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Bear on the move; more campgrounds closed in A.F. Canyon
The U.S. Forest Service closed the Granite Flats campground in American Fork Canyon after a bear sighting on Tuesday, July 23. On Friday, July 26, the Timpooneke and Altamont Campgrounds were evacuated and closed after the black bear was spotted there. “We have unfortunately had to evacuate and close the...
Lindsey Vonn plans to make Salt Lake City's 2034 Olympics better for athletes' families
PARIS (AP) — When Lindsey Vonn skied in her fourth and final Olympics in South Korea in 2018, her mother and the rest of the family took three-hour train rides from Seoul to the mountains to watch her compete. Previous experiences were not much better. So, when she got involved in the bid for Salt Lake City to land the 2034 Winter Olympics, the now-retired alpine ski racer had an obvious focus. Vonn wanted to make life easier for athletes’ families. Earlier this week, the International Olympic Committee awarded the Games to the Utah capital, which Vonn is proud to say will have at least one family village for housing accommodations, along with transportation, ticketing, translation services and other logistical assistance. “It’s never been done before in the Olympics, which actually is pretty surprising to me,” Vonn said in an interview Saturday at the Summer Olympics in Paris. “We’re going to take care of the families, not just the athletes.”
38-ton lithium battery dropped in semi rollover, creating extreme fire hazard in Richfield
RICHFIELD — A southbound semitrailer hauling a large lithium battery tipped over while turning into the Flying J gas station in Richfield on Saturday, police said. The truck tipped about 9:20 a.m., which presented a public safety emergency due to the battery's extreme fire hazard, a post on the Richfield Police Department's Facebook says.
Set for 6: Kelsey Chugg holds off rising star Ali Mulhall for 6th Utah women's amateur title
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kelsey Chugg's amateur golf career in the state of Utah has been tested, and occasionally bested, since the Salt Lake City director of golf won her first Utah women's state amateur title in 2012. But if she wasn't there already, the former Weber State standout cemented...
Cartoon characters introduce winter sports to kids
For information about the Aniletes, visit theaniletes.com. Anyone interested in donating the projects can email Berkholtz at dennis@nslgames.com. To pay tribute to the International Olympic Committee’s decision to award Salt Lake City and Park City the 2034 Winter Games, Dennis Berkholtz, a former Olympian, is introducing the Aniletes, a group of animated athletes.
Semitruck passenger died in crash on Saturday morning
SALT LAKE CITY — A passenger in a semitruck has died after the semi crashed in Lamb’s Canyon on Saturday morning. A news release published by the Department of Public Safety said the driver was towing a 53-foot trailer when he lost control of the semi around 4:30 a.m. The semi then hit into a right concrete barrier when it crashed.
Three Under the Radar Utes Poised for Big Seasons
With fall camp firing up, this is a great time for Ute fans to get to know next season's team. Each year, we head into the season with expectations on who will be a key contributor. Upperclassmen, impact transfers, and returning starters are obvious bets to make their presence felt, but due to the sheer size of college football rosters it can be tough to be familiar with every player.
Utah man walks at law commencement 52 years after finishing law school
SALT LAKE CITY — It took almost 52 years for F. Bryant McOmber Jr. to walk across the stage and accept his diploma from the University of Utah's S. J. Quinney College of Law. He finally did on May 10 with the class of 2024. McOmber's path through law...
Family members gather to honor legacy of early Cedar City builder George A. Wood
CEDAR CITY — Dozens of family members of Cedar City pioneer builder George A. Wood recently gathered at Wood Ranch in Cedar Canyon to celebrate his legacy. The July 20 reunion was attended by an estimated 130 people of all ages, many of whom were either direct descendants or extended family members by blood or by marriage, to George Albert Wood (1878-1964) and his wife Sabina Jochum Wood (1882-1967).
Millions given to Primary Children’s to diagnose, treat kids with genetic disorders
SALT LAKE CITY – Seven-year-old Scarlet was born with an undiagnosed genetic disorder that causes seizures and developmental delays. “We knew when I was pregnant with her that she was going to have something, we just didn’t know exactly what that meant,” her mom, Cassandra Hill, said.
San Juan County launches free cancer screening program
KUTV — San Juan County Public Health has launched a critical health initiative, the Monticello Free Cancer Screening Program. This life-saving program is designed to cover the cost of cancer screenings for past and present residents of Monticello, UT, and the surrounding area who may have been exposed to hazardous uranium mill tailings.
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