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Dozens of Rescued Dogs Flown to Utah for New Homes
Over 50 dogs rescued from a hoarding situation in Desert Hot Springs were flown to Utah by the nonprofit Wings of Rescue. This marks the third dog hoarding case in the area in the past three weeks. The animals, which were found by Riverside County Animal Control Services and received necessary treatment, are now awaiting new homes. The flight and associated costs were covered by donations to the rescue group.
Several Southern Utah residents will be opening their yards to show off ‘creative’ water-wise landscaping
ST. GEORGE — As the pursuit to replace “lazy lawns” with desert-friendly, water-efficient landscaping continues in Washington County and across the state, a local conservation group has partnered with the county’s leading water agency, home builders and others to showcase homes with water-wise desert gardens in the area.
Utah officials deny clemency for man set to be executed for 1998 killing of his girlfriend's mother
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) -- Utah officials denied clemency Friday to a man who is set to be executed for the stabbing death of his girlfriend's mother in 1998. The decision regarding the fate of
Utah’s 4th-largest city isn’t a part of the state’s grass replacement plan. Why?
Utah launched its Landscape Conversion Incentive Program in 2023. It offers a rebate to homeowners who switch out their grass with more water-efficient landscaping. But there’s a catch. To get the rebate, you need to live in one of the 67 cities that signed on to participate. That doesn’t...
Canadian crash leaves Kaysville family grieving
KAYSVILLE, Utah — A Kaysville family is grieving after a father was killed and a son seriously injured while on a trip in Canada. A head-on car crash in Nova Scotia, last Saturday claimed the life of a Kaysville man and two Canadian teenagers. Nick Gruniger said his father and brother were on a golfing trip in with some friends.
Strangers rally around woman who lost her wedding ring while treasure hunting
FARMINGTON — For the last few years, the Utah Treasure Hunt has lured people onto Utah's trails in hopes they would be the ones to find a hidden cash prize. Lindsey Olsen is one of them. She went to look for the buried treasure, $25,000 hidden in a chest...
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.
Oklahoma State 2024 Season Preview: Game #4 Utah
STILLWATER – I was looking at an email from two days ago on the tickets left for Oklahoma State football games this season and I noticed there are just 200 tickets left for the Utah game. My advice is get your hands on those and don’t miss the opportunity. I really believe that the game on Saturday, Sept.
UteNation Countdown to Kickoff: No. 34 Jack Bouwmeester
With 34 days left until the University of Utah kicks off against Southern Utah, it’s time to discuss the Utes field-flipping weapon, No. 34 Jack Bouwmeester. The dangerous punter will be a welcome sight with the Utes’ loaded offense and dominant defense. If the Utes crack the CFP, he’ll be a big reason why, as Utah’s past punter cost them at crucial time during their big 2021 season. After an average first season, Bouwmeester showed that Utah’s vaunted punting attack that they’ve been know for over the last decade, was back. UteNation Take What a difference a year makes. Before...
Technical volunteers needed in preparation for Utah’s 2034 games
PARIS — There’s a way for Utahns to start volunteering in Olympics sports now, that may just provide a leg up for being one of those coveted volunteers when the games come back to Utah in 2034. The Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation says they’re looking for technical volunteers...
‘We have to be accountable’: USU athletic director stands by firings, promises change
SALT LAKE CITY — In the wake of several high-profile firings at Utah State University — including head football coach Blake Anderson — the college’s athletic director says USU is committed to properly investigating assault allegations and holding people accountable. Asked whether the university can be...
Spanish Fork’s Morgan Beckstrom caps high school rodeo career with world championship
Spanish Fork’s Morgan Beckstrom had a friend make a couple of nice saddle stands that include a place to display belt buckles for her to display her high school rodeo trophies. But there is a small problem. She has too many saddles from her Utah and national high school...
Fill the Bus: Findlay Subaru needs donations of school supplies for homeless, at-risk students
CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — School is almost back in session, and Findlay Subaru St. George has once again partnered with the Washington County School District Foundation to “Fill the Bus” and help kids in need get a positive start to another year of learning. With the help of...
Fighter squadron wins top award, first in Hill Air Force Base history
OGDEN — For the first time, a fighter squadron from Hill Air Force Base has won what could be considered the Stanley Cup for pilots and the many personnel who support them. The annual Raytheon Trophy is passed to the top flight squadron in the Air Force, judged on missions they participate in, inspection results, exercise participation, squadron achievements, and individual achievements.
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