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Utah voters to decide whether to nix Utah’s education earmark. Here’s what’s at stake
Utahns have a complex but important question before them on the November ballot. Should Utah wipe out its nearly 100-year-old constitutional earmark on income tax revenue (currently reserving that money for public and higher education and some services for children or people with disabilities) to, in a way, open the door to tax reform 2.0 […]
Paris Olympics Come to Utah
Paris in the summer, Utah in the fall. The Olympic greats continue their dazzling performance past the dates and boundaries of the summer games by bringing gymnastics to Utah in September. If you didn't get enough of the gold medal performance of our US Olympic gym team then grab a...
Trump-backed US Rep. Celeste Maloy wins Republican primary in Utah after recount, court case
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — U.S. Rep. Celeste Maloy narrowly won the Republican primary in Utah’s 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday after the state Supreme Court rejected her challenger’s lawsuit that asked justices to count a batch of ballots with late postmarks after Maloy defeated him in a recount by fewer than 200 votes. After hearing oral arguments last week, the Utah Supreme Court shot down Colby Jenkins’ last-ditch effort to recover enough disqualified ballots to overtake his opponent. The panel determined that Jenkins failed to identify any instance where election officials did not comply with state law, Chief Justice...
Upper Basin states propose agreement with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Colorado River water managers are moving forward with a plan to track and get credit for conserved water. The Upper Colorado River Commission on Monday voted unanimously to move ahead with the creation of a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation that would provide accounting and credit to the Upper Basin states (Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming) for water saved through conservation programs. It would also identify qualifying criteria for water conservation projects. A draft of the agreement is expected by the end of September.
Utah Weather Alert: Monsoon Storms to Hit Salt Lake City Starting Saturday
Salt Lake City, UT – Residents of Salt Lake City should prepare for a wet weekend as monsoon moisture returns to the area on Saturday, bringing with it the risk of flash flooding. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Salt Lake City has issued a warning for Utah and...
Ameresco Selected to Develop Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Plant at Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District’s Davis Landfill
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & LAYTON, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 14, 2024-- Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced it has been selected by Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District (WIWMD) to design, build, own, and operate a landfill gas to renewable natural gas (RNG) plant at the Davis Landfill in Layton, UT. This project would be Ameresco’s second landfill gas beneficial use arrangement with the district and represents both organizations’ continued commitment to sustainable waste management solutions for the past twenty years. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240814300721/en/ Landfill gas collection system (Photo: Business Wire)
Murder suspect fighting extradition from Utah
The man who was arrested and charged with the murder of Sara Filiatraut refused to waive extradition and remains in the Salt Lake County Jail. Robert Matthew Richards was arrested July 29 in Saratoga Springs, Utah on a warrant charging him with one count of first degree murder. Filiatraut was...
Orem officials call Tuesday’s storm greater than once-in-a-century; residents continue to cleanup
OREM — Orem city officials are calling Tuesday night’s storm a 100-year-plus event. The quick moving rain and hail storm turned roads into rivers and filled up basements, garages and bottom level condos. The city’s water detention basin that includes a skate park turned into a pond. Kids...
At least 1 person taken to hospital following crash in Hobble Creek Canyon
SPRINGVILLE — Several people had to be extricated from their vehicle following a crash in Hobble Creek Canyon on Wednesday night, according to deputies. A car believed to have four occupants went off the road on Right Hand Fork Road near Jolley's Ranch about 8:20 p.m., according to Utah County Sheriff Sgt. Spencer Cannon. He said he did not have many details about the crash yet, but a medical helicopter was called to the scene.
Wrong way driver hospitalized after crashing into traffic on SR-201
SOUTH SALT LAKE — A wrong-way crash caused a popular highway to be closed for several hours Wednesday afternoon. Lt. Cameron Roden with the Utah Highway Patrol told KSL that a car drove eastbound on the westbound lanes of state Route 201 and crashed into another car head-on. Roden...
Gunnison Valley Hospital welcomes new surgeon as Dr. Richard Anderson retires after 23 years of service
GUNNISON – A significant chapter in the history of Gunnison Valley Hospital has come to a close, and a new one has begun. After 23 years of dedicated service, Dr. Richard Anderson, M.D., officially retired on Aug. 13, marking the end of an era for the hospital and the community. In his place, the hospital is excited to introduce Dr. Tanner Allen, D.O., who began his tenure on Aug. 1 and will continue to uphold the high standard of care that Dr. Anderson has provided for over two decades.
Cross-Campus and Community Collaboration
When the U West Valley project launched in 2021, an existing relationship between University of Utah Health and University Neighborhood Partners took on new meaning. Working together, we are finding more ways for the University of Utah to address disparities in our community. A Shared Goal: Meeting People Where They...
Crews in cleanup mode after intense rain leads to hail and flooding throughout Utah County
The aftermath of intense storms has public works crews and some residents across portions of Utah County in recovery mode. Monday’s thunderstorm resulted in heavy rain totals in places like Eagle Mountain, which received about .76 inches, KSL News radio reported. Neighborhoods in Saratoga Springs experienced heavy flooding, leaving...
Long Recovery Ahead For Woman Hit And Dragged By Car In Uintah County
The young woman who was hit and dragged for several city blocks in Vernal on Wednesday has a long recovery ahead. The most recent report from the family shares that 21-year-old Breanna Berry is hospitalized in a Wasatch Front area hospital as she is receiving treatment for severe road rash, a fractured neck, fractured elbow, and a small brain bleed. As the community has rallied desiring to help, the family has set up a QR code where donations can be made to Breanna Berry which is included with this news story on BasinNow.com. Several fundraisers have also been posted on the Vernal Strong Facebook page. The driver involved in the accident fled the scene but was later apprehended by law enforcement and was reportedly in custody as of Wednesday evening.
Deer Valley to build new Park City workforce housing by 2027
At an open house Tuesday, Deer Valley staff and consultant architects shared early concepts for a new employee housing development on property along Bonanza Drive near the Rail Trail. Preliminary designs show the potential for up to a four-story building with total units ranging from 201 to 262. The exact...
Sandy City and SEG Break Ground on Utah Hockey Club's New Training Facility, Aiming to Strengthen Local Economy and Culture
Sandy City is laying the groundwork for a future in ice with the commencement of construction on a new training facility for the Utah Hockey Club. Chairman of Smith Entertainment Group (SEG), Ryan Smith, describes the venture as a community moment drawn from a momentous plunge into sports and business development that anticipates rippling effects across the local economy and culture. "When NHL and a new franchise comes— the impact downstream, you can feel it right now when you see exactly where the ice is going to be and the impact that this is going to have on the community," Smith said, as per the City of Sandy.
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