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Reality Town: Union Middle students learn real-life scenarios through simulation
Brooke Gundersen wasn’t ready to be a “grandmother”—let alone, three times over. Luckily, it was a mock situation for her daughter who is an eighth-grader at Union Middle School. It was part of Reality Town, a simulation of real-life earning a living and being able to budget and pay for their expenses.
Mike Trout not in minor league lineup, returning to Angels for evaluation after injury setback in rehab start
Mike Trout lasted two inning into the first game of his return from knee surgery in his attempted comeback from a meniscus tear. The Los Angeles Angels announced that Trout left Tuesday's game with Triple-A Salt Lake Bees because of knee soreness. On Wednesday, the Angels announced that Trout would not be in the Bees lineup and returning to the Angels for evaluation. Further details of his condition were not immediately clear.
Landscaping changed at Tooele City Hall
Tooele City Hall has a new look outside. In an effort to aid in water conservation efforts, Tooele City officials made the decision to remove their grass and xeriscape the Tooele City Hall property. The landscape remodel includes waterwise plants, rocks, and a new irrigation system. “Tooele City has removed...
San Rafael Swell council to host public meeting, field tour
Official public comment can be provided on Aug. 14. Comprised of a diverse assembly of stakeholders, including outdoor enthusiasts, environmental conservationists, and Tribal and local governmental representatives, the council serves in an advisory role to the Bureau of Land Management concerning the stewardship of the Recreation Area, according to a statement from the BLM.
New BMX freestyle training facility in South Jordan
SOUTH JORDAN, Utah — South Jordan is now the home to USA Cycling’s new BMX Freestyle Training facility. The training facility finished up in March. Since six cyclists from Team USA were using it to get ready to compete in Paris, the owners kept it under wraps. Joe...
Internship program touted as SUU’s ‘best-kept secret’
CEDAR CITY — The Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative program may be Southern Utah University’s best-kept secret for students seeking on-the-ground outdoor and environmental career experience, U.S. Forest Service officials say. The cooperative partners with the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, nonprofits, counties and other agencies...
Emily Traveller prepares for monumental Mount Timpanogos hike
Emily Traveller, a local inspiration and recent graduate of American Fork High School, plans to become the first quadriplegic ever to hike Mount Timpanogos. This feat, while incredibly challenging, is only one of Emily’s many major accomplishments. During a day activity for Prom in 2022, Emily’s entire world was...
2.9 magnitude earthquake rattles St. George area
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah, July 24, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A 2.9 magnitude earthquake shook the area south of St. George Tuesday night as residents settled in for the night. The earthquake, a little southeast of St. George, was recorded at 10:33 p.m. by the University of Utah Seismic Center. The earth shifted at a depth of seven miles.
Col. Luke Clover assigned as new Army Depot commander
Tooele Army Depot has a new commander. Col. Luke Clover took the reigns as commander of the Tooele Army Depot on Thursday, July 11, during a change of command ceremony. During a morning ceremony at the depot officiated by Col. Ronnie Anderson Jr., the commander of the joint munitions command, former Col. Eric Dennis transferred his power to Clover.
Student Organization Leaders Are Creating New LGBTQ+ Resource Centers
The University of Utah closed three resource centers dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion after the state legislature passed H.B. 261, an anti-DEI bill, earlier this year. One of the resource centers closed was the LGBT Resource Center, which had supported and assisted LGBT students for 21 years. But just...
Moab city’s Walnut Lane property closed to public; residents have relocated
The city-owned Walnut Lane trailer park is vacant as all residents have relocated following news in April that the city’s insurance provider would no longer insure the aged trailers, forcing people to move. Residents have transitioned to new housing and in the coming weeks crews will remove the trailers...
Singer/songwriter Peter Breinholt returns to Tooele for Fridays on Vine performance
As the Fridays on Vine concert series winds down to its final three nights, this week’s performer returns to Tooele to share his talents as a singer/songwriter. During a 2019 Ted Talk, given in front of an audience at Brigham Young University, artist Peter Breinholt recalled a childhood moment that proved to be transformative. While listening to the song “God Only Knows,” by The Beach Boys, Breinholt felt deeply moved by the song’s final minute which featured a round of harmonious music and singing by the group.
Grantsville’s newest football coach has deep roots within organization
In his 25 years at Grantsville High School, new Cowboys football head coach David Millward has always had football at the forefront of his mind. In addition to being a math teacher at the school, he has been part of the school’s football staff for just over two decades.
UTA lays track for 2034 Games and beyond
SALT LAKE CITY — The 2002 Winter Olympics brought the games to Salt Lake City and the Wasatch Front has been welcoming in the world ever since. Now, 25 years after the Utah Transit Authority first unveiled the TRAX system for public transportation on the light rail, transit in the Beehive State could get a big boost leading to the 2034 Games.
Utah's Premier Culinary Event: Girl Dinner with a Twist!
Indulge your taste buds with delectable creations from Utah's finest female chefs at this seasons hottest event, Girl Dinner. Dress to impress and strike a pose with our vibrant poppy food art for Instagram-worthy memories. Feeling adventurous? Treat yourself to a new piercing or a small tattoo from our exciting lineup of vendors offering nail art, piercings, tattoos and Jewelry. It's a feast for the senses you won't want to miss!
New Quarry Mountain Trailhead opens for trail users
The Quarry Mountain Trailhead opened Tuesday, July 23, and is located along Meadows Drive on the eastside of state Route 224. It features 11 parking spaces including one ADA stall, a map kiosk and a dog waste station. The second trailhead will be built south of Meadows Drive adjacent to...
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