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CU Buffs opponent preview: Behind healthy Cameron Rising, Utah favored to win Big 12 title
A second consecutive trip to the Rose Bowl, on Jan. 2, 2023, could not have ended any worse for the Utah football team. The 35-21 defeat against Penn State was disappointing, but losing quarterback Cameron Rising to a severe knee injury in the third quarter was devastating. Rising tore the ACL, MCL, MPFL and meniscus in his knee and wound up missing the entire 2023 season, which led to a subpar year for the Utes.
Top Riders Roll to Salt Lake City Criterium p/b LHM This Weekend
The race began in 2019 as a built-for-pro racing event bringing criterium back to the heart of Salt Lake. At the time, the Tour of Utah was an institution on the UCI calendar and looked set to continue to be a premier cycling event in the United States. With that energy at its back, the Salt Lake Crit was a convenient companion event, plugging into the enthusiasm a large UCI stage race can bring to a cycling community.
Vehicle catches fire while towing a boat near St. George
LEEDS, Utah — Firefighters in Washington County were busy on the Fourth of July after a vehicle fire started a grass fire near Leeds, Utah, approximately 16 miles northeast of St. George. A UHP spokesman said a Land Rover was towing a boat when it caught fire Thursday afternoon....
Provo parade watchers camp out before Fourth of July Grand Parade
PROVO — Thousands of people camped out Wednesday night, to get the best spot for the Grand Parade that goes right down University Avenue at 9 a.m. Thursday. The parade, which is the largest of its kind in the western United States, is expected to attract about 300,000 spectators. People were allowed to claim their spot on public property starting at 3 p.m. on Wednesday.
Farmington police report an increase in purse robberies by South American 'theft rings'
FARMINGTON — Police are alerting residents about an increase in purse snatches or "distraction thefts" at Station Park. Lt. Brian Cooper, of the Farmington Police Department, said in the last month, more than four such crimes have been reported, many of them happening at the Station Park shopping center.
Trailer is a total loss after fifth-wheel fire possibly caused by refrigerator
SPANISH FORK, Utah — Two people safely evacuated their fifth-wheel trailer after it caught fire early Thursday in Spanish Fork. Spanish Fork firefighters believe the refrigerator in the trailer was to blame for the fire. “The occupants stated that they had trouble with the fridge over the last week,”...
12-year-old raises thousands for New Lehi Fire Station at Code Red Car Show
LEHI — For 12-year-old Utah car show organizer Abel Bringhurst, the third time's the charm. "This was one of my favorite shows, and the most organized." His Code Red Car Show in Lehi, held June 29, drew in about 2,000 attendees and raised $12,441, thanks to a matching donation from Young Living.
Report: Former Jazz Guard Joe Ingles Signs With Timberwolves
SALT LAKE CITY – Former Utah Jazz guard Joe Ingles has signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the news on social media. “Free agent F Joe Ingles has agreed on a one-year deal to join the Minnesota Timberwolves, sources tell ESPN....
Car destroyed in fire caused by firework in Salt Lake County
SANDY, Utah (KUTV) — A car was destroyed by a fire that was started by fireworks in a neighborhood in Sandy. Firefighters were able to put out the fire before it spread to a house that was just feet away. The fire happened Wednesday. "Some young kids were playing...
Protecting your pets on the Fourth of July
SALT LAKE CITY — Fourth of July celebrations are fun for many parents and children, but they can be distressing to pets and animals. According to the Best Friends Animal Society, July 4th is one of the biggest times of year when pets go missing. “Most pets, they’re most...
Magna invests its small-town charm into its annual 4th of July 5K race
Every year Joe Hastings runs the Magna 4th of July 5K dressed head to toe in the stars and stripes. To him, it’s simple. Hastings grew up in Magna and has been running for as long as he can remember. His dad used to run this race when it first got started in the 80s. It was a pretty small event for a while but “has gotten really, really popular within the last six, seven, years. Across the whole valley, across the whole state,” he said.
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