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Family members gather to honor legacy of early Cedar City builder George A. Wood
CEDAR CITY — Dozens of family members of Cedar City pioneer builder George A. Wood recently gathered at Wood Ranch in Cedar Canyon to celebrate his legacy. The July 20 reunion was attended by an estimated 130 people of all ages, many of whom were either direct descendants or extended family members by blood or by marriage, to George Albert Wood (1878-1964) and his wife Sabina Jochum Wood (1882-1967).
Millions given to Primary Children’s to diagnose, treat kids with genetic disorders
SALT LAKE CITY – Seven-year-old Scarlet was born with an undiagnosed genetic disorder that causes seizures and developmental delays. “We knew when I was pregnant with her that she was going to have something, we just didn’t know exactly what that meant,” her mom, Cassandra Hill, said.
Utah native Haley Batten makes history for Team USA with silver medal win
PARIS, France — Park City native and Team USA mountain biker Haley Batten made history Sunday morning, after winning silver in the women’s mountain bike cross-country race. Batten now holds the highest mountain biking Olympic medal in U.S. history, for both men and women Olympians. At the end...
Jazz rookie has cocky comments about LeBron James
LeBron James is hearing some trash talk this week from a player who is half his age. Utah Jazz rookie Cody Williams spoke this week in an interview with FOX News Digital. During the interview, Williams said that he wasn’t at all scared about taking the floor against the Los Angeles Lakers star James next... The post Jazz rookie has cocky comments about LeBron James appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Set for 6: Kelsey Chugg holds off rising star Ali Mulhall for 6th Utah women's amateur title
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kelsey Chugg's amateur golf career in the state of Utah has been tested, and occasionally bested, since the Salt Lake City director of golf won her first Utah women's state amateur title in 2012. But if she wasn't there already, the former Weber State standout cemented...
Remains found in Moab, Utah identified as missing hiker from Pearland
MOAB, Utah — Nearly five weeks after a Pearland couple went missing while hiking in Moab, Utah, their family finally has some answers. The Grand County Sheriff's Office said remains found earlier this week in the Millcreek Canyon have been positively identified as Maranda Ankofski. She and her husband...
Local Teens Shine at National High School Rodeo Finals in Rock Springs, Wyoming
Local teens from Tremonton and nearby areas showcased their rodeo skills at the National High School Finals Rodeo in Wyoming. Hailey Gibbs of Riverside stood out, finishing third in goat tying after an impressive performance. Josey Madsen from Honeyville excelled in barrel racing, placing in the top 10%. Hadlee Jo Kotter from Howell, representing Idaho, secured second place in the queen contest. Among the male competitors, Brannam Cumbie from Tremonton shined in team roping. Utah ranked second overall in points during the week-long event, with Idaho securing the fourth spot.
Ben Lomond football preview: New and old faces piecing together Scots’ new-look offense
OGDEN -- Lyndon Johnson undoubtedly fielded the best team of his career at Ben Lomond last fall, but this offseason brought a new bag of tricks. The Scots, preparing for a sixth season under Johnson following a 6-5 (3-2 3A North) finish a year ago, lost a valuable coaching asset in December when Nate Tuatagaloa signed on for the Fremont head coaching job after three seasons in Ogden.
Ogden football preview: Young receiver group, defensive line toughest hurdles for Tigers
OGDEN -- The upcoming football season for Ogden High is unique in many ways. Erik Thompson will be calling the shots from the press box this fall while continuing his battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). But make no mistake, Thompson and his support staff -- Brogan Poll (offensive coordinator), Terry Larsen (defensive coordinator) and athletic director Ross Arnold (linebackers, running backs) -- are focused on football.
Utah County leaders look to leverage opportunities for events, venues ahead of Olympics
The 2034 Winter Olympics may nearly be a decade away but Utah County leaders and stakeholders already are thinking about how to prepare for the world’s premier sporting event. Provo, a solidified venue city, hosted athletes during the 2002 Winter Games. The International Olympic Committee has listed Peaks Ice...
Dikker Hill fire 95% contained, likely to be 100% contained Sunday
Fire officials report the 361-acre Dikker Hill fire is 95% contained as of 4:15 p.m. Saturday. Containment refers to how much of the fire’s perimeter is secure, not how much of the fire's 361 acres is still burning. Mike Eriksson from the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands...
Cache County Council votes to invest in Elkhorn Ranch to preserve open space | News
LOGAN – At their regular meeting on July 23, the members of the Cache County Council approved funding for the preservation of the Elkhorn Ranch in Nibley, but not without the usual dickering over dollars and cents. On behalf of the Fuhriman family, the operators of the Elkhorn Ranch...
Utah campground closed as U.S. Forest Service seeks to trap black bear
The Soapstone Campground located in northeastern Utah near Kamas is temporarily closed after U.S. Forest Service authorities received reports Tuesday of a black bear frequenting campsites' trash cans and dumpsters.
Recent Tooele power outages have a purpose says Rocky Mountain Power
TOOELE, Utah — Multiple Tooele power outages have residents complaining. However, Rocky Mountain Power says there’s a good reason behind them. The power outages have been on purpose according to Jona Whitesides of Rocky Mountain Power. It’s part of an effort to harden the power lines by wrapping the poles with flame resistant fabric, replacing wooden poles with steel towers and powering down lines when weather or wildfire threats are detected.
Shane McKenna Unveils new piece “Vantage Point” at the Helper Museum
The City of Helper continues to build on its reputation as one of the most artistic cities within the state of Utah, and that reputation grew even more on Friday, July 26 when the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil “Vantage Point,” a new piece from artist Shane McKenna.
TYT’s The Little Mermaid Jr. a charming delight
The Little Mermaid Jr., presented by Timpanogos Youth Theater (TYT) and Timpanogos Arts Foundation (TAF) and directed by Michael Romney, is a lovely take on the classic tale. The show is full of actors between the ages of 8 and 18. Although they’re young, these actors are full of star power and talent.
Mayors of Utah County: Toning down the rhetoric starts with simply being kind
Shortly after the July 13 assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, the Republicans and the Democrats appeared to experience an awakening as to how far out of hand the caustic political environment had become. Indeed, there were calls from both parties to tone down the rhetoric, and campaign advertisements were being pulled from airing. An event like this should rightfully demand our attention and our concern regardless of political persuasion; shame on us if it does not.
Minor league OF commits the most brutal game-losing error
The El Paso Chihuahuas appeared to have a win in hand Friday in their Triple-A contest against the Salt Lake Bees at Smith’s Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah. The Chihuahuas held a 3-2 lead with two outs in the bottom of the 9th inning. With runners on first and second, Bees batter Bryce Teodosio... The post Minor league OF commits the most brutal game-losing error appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
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