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Wasatch Back affordable housing has positive return on investment, study says
Mountainlands Community Housing Trust advocates for and helps create affordable housing in Summit and Wasatch counties. And a study the nonprofit commissioned shows affordable housing has net positive economic impacts for the Wasatch Back. But local leaders fear the study leaves out costs and downsides. Consultants at Economic & Planning...
St. George Musical Theater Hosting Groundbreaking of New Theater July 18
One of Southern Utah’s founding community theater companies is breaking ground on their own original theater after more than 20 years of dreaming. The new theater for St. George Musical Theater will be located on 900 S. Main Street in St. George. The groundbreaking will start at 8 a.m. on July 18 at the same location.
NBA Trade Talks: Lauri Markkanen Deadline Drama Between Warriors and Jazz
The Warriors and Jazz are in negotiations over a potential Lauri Markkanen trade, with an impending deadline of Aug. 6 for Markkanen to renegotiate his contract with the Jazz, affecting trade possibilities. Yes, But. The Warriors and Jazz are facing challenges in finding a middle ground in trade negotiations, with...
Low Cost Spay/Neuter Now Available for Roosevelt Residents!
The Roosevelt Animal Shelter is super excited to announce their summer spay/neuter program that will allow residents to get their animals spayed or neutered for just $70! There was lot of hard work put into this program and we want to give a huge thanks to Nuzzles and BFAS for making this happen!
Salt Lake City Development Boom: Transforming Utah’s Capital Amid Rapid Growth
Big Development Continues in the Beehive State’s Capitol. The pandemic marked a significant turning point for Salt Lake City, spurring a wave of new developments. According to the most recent census data, Salt Lake City’s population grew by 10.5% from 2010 to 2020, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. This growth underscores the need for thoughtful urban planning and development.
Dr. Mike McFalls plans to take Grand County School District ‘up an extra degree’
The recently appointed superintendent of Grand County School District, Dr. Mike McFalls, has a deep passion for public education in which he’s had 35 years of experience in different positions. “I feel like education is my calling. I love what I do, particularly administration,” McFalls said. Growing up...
Multiple cities consider joining together to create new school district
DRAPER, Utah (KUTV) — Draper City and Highland held public hearings during their Tuesday evening city council meetings debating whether or not to split away from the Alpine School District into a new school district. “There’s a lot of challenges with starting something from the ground up,” said Sean...
WNDR Alpine’s Phase Series Introduces Revolutionary Biobased Materials to the Clothing Industry
Salt Lake City-based WNDR Alpine has been an industry disrupter since 2019. Founded by Matt Sterbenz and championed by Pep Fujas, you might know WNDR Alpine for pioneering new methods of building skis. Specifically, they have become well known for using oils derived from microalgae grown in their labs instead of the traditional source: petroleum.
Hit-and-run lands teen in hospital, Sandy police searching for driver
SANDY — An 18-year-old woman is fighting for her life after she was hit by a car Saturday night while walking home from work. According to her family, Odalis Rendon-Arellano was crossing the street when a southbound car hit her near 8500 South and State Street at approximately 10:30 p.m.
SLC International Airport announces restaurants, shops for Phase 4 redevelopment
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 16, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — The Salt Lake City International Airport has announced the final 12 restaurants and retail shops selected for the new SLC-Phase 4, with planned opening dates of fall 2025 and 2026. These are the final concessions selected as part of...
Logan City officials announce schedule of events for Pioneer Day celebration | Local News
LOGAN – Local favorites the Bear River Ramblers will be one of the headliners at Logan City’s all-day festivities to celebrate Pioneer Day on Wednesday, July 24 at Willow/Horseshoe Park. Based here in Logan, the folk/bluegrass/country band has been performing together for more than five years throughout Utah...
Three New Tenants Sign Leases at Valley Grove in Utah
Pleasant Grove, Utah — Three new restaurant tenants have signed leases at Valley Grove, a $1.2 billion mixed-use development in Pleasant Grove. Upon full build-out, the project will comprise more than 1.5 million square feet of retail, office and hospitality space. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, Rancherito’s and Wildside Bowls are now open at the property, occupying a total of 5,498 square feet. Cameron Simonsen of Colliers International represented Wildside Bowls in the lease negotiations. Jace Bankhead of Legend Partners represented The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, and Christopher Wilson of CRC Nationwide represented Rancherito’s. St. John Properties is the landlord. Other tenants at Valley Grove include Club Pilates, MilkShake Factory, Shamrock Coffee, Sip-N Drinks & Coffee, The Smoked Taco and Wayback Burger.
American Fork’s Steel Days honors city’s history while providing host of activities
Summer in Utah Valley comes with its yearly traditions of city celebrations and gatherings. In American Fork, that event is the annual Steel Days. The weeklong festival brings together residents both past and present along with surrounding community members and businesses to honor the city’s history and achievements. Steel...
Early entry: Kesler, Sine joining BYU women’s soccer a year early
According to her mother, Camille, Lucy Kesler’s first complete sentence when she was 18 months old was “You don’t tell me what to do.”. It was not so much defiance as it was resolve, the beginning of a journey that would lead Lucy Kesler to graduate a full year early from high school and join the BYU women’s soccer team this summer, despite those who thought it might be hard or even impossible.
BYU/UVU roundup: Cougar pitcher Ben Hansen selected in the MLB draft by the Boston Red Sox
BYU right-handed pitcher Ben Hansen was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 20th round of the 2024 MLB draft at Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth on Tuesday. Hansen becomes BYU’s 124th all-time MLB draft selection and the first to be drafted by the Red Sox organization. Six members of the Cougar baseball program have been selected in the MLB draft over the past three seasons including Andrew Pintar, Cy Nielson, Nate Dahle and Cooper McKeehan in 2022 and Austin Deming in 2023.
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