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Utah Shakespeare Festival’s HENRY VIII Deeper than “T’will Do.”
CEDAR CITY — A historical figure who was once little more than a footnote in American civics courses has burst back into the limelight due to the outrageous popularity of the girl power pop musical SIX. The story of England’s King Henry VIII is vilified today for his misogyny towards women but was once revered as a foreordained though complex monarch for siring England’s great queen of Shakespeare’s Time, Elizabeth I. It is the second tale spun by the Bard of Avon, perhaps to please his regal benefactor, that plays on the Englestad Shakespeare Theatre stage as part of the annual Utah Shakespeare Festival.
BYU Basketball’s Dawson Baker and Top Contributors Projected in Early Analytics
Analytics expert Bart Torvik's preseason projections predict BYU Basketball's top 10 contributors, with Dawson Baker forecasted as the leading scorer at 17.3 ppg. However, some discrepancies like listing Dawson as a senior when he is a junior raise doubts on the accuracy of these early forecasts. Torvik's preseason projection has...
Long ties to Utah made the Utes the perfect match for LB Max Fonoimoana
Linebacker Max Fonoimoana committed to Utah in early June in the middle of his official visit to Salt Lake City. Fonoimoana had strong family ties to the Utes- his older brother, Brock Fonoimoana, signed with the Utes in the 2023 class and is serving his LDS mission, and his grandfather also played for Utah.
Park City plans to open some trails to e-bikes… but 68% of locals are opposed to the change
More and more trail systems nationwide are considering allowing class 1 pedal-assist e-bikes on their non-motorized singletrack or have already given the green light. Well, we can now add Park City, UT, to the list of areas that once said “no” to e-bikes and may soon make some changes. A new proposal from the Park City Council may reclassify several sections of trail to allow for pedal-assist bikes.
Utah campgrounds close as bear activity increases
KAMAS, Utah (KUTV) — Summertime in Utah brings campers, and campers bring bears. Several campgrounds in the state have been closed due to repeated visits from bears. One of the latest is the Soapstone Campground near Kamas. On Tuesday, there were several reports of a black bear that had...
Law school grads could earn license through work rather than bar exam in some states
This story originally appeared on Stateline. PORTLAND, Ore. — Before Bailey McQueeny-Rose attended law school at the University of Oregon, she worked in reproductive health care, first as a medical assistant and then as a trainer, teaching others to do the same job. The work opened her eyes to how access to health care differed […]
Nick the Greek Ramps up Multi-State Expansion With Development Deals in California, Utah and Tennessee
Beloved Greek Chain Broadens National Footprint as Demand for Greek Food Skyrockets. , a Northern California-based chain serving up authentic Greek street food, has inked three multi-unit franchise development deals across three states. The deals will introduce the fast-growing Greek chain to new markets across the country, including five units each in Salt Lake City and Nashville, and three units in San Diego. Nick the Greek is on pace to open more than 25 locations this year. With more than 75 restaurants in operation, the brand will approach 100 locations systemwide by the end of 2024.
Man died after losing control of his car, police say
SALT LAKE CITY — A 50-year-old man died Saturday morning after he appeared to have lost control of his car in the Glendale neighborhood, according to a release from the Salt Lake City Police Department. At approximately 4:26 a.m., SLPD officers said they received reports of a crash near...
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Fall camp eve, and previewing Iowa State, UCF
SALT LAKE CITY — On Sunday, Utah football players report to fall camp, where they'll begin a four-week ramp up to the 2024 season. The season is here!. Host Josh Furlong talks fall camp storylines, the proposed changes in the NCAA for scholarships and a continued breakdown of Utah's schedule.
Jasmine Porter joins Dan Nielson's coaching staff
OREM, Utah — Utah Valley University women's basketball coach Dan Nielson has announced the hiring of Jasmine Porter to his coaching staff. Porter, a native of Layton, Utah, was most recently on staff at Park University in Gilbert, Arizona. "I am so excited to be able to bring Jasmine...
Heber City police chief’s son arrested on charges of raping dementia patients in assisted living facility
Jayden Parker Sever — the 20-year-old son of Heber City Police Chief Parker Sever — was taken into custody this week on two first-degree felony charges, attempted rape and object rape. According to court documents, the incidents occurred sometime between Feb. 1 and March 6 when Jayden was...
Recovery operation underway for missing Grantsville Reservoir swimmer, presumed deceased
GRANTSVILLE RESERVOIR, Tooele County, Utah, July 26, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Boats and divers returned to Grantsville Reservoir at first light Friday after a man went missing Thursday while swimming. Jon Smith, spokesman for North Tooele Fire, told Gephardt Daily that a call came to dispatch at about 9:30...
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