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Celebrating Pioneer Day in Ogden
Every July 24 in Utah, it’s common to see businesses close so that workers can have Pioneer Day off. Ogden’s week-long celebration is unique. In 1934, Ogden Mayor Harman Peery wanted to bring in revenue and make Ogden a tourist hotspot. With beard-growing contests, rodeos, parades, dances and more, the celebrations were historically successful.
Youth soccer tournament to bring 30,000 people to Wasatch Back
The Park City Soccer Club runs the annual event. Executive Director Shelley Gillwald said more than 30,000 people will descend on the area this week. She said almost 500 teams will bring about 9,000 players and coaching staff. An additional 25,000 spectators are expected as well. That’s equivalent to the event’s pre-pandemic numbers.
Ogden City Opens Nominations for Mayor's Awards in the Arts
Ogden, UT — Ogden City Arts invites the public to nominate an artist, arts advocate, or organization for the Mayor’s Awards in the Arts. The annual celebration recognizes those making impactful contributions to the Ogden community through the arts. “This is a wonderful opportunity for our community to...
Summit County I-80 grass fire believed to be human-caused
A grass fire near Interstate 80 temporarily closed the westbound lanes at Echo Junction Saturday evening. North Summit Fire responded to the flames around 6 p.m. Battalion Chief Tyler Rowser said that although the fire was small in size, it was aggressive enough to warrant closing the road. “We had...
Utah teen stuck in Miami by himself during worldwide IT outage, causing airport chaos
SALT LAKE CITY — The ongoing string of canceled flights from the recent worldwide IT outage has left a 16-year-old Sandy boy stuck in Miami, traveling by himself for the last four days. His family is desperately trying to bring him home. Navigating through seemingly endless canceled flights and...
Demolition derby couple shares glimpse into raucous rally
The demolition derby will combine metallic mayhem with old-fashioned tomfoolery at the Wasatch County Fairgrounds on July 26 and 27. Rihanna may sing about finding love in a hopeless place but Wasatch County Parks and Recreation’s marketing coordinator Jen Bowman is living it. When she moved to the Heber...
UHP finds kidnapped Iowa girls at Kimball Junction
Three alleged kidnappers are being held without bail, accused of trying to take the girls from Iowa to California. The Utah Highway Patrol was asked to help find a missing 14-year-old Iowa girl Saturday after her phone was pinged in Summit County. Shortly after that, UHP troopers found an 18-year-old...
A back-to-school block party at an indoor skate park
MIDVALE, UT (GOOD THINGS UTAH)- Jay Lower with KTR joined us on GTU to give us the inside scoop on an indoor playground perfect for kids. KTR stands for “kids that rip,” a fitting name for this exciting space featuring an indoor skatepark, trampolines, sports courts, and more. KTR will be hosting a Back-to-School Block Party at their location in Midvale on August 3. This community event will feature a backpack drive, engaging activities, and a chance to connect with neighbors. It’s a great way to kick off the new school year.
Height cut in half for proposed Sugar House high rise building
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A proposal to build a new high rise in Sugar House won't be nearly as tall as first planned. In an updated proposal, the company behind the effort to construct the new tower has significantly scaled back their plans. Originally, the developers had asked...
We Like As You Like it At The Ogden Shakespeare Festival
OGDEN — Shakespeare is no stranger to Utah. From the popularity down south to productions across the state, one could see a production just about anytime they wanted. However, to get the news that a company called Ogden Shakespeare Festival would be bringing their inaugural production of As You Like It to my neck of the woods, I was ready and waiting to see what would be 15 minutes away rather than a four hour drive.
Friday’s Microsoft outage canceled 70 flights at Salt Lake International
SALT LAKE CITY — The July 19 Microsoft outage left hundreds of travelers stuck or delayed on Friday. Seventy flights leaving or arriving at the Salt Lake City International Airport were canceled. There were also several flights that faced delays. Associated Press reported that Friday’s outage caused many carriers...
AF opened store 3 in Utah, with another on the horizon
DELAWARE, Ohio — Top 100 retailer American Freight held a grand opening for its third showroom in Utah in Orem over the weekend of July 19. The 24,000-square-foot store is located at 21 W. Center St. and joins the Delaware, Ohio-based company’s other Utah stores in Ogden and Layton, with an expected fourth in Logan.
University of Utah Swim & Dive Excels Under New Associate Head Coach Jos Smith
University of Utah's Jos Smith has been promoted to associate head coach for the swim and dive team, with accolades for his coaching leading to personal-best performances, program records, and national recognition. Jos Smith promoted to associate head coach for University of Utah's swim and dive team. 2024-25 campaign will...
Wasatch County celebrates Pioneer Day with parade, fireworks
Pioneer Day is a state holiday recognizing both Utah history and the history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Every July 24, Utahns commemorate the arrival of Brigham Young and the first group of Mormon pioneers in the Salt Lake Valley. Residents from across the Wasatch Back...
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