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VAMC athletes prepare for national competitions this summer
MARTINSBURG, W.Va – Athletes from the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center are set to compete in a pair of national competitions this summer. Local competitors are headed to both the National Veterans Wheelchair Games in New Orleans from July 25-30 and the National Veterans Golden Age Games from August 24-29 in Salt Lake City, UT.
Celebrating Pioneer Day in Ogden
Every July 24 in Utah, it’s common to see businesses close so that workers can have Pioneer Day off. Ogden’s week-long celebration is unique. In 1934, Ogden Mayor Harman Peery wanted to bring in revenue and make Ogden a tourist hotspot. With beard-growing contests, rodeos, parades, dances and more, the celebrations were historically successful.
Youth soccer tournament to bring 30,000 people to Wasatch Back
The Park City Soccer Club runs the annual event. Executive Director Shelley Gillwald said more than 30,000 people will descend on the area this week. She said almost 500 teams will bring about 9,000 players and coaching staff. An additional 25,000 spectators are expected as well. That’s equivalent to the event’s pre-pandemic numbers.
Southern Utah Selected Third; Utah Tech Eighth, In United Football Media Poll
ARLINGTON, Texas-Tuesday, at the United Athletic Conference Football Media Day, Southern Utah was selected third and Utah Tech eighth. Central Arkansas was selected first overall by the media to win the conference as the Bears netted 77 points and five first-place votes. The standings are as follows:. Central Arkansas 77...
2 Southern Utah men sentenced for cougar hunting crime in violation of Lacey Act
ST. GEORGE — Two Utah men — one from Holden and the other from Enoch — were sentenced in U.S. District Court in Salt Lake City last week for their parts in defrauding hunters by leading canned hunts for commercial gain in violation of the Lacey Act.
Ogden City Opens Nominations for Mayor's Awards in the Arts
Ogden, UT — Ogden City Arts invites the public to nominate an artist, arts advocate, or organization for the Mayor’s Awards in the Arts. The annual celebration recognizes those making impactful contributions to the Ogden community through the arts. “This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to...
Changes are coming to the ACT test. Here's what that might mean for students
SALT LAKE CITY — Changes are coming to the ACT. On July 15, Janet Godwin, CEO of the ACT test, announced that a pair of "fundamental" changes would be coming to the test starting in 2025. ACT makes science section optional. The first of the changes is to make...
Expect road closures in downtown Salt Lake on Pioneer Day
SALT LAKE CITY — Police say Pioneer Day celebrations and an Olympic announcement watch party will cause road closures around downtown Salt Lake City on Wednesday. The Salt Lake City Police Department said in a press release that, “anyone living, working, or visiting Salt Lake City should expect significant and potentially lengthy road closures.”
Isaiah Collier has to be realistic about place in Jazz rotation
USC guard Isaiah Collier is beginning to adjust to the NBA game and the realities of professional sports. Collier has potential, but that doesn’t mean everything is going to come together for him in his first NBA season. Utah Jazz beat writer Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune lays out a blueprint for the Jazz’ 2024-2025 NBA rotation in which Collier will be a bit player, not a centerpiece:
Silver Reef Brewery takes home 2 World Beer Cup awards
CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — Southern Utah’s largest craft brewery, Silver Reef Brewing Co., was recognized earlier this year at the esteemed 2024 World Beer Cup. Known to many as the Oscars of the industry, the World Beer Cup is the most prestigious beer competition in the world, held annually in conjunction with the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America.
Logan officials announce closures, modified schedules for city services on Pioneer Day
LOGAN – Officials here in Logan have announced closures and modified schedules for Logan City services and facilities during the Pioneer Day holiday. “Residential garbage, recycling and green waste will be collected as usual on Wednesday, July 24,” according to Logan Public Works spokesperson Emily Malik. “The city landfill will also open to the public on that day.”
Wasatch County celebrates Pioneer Day with parade, fireworks
Pioneer Day is a state holiday recognizing both Utah history and the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Every July 24, Utahns commemorate the arrival of Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers in the Salt Lake Valley. Residents from across the Wasatch Back...
Utah teen stuck in Miami by himself during worldwide IT outage that caused airport chaos
SALT LAKE CITY — The ongoing string of canceled flights from the recent worldwide IT outage has left a 16-year-old Sandy boy stuck in Miami, traveling by himself for the last four days. His family is desperately trying to bring him home. Navigating through seemingly endless canceled flights and...
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