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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...
MHMS Archery Coach Earns Apples for Teacher Award
During the Carbon School Board meeting that was held on Wednesday, July 10, Mont Harmon Middle School’s (MHMS) Physical Education Explorations Teacher and Archery Coach Tom Lasslo was awarded AJB Broadcasting’s Apples for Teacher award for May. AJB Broadcasting’s Scottie Kraync began the presentation by reading the nomination...
Washington City Little League Softball Majors All-Stars Head To Regional Series
Washington City Little League Softball Majors All-Stars have advanced to the Little League Regional Series in San Bernardino, California starting this weekend. Garret Walpole manages the team with coaches Thad Seegmiller and Laci Warczak. The team consists of the following players, 11 and 12-year-old girls:Maddy Abbott, Sarah Seegmiller, Paisley Hopkins,...
Heber calls for artists for power box art
The city plans to use artists' submissions to adorn various Heber Light and Power Boxes in and around the city. Submissions should reflect the initiative’s themes of welcoming visitors, outdoor sports destinations and activities, wildlife and images that relate to historic Heber. Applications are open through September 5.
Woman Dead at 30, Parents in a Coma After Hiking in Extreme Heat
Rising summer temperatures claimed the life of a 30-year-old woman and left her parents in critical condition after a family hike in Utah. On Saturday, July 13, Belyruth Ordóñez and her parents, Dario and Humbelina Ordóñez, embarked on a hike at Snow Canyon State Park. Despite the temperatures soaring above 100 degrees, they ventured out to explore the scenic beauty of the park.
Speirs Fire Intensity Reduced but Continues to Burn, 3% Contained
DUTCH JOHN, Utah — Recent wetting rains have significantly reduced the fire intensity of the Speirs Fire, however it continues to burn and is currently 3% contained and is at an approximate size of 759 acres. The fire was caused by lighting on July 13, and is located approximately three miles south of the town of Dutch John, Utah and south of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir.
Logan/Cache Airport receives scathing audit detailing financial and governing problems
The Logan/Cache Airport received a scathing review as part of an external audit on the airport’s operations, financials and governance this past week. The audit was commissioned from the Cache County Airport Authority Board and took place between December 2023 and March 2024. Dr. Michael Jones conducted the audit as part of Swelbar-Zhong Consultancy, an aeronautical company analysis firm.
Utes players in favor of Morgan Scalley eventually taking over
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) – Utes defensive lineman Junior Tafuna has played for Morgan Scalley the last three seasons, and he credits him for helping turn him into an NFL caliber player. Scalley was named the “coach in waiting” a few weeks ago whenever Kyle Whittingham decides to retire. “That’s the right guy for […]
Salt Lake’s 2024 Days of ’47 Team Roping Performances Set
Here's the teams who advanced to the performances at the 2024 Days of '47. The top 32 teams on two head from the Tuesday, July 16, slack are headed to the performances at the 2024 Days of ’47 rodeo in Salt Lake City. The performances pick up July 19...
The Milestone Home, shelter in Sandy, to be featured in The Parade of Homes
SANDY, Utah — The Milestone Home in Sandy recently went through a major remodel fit for The Parade of Homes. The home helps homeless young adults get back on their feet. The Milestone Home underwent a significant remodel, thanks to community partners. They stepped up to mark its 83% success rate in helping over 300 individuals.
BYU basketball player breaks an NBA Combine record
This year's BYU basketball team has experienced an influx of NBA-level talent, but in a recent practice, it was senior guard Trey Stewart who stole the show by breaking an NBA Combine record. The Cougars recently participated in "combine testing" which pushed the roster to their limits in participating in...
After an uptick in bicycle crashes, Utah law enforcement, Bicycle Collective plead for change
SALT LAKE CITY — After statistics in recent years showed an increase in bicycle crashes and a decrease in riders wearing helmets, both Utah law enforcement and Bicycle Collective are asking drivers and cyclists to make the roads safer. One crash victim, Levi Roberts, believes his helmet saved his...
This Nonprofit Gives Free Laptops To K-12 Kids In ID, UT, OR, & WA…No Strings Attached
CFK: bridging the digital gap for kids in ID, UT, WA & OR. Wouldn't it be amazing if every kid had the laptop they needed for school regardless of their family's income? Computers for Kids sure thinks so! Computers for Kids, Inc. (CFK) is a Pacific Northwest nonprofit based in Boise bridging the digital gap for kids in Idaho, Utah Washington, and Oregon.
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