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Be a Little Bit Naughty at Lehi Art’s MATILDA
LEHI — Growing up, the books of Roald Dahl and the imagination behind them were very important in my household. Making a drive to Lehi to see Matilda the Musical at the Lehi Arts Council in Friday traffic may seem a bit crazy for a Northern Utahn, but since this is the year anniversary of my mother’s death and I have vivid memories of her reading the book to me, I take any opportunity I can to see the musical with music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and a book by Dennis Kelly. The story follows young, brilliant Matilda, played the night I saw the show by Alicia Wright, as she struggles with the trauma of parents who do not love her, a principal who mistreats her, and powers that she cannot understand.
West contender has 'considered signing' Jazz free agent Talen Horton-Tucker: Report
There has not been a lot of noise surrounding Utah Jazz free agent Talen Horton-Tucker. After once being seen as part of the Lakers' future, Horton-Tucker's NBA future may very well be in doubt. However, it appears one West contender may potentially add him. NBA Insider Marc Stein reported that...
247Sports CFP predictions: Oregon to semifinals; BSU, Utah teams to watch
By Brad Crawford, 247Sports: The battle for College Football Playoff supremacy in the first year of expansion begins as the 2024 season kicks off with a slew of opening-weekend showdowns. Will the SEC and Big Ten dominate the field or can the Big 12 and ACC flex elite play at the top and push others out of the mix?
Jazz May Land Former Top-10 Pick In Lauri Markkanen Trade
The Golden State Warriors and Utah Jazz may be the most likely partners in a Lauri Markkanen trade. Although the San Antonio Spurs’ could send the Jazz a package that might excite the draft pick-hoarding Danny Ainge, the Warriors appear more driven to actually complete the transaction. Jazz May...
Jazz legend Deron Williams makes bold claim about Kyrie Irving
Former Utah Jazz franchise point guard Deron Williams played with some talent in his day both during and after his days with the Jazz. Among the talented players he played with was Kyrie Irving. Even though they didn't play together for long, Irving left an impression on Williams. So much...
New solar farm allows 92% of power at UVU to come from renewable energy
A new solar farm in Tooele County that began operating in May will now allow Utah Valley University to operate its campus with 92% renewable energy. The Elektron solar farm, which is operated by Rocky Mountain Power, first broke ground in 2021, according to a press release from UVU. In...
From homeless to hope: Inside the Milestone Transitional Living Program
SANDY — The house is handsome but not remarkable from the outside: a beige brick rambler with a basement off 700 East and 8600 South in Sandy. There's a perfectly manicured yard and a small patio off the front porch where sits a heavy black bike rack. The place...
High Times at High West
Utah’s High West Distillery moved production operations from its downtown Park City gastropub to a state of the art distillery in nearby Wanship. The mountaintop distillery is producing award-winning whiskies and equally winning awards for its food and bar programs. This week, High West celebrated its annual Protect The West gala to raise money for three regional charities, and raised $100,000. We’ll visit the distillery and talk with Master Distiller Brendan Coyle on this week’s WhiskyCast In-Depth. In the news, Buffalo Trace has a French flair for the Paris Olympics, and we’ll look at the latest auction results.
Days of '47 float preview party underway, with impressive creations on display
SANDY — Walking into the Days of '47 float preview party is like entering a school science fair, if all of the most competitive parents in the district took full control of the projects and got a little carried away. Between the polished cement and the high-hanging warehouse lights...
National High School Rodeo Finals: Jordynn Knight Wins Barrel Racing!
National High School Rodeo Association Barrel racing results are in with Jordynn Knight from Roosevelt, Utah, claiming the top spot. Jordynn Knight won the Barrel racing with a time of 17.394 seconds. Sean Mahoney from Bend, Ore., scored 75 points in Bareback Riding to secure the first position. Laney Salo...
See Video of Missionary Giving Post Malone Book At the St. George Airport
A video posted online shows a scene that is pretty common in Utah’s airports. A family is gathered to welcome home a missionary who has been serving for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. This was the scene in the St. George airport that was recorded on video.
Jazz tabbed as best landing spot for 23-year-old 3&D wing
The Utah Jazz have a lot of cap flexibility. They've already used some of it to absorb Russell Westbrook's contract. While they could spend the rest of the offseason acquiring and waiving other players, they could put it to good use. Not many free agents are left on the open...
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