a family-friendly food truck evening. Tonight’s event, put on by the Green River Parks and Recreation Department, will run from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This event, now in its second iteration this summer, offers free entry and promises a delightful evening of food, music, and community. Last time, nearly 150 residents attended, with more expected tonight.
Sugar House set to welcome ambitious new food and drink hall
After what seemed like a non-stop explosion of food halls just eighteen months ago – the pace of openings in Utah has dried up in recent times. That is until now, with the next few months set to see the completion of a completely new concept for Utah; a food hall that brings together not only restaurants – but bars too.
Scripps News Reports: The voices of real people, not pundits
The daily drama at the top of the presidential ticket is backdropped by the issues that will impact all our lives. For the past 10 weeks Scripps News has crisscrossed America, going inside the communities where our journalists live and work. We hosted conversations with dozens of voters, all opening up about what they think and explaining why.
Knights Host Legion West District Class A Tournament
GREEN RIVER – The Knights are ready to host the 2024 Wyoming American Legion West District Class A Tournament this weekend with the first game Friday at 10 a.m. Other teams who are competing in the tournament are Cody, Evanston, Lovell, Powell, Rawlins, Riverton, and Saratoga. The final four teams will qualify for the Class A State Tournament in Powell from July 26-31.
Switchpoint receives $3.8M from Church of Jesus Christ, Walker and Miller funds
SALT LAKE CITY — Switchpoint, a nonprofit organization that combats homelessness and poverty, announced $3.8 million in new funding Thursday. The funds came from the Olene Walker Housing Loan Fund ($1.8 million), the Larry H. and Gail Miller Family Foundation ($1 million) and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ($1 million).
Dawson CC softball record-setter Riley Price signs with D-I Utah Tech after one season
GLENDIVE — Riley Price, a freshman who was the Region XIII Most Valuable Player for the Dawson Community College softball team, has signed to play for Utah Tech, an NCAA Division I program in St. George, Utah, DCC announced Wednesday. Price, from Mesquite, Nevada, was first-team all-conference in the...
Another round of free haircuts for Veterans scheduled for Saturday
On Saturday, July 20 from 1 pm to 5 pm, Sierra Stocks, owner of Sierra Scissorhands, will be offering complimentary haircuts to Veterans at the American Legion Tom Whitmore Post 28 in Green River. This patriotic initiative, now in its sixth monthly iteration, aims to give back to those who have selflessly served their country.
GRHS Softball Community Rallies Behind Coach McEndaffer
GREEN RIVER – Players and parents went to the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 Board of Trustees meeting in support of Blair McEndaffer, the Green River High School softball coach for the last four years. McEndaffer was recently up for her yearly renewal as a GRHS coach and...
Wyoming hotels, WYDOT, hospitals affected by global Microsoft outage on Friday
CASPER, Wyo. – A global technology IT outage is impacting Wyoming operations on Friday. According to a social media post on Friday morning, WYDOT said the outage has taken down Driver Services, including issuing of IDs and drivers licenses. Their website is down, but their road info website is operational.
Wyoming State Fair Coming Up Quick
The Wyoming State Fair's opening night is August 13, featuring the Wyoming Ranch Rodeo Finals in the Grandstands in Douglas. Throughout the week fairgoers can enjoy a carnival put on by Midway Attractions. Other entertainment, free with admission, includes a Sea Lion Splash Show, Hypnotists, and live music from Wyoming...
Wyoming’s Above-Average Alcohol Consumption May Be Increasing the State’s DUI Deaths
An analysis looking at data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reveals that eight of the ten states with the highest fatal DUI rates also report some of the highest alcohol consumption levels nationwide. The study looks at the number of deadly crashes involving drivers under the influence of...
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