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5 questions ahead of BYU training camp
5 major questions that BYU will have to answer throughout a month of training camp. The Cougars have no shortage of questions going into camp. In fact, there hasn't been a team with this many questions going into camp since the 2018 team when BYU was coming off a dreadful 4-9 2017 campaign. The expectations for the Cougars are low. They are picked to finish toward the bottom of the conference and have a win total of just 4.5 wins at most sportsbooks.
Man accused of grabbing girl charged with attempted kidnapping
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah man was charged Thursday with grabbing a 12-year-old girl as she was walking home. Mason Musser, 29, is charged in 3rd District Court with attempted child kidnapping, a first-degree felony. On July 19, a 12-year-old girl and her 14-year-old friend had just gotten...
Six Utah Utes to Compete in XXXIII Olympiad: Diving, Relay, Basketball
Six current and former Utah Utes are gearing up to compete in the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris, with events commencing after the opening ceremonies on Friday. The athletes represent various countries and disciplines, including swimming, track and field, and basketball. Team Canada's pool play schedule: Tuesday, July 30 - 10...
Judge sends 2 killers to prison; 1 gets harsher sentence for laughing, mocking after murder
SALT LAKE CITY — Jessica Romero McDonald told one of the two men who murdered her sister that she now has a mission to help others going through what her family did, and is training to be a police officer. She said the two men still have the freedom...
More charges for California jeweler accused of defrauding Utahns
PROVO — Prosecutors in Utah County have filed more criminal charges against a California jeweler already accused of defrauding one victim by giving her fake Monet and Van Gogh paintings and for allegedly selling lab-grown diamonds to at least two other people after saying they were natural diamonds. William...
Midway to contract with Heber Police for new patrols
Midway has never had a police department. Instead, county first responders answer 911 calls, and city employees do day-to-day code enforcement. But that could soon change. Midway councilmembers said at their meeting July 16 they want to negotiate a contract with Heber Police to implement a patrol presence. This comes...
Barton, Kuithe, Tafuna Earn Preseason All-America By Pick Six Previews
SALT LAKE CITY – The University of Utah Football team landed three student-athletes on the 2024 Pick Six Previews' Preseason All-America teams with Brant Kuithe (3rd Team), Lander Barton (4th Team) and Junior Tafuna (4th Team) all earning spots. Kuithe, who has also been named preseason All-America by Athlon...
New Faculty Highlight: Brent Cowley
Brigham Young University–Hawaii is happy to welcome Dr. Brent Cowley as a new assistant professor in the Communication, Media, and Culture Program, starting in the Fall 2024 Semester. Previously teaching as a visiting assistant professor, Dr. Cowley's new role will allow him to contribute to the program in new ways and further the knowledge of BYU–Hawaii students in all types of media and cultures.
National Veterans Golden Age Games
KUTV — The 38th National Veterans Golden Age Games will be held August 24-29 where nearly eleven hundred veterans from across the nation will converge on Salt Lake City to compete in everything from cycling to pickle ball. Kari Hawker Diaz sat down with local medical director Dr. Michael...
National Ability Center appoints new CEO
The nonprofit aims to provide a safe, inclusive and uplifting environment for people with disabilities through its adaptive sports programs. The center has been searching for a new leader since Dan Glasser announced his departure in October. In a news release, Board Chair David O'Brien said more than 100 applications were submitted and reviewed before the center decided on Ford. O’Brien said Ford was selected because of his connection to the center’s mission and its vision for the future.
60 in 60: #27 BYU’s Micah Harper (Safety)
SALT LAKE CITY – The countdown is on for Hans & Scotty’s 60 in 60 for the 2024 college football season. Coming in at No. 27 is BYU safety Micah Harper. Harper is the ninth Cougar to make our list through 34 selections. He joins No. 29 Keanu Hill (TE), No. 30 Weylin Lapuaho (OL), No. 31 Jack Kelly (LB), No. 33 Kody Epps (WR), No. 34 Brayden Keim (OL), No. 42 John Nelson (DT), No. 47 Isaiah Bagnah (DE), and No. 46 Blake Mangelson (DE).
Utah Days of ’47: Recap, Highlights and Payouts
More than $600,000 was paid out in Salt Lake City and it concluded with a star-studded Gold Medal Round with $13,000 going to the winners Wednesday night. Brody Wells Wins Terrific Saddle Bronc Riding With 92 Points. Brody Wells is on the bubble and had his work cut out for...
Court audio captures judge's rebuke of public defender in Kent Cody Barlow case
PROVO, Utah (KUTV) — 2News Investigates has obtained court audio in the Kent Cody Barlow double murder case that shows his defense attorney wants the trial postponed because he has a family member who has an aggressive form of cancer and has been given weeks to live. Initially this...
Utah Baseball Receives ABCA Academic Excellence Award
SALT LAKE CITY – The University of Utah baseball program was recognized by the American Baseball Coaches Association this week with the Team Academic Excellence Award. Presented to the Utes for the third straight season, the honor is given to programs with a team cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher for the recently-completed school year. The Utes had a team GPA of 3.27 and were one of six Pac-12 clubs to be honored. Among the Big 12 membership for next season, Utah was included among eight schools receiving the award. All told, the 2024 season was one of monumental...
Church LDS Looking Forward To Olympic Planning
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is extending congratulations to Salt Lake for securing the host bid for the 2024 Winter Olympics. In a social media post church officials say they celebrate the news and recall the feelings of unity and peace felt when Utah last hosted the winter games in 2002. The Church says it is committed to efforts to make Salt Lake a host city that embodies values of servicer, cooperation and mutual respect.
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