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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.
City Council members disagree over Hadco annexation
On July 9, a City Council agenda item brought strong opinions and tense exchanges between Lehi’s lawmakers. The agenda item that became the hot topic of the evening was Hadco-Pacific’s (Hadco) annexation application and accompanying zoning designation of Light Industrial zoning located at approximately 2100 N. 1450 W. Applications for annexation from Utah County property into Lehi City, including initial zoning requests, are standard, and typically don’t involve controversy if the proposed zoning complies with the city’s General Plan. Typically, annexation applications are submitted in order for a property owner to be able to connect to water and power and initial zoning designation is guided by the existing General Plan. The existing General Plan shows that the property in this agenda item falls within a Light Industrial zoning district.
BYU Greats Puka Nacua, Jaren Hall Reunited To Host Camp For Youth
OREM, Utah— Former BYU football stars Puka Nacua and Jaren Hall teamed up on Tuesday to host a football camp for youth. The event, sponsored by ProCamps and cost $175, featured kids from first to eighth grade. There wasn’t an official attendance number provided, but many kids from the area wanted to be in the presence of the NFL players. One of them, Nacua, rewrote the rookie record books last season in his first year with the Rams.
Weber County's offerings for seniors face uncertainty; one or two facilities could close
OGDEN — The number of centers serving Weber County's seniors will likely be whittled from five to three or four by the middle of next year per a reorganization and consolidation initiative meant to better use limited funding resources. By consolidating operations to three or four centers, Kevin Eastman,...
Community Meeting Tonight Concerning The Graff Point Fire
Community members are invited to a crucial meeting tonight at 6:30 p.m. to discuss updates on the Graff Point Fire. The meeting will take place at the Heritage Center Theatre in Cedar City, UT, with doors opening at 6:15 p.m. For those unable to attend in person, a virtual Zoom option is available here.
“Youth Pioneer Legacy” Celebration returns to Cedar City, July 24
“Youth Pioneer Legacy” Celebration returns to Cedar City, July 24. From Justin Osmond, Sponsored by The Pioneer Legacy. Cedar City, UT — Merrill Osmond is excited to bring back The Pioneer Legacy & Firework Celebration to southern Utah on Wednesday, July 24. In partnership with Southern Utah University, this year’s celebration will be held at their beautiful Eccles Coliseum Stadium. Working with some of our wonderful title sponsors, Leavitt Group Insurance, Canyon Media, Albertsons, Blvd Home, Southwest Plumbing Supply, Cache Valley Bank, Cedar City, Enoch City, Iron County Tourism, Steam Rollers, Zion State Storage and many more… we are proud to honor the legacy and heritage of our beloved southern Utah pioneers.
Kyle Filipowski gets compared to former Jazz stretch big
It took a while, but it looks like Kyle Filipowski may have found his footing during the Summer League. In his latest performance for the Jazz, he scored 13 points on four-for-eight shooting. He added five rebounds and two assists and overall looked like the stretch big he was hyped up to be.
Merit Jones Picked by Minnesota in 20th Round of MLB Draft
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Minnesota Twins selected University of Utah pitcher and draft-eligible sophomore Merit Jones on Tuesday in the MLB Draft, taking Jones in the 20th round with the 608th overall pick. Jones, a native of Idaho Falls, Idaho, became the 78th Ute selected in program history...
Volunteers help build trail connecting Peoa, Oakley and Unitas
Oakley officials and the South Summit Trails Foundation are working on the project which will also keep the Weber River clean. The trail, dubbed the Weber Pathway trail, runs parallel to or near the Weber River. Construction on the trail project began about seven years ago and is a joint...
CRAIG H. NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL MOVES UP 20 SPOTS IN U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT 2024 BEST HOSPITALS RANKINGS
Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital continues to rank among the nation’s top rehabilitation hospitals, according to U.S. News & World Report. This year, Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital made a significant leap in the rankings, moving up 20 spots—from #47 to #27—out of 1,038 eligible rehabilitation hospitals across the country.
MINI Cooper caravan passes through Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY — Hundreds of MINI Cooper fans rolled into Salt Lake City on July 15 as part of MINI Takes the States. The event is meant to bring lovers of the peppy pint-sized cars together and benefit charities. Participants spent an evening at the Gallivan Center enjoying...
Citizens to march in protest of Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse Roundup
ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo. (Wyoming News Now) - Monday, July 22 citizens and activists will have a march protest against the Bureau of Land Management’s “inhumane wild horse roundups”. The protest will call for an immediate halt to BLM’s practices with its wild horse roundups that happen throughout...
Team Wyoming results from NHSFR Performance #6
Here are the results for Team Wyoming members at Wednesday morning’s Performance #6 of the National High School Finals Rodeo taking place at the Sweetwater Events Complex in Rock Springs. Also, Team Wyoming placings in the Go-Round standing after five performances. Barrel Racing. 1. Abagail Olson, Sheridan – 17.215...
Riverdale PD seeks info on missing man
RIVERDALE, Utah, July 17, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Police in Riverdale are asking for the public’s help finding a missing and possibly endangered man. Gregory Alan Hill last communicated with his family on Sunday, and was reported missing Monday evening, a statement from Riverdale Police says. Hill is...
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