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Salt Lake City accidentally poisoned hundreds of trees along North Temple
Salt Lake City employees accidentally poisoned hundreds of trees along North Temple after spraying them with an herbicide, the Fairpark Community Council said Tuesday. The group said over 200 trees were poisoned by the Parks Division. The community council said the city blamed the issue on a “procedural error” by...
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.”
Ogden homeowner says he and a neighbor shot 2 pit bulls in self-defense
OGDEN — A homeowner said he and a neighbor shot two pit bulls in self-defense Monday after the dogs cornered, attacked and charged at them. Dane Wise said the dogs came into his cul-de-sac Monday evening as he was working on his truck in a covered area outside of his home.
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...
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...
New Quarry Mountain Trailhead opens for trail users
The Quarry Mountain Trailhead opened Tuesday, July 23, and is located along Meadows Drive on the eastside of state Route 224. It features 11 parking spaces including one ADA stall, a map kiosk and a dog waste station. The second trailhead will be built south of Meadows Drive adjacent to...
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.
Miller Sports Bringing Professional Baseball To Salt Lake In October
SALT LAKE CITY – Professional baseball is coming to Salt Lake City this October. ‘Beisbol en Salt Lake’ features two teams from La Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacífico at Smith’s Ballpark on October 5 and 6. Miller Sports + Entertainment announced two exhibitions between nine-time...
Summer outdoor film series returning to Liberty Park
KUTV — The following information was submitted by The Utah Film Center. Get ready to soak up some summer vibes at Utah Film Center’s Summer Outdoor Film Series, returning to Liberty Park. The movie lineup features a collection of curated, award-winning cinematic stories that are truly unique. For...
New giant Smith’s Marketplace opens in Heber City
The new Smith’s Marketplace at the north end of Heber City — almost within throwing distance of the old one — opened for the first time Saturday morning and was flooded with customers searching for groceries and out of curiosity. Store Leader Bryer Trussell and other staff...
Angels pitcher generating trade interest
Reid Detmers certainly hasn’t had the 2024 season he was hoping for. The southpaw has been pitching for the Salt Lake Bees since June when the Angels optioned him to Triple-A. Nevertheless, he is reportedly drawing trade interest from numerous teams, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN, who lists...
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