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These Utah cities are using drones instead of fireworks for Fourth of July
Following tradition, on the night of the Fourth of July, there will be bright, colorful lights decorating Salt Lake City’s sky. However, at least in city-sponsored events, those displays won’t come from fireworks — but from 150 drones. Salt Lake City started the new drone show tradition...
Potentially toxic algal bloom detected at Utah Lake
SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah — Concerns over algal blooms are mounting as lakes and reservoirs across the state, including Utah Lake, are experiencing the rapid growth of harmful algae. The Utah Department of Environmental Quality has issued algal bloom warnings for Provo Bay, Lincoln Beach, American Fork Beach, and Saratoga...
Presley Tennant From The Voice Gives Free Concert In St. George Park Monday Night
Country music artist Presley Tennant, who rose to stardom following her appearance on Season 16 of NBC’s The Voice, will perform at the Concert in the Park series at Vernon Worthen Park, July 8 at 7:30 p.m. The concert is FREE; attendees are encouraged to bring food, chairs and...
Race for Utah’s 2nd District narrows, inching closer to recount threshold
The Republican primary race for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District continues to narrow more than a week after election day, and with hundreds of ballots yet to be cured, the potential for a recount is down to just a couple dozen votes.
Great Salt Lake is drying up and causing major dust pollution
It’s a well-known fact that the Earth’s climate and pollution has been changing and impacting various aspects of our lives drastically. One such aspect is the Great Salt Lake in Utah that stands as a stark reminder of the challenges we face. The issue at hand, though, is...
Win A Ford F150 And Meet Sports Superstars At Utah’s Ultimate Sports Bash
It’s Coming... And YOU Should DEFINITELY be there!. The Ultimate Sports Bash is happening July 12 & 13 at the Mountain America Expo Center in Sandy. Come meet and mingle with Utah Jazz legends Bryon Russell & Greg Ostertag. Hey, you can even ask Ostertag about his pet Camel (actually, the big man has not one, but two pet camels because, well, because he can).
CU Buffs opponent preview: Behind healthy Cameron Rising, Utah favored to win Big 12 title
A second consecutive trip to the Rose Bowl, on Jan. 2, 2023, could not have ended any worse for the Utah football team. The 35-21 defeat against Penn State was disappointing, but losing quarterback Cameron Rising to a severe knee injury in the third quarter was devastating. Rising tore the ACL, MCL, MPFL and meniscus in his knee and wound up missing the entire 2023 season, which led to a subpar year for the Utes.
Multiple people injured after errant fireworks shoot into crowd at Stadium of Fire
PROVO, Utah (KUTV) — Several people were injured during the opening ceremonies of the Stadium of Fire event at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo. Spokesperson Janna-Lee Holland with the Provo Police Department said the incident happened just after the jet flyover Thursday. The Stadium of Fire is an annual...
Top Riders Roll to Salt Lake City Criterium p/b LHM This Weekend
The race began in 2019 as a built-for-pro racing event bringing criterium back to the heart of Salt Lake. At the time, the Tour of Utah was an institution on the UCI calendar and looked set to continue to be a premier cycling event in the United States. With that energy at its back, the Salt Lake Crit was a convenient companion event, plugging into the enthusiasm a large UCI stage race can bring to a cycling community.
WIB: MADISON WOODS – RUSSON MORTUARY
Madison Woods has been with Russon Mortuary for four years. She provides a fresh perspective to the industry and has been a wonderful asset to the company. “I have loved working with the Russon family. The care and concern they and the rest of their staff show for the families they serve really sets them apart.”
Microstudio and Co-Working Development to Open in Salt Lake City
SALT Development will soon open Salt Lake Crossing, a luxury microstudio and co-working development. The new living experience includes 300 units divided between open concept one-bedrooms and fully furnished microstudios, with short-term rentals also available. The Work Club, a three-floor dedicated co-working space for residents and the public, also includes...
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