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Utahns facing possible 'unprecedented' power hikes, surprising gas cuts
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Utahns may be expecting big changes to their bills soon as at the same time the state's largest electricity provider is proposing a rate hike, a major gas company said it's doing an almost identical price drop. While a mobile carrier or internet provider...
'Baseball fiesta' featuring Mexican clubs planned for Smith's Ballpark's 'last hurrah'
SALT LAKE CITY — Edgar González has fond memories of playing at Smith's Ballpark, arriving multiple times through various stints with different Pacific Coast League teams. "This was one of my favorite cities," said the former major leaguer and current Fox Sports analyst, pointing to the mountain backdrop behind him. "And the people here. It's always a really nice city — just really friendly."
'The main theme is compassion': Buddhist Church of Ogden holds annual Obon Festival
OGDEN — For the past 15 years, Maia Yoshida has participated in the annual Obon Festival held at the Buddhist Church of Ogden, dancing in remembrance of her ancestors and loved ones lost. The annual festival was held this past weekend, and 17-year-old Maia, who is a fifth-generation Japanese...
U Police Respond to Break-In at Shoreline Ridge
Early Tuesday morning, University of Utah Police responded to a break-in that occurred in Shoreline Ridge. The intruder, a white male with shoulder-length blond hair and a beard, reportedly entered the residence hall through a window. He then allegedly entered a resident’s room and flashed a female student before leaving the scene. According to an alert issued by campus safety around 3 a.m. on Tuesday, the man then fled toward Red Butte Canyon Road.
Cedar City Man Bound Over for Trial in Road Rage Shooting Incident; Granted Bail
Cedar City Man Bound Over for Trial in Road Rage Shooting Incident; Granted Bail. A 46-year-old Cedar City man has been bound over for trial following a preliminary hearing Tuesday on charges related to a road rage shooting incident last month.Fifth District Court Judge Jeffrey Wilcox found sufficient probable cause to believe Jason Bryan Stolworthy should face trial.
Jazz rookie already proving to be the steal of the 2024 NBA Draft
The Utah Jazz headlines are dominated by Lauri Markkanen trade rumors, but their young talent got in plenty of work during summer league. They won two of their three games in Salt Lake City before going 3-2 in Las Vegas. The rebuilding Jazz had most of their regular roster when they hosted, but left some of those players behind for Vegas.
Hideout Local District incumbents reelected despite residents’ objections
In a tense meeting Monday afternoon, Hideout Local District #1 swore in three trustees, a district manager, a treasurer and a clerk. The district manages infrastructure for about 800 land parcels in the young town east of the Jordanelle Reservoir. The oaths of office came a few weeks after the...
New Quarry Mountain Trailhead opens for trail users
The Quarry Mountain Trailhead opened Tuesday, July 23, and is located along Meadows Drive on the eastside of state Route 224. It features 11 parking spaces including one ADA stall, a map kiosk and a dog waste station. The second trailhead will be built south of Meadows Drive adjacent to...
Compact atmospheric water harvesting device can produce water out of thin air
Earth's atmosphere holds an ocean of water, enough liquid to fill Utah's Great Salt Lake 800 times. Extracting some of that moisture is seen as a potential way to provide clean drinking water to billions of people globally who face chronic shortages. Existing technologies for atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) are...
Utah invited to take next step in securing Sundance Film Festival
Salt Lake City — The Sundance Institute announced that Utah will move to the next phase of the selection process as they determine where the Festival will be located after their contract with Park City expires in 2026. This phase will include venue site visits to their final locations under consideration.
Utah creates plan to mitigate toxic dust from Great Salt Lake
The Great Salt Lake Deputy Commissioner has created a priority list to tackle potentially toxic dust coming from the exposed lakebed. Though Great Salt Lake's water levels have improved after two consecutive strong winters, only 15-20% of dust hot spots have been covered, climate scientist Kevin Perry with the University of Utah told FOX 13 News.
Wyoming has a Chance to See Northern Lights Tonight
The National Weather Service is saying there is a good chance Wyomingites will see the Northern Lights tonight, July 23. The best viewing times will be between midnight and 3:00 a.m. The best way to view them is by finding a dark place away from light pollution. Then look to...
Closures issued ahead of Pioneer Day celebrations
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Utah officials and residents are gearing up for an eventful Pioneer Day. Because of holiday celebrations and the 2034 Olympic announcement watch party in Washington Square Park, the Salt Lake City Police Department issued a reminder of upcoming closures. Beginning early Wednesday, "anyone living,...
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