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Head Coach Kevin Young Announced A Few Updates To The BYU Cougars Basketball Staff
Akash Sebastian joins the Cougars as director of analytics and strategy after spending the past two seasons with the Phoenix Suns as a coaching analyst, working alongside Young. He also spent a season as a coaching analyst with the Utah Jazz after completing an internship with the Sacramento Kings. "I’m...
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 […]
Risk and reward: Inside the life of a professional bull rider
SALT LAKE CITY — In the grand scheme of things, eight seconds is nothing. But in the world of rodeo, it can be the most dangerous and rewarding seconds of a cowboy's life. Most people work their daily 9–5 to support themselves financially. Hayes Weight's livelihood depends on him staying seated for eight seconds on the back of a bull, and doing it with style. On Tuesday, Weight punched his ticket for the gold medal round after winning his set with a score of 91 in the Days of '47 Rodeo at the Utah State Fairpark in Salt Lake City.
Bicyclist hit, killed by dump truck in Ogden
OGDEN — One person was killed in a crash involving a dump truck in Ogden Monday morning. Lt. Will Farr with the Ogden Police Department said a man in his 30s was crossing 12th Street at Wall Avenue when he was struck by an Ace Recycling dump truck. The driver of the dump truck, a man in his 50s, did not see the bicyclist as he turned right onto 12th Street, according to police.
Pop-up event set for August First Friday Art Stroll
OGDEN -- The calendar flipping to August means a First Friday Art Stroll is near. This upcoming art stroll, happening from 6-9 p.m. Friday, will include a double-feature pop-up event at the Local Artisan Collective's location in The Junction, according to a press release. This includes the Oddity Showcase Extravaganza...
Utah faces more critical fire conditions, smokey air as dry, hot weather continues
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Utah faces a dual threat of poor air quality and high fire danger as multiple wildfires burn across the state and region. Smoke from California fires is drifting into northern Utah to begin the week, where it's expected to linger until Wednesday. Shifting winds may bring some relief after that.
Two Utahns killed in motorcycle crash in Idaho
SPENCER, Idaho — Two Utahns riding a motorcycle in Idaho were killed in a crash on July 22, Idaho State police say. According to a press release, the single-vehicle accident happened on the southbound lanes of Interstate 15 at approximately 10:51 a.m. Police said the motorcycle, driven by a 69-year-old man from Farr West, Utah, lost control of the bike and crashed.
Ace Handyman: Southern Utah’s trusted leader for home improvement projects
CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — Transform your home with confidence by partnering with Ace Handyman Services St. George, your local expert in home improvement. From minor repairs to major renovations, their dedicated team combines skill, experience and a commitment to excellence to ensure every project exceeds expectations. “The Ace name speaks...
‘It’s always worth it’: Panorama Elementary teacher recognized in Utah for special skills
ST. GEORGE — Rabecca Juarez, a life skills teacher at Panorama Elementary, has been honored with the 2024 Utah Special Education Teacher Rising Star Award. The award, presented by the Council for Exceptional Children, recognizes outstanding special education teachers within their first five years of teaching in Utah. Juarez,...
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