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“THE PIONEER LEGACY CELEBRATION” PIONEER LIFE ON THE TRAIL
“THE PIONEER LEGACY CELEBRATION” PIONEER LIFE ON THE TRAIL. Spreading American values and beliefs: As pioneers moved westward, they brought with them the principles and ideals that shaped America’s identity. Throughout history, there have been many pioneers with rich stories to tell who have helped shape our lives – ”The Pioneer Legacy Celebration” honored these courageous pioneers.
Bull moose loitering in Park City wins one-way trip to central Utah
PARK CITY, Utah, July 29, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A bull moose cooling his hooves near a busy Park City roadway this weekend found himself the recipient of a free surprise trip to rural Utah. The one-way trip was courtesy of the Utah Division of Wildlife Services. “A bull...
Current, former USU athletes petition for investigation into fired leaders
Several current Utah State University student-athletes, as well as former players, have signed a petition demanding an independent investigation into the recent firings of athletic department leaders.
Church of Jesus Christ announces plans for medical school at BYU
PROVO — Brigham Young University is going to have its own medical school, the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Monday. The school will have a focus on international health issues affecting the church's members worldwide and the church's humanitarian efforts. "It is...
BYU Basketball Makes Top Schools Cut For Top-200 Prospect
PROVO, Utah – BYU basketball is in the mix for a rising prospect out of Arizona. Michael Simcoe, a 6-foot-8, 210-pound forward from Glendale, Arizona, announced his top seven schools and BYU made the cut. “Final 7!! Thank you to all the coaches, my family and everyone who have...
Jalen Royals, Jacob Garcia named to preseason award watch lists
LOGAN - Two Utah State football players were named to preseason awards watch lists on Monday. Jalen Royals made the Maxwell Award list and Jacob Garcia earned a spot on the Patrick Mannelly watch list. The Maxwell Award is a player of the year honor that's been awarded annually since...
New Summit County wildfire threatening structures
KAMAS — A wildfire burning along state Route 248 near Kamas is threatening structures. Summit County fire officials said the Murdock Hollow Fire was estimated at 20 acres and running Monday morning. No cause for the fire has been released. Air and ground resources were responding to the scene....
Tonaquint Cemetery sees expansion as available burial space shrinks
ST. GEORGE — A planned expansion for the Tonaquint Cemetery is moving ahead with the recent approval of a construction bid by the City Council. With available space in the original cemetery shrinking, the expansion will add much-needed burial and cremation plots. “We’re pretty excited about this expansion,” Shane...
Aftermath of 4.5 Earthquake Near St. George May be Causing Water Problems
Over 2,000 residents in Southern Utah felt a 4.5 magnitude earthquake on Sunday, leaving many confused and afraid as these types of tremors are uncommon for the area. Unfortunately, the earthquake may have caused some unexpected problems such as water main issues in St. George. The City of St. George...
Rio Grande Plan supporters release latest renderings, hoping for Olympic boost
Updating their previous vision for a restored Rio Grande Depot, buried rail lines, and removed Interstate viaducts, the citizen authors of the Rio Grande Plan released this week new renderings that hint at how dramatically transformative the plan would be for west Downtown and the Granary. Via Rio Grande, the...
Cariloha Announces Intern Retail Recruits for Final 2024 Semester
Cariloha, original, premium brand of luxuriously soft bedding, bath, and apparel, made from sustainable bamboo-based fabrics, announced their recent intern retail recruits for their final 2024 semester. Cariloha's internship program, established in 2009 as an initiative by Cariloha CEO Jeff Pedersen during the brand's retail expansion, continues to attract top talent across the nation.
Utah QB Cam Rising Stronger Than Ever in Final Utes Season
Utah's quarterback Cam Rising, after a period of recovery from a severe knee injury, is poised for a strong return to the field, with a renewed focus on movement and performance. Rising's comeback is eagerly anticipated as he gears up for his final season at the University of Utah, with a roster of talented teammates adding depth and skill to the team.
Construction in Provo affects small businesses
The Utah Department of Transportation is currently updating 300 South near downtown Provo and local businesses on the road are struggling to make ends meet. The construction started on Feb. 14 and is scheduled to finish by the end of the year. Jackie Johns, the owner of Utah Safety Emissions Testing, said the construction process has been difficult because customers have no idea how to get to their business.
Local business owner creates badges for hikers
PROVO — A Utah outdoor store is encouraging people to go on a hike this summer and in return they will give you a special badge to commemorate the accomplishment, which the store owner said was once an old tradition. Timpanogos Hiking Co., located in downtown Provo, sells shirts,...
Developers eye cluster of low-income housing on the west side
Building Salt Lake is the leading source of commercial real estate news in Utah. Sign up to get our free emails in your inbox. Get access to the site’s paid features by becoming a Member today. Developers have their eye on multifamily projects on Salt Lake City’s west side...
Sugar House Construction: Impact on Local Businesses
By mid-June, heavy machinery operated in the westbound lane of 21st South above 1100 East, and No Left Turn signs blocked access to side streets where people used to park. Only a narrow strip of sidewalk remained for customers to access shops along 21st South’s north side. Andrew Neff,...
LivAway Suites opens first extended-stay property
LivAway Suites opened its first hotel located in the Salt Lake City metropolitan area. Salt Lake City was recently named the top job market in the country by the Wall Street Journal and became the first flag on the map for the economy extended-stay brand. Having broken ground on this...
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