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Vigil held for West Haven 12-year-old has community wondering what more could be done
WEST HAVEN, Utah (KUTV) — Community members at a candlelight vigil honoring 12-year-old Gavin Peterson Tuesday night said they felt he was failed by everyone. Weber School District officials said Gavin's stepmom pulled him out of school to be homeschooled — a decision that came on the heels of numerous reports from school employees concerned for his safety.
How 2002 helped Utah win the Winter Olympic Games in 2034
Salt Lake City is set to join an exclusive list of cities that have hosted the Olympic Games more than once when the 2034 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games come to the Beehive State. And it was their first time hosting in 2002 which helped make that dream a reality.
Knecht starts as executive at West Valley Arts Council
The West Valley Arts Council announced its new interim executive director will be returning board member Kathy Knecht. Knecht will be filling in for former Executive Director Michael Denson after he stepped down from the position to be deputy director after two years in the executive role. Denson started as...
Man sentenced to prison in 'unconscionable' shooting, robbery at West Valley salon
SALT LAKE CITY — A man who went on a crime spree across several states has pleaded guilty to shooting a woman and attacking a child during what prosecutors called an "unconscionable" robbery at a West Valley hair salon in 2021. Derrick Lamone Scott, 29, pleaded guilty Monday to...
Jazz rookie already proving to be the steal of the 2024 NBA Draft
The Utah Jazz headlines are dominated by Lauri Markkanen trade rumors, but their young talent got in plenty of work during summer league. They won two of their three games in Salt Lake City before going 3-2 in Las Vegas. The rebuilding Jazz had most of their regular roster when they hosted, but left some of those players behind for Vegas.
Salt Lake City Council to hear ‘Green Loop’ proposal
SALT LAKE CITY –The Salt Lake City Council will soon hear a proposal for a green space park that would encircle the downtown area. Imagine a loop around Salt Lake City’s downtown. The loop would be safe for walkers and cyclists and provide spaces for mini-parks and trees.
Hottest temperature recorded on Earth in 125,000 years
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - European Climate Service Copernicus recorded the hottest day ever globally on July 22, as people around the world and here in Nevada continue to feel the heat. An article published by the Associated Press says:. “Climate scientists say the world is now as warm as it...
Local program gives underrepresented kids chance to skate on Olympic ice
KEARNS — A local program that started in 2017 is helping get kids involved in winter sports. And not only that — they get to skate on the same ice as Olympians. “They love it; we keep coming back. My youngest says ice skating is her favorite part of the day. She’s like, ‘I love that it’s cold inside and it’s hot outside,'” said Maria McCurdy, who has two daughters in the program this summer.
Benefit concert, silent auction scheduled for local cancer victim on July 30
NORTH LOGAN – Officials here have scheduled a fundraising concert and silent auction to benefit a local boy stricken with thyroid cancer. The Henry Wallis Benefit Concert and Silent Auction is slated for Tuesday, July 30 at the football field at Green Canyon High School. All proceeds from that...
Northern Utah to Experience Extreme Heat on Wednesday
Salt Lake City, UT – Utah residents should prepare for a significant heatwave this week, particularly in the northern valleys, with temperatures expected to soar between 100-104°F. The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a warning, highlighting Wednesday as the hottest day of the week. This extreme heat is anticipated to challenge daily records and pose dangers, especially to individuals sensitive to high temperatures.
2 Dogs Help Rescue Lost Woman With Dementia in Utah
Last month, a lost Utah woman with dementia was finally rescued with the help of two dogs. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources recently shared the incident on Facebook. The agency commended the work of the woman’s pet dog and a K-9 officer, who worked together to help find and save her. Although dehydrated and […] The post 2 Dogs Help Rescue Lost Woman With Dementia in Utah appeared first on DogTime.
Utah firefighters deployed to fight Oregon fire
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah, July 23, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Thirty-four firefighters from nine Utah fire departments gathered this weekend to deploy to the Lone Rock Fire, near Condon, Oregon. The deployment was in response to a state-to-state request through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). Following the request,...
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