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Salt Lake and Smith Entertainment Group downtown plan includes ticket fees, contract terms revealed
SALT LAKE CITY — The unofficial terms of the contract between the Smith Entertainment Group and Salt Lake City to create a revitalization zone was made public Tuesday, and a key provision sets money aside from every ticket sold at the Delta Center to be handed back to the city.
BYU football is picked to finished 13th in conference this season
The members of Big 12 media have officially voted and the Big 12 preseason poll was unveiled today. BYU is projected to finish 13th in the 16 team conference by the media, finishing ahead of only Houston, Cincinnati, and Arizona State. A preseason projection of 13th worked out well for the basketball team last year, right?
Wasatch County joins Midway in North Fields funding commitment
The Wasatch County Council pledged $3.6 million for a conservation easement for the North Fields, a large swath of farmlands north of Heber and west of U.S. 189. Its decision June 26 came a week after the Midway City Council made a similar promise of $1.25 million for conservation. Both...
Big changes coming to eastern Summit County general plan
The eastern Summit County general plan is about a dozen pages, compared to the Snyderville Basin’s 85-page document. Community Development Director Peter Barnes, Summit County’s top planning official, said the eastside plan covers a much larger area than the Basin, too. “In any event, both plans are probably...
“Open Streets” in downtown Salt Lake City plans to bring community together
SALT LAKE CITY — On Friday and Saturday, July 12-13, and July 19-20, Main Street. will be closed to car traffic between 100 S. and 200 S. Instead, it will be open to foot traffic for which is the goal of Open Streets. “Main Street and downtown are at...
Former Heber councilmember, attorney nominated for 4th District Court judgeship
The 4th District Judicial Nominating Commission has nominated five candidates to replace 4th District Court Judge Robert Lund, who will retire in January 2025. Utah’s 4th District spans Wasatch, Utah, Juab and Millard counties. A former federal prosecutor, Lund has served as a judge in Provo since 2020. Among...
SLC's tallest buildings, ticket fees for housing and more in NHL arena deal
A proposal before the Salt Lake City Council would allow building heights to rise to a stunning 600 feet in the downtown sports, arts and entertainment district that would house a remodeled NHL arena.
Heber City artist plans to bring U.S. history and Book of Mormon to life in statue garden
Steve Neal has been an artist since he was young. His Heber City home is decorated with vast portraits he’s painted throughout his life — some from when he was a teenager. Scenes from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ canonized books of scripture decorate his walls, as do images he’s captured of his family and even a panoramic look at a variety of birds filling a colorful, busy rainforest scene.
Utah: 5 Thoughts After Busy 2024 NHL Draft & Day One of Free Agency
The 2024 NHL Draft is now in the rearview mirror, and it was one to remember. This year, rather than hosting the draft at T-Mobile Arena, home of the Vegas Golden Knights, they opted for the Sphere, which lies less than a mile off the strip. The NHL made history...
Despite limited abilities, Jake Larsen is making his way through life | News
RICHMOND – Jake Larsen is part of the Gen Z generation and he wants to work at a job despite his limited abilities. The 19-year-old is wheelchair bound. He was born with spina bifida, but he doesn’t let that slow him down. He goes after life with gusto. Early on he wanted to earn his own money and went looking for a job. He found one at Big J’s located at 190 S 200 W. in Richmond. It was in 2020 during the pandemic and he has been working there ever since.
Oakley’s first July 4 pickleball tournament billed as Summit County’s largest
Two hundred eighty-five players registered for the tournament, which runs July 5 and 6. The city is hosting the event at the 12 outdoor pickleball courts at the Oakley Recreation/Rodeo Complex. Built last summer, the complex is the largest dedicated pickleball facility in Summit County. In a press release, Oakley City claims the tournament is also the largest ever held in the county.
2024 Volleyball Season Preview with Coach Nady
CEDAR CITY, Utah – Southern Utah Volleyball is set for an exciting 2024 season. We sat down with Head Coach Kacey Nady to discuss her background, some of the incoming players, and the packed 2024 schedule. Check out the video below! Schedule Tickets With the schedule announced, tickets are on sale now! The home opener is set for the second week of the season when the T-Birds host the University of Idaho and UC Riverside in a tournament. All weekday home games will be played at 6:30 p.m. MT, while most of the Saturday games will begin at 1:00 p.m....
Celebrate the Summer Olympic Games with your kids
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (GOOD THINGS UTAH)- With the Summer Olympic Games being just weeks away, Rose Storey joins us today to share how to celebrate with your kids while educating them on the history and traditions of the Olympics. The 2024 Paris Olympic Games will take place Fri, Jul 26, 2024 – Sun, Aug 11, 2024. What better way to learn about the event that unites the world than celebrating together with your family? We are talking DIY art projects, edible gold medals, and games for you and your kids to enjoy. Check out the recipes and activity instructions down below!
New area closures for Little Twist Fire start Wednesday
BEAVER, Utah, July 2, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — New closure orders for the Little Twist Fire will go into effect at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Central Utah Interagency Fire announced Tuesday. The closures, shown on the map below, will take effect in the Fishlake National Forest — Beaver Ranger District,...
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