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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...
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.
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.
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.
Local father-daughter cowboy performing artists headline Tabernacle concert on Pioneer Day | Arts & Entertainment
LOGAN – Local cowboy performing artist Dale Major will headline a Logan Tabernacle Concert at noon on Pioneer Day, Wednesday, July 24. As one of the founders of the Cache Valley Cowboy Rendezvous, Major is a familiar face – and voice – in Utah country-western circles. Major...
Controversial technique could reduce transplant organ shortage
SALT LAKE CITY — The field of medical ethics is grappling with use of a relatively new technique that's expected to boost the supply of donated organs and improve the likelihood a transplanted organ will do well in its recipient. The procedure is called normothermic regional perfusion. The Organ...
Event Tonight On Matt Warner: The Outlaw Who Became A Lawman
The Uintah County Library is excited to welcome those eager to learn more about the local wild west history with a special event tonight all about Matt Warner: The Outlaw who became a Lawman. Matt Warner was born in Sanpete County in 1864 and in 1878, when just a young teen, he went to the eastern Uinta Mountains. He eventually began his career as an outlaw, changing his name from Erastus Christiansen to the now famous Matt Warner. “Here in the Basin and around the West, Matt Warner rustled and robbed with Butch Cassidy and other outlaws and bandits of his day,” shares the announcement. “Then, he switched sides and wore a badge. Join award-winning author Rod Miller with his new historical novel, OULAWMAN, to learn more of the exciting story.” Tonight’s presentation is at 7pm at the Uintah County Library.
This iconic reptile is native to St. George despite local scuttlebutt, biologists say
ST. GEORGE — The Mojave desert tortoise is uniquely adapted to survive the temperature extremes Washington County’s red desert is known for, but some residents question: Are they native to Southern Utah or were they transplanted to the area by humans?. Considered a threatened species, the Mojave desert...
‘Disciplined, dedicated individuals’: Army ROTC program marches back onto Utah Tech campus
ST. GEORGE — Active learning and active life will march on as Utah Tech University, the U.S. Army and the Utah National Guard reintroduce an Army ROTC program in the fall 2024 semester. This initiative includes the creation of a new military science department, which will be housed in...
Win Tickets to the Sold-Out Park City Song Summit 2024
Enter to win tickets to the weekend-long event with headliners My Morning Jacket, Nathaniel Rateliff, and Mavis Staples. Win Tickets to the Sold-Out Park City Song Summit 2024 Consequence Staff
Utah State Women’s Tennis Earns ITA Academic Team Honors, Five Student-Athletes Recognized
LOGAN, Utah – Utah State's women's tennis team earned 2024 Division I All-Academic Team honors from the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA), while five Aggies were named ITA Scholar-Athletes, it was announced Monday. Academics are an integral aspect of the college tennis experience and adds to the unique student-athlete experience...
The International Days Parade is a Delight for All
Those that are familiar with the annual International Days celebration are likely highly anticipating the yearly Grand Parade that flows down Price City’s Main Street. “In contrast to the new drone light show, the International Days Parade has been an annual tradition for over four decades,” stated Price City Events Coordinator Megan Marshall. “Averaging over 50 float entries, each year the floats become more elaborate and impressive.”
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