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Utah State says Blake Anderson fired for interviewing potential victim after Aggies player’s arrest
Utah State’s Blake Anderson was fired for contacting a potential domestic violence victim and a witness to the incident after an Aggies football player was arrested, and failing to properly report the case, according to a termination letter sent to the coach earlier this month. The final report of...
West Jordan police holding 'resource fair' for Latinos on driver's licenses, privilege cards
WEST JORDAN — The West Jordan Police Department is holding an outreach effort meant to get information to Latinos on getting driver's licenses and driving privilege cards. The Driver's License Resource Fair set for Saturday, geared more specifically to Spanish speakers, also aims to foster ties between police and the broader community. The event goes from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and will be held at West Jordan High School, 8136 S. Jaguar Drive.
Emery County’s Special Little Luau Says Aloha and Welcome
This year’s Special Little Luau will be held on Wednesday, July 24, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Emery County Aquatic Center, located at 230 East 800 North in Castle Dale. This FREE fun-in-the-sun event isn’t your ordinary luau. This Special Little Luau is an EXCLUSIVE event put together for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Historic Northampton House reopens its doors
Many have seen the beautiful building that is the Northampton House. Elegant stained glass, a spacious interior and exquisite exterior grounds have served as the backdrop for many weddings and events throughout the decades. In recent years, the space required many repairs to keep its doors open. On July 10, the Northampton House reopened its historic doors to the city.
USU says Blake Anderson fired for interviewing potential victim after player arrest
Utah State's Blake Anderson was fired for contacting a potential domestic violence victim and a witness to the incident after an Aggies football player was arrested, and failing to properly report the case, according to a termination letter sent to the coach earlier this month. The final report of the...
Tracks Lurking in Southern Utah Reveal That Dinosaurs Swam
Tracks Found in St. George Changed Our Understanding of Dinosaurs. If you visit the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site in St. George, you will see tracks from these early reptiles left in the mud and clay of an ancient lake. These were discovered in St. George in 2000 and are on display. These dinosaur tracks settled one of the controversies among paleontologists.
Sentinel defense project cost estimate jumps 81%, spurring Air Force efforts to control costs
ROY — The estimated price tag for the massive Sentinel nuclear defense system now totals $141.9 billion, an 81% jump from 2020 projections, and U.S. Defense Department officials are hustling to get a handle on costs. Nonetheless, the project, deemed a critical element of the U.S. defense infrastructure, will...
Canyon View holds on to beat Rincon, advances to state Little League winners bracket final
SIERRA VISTA — Canyon View manager Jeff Casper knows all too well from his background at Salpointe and Arizona — a player and later an assistant coach with the Wildcats under Andy Lopez — that his team needs to maintain its focus after achieving a significant victory over juggernaut Rincon on Saturday here in the state Little League winners bracket semifinals.
Women With Endometriosis at Increased Risk for Ovarian Cancer
Women with endometriosis have an increased risk of ovarian cancer, with the highest risk seen for women with deep infiltrating endometriosis and/or ovarian endometriomas, according to a study published online July 17 in the Journal of the American Medical Association. Mollie E. Barnard, Sc.D., from the University of Utah in...
Utahns react to proposed property tax increases
SALT LAKE CITY — Dozens of cities, towns and school districts across Utah want to raise taxes. In some cases, the proposed property tax hikes mean just a few extra dollars on a typical home. But in other cases, it’s a lot more than that. Brent Gray lives...
How Would 1996 BYU Football Fare If There Would Have Been A 12-Team Playoff?
PROVO – This upcoming year in college football, the playoff is expanding to a 12-team field. That will allow for more teams to compete for the national title and an exciting change to the college football landscape. This change has been a long time coming as college football has...
Provo travelers make alternative plans for weekend trips amid major software outage
Friday morning’s massive global technology outage led to flight disruptions and disappointment for people planning to travel out of airports across the country, and Provo was no exception. The widespread outage caused systemwide delays and in many cases cancellations on multiple airlines. An official spokesperson for the Provo Airport...
Highest level of fire concern: Officials urge people to be cautious ahead of Pioneer Day
SALT LAKE CITY — Pioneer Day is next week and local fire officials are asking the public to be cautious when lighting fireworks or building campfires. Draper City Fire Chief, Clint Smith said the fire danger along the Wasatch Front is at level five. “Is the highest level we...
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