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Law enforcement would need over $2.7 million this year to police and clean up new Fairpark District
The resources available to ensure public safety in the area of Salt Lake City chosen to become home to a possible new baseball stadium are insufficient, according projections by Utah’s public safety commissioner. “It just is to the point that I’ve got to have full-time resources given the amount of what we’re seeing, what we’re […] The post Law enforcement would need over $2.7 million this year to police and clean up new Fairpark District appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Suspects in death of West Haven 12-year-old appearing in court
WEST HAVEN, Utah (KUTV) — The West Haven father accused in the death of his 12-year-old son, Shane Peterson, had his arraignment hearing Monday. Although Peterson was not present, he remains in jail without bail. His son and wife, who face the same charges, are scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday.
Utah's Straw Test Crackdown
Utah is known for many things—beautiful mountains, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mitt Romney—but it truly distinguishes itself when it comes to notoriously ridiculous alcohol laws. While the state's so-called "Zion Curtain" has widely been considered one of the dumbest booze rules in America, it turns out there is no limit on inane drinks laws in the Beehive State. In fact, state regulators have recently upped their bureaucratic ante by cracking down on bartenders who use a "straw test" to sample cocktails before serving.
Governors urged not to ‘tear down’ bipartisan leadership group
It’s been a year since Utah Gov. Spencer Cox was elected as chairman of the National Governors Association and launched his “Disagree Better” campaign. At the time, Politico columnist Jonathan Martin pointed out that the NGA, which he described as a “once-vital forum for common ground,” had appeared to have “fallen prey to polarization,” noting […] The post Governors urged not to ‘tear down’ bipartisan leadership group appeared first on Colorado Newsline.
Lady Spartan soccer gets things going for fall sports August 6
It won’t be long before the students return to school, and then high school sports will start again. The Lady Spartan soccer squad will get things rolling on August 6 when they travel to Millard and then cross country, golf, football, and volleyball will follow in the coming weeks. Click on the links below for a downloadable schedule for each sport.
Small Utah Town Shows AMAZING Support For Wildland Firefighters!
The Silver King Fire, just outside of Marysvale, Utah, is almost totally contained! The fire ripped through the mountains and destroyed thousands of acres of land. Wildland Firefighters from all over the country flocked into the tiny town to help! With the total population of Marysvale being under 500, you can imagine there aren't many places for these firefighters to sleep.
Snow Student Wins Silver at National SkillsUSA Competition
July 18, 2024–EPHRAIM, UT – Snow College construction management student Eli Beagley recently returned from the National SkillsUSA competition in Atlanta, GA, where he took silver in the carpentry division. Eli was invited to participate in the national competition after winning gold on the state level in the spring.
Elder David A. Bednar named grand marshal for Days of ’47 Parade
SALT LAKE CITY — As a apostle for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Elder David A. Bednar and his wife, Susan, have traveled around the world. In addition to being a husband and a father, Elder Bednar has served in many callings in his years in church leadership.
Weber State wins 2023-24 Big Sky Presidents’ Cup
SPOKANE, Wash. - For the sixth time in school history, Weber State University Athletics has earned the Big Sky Conference Presidents' Cup, the league announced Sunday. Weber State has now won the Presidents' Cup more than any school in conference history. The trophy was presented to WSU Athletic Director Tim...
4 Southern Utahns advance to ‘American Ninja Warrior’ semifinals
ST. GEORGE — Four St. George area residents remain in contention in the 16th season of “American Ninja Warrior,” with the first of the semifinal competitions scheduled to air on Monday, July 22. Teenage brothers Kai Beckstrand and Luke Beckstrand are scheduled to appear in Monday night’s...
Tracks Lurking in Southern Utah Reveal That Dinosaurs Swam
Tracks Found in St. George Changed Our Understanding of Dinosaurs. If you visit the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site in St. George, you will see tracks from these early reptiles left in the mud and clay of an ancient lake. These were discovered in St. George in 2000 and are on display. These dinosaur tracks settled one of the controversies among paleontologists.
It’s Going To Be A Smokey Week Across Wyoming
Parts of Wyoming saw hazy skies during this past weekend that were even worse Sunday night, 07/21/24. This week will bring in more smoke down from Canada and across from Utah. Also, fires in Montana that picked up in intensity over the weekend made the situation much worse for northeastern Wyoming.
Two southern Utah men sentenced for defrauding hunters, leading ‘canned’ cougar hunts
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 22, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A U.S. District Court Judge sentenced the final defendant Monday in a crime that involved a Utah licensed big game outfitter and his employee, a cougar hunting guide in the District of Utah. The two defendants were sentenced separately...
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