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Utahns pack parades and festivals for Fourth of July celebrations
PARK CITY, Utah — In every corner of the state Thursday, Utahns crowded in parades and festivals to celebrate the July Fourth holiday. From Provo to Park City, parade-goers were out by the thousands and continued enjoying festivities well into the day. Event-goers said events like these are all...
Utah’s plan to retain Sundance Film Festival would split it between 2 cities
SALT LAKE CITY — It appears that Utah’s bid to retain the Sundance Film Festival beyond 2026 will focus on splitting it between its current home and its first one. Few details about Utah’s bid have been made available since the Utah Film Commission announced Utah had filed a request for proposal response to the Sundance Institute in May. The commission confirmed that it submitted a request-for-proposals response — to Sundance’s questions about the bid — on June 20, but it declined to offer many details about what’s in the request.
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.
Cost of cookout foods see steep price hikes for Independence Day
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — You’re likely spending more this year on your 4th of July cookout. According to the Farm Bureau the average cost of an Independence Day cookout for 10 people is above $71 dollars this year. That's 5% more than in 2023. It's 2% more...
“Utah Black Diamonds Pickleball Center” Coming to Utah Summer 2025, Establishing the First-Ever Home Facility for a Professional Pickleball Team
“Utah Black Diamonds Pickleball Center” Coming to Utah Summer 2025, Establishing the First-Ever Home Facility for a Professional Pickleball Team. Facility will be home to Utah’s Major League Pickleball team and will serve as a high-end pickleball club for players of all levels. Salt Lake City, Utah–April 12,...
These 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 in 2023, a year after the City Council […] The post These cities are using drones instead of fireworks for Fourth of July appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
'Thankful for our freedoms': Utahns gather across Utah for Independence Day
LAYTON — Maybe it's not the biggest or flashiest Independence Day parade in Utah. But the annual Liberty Days Parade in Layton suits Jennifer Wanless, a Layton resident, just fine. "It's just fun, a great way to celebrate Independence Day ... plus, I'm a Layton girl," said Wanless, sitting alongside the parade route with about 10 other family members and friends.
Lift manufacturer Doppermayr expanding presence in Salt Lake City
Doppelmayr is an Austrian company that builds lifts and people movers for ski areas, urban transport and even amusement parks. The company is involved in local lift projects, such as Deer Valley Resort’s expansion and other additions at Snowbird and Powder Mountain. Doppelmayr announced Monday that it’s doubling the...
Massive $900 million deal goes down for the Utah Hockey Club: it's confirmed
The Utah Hockey Club are ready to make a splash in late 2024 when they take the ice for the first time, and now they've landed a deal to keep them around for years. After months of speculation, Ryan Smith, owner of the NBA's Utah Jazz officially brought the NHL to Salt Lake City, and it's safe to say that fans are excited. Now, they'll be even more thrilled, as it has been confirmed that Smith Entertainment Group will be getting a $900 million deal to revamp the Delta Center, with a three block sports and entertainment district to surround their home arena.
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