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Utah Baseball Receives ABCA Academic Excellence Award
SALT LAKE CITY – The University of Utah baseball program was recognized by the American Baseball Coaches Association this week with the Team Academic Excellence Award. Presented to the Utes for the third straight season, the honor is given to programs with a team cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or higher for the recently-completed school year. The Utes had a team GPA of 3.27 and were one of six Pac-12 clubs to be honored. Among the Big 12 membership for next season, Utah was included among eight schools receiving the award. All told, the 2024 season was one of monumental...
Cause of Wednesday’s Provo Canyon fire unknown
PROVO, Utah — An investigation is underway into the cause of a fire that started near the mouth of Provo Canyon on Wednesday night. According to Provo Fire and Rescue Capt. Jeanie Atherton the Provo Canyon fire started around 11 p.m. The fire burned on the northbound side of Interstate 189 where Canyon Road merges with University Avenue. Atherton said the fire was on the hillside to the east.
DCFS offers resources as community seeks answers in Gavin Peterson case
WEST HAVEN, Utah (KUTV) — Since the death of 12-year-old Gavin Peterson in West Haven, community members shared they reported abuse concerns long before his passing. Within the next week, family members arrested for Gavin's murder will appear in court. In this hearing, a judge will determine whether or not the case will go to trial.
Utah campgrounds close as bear activity increases
KAMAS, Utah (KUTV) — Summertime in Utah brings campers, and campers bring bears. Several campgrounds in the state have been closed due to repeated visits from bears. One of the latest is the Soapstone Campground near Kamas. On Tuesday, there were several reports of a black bear that had...
Law school grads could earn license through work rather than bar exam in some states
This story originally appeared on Stateline. PORTLAND, Ore. — Before Bailey McQueeny-Rose attended law school at the University of Oregon, she worked in reproductive health care, first as a medical assistant and then as a trainer, teaching others to do the same job. The work opened her eyes to how access to health care differed […]
Nick the Greek Ramps up Multi-State Expansion With Development Deals in California, Utah and Tennessee
Beloved Greek Chain Broadens National Footprint as Demand for Greek Food Skyrockets. , a Northern California-based chain serving up authentic Greek street food, has inked three multi-unit franchise development deals across three states. The deals will introduce the fast-growing Greek chain to new markets across the country, including five units each in Salt Lake City and Nashville, and three units in San Diego. Nick the Greek is on pace to open more than 25 locations this year. With more than 75 restaurants in operation, the brand will approach 100 locations systemwide by the end of 2024.
Botched finale at Layton Pioneer Day celebration sends fireworks exploding into spectators
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — In the second such event in 20 days time, a fireworks show in Utah went awry and sent pyrotechnics rocketing into crowds of spectators. Utah's Pioneer Day celebrations traditionally end with fireworks, as was the case in Layton's Andy Adams Park on Wednesday. However,...
Biological mother speaks of red flags prior to 12-year-old Gavin Peterson's death
WEST HAVEN — The biological mother of 12-year-old Gavin Peterson, who was allegedly starved to death by his biological father, stepmother and oldest brother, is breaking her silence. "It broke my heart to know that he died that way," said Melanie Peterson. "I can't imagine being so hungry. It's...
Precision Hermetic Technology Plans Weber County, Utah, Operations
Precision Hermetic Technology, a company that manufactures glass to metal seal hermetic connector products, plans to establish production operations in Weber County, Utah. The $19.7 million project is expected to create 210 jobs over the next ten years. The new facility, located at Business Depot Ogden, will manufacture interconnection products...
Man died after losing control of his car, police say
SALT LAKE CITY — A 50-year-old man died Saturday morning after he appeared to have lost control of his car in the Glendale neighborhood, according to a release from the Salt Lake City Police Department. At approximately 4:26 a.m., SLPD officers said they received reports of a crash near...
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Fall camp eve, and previewing Iowa State, UCF
SALT LAKE CITY — On Sunday, Utah football players report to fall camp, where they'll begin a four-week ramp up to the 2024 season. The season is here!. Host Josh Furlong talks fall camp storylines, the proposed changes in the NCAA for scholarships and a continued breakdown of Utah's schedule.
Heber City police chief’s son arrested on charges of raping dementia patients in assisted living facility
Jayden Parker Sever — the 20-year-old son of Heber City Police Chief Parker Sever — was taken into custody this week on two first-degree felony charges, attempted rape and object rape. According to court documents, the incidents occurred sometime between Feb. 1 and March 6 when Jayden was...
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