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'I can breathe easy': West-side Mexican eatery gets reprieve as development pressure mounts
SALT LAKE CITY — As development pressure spreads to Salt Lake City's west side, score one for a mom-and-pop operation in the neighborhood. Margarito Parra, operator of El Asadero, a west-side Mexican restaurant, had been told by the prior developer of an apartment building taking shape next to his business that he'd have to leave to make way for more apartments. It's been the source of plenty of worry over the last two years as the initial building west of his restaurant, still incomplete, has risen from the ground, reducing traffic at El Asadero.
Dick Motta inducted into the Big Sky Hall of Fame
Weber State men's basketball legendary coach Dick Motta was inducted into the Big Sky Hall of Fame on Saturday, July 20, as part of the 2024 class. The Hall of Fame ceremony was held in Spokane, Washington as part of the Big Sky Kickoff. Motta, 92, is part of the...
Utah man with cerebral palsy publishes children's book
WEST JORDAN — The first time Johnathan Aubrey rode a bike at 7 years old, he wiped out. He collided with his sister and skidded out on his training wheels — he, and his parents, thought it was the end of his biking career. Aubrey has cerebral palsy,...
Utah high school athletes to represent state at festival in France ahead of Paris Olympics
SALT LAKE CITY — A group of six Utah teenagers will travel to France on Sunday to participate in a global youth sports festival ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Utah high school athletes will participate in a week of activities with 500 youth from 36 countries. The Utah delegation is one of only five from North America.
Salt Lake County unveils ‘game-changing’ criminal justice, homelessness reform plan
SALT LAKE CITY — Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson announced a “game-changing” initiative plan aimed at curbing homelessness and reforming the criminal justice system in the county Friday afternoon. She made the announcement outside the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office, across the street from where construction...
Logan city officials to close trail bridge at 690 Riverwalk Parkway for four weeks | News
LOGAN – City officials here are advising trail users in the vicinity of the Logan River Golf Course to be aware of a bridge closure. The Trail Bridge over the Logan River adjacent to the Carl Inoway Senior Housing Complex at 690 Riverwalk Parkway will be closed effective Monday, July 22, according to a recent press release from the Logan City Parks and Recreation Department.
Dog Days of Summer Volunteer Program is in full swing
Looking for something fun to do this summer? The Green River Animal Shelter has the perfect solution: the Dog Days of Summer Volunteer Program. This new initiative invites community members to take a shelter dog out for a few hours of walking, playing, and socializing. To participate, volunteers must be...
7-20-24 – Full Show
Ben Criddle, Ryan Eldridge, and Brandon Gurney are live from Big O Tires in American Fork, Utah for a special edition of Cougar Sports. “What’s Cookin’ with the Cougars! They are joined today by BYU Quarterbacks Jake Retzlaff and Treyson Bourguet, Wider Receivers Parker Kingston, and Kody Epps, BYU Defensive Backs Crew Wakley, and Micah Harper, Linebacker Jack Kelly, and Defensive Lineman Isaiah Bagnah, as they bring you all the news and notes from Cougar Country!
Nellis Air Force Base to Bring the Noise to Southern Utah in the Coming Weeks
Imagine this, you’re doom scrolling on social media, and you keep reading posts from your friends and family that say, “What’s that booming noise outside?”. Sounds pretty familiar right? It’s nice to know about unknown events before they happen so you can rub it into the face of your loved ones with an all-knowing index finger pointing skyward.
Logan High announces new boys basketball coach and director of athletics | Local Prep
LOGAN – The Logan High Administration, Logan City School District Administration, and School Board recently announced the appointments of Gordon Garrett as Athletic Director and Matt Skabelund as Boys Basketball Coach at Logan High. Both assignments begin immediately. Garrett, a Southern Utah University graduate with a major in history...
Kickoff times set for Wildcat football
Weber State has five home games in 2024, beginning on September 7 against Portland State. Kickoff times for Weber State football are set for the 2024 season. The Wildcats will have five home games at Stewart Stadium with the first three games beginning at 6 p.m. and the final two games at 1 p.m.
Las Vegas Summer League Preview Game 5: Utah Jazz vs Detroit Pistons
The Utah Jazz are matched against the Detroit Pistons for their final Las Vegas Summer League game. Utah was essentially eliminated with their loss against the Kings, but their crushing 88-105 defeat against the Clippers on Thursday gave them no hope of making the semi-final. The Jazz get to wrap things up against a fellow eliminated team, the Detroit Pistons, finishing with a 1-3 record. The Pistons Summer League roster houses previous players such as Marcus Sasser, while also including their 2024 draft picks Ron Holland II (5th) and Bobi Klintman (37th).
13-year-old Pocatello girl drowns in Bear Lake
A 13-year-old Pocatello girl drowned in Bear Lake on Saturday, authorities said. The incident began to unfold around 6 p.m. when the Bear Lake County Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 calls that the girl was missing on the East Shore of Bear Lake. Sheriff’s Office marine deputies with boats were in the area within minutes and located the girl unconscious and not breathing in the water. She was immediately turned...
United Way: Volunteers needed to help strengthen children, families through Welcome Baby program
One of the best things about summer is seeing how our community members come together to celebrate the season and spend time with family and friends. Utah County remains unique in the way that it focuses on strengthening families and supporting our youngest community members. We live in one of the youngest counties in the nation, and it is always heartening to see how our neighbors and friends come together to support the children in our community. The old adage “It takes a village to raise a child” remains true in Utah County.
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