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With closing of the Lighthouse Lounge, its artistic community heads elsewhere
OGDEN -- The Lighthouse Lounge on Historic 25th Street has long beckoned customers to drop in for a cocktail or brew, some tasty food, friendly conversation and live entertainment on open Mic nights. And for many, the lively establishment became a haven to hang out and socialize. But in July,...
BYU football punter Sam Van Der Haar bringing his own versatility and personality
Ready for some BYU football trivia to stump your friends?. Ask where the oldest player on the Cougar roster in 2024 served his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It’s actually a trick question because 27-year-old sophomore punter Sam Van Der Haar didn’t serve a mission....
Public closure of outdoor shooting range in Kaysville leaves hundreds confused
KAYSVILLE, Utah — A popular outdoor shooting range in Kaysville will close to the public on Sunday, and hundreds of users want to know why. The Wahsatch Shooters Association, which has managed the outdoor range for 30 years, announced its public closure on its website. The shooting range will only remain open for police training use.
Snow leopard at Utah Hogle Zoo dies after sudden health decline
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah’s Hogle Zoo announced the death of a male snow leopard named Chimeegui Thursday after his health rapidly declined for an unknown reason. Chim was 12 years old. The zoo said the snow leopard, named Chimeegui and known commonly as Chim, was humanely euthanized...
Late Friday night Grand County, Moab officials warn flooding not over
GRAND COUNTY, Utah, Aug. 23, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — After a day of flooding, officials at 9:30 p.m. Friday were advising “more storms on the way.”. And “Flash Flood Warnings Still in Effect for Grand County,” Grand County Emergency Management said online. “At 929 p.m. MDT,...
Kaysville to Bountiful chase ends in arrest
KAYSVILLE, Utah, Aug. 23, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Multiple agencies joined together Friday night to end the Kaysville to Bountiful chase of a reckless rush hour driver. Events began at 4:48 p.m. when a Kaysville police officer made a traffic stop at 315 N Main St. on a grey Lexus SUV for traffic violations that almost caused an accident, Kaysville PD said in a 7:30 p.m. press release.
Collin Sexton’s place with the Utah Jazz of tomorrow
Collin Sexton: the one they call Young Bull and the 6-foot-3 combo guard out of Marietta, Georgia garnered quite the reputation as a high school hooper. With a tenacity and drive that could only be rivaled by the likes of Russell Westbrook or the Energizer Bunny,. Sexton’s high school tape...
Woman with multiple arrest warrants in custody after leading police on multi-agency chace
KAYSVILLE — Multiple police agencies pursued a woman who fled from a traffic stop, forcing them to PIT her car twice and using a pepper ball to arrest her on Friday afternoon. According to the Kaysville Police Department, an officer made a traffic stop on the woman driving a...
Community rallies to save West Valley Performing Arts Center
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A few months ago, the West Valley Performing Arts Center was on the brink of closing. The community and businesses rallied to save it. While work is underway to keep a steady flow of funding, audiences are loving the current production Legally Blonde. It's...
Saratoga Springs woman picked to perform onstage with Limp Bizkit at Utah concert
Aug. 18, 2024, is a date 18-year-old Sabriah Fausett of Saratoga Springs likely will never forget. While attending a recent concert, she got the opportunity many only dream of: to perform with one her favorite bands. Fausett said she’s been a fan of the alternative rock group Limp Bizkit for...
Prep football: Troubles from kickoff hold West Field back in 45-26 loss to Richfield
WASHINGTON TERRACE -- One miscue after another made for a laundry list of problems in West Field's second regular-season loss, falling victim to Richfield 45-26 on Friday at Bonneville High's Budge Field. Richfield quickly jumped to a three-score lead within four minutes of game clock when Gage Yardley, building on...
Morgan gets defensive in 34-0 shutout of visiting Sky View
MORGAN — For 218 straight games, the Sky View Bobcats' offense seemingly scored at will. On Thursday night, the Morgan Trojans defense stepped up to snap that streak, and keep the Bobcats out — again and again. Quarterback Beck Sheffield tallied four total touchdowns, including three passing, all...
Older used cars are selling for a premium in Salt Lake
SALT LAKE CITY — Used cars at least a decade old used to be the epitome of affordability. Now, not as much. For years, we’ve reported on the skyrocketing costs of new cars ignited by COVID’s one-two punch on supply chains. Right now, the average price paid for a new car is $48,644 according to data from Cox Automotive. So, the ripple effect of buyers buying cheaper used cars has reached those older cars.
SLCPD Social Workers Provide Outreach to People Experiencing Homelessness
SALT LAKE CITY — As part of the Salt Lake City Police Department’s ongoing enhanced patrols in response to community and public safety concerns in Liberty Park, the Salt Lake City Police Department’s Community Connection Team (CCT), recently contacted more than 90 people as part of outreach efforts.
Dinah SOAR Days Voted Favorite Local Event Among Uintah County Residents
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, according to a Vernal City survey. Dinah SOAR Days starts in Vernal today. The 2023 survey asked Uintah County residents about their favorite local events and you guessed it! The favorite event of those surveyed is the Dinah SOAR Days Hot Air Balloon Festival. Surveyors could vote for more than one event. The balloon festival was followed by Holly Days, Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo, FreedomFest, Farmers Market, Hotel Vernal Haunt, Uintah County Fair, and the list goes on. So what can you expect for this weekend’s favorite event? The balloon launch is in the mornings at 6:30am at the Vernal Middle School fields. There is the Dinah Days Market at the park in front of the Uintah County Library. Watch for chalk artists, live entertainment, and activities. There is the Vern and Al Party at the Dinosaur Museum on Saturday from 9am to 1pm. Main Street downtown is closed to traffic by 6pm when there will be live music and the Dinaland Car Club Cruise show along with the Balloon Night Glow after 8pm. Get all the event details at www.DinahDays.com.
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