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Grand opening of an oasis
Plain City, UT — Plain City Family Dental will be hosting its grand opening Saturday, August 3rd at 12:30 pm at Town Square Park. This is the first time in many years that Plain City has had a dental office within its own city limits. Dr. Peter Mortenson, DDS, is excited to bring the community a dental experience like no other. From their comfort menu options like noise-canceling headphones and neck pillows to their playhouse and reading nook for children, Plain City Family Dental is dedicated to treating smiles of all ages. It’s become frequently referred to as “your neighborhood dental oasis.”
Local program gives underrepresented kids chance to skate on Olympic ice
KEARNS — A local program that started in 2017 is helping get kids involved in winter sports. And not only that — they get to skate on the same ice as Olympians. “They love it; we keep coming back. My youngest says ice skating is her favorite part of the day. She’s like, ‘I love that it’s cold inside and it’s hot outside,’” said Maria McCurdy, who has two daughters in the program this summer.
Sunrise Stories: 24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Declared Dead After Accident near St. George BLVD
Officials from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration reported a record number of fentanyl pills were seized throughout the state in 2023. Fentanyl is the deadliest drug threat in the entire country, and such a threat required several high-ranking officials to meet in Northern Utah on Thursday to discuss the issue.
Migrants Sent to SLC from Denver Have Nowhere to Go
On June 14, 2024, Governor Cox released a statement on X condemning news that the city of Denver was sending migrants to Utah — without prior approval from Utah state officials. “We recently learned that the Democrat mayor of Denver has been sending illegal immigrants to Utah without proper...
Utah’s 2024 Republican primary saw lower voter turnout compared to record-setting 2020
Now that Utah’s 2024 primary has been certified, we have a complete picture of how many Utahns participated in the June 25 election. Even though Utah’s Republican primary this year was packed full of high-profile and heated races — including the gubernatorial race between Gov. Spencer Cox and Rep. Phil Lyman, a crowded GOP contest […]
The Other Side Donuts helps unsheltered Utahns one donut at a time
SALT LAKE CITY — A new donut shop in Salt Lake is helping unsheltered Utahns one colorful pastry at a time. The Other Side Donuts shop employs formerly unhoused Utahns as bakers. They prepare around 1,000 donuts a day. “The Other Side Donuts is a non-profit whose sole mission...
University of Utah expands meal plans to all students
SALT LAKE CITY — Students at The University of Utah who want to save money with their meal plans no longer have to live on campus. Discounts on student meal plans used to only be available to students on campus. Once Vice President of Housing and Residential Education Sean...
Jazz Have Waived Veteran Forward
The Utah Jazz continue to make moves for the future. Danny Ainge knows his team might not have a chance to compete at the highest level just yet, and he’s being very crafty and thorough about every piece on their roster. Unfortunately, that means he had no choice but to part ways with a fan favorite who might not have an actual place in the league. As reported by NBA Central on Twitter, the Jazz have officially parted ways with Kenneth Lofton Jr. The Utah Jazz are waiving Kenneth Lofton Jr. pic.twitter.com/eyGqOpABV4 — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 24, 2024 Contrary to...
2 West Valley homes damaged in fire; neighbors say fireworks to blame
WEST VALLEY CITY — Homeowners in West Valley City are urging people to be cautious after they said fireworks are likely what caused a large blaze that left two homes damaged early Thursday. West Valley firefighters responded to a structure fire before 3 a.m. at the 3900 block of...
Utah football fall camp: Three questions for week one (Defense)
Utah football's fall camp is upon us. Players report over the weekend and practices will begin in full force on Monday. As the critical preparation time of the season approaches, Utah enters camp with as much confidence in the season's outlook as we have seen in recent years. With a roster loaded with senior experience and leadership combined with a lineup of up-and-coming underclassmen talent, it's easy to see why hopes are high.
Relentless PYC & Miles Baker Get First-Ever $50K Paycheck at ARHFA’s Old West Roping 4-&-Under Futurity
Relentless PYC and Miles Baker got their third futurity win of 2024—this one worth a massive $50,000—at the historic, first-ever Old West Roping Futurity held in Wallsburg, Utah, July 25. Relentless PYC, a 2020 Flag Ranch mare by First Prize Diver out of the Playgun daughter Chars Gun,...
University Ward House is nearing completion of its residential conversion – take a look inside
The LDS University Ward building at 160 S. University Avenue is undergoing a conversion to residential use that we first reported on in May. It’s almost finished, and we were able to peek inside just this week. The church dates from 1924, and sits at the foot of Presidents’...
New Leadership Team Set for Orchestra of Southern Utah
New Leadership Team Set for Orchestra of Southern Utah. Cedar City: The Orchestra of Southern Utah welcomes new administrative leadership this season. Amy Gold serves as the new manager with Lisa Cox handling ticketing and other duties. Shellee Younkin is directing the educational services such as assemblies as well as helping with grants. “We are thankful to Rebekah Hughes for six years as manager and we wish her well in her new adventures,” said Board President Harold Shirley. “We are excited about the energy and forward thinking of the new leadership team.”
Where’s the rain? Salt Lake City has the heat but nothing to chase it off with
That’s a typical summer day in Utah, but without the relief of rainstorms, especially in the northern part of the state, the heat feels amplified. And it’s not all in your head. Utah summers are getting hotter. The National Weather Service started recording Salt Lake City temperatures and...
Herriman mom thrilled for son’s Olympic debut in Paris
HERRIMAN — The family of a world-class marathon runner who grew up in Herriman will be cheering him on in the Paris Olympics, but he won’t be sporting red, white and blue. There’s a reason Rory Linkletter isn’t competing for Team USA, and his family and friends — especially his mom — are absolutely ecstatic about it.
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