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Scenic park with bike trails opens in Santaquin Canyon
Cyclists of all ages now have a new place to ride bikes in a safe area, off the streets, with beautiful views and plenty of room to ride. The new Santaquin Bike Skills Park at Prospector View Park opened Aug. 2 and a grand opening will be held Tuesday. According...
Special teams help Orem overturn 20-6 halftime deficit for 32-26 win over American Fork
OREM — The Orem High football team was unrecognizable to head coach Lance Reynolds in the first half of Friday night's Week 2 clash with American Fork. The offense woke up in the second half, but the Tigers got some "special" help in the process. Feleti Iongi totaled 196...
Miners outscore Timberwolves, Wasps and Braves dominate
A first half defensive battle turned into a fourth quarter shootout in the Park City Miners 48-33 win over the Timpanogos Timberwolves. Eli Warner starred for the Miners with three long touchdown runs. Their defense held the high-powered Timberwolves aerial attack in check for three quarters before the high scoring fourth quarter.
Special teams reign supreme as Cavemen fall to the Tigers
The American Fork football team took on the Orem Tigers on the road in a contest where special teams was the highlight on Friday (Aug. 23). Fake punts plus blocked and missed kicks ended up being the deciding factors in the game’s outcome. On the first drive of the...
Utah Is Using Laser Beams To Make Salt Lake City Intersections Safer
Utah’s DOT uses LiDAR at intersections in Salt Lake City to reduce accident rates. Sensors detect red-light violations and near misses, optimizing intersection signal timing. The tech can extend green lights for pedestrians in real time based on crossing needs. You’re probably familiar with the use of LiDar technology—short...
1 dead, 1 missing at Swim Beach on Flaming Gorge Reservoir
VERNAL — One woman is dead and her adult daughter is missing after recreating at Swim Beach on Flaming Gorge Reservoir. About 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, Sweetwater County dispatchers in Wyoming received a 911 call reporting a possible drowning at the reservoir. The call was then transferred to Vernal dispatchers, who relayed the information to Daggett County Sheriff's Office, Flaming Gorge Ambulance and Green River Fire Department.
Woman in her 70s ejected from vehicle in Taylorsville crash
TAYLORSVILLE— A woman in her 70s was ejected from a vehicle after being hit by another car and taken to the hospital in serious condition, according to Taylorsville police. Her husband, who was also in the car, sustained moderate injuries and the driver of the other vehicle had a broken thumb. Both were also taken to the hospital.
Park City crews contain grass fire threatening home
A grass fire burning near Silver Creek Road and Westwood Road in Park City. Park City Fire District Battalion Chief Darren Nelson said firefighters were called to a fast-moving grass fire burning near Silver Creek Road and Westwood Road around 2 p.m. Crews quickly arrived at the fire threatening a single-family home.
Top 18 Male FreeRide Mountain Bikers in the World Are Invited to 2024 Red Bull Rampage
VIRGIN, Utah (August 21, 2024) – Eighteen of the top male freeride athletes have been invited to the 2024 Red Bull Rampage, the world’s premier big-mountain freeride competition. Part of a brand-new two-day format, the men’s contest will return on Saturday, Oct. 12th following the women’s event two days beforehand. Returning to Virgin, Utah, the athletes will attempt to tame the jagged ridgelines and steep cliffs of the unforgiving Southwestern Utah desert to determine the best in the sport.
West suffers 24-21 loss to Clovis East (CA) at the hands of own mistakes
SALT LAKE CITY — West's first home game of the season brought on an onslaught of mistakes that end up costing the Panthers. From the start, West was unable to go anywhere on the first drive of the game. The ensuing punt was fumbled and recovered by visiting opponent Clovis East (California) on the Panthers' 8-yard line, which led to an early rushing touchdown on the first play of the drive.
#1 Recruit in the World Will Play Ball in Hurricane
A basketball academy that has been based in northern Utah is moving into what was once Diamond Ranch Academy just off Route 9 on the way to Sand Hollow State Park. It is Utah Prep Academy, and it has become a place where elite athletes come to play and learn.
Top 25 Prospect To Visit Utah Basketball
SALT LAKE CITY – It’s August, which means the Utah Football season is about to kickoff. However, Craig Smith and Utah Basketball are making some noise on the recruiting trail. Utah finalized the 2024-25 roster last week with the addition of Israeli big man Joul Karram. They’re now...
The Jazz's schedule lays out the picture-perfect scenario for them
The NBA released the schedule for the entire league last week, and the Utah Jazz may have gotten the best schedule to earn a top-5 lottery pick next season. It may not be the most difficult schedule, but a deeper dive shows the perfect scenario for the Jazz this season.
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