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Hey Southern Utah! Beware The PID
There's a new trend in housing developments and it's not good for the average consumer. Basically, if a developer wants to build a new housing development that doesn't yet have infrastructure (roads, water pipes, electricity, gas, etc.) the area government is allowing the developer to borrow the money to create the infrastructure and then pass the debt onto the homebuyer.
Tooele taxes could increase by hundreds to compensate for school district deficit after massive funding loss
TOOELE — Residents in Tooele County are calling on the state to perform an audit of their school district after another tax increase proposal could cost some hundreds per month. The district made the proposal earlier this summer, citing a budget deficit of seven million dollars after losing state...
Salem Carousel Scarred by Midnight Shootout, Police Seek Suspects as City Grapples with Riverfront Park Incident
Early Wednesday morning, a shooting incident shook Salem's Riverfront Park, leaving behind a scene studded with 96 bullet casings and damaged property. According to KPTV, witnesses heard gunfire around 1:20 a.m., stemming from an altercation between two groups. Responding to the chaos, Salem Police discovered numerous vehicles and the iconic carousel building marred by bullets.
U.S. Sports Officials Warned That 2028 Los Angeles And Salt Lake City Olympics May Be Pulled Over Doping Authority
A dispute between two anti-doping bodies is threatening to derail the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles and the 2034 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. Lorenzo di Bonaventura, Akiva Goldsman & Roy Lee On Breakdown In Trust Between Studios & Producers In A Streaming-Obsessed Industry - Comic-Con The increasingly bitter feud between the World Anti-Doping Agency and the United States Anti-Doping Agency stems from an earlier incident. Close to two dozen Chinese swimmers tested positive for a banned medication at a training camp, but still competed in the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. The World Anti-Doping Agency accepted the findings of a...
Provo renames street 'Olympic Boulevard' ahead of 2034 Games in Utah
PROVO — One Utah city just can't wait for international athletes to return to its streets in 2034. Provo renamed Seven Peaks Boulevard to Olympic Boulevard early this week, just in time for the Olympic announcement party Wednesday. "I think for a lot of people, it was kind of...
West Valley man tied to 2 shootings in 24 hours at same West Jordan apartment complex
WEST JORDAN — Criminal charges have been filed against a man who police believe was involved in two shootings at a West Jordan apartment complex within 24 hours, resulting in three people being injured. Hidir Yousef Doka, 20, of West Valley City, was charged Friday in 3rd District Court...
Precision Hermetic Technology Plans Weber County, Utah, Operations
Precision Hermetic Technology, a company that manufactures glass to metal seal hermetic connector products, plans to establish production operations in Weber County, Utah. The $19.7 million project is expected to create 210 jobs over the next ten years. The new facility, located at Business Depot Ogden, will manufacture interconnection products...
Lindon man charged with attempted murder in I-15 road rage case
LINDON — A Lindon man who police say shot at another vehicle after apparently being cut off is now facing criminal charges in the road rage case. Graham Alejandro Platner, 21, was charged Thursday in 4th District Court with attempted murder, a first-degree felony; and discharge of a firearm, a third-degree felony.
Bridging Betty band filling the air with bluegrass music
Bridging Betty plays at Cherry Hill. The bluegrass band has become popular at festivals and local venues like the Bountiful Farmers Market. Courtesy photo. BOUNTIFUL—What started out as a group of friends and neighbors playing bluegrass music together has developed into a fun, upbeat group called Bridging Betty. The band won first place at Bountiful’s Got Talent and their popularity has continued to grow.
Taste, Tour and Ta-Dah promises season of enjoyment
Raspberries are just one of the many offerings attendees can expect to taste as part of this new event series. Public domain image. KAYSVILLE—The USU Botanical Center is hosting a unique series of events starting the end of July, and extending all the way to October. Taste, Tour and Ta-Dah promises to show residents of Davis and beyond a new side to the gardens there, as well as offering some valuable information on home planting in the process.
Olympic spirit, venues in West Valley City and Kearns ready for 2034
WEST VALLEY CITY — Communities with Olympic venues outside Salt Lake City and Park City are already considering what the 2034 Winter Olympics will bring to their cities. Leaders in West Valley City and neighboring Kearns expressed Wednesday that it's not just about what the Olympics will do for them, but how their communities can help elevate the Olympics.
Jordan Clarkson needs a fresh start away from the Jazz
Jordan Clarkson struggled to find his shooting touch last season, converting 29.4% from three-point range despite taking 5.6 per night. The former Sixth Man of the Year now has additional competition off the Utah Jazz's bench, with Collin Sexton and Keyonte George also fighting for minutes in a similar role. As such, Clarkson may find his playing time limited in the upcoming season."The truth is that Sexton, George, and Clarkson are very similar archetypes of players right now," Andy Larson of The Salt Lake Tribune wrote in a recent column. "For all three, their best attribute is scoring, and all three...
Cause of Wednesday’s Provo Canyon fire unknown
PROVO, Utah — An investigation is underway into the cause of a fire that started near the mouth of Provo Canyon on Wednesday night. According to Provo Fire and Rescue Capt. Jeanie Atherton the Provo Canyon fire started around 11 p.m. The fire burned on the northbound side of Interstate 189 where Canyon Road merges with University Avenue. Atherton said the fire was on the hillside to the east.
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