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One man dead, 2 hospitalized after lightning strikes fishing boat in Box Elder County
CORINNE, Utah, Aug. 18, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — One man died and two others were able to get out of the water after lightning struck the aluminum boat they were using for fishing. The Box Elder County Sheriff‘s Office was alerted at about 12:10 a.m. Sunday and responded to...
'Most fun I've ever had': Actor living, flourishing in Utah County
PROVO — A Utah actor is leading a Hollywood life without stepping foot in Tinsel Town. Brando White, of Provo, doesn't have dreams of moving to Los Angeles, as one might assume an actor would. He says the industry has undergone changes that may make a move to California forever unnecessary. In addition to more studios existing outside of Hollywood, COVID-19 restrictions led to auditions routinely being held remotely, which has allowed the local to shine.
Summit Co. storms flood homes, force road closure
SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah (KUTV) — Homes flooded and roads closed after storms hit Coalville Sunday afternoon. "This is the worst it’s ever been," said Kayson Judd, a Coalville resident. The flash flooding closedChalk Creek Road from 425 E to Border Station Road, although it reopened at 5:30 p.m.
Man drowns trying to save son in Willard Bay; second drowning at reservoir within a week
WILLARD, Utah — A 38-year-old Davis County man died after an incident at Willard Bay State Park, marking the second drowning at the reservoir within a week. According to the Utah Division of State Parks, at around 4:20 p.m. Aug. 10, Andre Leon Debose, of Layton, was swimming and boating with his 17-year-old son and others when stormy weather began impacting the northwest of Willard Bay State Park near Eagle Beach. ...
Hufford: Elevating STEM Through the Arts
Though commonly known for its business and science majors, the University of Utah features a robust and diverse collection of arts programs. The arts, dance, film, music and theatre departments all boast unique opportunities for students to learn — whether they explicitly fit into their major or not. The...
Officials break ground on new Iron County Jail, sheriff’s complex
CEDAR CITY — Officials broke ground on Iron County’s new sheriff’s complex and correctional facility on Friday. “This is a day that many didn’t think would happen, but here we are,” said Iron County Commissioner Marilyn Wood as she welcomed the crowd of about 100 people gathered at the vacant 33.5-acre site located within an industrial area south of Cedar City Regional Airport.
BYU running coaches hope Olympic success bodes well for future athletes
PROVO — Brigham Young University's running coaches are back from Paris after watching several current and former Cougars compete in the Olympics. The university was well represented at the 2024 Summer Games as seven BYU runners competed in various events, including steeplechaser Kenneth Rooks, who won a silver medal.
Park City Water Polo hosts free week for kids to try sport
Park City Water Polo is recruiting kids 10 and up. Practices for its programs start next week and youth can join in for free to try it out. Head girls coach and assistant boys coach Heather Flynn said there are 10U, 12U and 14U youth programs for boys and girls. A high school program is available for eighth to twelfth graders.
Drenner The Hero As Cannons Win In OT
The Boston Cannons (7-3) faced the Carolina Chaos (4-6) in the late game of day one in Salt Lake City, Utah. Chaos was coming off their worst offensive output last week scoring only four times, while the Cannons had a bye week after dropping a decision to Maryland two weeks ago.
‘I don’t understand the chance for [Khalil] Rountree’… former UFC champion believes he’s the man to beat Alex Pereira
A former UFC champion has claimed that while he doesn’t believe Khalil Rountree has what it takes to beat Alex Pereira, he could be the man to put ‘Poatan’ in his place himself. The light heavyweight King will defend his belt against ‘The War Horse’ on October...
Carbon girl’s tennis wins at home over Emery
The Lady Dinos and Lady Spartans tennis squads met this season for the first of two region meetings on Friday in Price. Over the six matches, Carbon handed Emery a 5-1 loss in their first season match. In first singles, Lisa King defeated Emery’s Tatum Jensen in straight sets 6-0...
Former Copper Hills Standout Named Top-10 MLB Third Base Prospect
SALT LAKE CITY – A year after the Tampa Bay Rays took him in the first round of the MLB draft, former Copper Hills Grizzly and TCU Horned Frog Brayden Taylor finds himself as one of the top third base prospects in the game. Bleacher Report released an updated...
Utah Football's 2024 Opponents Ranked by ESPN FPI
ESPN released its annual FPI rankings ahead of the 2024 season. The FPI, or Football Power Index, is meant as a way to most accurately measure the strength of teams on paper. The statistical formula is complicated, but it takes a bunch of numbers into account on offense, defense, and special teams, and spits out a predicted win-loss record and overall team score.
‘Stop ripping us off!’ rages Walmart shopper ‘charged $6 more at self-checkout than shelf cost – & warns ‘pay attention’
ONE Walmart shopper is furious after they noticed that they were charged an extra six dollars for using the retailer's self-checkout machines. The machines have angered many of the big-box retailer shoppers. The social media user seethed about the bizarre charge in a lengthy post on Facebook. "Y’all, please pay...
Car crash in West Haven leaves six injured
WEST HAVEN, Utah –A crash involving two cars left six people injured Sunday afternoon, Utah Highway Patrol confirmed. An FJ Cruiser and a Toyota Prius crashed on State Route 126 at around 1:05 p.m., said Utah Highway Patrol Corporal Haley Scheer. The FJ Cruiser was traveling southbound near 1900...
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