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Relatives, friends honor legacy of former Panguitch Mayor Bill Bruhn on his 100th birthday
PANGUITCH — Approximately 120 people recently gathered in Panguitch to celebrate the life of former Mayor William G. “Bill” Bruhn. Bruhn, who died of leukemia in 1985 at age 60, would have turned 100 on June 13, 2024 – the date of the recent family celebration held at Panguitch Social Hall.
BYU Basketball Makes Top Six Cut For Four-Star Center Recruit
PROVO, Utah – BYU basketball is in the mix for one of the nation’s top center recruits. Xavion Staton, a 7-foot prospect in the 2025 recruiting class, released his top six schools. Among the top six is BYU basketball. Staton’s top six include Arizona, Michigan, Stanford, UNLV, and...
Replacement for Alta Canyon Rec Center draws division
SANDY, Utah — Four decades after its construction, a plan is underway to rebuild the Alta Canyon Rec Center in Sandy, Utah. However, it’s a plan that some residents say is not in the city’s best interest. The city council says that the plan will bring new...
'The main theme is compassion': Buddhist Church of Ogden holds annual Obon Festival
OGDEN — For the past 15 years, Maia Yoshida has participated in the annual Obon Festival held at the Buddhist Church of Ogden, dancing in remembrance of her ancestors and loved ones lost. The annual festival was held this past weekend, and 17-year-old Maia, who is a fifth-generation Japanese...
Utah, BYU, Utah State Represented In East-West Shrine Bowl 1000
SALT LAKE CITY – College football is booming in the Beehive State and the East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 proves it after including Utah, BYU, and Utah State players in their top 1000 list. The list was compiled with the help of NFL and college experts to determine the 1000...
Hideout Local District incumbents reelected despite residents’ objections
In a tense meeting Monday afternoon, Hideout Local District #1 swore in three trustees, a district manager, a treasurer and a clerk. The district manages infrastructure for about 800 land parcels in the young town east of the Jordanelle Reservoir. The oaths of office came a few weeks after the...
Closures issued ahead of Pioneer Day celebrations
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Utah officials and residents are gearing up for an eventful Pioneer Day. Because of holiday celebrations and the 2034 Olympic announcement watch party in Washington Square Park, the Salt Lake City Police Department issued a reminder of upcoming closures. Beginning early Wednesday, "anyone living,...
Report reveals how much money Russell Westbrook is giving up in Jazz buyout
Russell Westbrook is giving up a decent chunk of change up front to be able to choose his next destination. Keith Smith of Spotrac reported this week that the former MVP guard Westbrook is giving up a total of $1.7 million in his buyout with the Utah Jazz. Westbrook was just acquired by the Jazz... The post Report reveals how much money Russell Westbrook is giving up in Jazz buyout appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Celebrating Pioneer Day in Ogden
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Good Things Utah) – Pioneer Day celebrations are underway across the state. Nicea DeGering packed up her gear and hit the road early in the morning to get a good spot at Ogden Pioneer Days. Rodeo Director Rick Davis shared some highlights from the festivities as well as a look at what you can expect at Ogden Pioneer Days this week.
Explaining both sides of the dispute between Blake Anderson and Utah State
LOGAN - Utah State University has gutted its athletics department this July with the firing of three of its senior-level management and one mid-level position within days of each other. Head football coach Blake Anderson, deputy athletic director Jerry Bovee, senior woman administrator Amy Crosbie and football director of player development Austin Albrecht have all been dismissed over alleged failures to report an incident of domestic violence as required by USU policy.
Meet Utah softball coach who gave over 50 years to the sport
KUTV — Butch Latey, a legend in Utah high school sports, came into the studio to chat with Kari Hawker-Diaz about his recent nomination for the Ford Driven to Give campaign, thanks to his incredible career coaching women's softball for over 50 years. Butch is a beloved coach who...
Think twice before covering your child’s car seat with a blanket
SALT LAKE CITY — Covering a car seat or stroller with a thin blanket may be a common way to protect babies from the sun, but it can actually do more harm than good. “People want to protect their babies when they’re out in the sun,” Intermountain Health Community Health Child Advocacy Coordinator Michelle Cameron said. “But, covering the car seat actually makes it warmer.”
Puka Nacua Excited For Brother Tei Nacua To Begin BYU Career
OREM, Utah – Puka Nacua, Kai Nacua, and Samson Nacua were all standout players for BYU football. The good news for BYU head coach Kalani Sitake is that another Nacua is coming. Tei Nacua, younger brother to Kai, Puka, and Samson, will be part of the BYU football program...
Kizik names new chief marketing officer
“Hands-free” footwear brand Kizik has added an industry veteran to its C-suite. The brand has appointed Elizabeth Drori as chief marketing officer. She joins Kizik from footwear brand Sperry, where she served as global chief marketing officer and general manager of its e-commerce business. Prior to joining Sperry, Drori...
Murray High students share, immerse themselves in classmates’ cultures
Many students sampled a variety of international dishes shared at Murray High’s multicultural night. (Julie Slama/City Journals) Murray High School’s Latinos in Action President Will Diaz was dishing up portions of Ají de Gallina, a Peruvian cream chicken dish made with ají peppers. It complemented the...
Castle Valley residents in shock after receiving tax notices
I wasn’t shocked when I opened the envelope containing our Grand County 2024 notice of property valuation and tax changes. I wasn’t shocked only because I had already heard from my neighbor who received his tax notice a few days before me and said he was “shocked.” He said he had a $1,290 increase and he was wondering if it was a mistake. Then I began reading rumblings on the Castle Valley Facebook page from Castle Valley folks who started receiving their tax notices.
Internship program touted as SUU’s ‘best-kept secret’
CEDAR CITY — The Intergovernmental Internship Cooperative program may be Southern Utah University’s best-kept secret for students seeking on-the-ground outdoor and environmental career experience, U.S. Forest Service officials say. The cooperative partners with the Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, nonprofits, counties and other agencies...
SUU Picked Third In UAC Coaches Pre-Season Poll
Thunderbird fans got an early taste of the excitement for the upcoming football season at the United Athletic Conference (UAC) Media Day on Tuesday, held at Texas Live in Arlington, Texas. With the new season on the horizon, the Thunderbirds are generating buzz as they are projected to finish third in the UAC coaches' poll. This comes on the heels of a strong 2023 campaign where Southern Utah tied for second place with a 6-5 record, marking their first winning season since 2017.
Woman run over after exiting moving vehicle in Murray 'not expected to survive'
MURRAY, Utah (KUTV) — A woman was hospitalized and is not expected to survive after exiting a moving vehicle during a police pursuit that ended in a crash, authorities said. This incident unfolded on Tuesday, July 23, when Murray Police officers witnessed a black Chevrolet truck heading southbound on State Street near 4600 South that seemed to be having issues. One officer began following the vehicle in an attempt to conduct a traffic stop to see if the driver needed assistance.
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