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SUU graduate deployed as combat journalist documents historical WWII reenactments in France
CEDAR CITY — During his military career, Utah National Guard Sgt. 1st Class Tim Beery has seen parts of the world that many only dream of. Although the reasons he travels to destinations far away are far from leisurely. “I joined in 2008, deployed to Afghanistan the first time...
Majority of Utah County voters used drop boxes over mail in primary election, data shows
During this year’s primary elections, which were last week, Utah County voters utilized ballot drop boxes more than usual and had an overall turnout rate of just under 41%. This year’s primary election included heavily contested Republican races for the U.S. Senate and Utah’s 3rd Congressional District, as well as contests for various statewide offices and state Legislature seats.
Community advocates continue call for affordable housing in SEG/SLC plan
SALT LAKE CITY — Community advocates are continuing a call for affordable housing to be part of any plans to revitalize downtown, arguing that ticket fees that would go to Salt Lake City to help pay for more housing are not enough. That was part of the newly proposed...
Wildlife Center of Salt Lake City raising money for expansion
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — When the new Wildlife Center of Salt Lake City opened in January, it was a dream come true for the employees and volunteers who staff the facility. The center takes in wild animals that have been hurt, displaced or need medical care. Britnee Chenty said the new center has one goal in mind: “They go back into the wild, that’s our number one priority. It is to get these guys back out where they are supposed to be."
Some Moab residents at odds with proposed luxury development along Colorado River
MOAB, Utah (KUTV) — Situated on Kane Creek Boulevard roughly two miles from Moab, parcels of private land are the focus of scrutiny for some Grand County residents. “You just go up the hill here and you’re in another planet it’s incredibly gorgeous,” said Moab resident Jerry Shue. Shue and a handful of others spoke to KUTV 2 News about the Kane Creek Development that’s been in the works for roughly five years. “Yeah, you can own a piece of land but what do you do with it, how does it fit into the bigger picture; this certainly does not fit into Moab’s picture.”
As NIL landscape shifts around college athletics, BYU evaluating options with official collective
PROVO — As name, image and likeness payments shift around college athletics with the proposed settlement of a $2.8 billion antitrust lawsuit, changes could be coming to BYU's official NIL collective. The Royal Blue Collective, the officially licensed collective of BYU athletics, has been in the process of what...
Heber leaders modify water and sewer line replacement project due to nearly $11M budget shortfall
Since 2022, the city has been working to replace pipes that are more than 70 years old in some sections. But inflation pressures mean that the total cost of updating the lines on the city’s east side has soared almost $11 million since the project began. That raises the price tag well above the $43 million budgeted for the work.
Wildlife advocates protest over lack of action on state Route 224
Save People Save Wildlife is protesting in front of the McPolin Barn during the July 4 holiday to call for greater action to protect animals along the busy road that runs between Park City and Interstate-80. A 2019 Utah Department of Transportation study ranked state Route 224 as the fifth...
Isabelle Hancock crowned Miss Tooele City
Isabelle Hancock was crowned Miss Tooele City at the conclusion of the city’s annual pageant on the evening of Monday, July 1. Abigail Grace Rawlings and Kenzington Anderson were crowned as her co-attendants. The pageant began at 7 p.m. in the Tooele High School auditorium with a welcome message...
60 In 60: #41 Utah’s Simote Pepa (Defensive Tackle)
SALT LAKE CITY – The countdown is on for Hans & Scotty’s 60 in 60 for the 2024 college football season. Landing at No. 41 is Utah Utes defensive tackle Simote Pepa. Pepa becomes the fifth Utah defender to make the list, joining No. 58 Sione Fotu (LB), No. 50 Aliki Vimahi (DT), and No. 43 Smith Snowden (CB).
Go Unite to host three Trash Pick Up Day events
SALT LAKE CITY — Local non-profit Go Unite has invited Salt Lake and Davis County community members to volunteer at its Trash Pick Up Day events. In all, Go Unite hopes its volunteers will clean up 3,840 pounds of trash, per a press release. The first Trash Pick Up...
BYU coach says Utah, others will get ‘rude awakening’ on Big 12 physicality
By Kenny Lee, All Utes: The Big 12 will be adding a few former Pac-12 teams in 2024. They’ll be following in the shadows of BYU, Cincinnati, Houston, and UCF, who were invited to join the conference in 2021. There was widespread speculation that they would quickly become top contenders in the league, especially with Texas and Oklahoma’s impending departures. However, their first season in the Big 12 proved otherwise.
Across State Lines: Utah Removes Rodriguez as Coach
The expansion Utah Royals have had a rough go of their first season back in the NWSL. The Royals sit with a 2-11-2 record through 15 games, at the bottom of the NWSL standings with eight points. They’re ten points outside the eighth and final playoff berth in the league. With them as an expansion team, success likely wasn’t guaranteed to begin with, but the disappointing season has cost head coach, and former FC Kansas City and KC Current player, Amy Rodriguez her job. Rodriguez was removed from her first professional head coaching job. It certainly seems like a harsh decision given Utah’s roster in their expansion season.
Small plane crashes at Palisades Reservoir
ALPINE, Wyoming (KIFI)-A small plane has crashed in the Palisades Reservoir, by the Pine Bay Boat Club, near Alpine, Wyoming.Witnesses called dispatch at approximately 5:23 p.m. reporting a plane in the water as well as several boaters in the area moving toward it to assist. The only thing visible above the water was the cockpit.
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt location in Pleasant View to celebrate opening this weekend
PLEASANT VIEW — Though Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt in Pleasant View began dishing out treats June 28, the community is being invited to celebrate the franchise’s expansion over the holiday weekend. According to a press release, the new store — located at 360 W. 2650 North in Pleasant...
Live Entertainment Throughout July at The Bumbleberry Theater in Springdale
Live Entertainment Throughout July at The Bumbleberry Theater in Springdale. The Bumbleberry Theater at 897 Zion Park Blvd is excited to unveil its highly anticipated July lineup. Throughout the month, audiences can look forward to a variety of FREE concerts featuring an impressive roster of talented artists. The only exception...
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