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UTA expects these transit projects to be ready before the 2034 SLC-UT Olympics
Salt Lakers woke up Wednesday morning with the official news — the Olympics are returning to their city in the winter of 2034. The event was transformative for Salt Lake City prior to 2002, when it hosted its first Games. The city sees the legacy of organizing those games in its light rail transit and […]
UPDATED: Rep. Phil Lyman’s attempt to contest the election rejected for failing to follow procedure
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s unsuccessful Republican challenger, Rep. Phil Lyman, announced last week that his campaign had “filed official notice contesting” the results of the 2024 primary — but a letter Utah New Dispatch obtained from the Utah Supreme Court on Monday shows his filing was rejected because it failed to follow proper procedures.
Law school grads could earn license through work rather than bar exam in some states
PORTLAND, Ore. — Before Bailey McQueeny-Rose attended law school at the University of Oregon, she worked in reproductive health care, first as a medical assistant and then as a trainer, teaching others to do the same job. The work opened her eyes to how access to health care differed based on the laws in the […]
Hey Southern Utah! Beware The PID
There's a new trend in housing developments and it's not good for the average consumer. Basically, if a developer wants to build a new housing development that doesn't yet have infrastructure (roads, water pipes, electricity, gas, etc.) the area government is allowing the developer to borrow the money to create the infrastructure and then pass the debt onto the homebuyer.
Ichiban Sushi brings familiar tastes with new flair to Riverdale
RIVERDALE -- Sushi aficionados and those in the Weber/North Davis area who appreciate Asian cuisine in general have a new spot to share meals with family and friends. Located at 1071 W. Riverdale Road, where Boat Haus formerly was housed, Ichiban Sushi Ogden opened its doors earlier this month, bringing with it tastes both new and familiar, as well as "50% off sushi."
Tri-City Exchange seeks help after refrigerated trailer goes out
NORTH OGDEN — The founder of the Tri-City Exchange said Friday that his food pantry needed a new refrigerated trailer after a donated one broke down over Pioneer Day. Founder Mike Larson said he had already made "thousands upon thousands" of dollars worth of repairs to the trailer this year before the latest problem.
Hundreds of cowbells from small Utah town sent to Paris to cheer on Olympians
FAIRVIEW, Sanpete County — Cowbells have been ringing since it was announced Salt Lake City would host the Olympics again. Many of them featured in the 2024 Summer Games coverage in Paris, and those heard on the sidelines come from the “Bell Barn” in Sanpete County. Cowbells.com...
Bull moose loitering in Park City wins one-way trip to central Utah
PARK CITY, Utah, July 29, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A bull moose cooling his hooves near a busy Park City roadway this weekend found himself the recipient of a free surprise trip to rural Utah. The one-way trip was courtesy of the Utah Division of Wildlife Services. “A bull...
BYU Basketball Makes Top Schools Cut For Top-200 Prospect
PROVO, Utah – BYU basketball is in the mix for a rising prospect out of Arizona. Michael Simcoe, a 6-foot-8, 210-pound forward from Glendale, Arizona, announced his top seven schools and BYU made the cut. “Final 7!! Thank you to all the coaches, my family and everyone who have...
Boy accused of stabbing woman and 2 boys at TRAX platform is only 12
SOUTH SALT LAKE — A boy accused of stabbing three people at a South Salt Lake TRAX station in June is only 12 years old, new court documents reveal. On June 18, Utah Transit Authority police officers responded to a report of a fight with the knife at the Central Pointe TRAX platform, 221 W. 2100 South. A woman and two boys suffered stabbing injuries, but the injuries weren't considered to be life-threatening. The attacker was taken into custody at the Millcreek Station Platform on 3300 South.
Church of Jesus Christ announces plans for medical school at BYU
PROVO — Brigham Young University is going to have its own medical school, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday. The school will have a focus on international health issues affecting the church's members worldwide and the church's humanitarian efforts. "It is...
More than 100 current, former Utah State athletes call for 'full and transparent investigation'
LOGAN — More than 100 former and current Utah State athletes signed a letter supporting former administrators Jerry Bovee and Amy Crosbie in the aftermath of the university firing them and head football coach Blake Anderson for Title IX violations. Safety Ike Larsen and basketball center Isaac Johnson are...
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