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Lindon man charged with attempted murder in I-15 road rage case
LINDON — A Lindon man who police say shot at another vehicle after apparently being cut off is now facing criminal charges in the road rage case. Graham Alejandro Platner, 21, was charged Thursday in 4th District Court with attempted murder, a first-degree felony; and discharge of a firearm, a third-degree felony.
Bridging Betty band filling the air with bluegrass music
Bridging Betty plays at Cherry Hill. The bluegrass band has become popular at festivals and local venues like the Bountiful Farmers Market. Courtesy photo. BOUNTIFUL—What started out as a group of friends and neighbors playing bluegrass music together has developed into a fun, upbeat group called Bridging Betty. The band won first place at Bountiful’s Got Talent and their popularity has continued to grow.
Taste, Tour and Ta-Dah promises season of enjoyment
Raspberries are just one of the many offerings attendees can expect to taste as part of this new event series. Public domain image. KAYSVILLE—The USU Botanical Center is hosting a unique series of events starting the end of July, and extending all the way to October. Taste, Tour and Ta-Dah promises to show residents of Davis and beyond a new side to the gardens there, as well as offering some valuable information on home planting in the process.
Olympic spirit, venues in West Valley City and Kearns ready for 2034
WEST VALLEY CITY — Communities with Olympic venues outside Salt Lake City and Park City are already considering what the 2034 Winter Olympics will bring to their cities. Leaders in West Valley City and neighboring Kearns expressed Wednesday that it's not just about what the Olympics will do for them, but how their communities can help elevate the Olympics.
Jordan Clarkson needs a fresh start away from the Jazz
Jordan Clarkson struggled to find his shooting touch last season, converting 29.4% from three-point range despite taking 5.6 per night. The former Sixth Man of the Year now has additional competition off the Utah Jazz's bench, with Collin Sexton and Keyonte George also fighting for minutes in a similar role. As such, Clarkson may find his playing time limited in the upcoming season."The truth is that Sexton, George, and Clarkson are very similar archetypes of players right now," Andy Larson of The Salt Lake Tribune wrote in a recent column. "For all three, their best attribute is scoring, and all three...
Mannikko Excited About New Role with Hospital Foundation
ROCK SPRINGS – The Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Foundation is under new leadership under Kayla Mannikko, who started her new role July 16. Prior to being hired as the new executive director of the foundation, Mannikko was with the YWCA as its development director. “I’ve been in nonprofits...
Biological mother speaks of red flags prior to 12-year-old Gavin Peterson's death
WEST HAVEN — The biological mother of 12-year-old Gavin Peterson, who was allegedly starved to death by his biological father, stepmother and oldest brother, is breaking her silence. "It broke my heart to know that he died that way," said Melanie Peterson. "I can't imagine being so hungry. It's...
Sunrise Stories: 24-Year-Old Motorcyclist Declared Dead After Accident near St. George BLVD
Officials from the United States Drug Enforcement Administration reported a record number of fentanyl pills were seized throughout the state in 2023. Fentanyl is the deadliest drug threat in the entire country, and such a threat required several high-ranking officials to meet in Northern Utah on Thursday to discuss the issue.
Migrants Sent to SLC from Denver Have Nowhere to Go
On June 14, 2024, Governor Cox released a statement on X condemning news that the city of Denver was sending migrants to Utah — without prior approval from Utah state officials. “We recently learned that the Democrat mayor of Denver has been sending illegal immigrants to Utah without proper...
Utah’s 2024 Republican primary saw lower voter turnout compared to record-setting 2020
Now that Utah’s 2024 primary has been certified, we have a complete picture of how many Utahns participated in the June 25 election. Even though Utah’s Republican primary this year was packed full of high-profile and heated races — including the gubernatorial race between Gov. Spencer Cox and Rep. Phil Lyman, a crowded GOP contest […]
The Other Side Donuts helps unsheltered Utahns one donut at a time
SALT LAKE CITY — A new donut shop in Salt Lake is helping unsheltered Utahns one colorful pastry at a time. The Other Side Donuts shop employs formerly unhoused Utahns as bakers. They prepare around 1,000 donuts a day. “The Other Side Donuts is a non-profit whose sole mission...
University of Utah expands meal plans to all students
SALT LAKE CITY — Students at The University of Utah who want to save money with their meal plans no longer have to live on campus. Discounts on student meal plans used to only be available to students on campus. Once Vice President of Housing and Residential Education Sean...
Jazz Have Waived Veteran Forward
The Utah Jazz continue to make moves for the future. Danny Ainge knows his team might not have a chance to compete at the highest level just yet, and he’s being very crafty and thorough about every piece on their roster. Unfortunately, that means he had no choice but to part ways with a fan favorite who might not have an actual place in the league. As reported by NBA Central on Twitter, the Jazz have officially parted ways with Kenneth Lofton Jr. The Utah Jazz are waiving Kenneth Lofton Jr. pic.twitter.com/eyGqOpABV4 — NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 24, 2024 Contrary to...
After losing son, a father carries on awareness campaign against bullying | News
LOGAN — Stand for the Silent is an organization that started nearly 15 years ago by a group of high school students in Oklahoma. This after they heard the story of Kirk and Laura Smalley’s son, Ty Field-Smalley, who at just 11 years-old tragically took his own life after being suspended from school for retaliating against a bully who had bullied Ty for two years.
University Ward House is nearing completion of its residential conversion – take a look inside
The LDS University Ward building at 160 S. University Avenue is undergoing a conversion to residential use that we first reported on in May. It’s almost finished, and we were able to peek inside just this week. The church dates from 1924, and sits at the foot of Presidents’...
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