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Hectic Hobo Presents ‘Ranch Rock’ All-Day Music Fest In The Mountains
The Americana/folk band Hectic Hobo will present its third annual Ranch Rock music festival on Saturday, Aug. 3 in Liberty, Utah. The all-day festival features seven Utah bands including J-Rad Cooley, The Magpipes, Avintaquin, Lucy Avenue, Dearth of Earth, Dan Fox & C.E. Wright, and Hectic Hobo. Ranch Rock has...
Two motorcyclists injured in Hooper collision
HOOPER, Utah, July 29, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Two motorcyclists traveling together were thrown from their bikes Sunday night when they collided. The incident happened at about 9:46 a.m. in the Hooper intersection of 5100 West and 4074 South, a statement from the Weber County Sheriff‘s Office says.
Pilot wants Ogden airport to stay put, despite multiple crashes
OGDEN, Utah (KUTV) — After several plane crashes over the years, including one last Wednesday, it’s been suggested that the Ogden airport needs to move or something else needs to be done. After last week's crash, Roy Mayor Robert E. Dandoy told 2News his idea to move the...
Garbage truck driver hits and kills bicyclist in Ogden crosswalk
OGDEN, Utah (KUTV) — A garbage truck driver reportedly did not see a bicyclist in a crosswalk before hitting and killing him Monday morning. This incident comes just over a week after a similar accident in Tooele that also resulted in a cyclist's death. Monday's tragedy brings the total...
2024 FCS Top 25: No. 22 Weber State Football Preview
Weber State ranks No. 22 in HERO Sports’ FCS Preseason Top 25. The Wildcats finished 6-5 last year, missing the FCS playoffs. Here’s a look at the 2024 Weber State football squad. Returning 2023 All-Conference Players (1) Second Team. DE Brayden Wilson. D1 Transfer Portal Movement. Transfers Coming...
Motorcycle Crash UPDATE: Both Riders from Utah Killed on Idaho Highway
ACCIDENT UPDATE: Idaho State Police have updated their report. The driver of the motorcycle, a 69-year-old male from Farr West, Utah, has also passed away. He succumbed to his injuries at the hospital on July 28th, 6 days after the crash. A motorcycle crash on an Idaho highway has left...
Utah leaders label Paris opening ceremonies a 'mockery of religious beliefs'
Friday’s ceremony featured a scene along the Seine with DJ and producer Barbara Butch flanked by drag artists and dancers. The Associated Press reported the piece evoked Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper painting, which depicts the moment when Jesus Christ declared an apostle would betray him. Religious conservatives...
Gov. Spencer Cox appoints public defender to opening on 4th District Court bench
Howell was selected from a field of five nominees to fill a vacancy in 4th District Court, which covers Wasatch, Utah, Juab and Millard counties. Gov. Spencer Cox announced the appointment on Friday, July 26. If confirmed by the Utah Senate, Howell will fill the vacancy left by Judge Robert Lund when he retires in January.
Viral Utah kitten memorialized with plushie which will raise funds for local shelter
SALT LAKE CITY — He may have been small, but his story took the internet by a large storm. The tiny orange kitten became a household name for many Utahns, even a year later. The kitten, Tater Tot, was rescued. His foster mom, Ash Houghton said he had four deformed legs and a cleft palate. His chances of survival on the street were basically none and were slim even in foster care.
88 new wildfires sparked in the last week across Utah, officials say
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — In the last week, nearly 90 new wildfires sparked in Utah, and officials say a considerable chunk of them were human-caused. According to Utah Fire Info, 88 new fires have kicked up in the Beehive State since July 21. About 44% of them were determined to be caused by people. […]
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