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Why homeless enforcement efforts could become stricter in Salt Lake City
A recent Supreme Court decision that allows local governments to ban sleeping in public even when no shelter space is available could lead to stricter enforcement of homeless encampment bans. Why it matters: The decision effectively gives the OK for cities facing rising homelessness to enact similar restrictive laws targeting...
Locals Shine at Diamond Mountain Speedway
On June 28-29, locals from the Carbon and Emery areas traveled to Vernal for a weekend at the Diamond Mountain Speedway. At the event, “Racing for a Cause” recognized the military with “Salute to our Heroes.” The Hobby Stock race was also dedicated to Matt Johnson in the memorial race. The drivers raced on a 1/3 Mile Banked Clay “D” Oval track.
USU Makes Significant Changes in Football Program
Utah State University officials informed Head Football Coach Blake Anderson on Tuesday of their intent to terminate his employment agreement for actions taken in spring 2023. These actions violated both his employment agreement and university policy. Under his employment agreement Coach Anderson will have 14 days to respond. This decision...
Fischer’s Latest: Markkanen, Isaac, DeRozan, Lakers, D-Lo, Nets
The Jazz are “welcoming” inquiries on Lauri Markkanen, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, who wonders if Utah’s offseason could play out like Brooklyn’s has. The Nets agreed to trade Mikal Bridges after efforts to pair him with an impact player came up short. Utah has also explored the trade market for a possible second star to complement Markkanen, talking to Brooklyn about Bridges (as previously reported) and to the Hawks about both Dejounte Murray and Trae Young, sources tell Fischer.
Lauri Markkanen reportedly drawing major interest from Western Conference team
The Utah Jazz appear open to an offseason trade of forward Lauri Markkanen, and one team may be shaping up to be most aggressive in pursuit of him. The Golden State Warriors are strongly interested in Markkanen after missing out on Paul George, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. The Jazz have indicated to... The post Lauri Markkanen reportedly drawing major interest from Western Conference team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Two-alarm Sunset apartment fire leaves three families putting pieces back together
SUNSET, Utah (ABC4) — A two-alarm fire early at an apartment complex in Sunset gave residents a startling wake-up call on Wednesday morning, July 3. The fire sparked just after 8 a.m. North Davis Fire District Chief Mark Becraft told ABC4.com that firefighters were greeted with “heavy flames” coming out of the apartment building with four units near 500 West and 2600 North.
Hot, dry weather brings ‘critical’ fire danger to Utah ahead of holiday weekend
With much of Utah expected to see ripe wildfire conditions for the foreseeable future, restrictions are in place and officials are on edge heading into the holiday weekend. Anyone looking for a rainy reprieve on the heels of one of the hottest Junes on record in Utah will have to wait, says Basil Newmerzhycky, lead […] The post Hot, dry weather brings ‘critical’ fire danger to Utah ahead of holiday weekend appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Utah Highway Patrol increasing DUI shifts for July holidays
With two holidays this month, Lt. Zach Randall with Utah Highway Patrol said throughout July, there will be over 280 DUI shifts by 37 law enforcement agencies, keeping an eye out for signs drivers may be under the influence.
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