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Utah’s 2024 primary election results are certified — but recount, other challenges loom
Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson officially certified Utah’s statewide election results on Monday — but the Republican contest for 2nd Congressional District is still in flux. While Henderson, after reviewing multi-county election results, gave her stamp of approval as required by state law and effectively made statewide election results official, razor-thin vote margins between Utah […] The post Utah’s 2024 primary election results are certified — but recount, other challenges loom appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
‘Completely unprecedented’: Utah expert reacts on Biden’s decision to drop out
When Jason Perry, the director of the University of Utah’s Hinckley Institute of Politics, saw the news that President Joe Biden was dropping his re-election bid, he knew the country was heading into uncharted political waters.
Karla Redding-Andrews ready for her Park City Song Summit debut
Karla Redding-Andrews remembers her father, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee Otis Redding, as a happy man. “He was jovial, fun and loved eating ice cream every single day,” she said. “He loved being at home, and we would always look forward to dad being home the few days he would be, so we could go crazy.”
Cedar City Man Bound Over for Trial in Road Rage Shooting Incident; Granted Bail
Cedar City Man Bound Over for Trial in Road Rage Shooting Incident; Granted Bail. A 46-year-old Cedar City man has been bound over for trial following a preliminary hearing Tuesday on charges related to a road rage shooting incident last month.Fifth District Court Judge Jeffrey Wilcox found sufficient probable cause to believe Jason Bryan Stolworthy should face trial.
Brdige21’s new executive director makes progress on area’s first home for neurodiverse people
Established in January 2020, Bridge21 is a local nonprofit aiming to provide an inclusive community for the area’s neurodiverse population. Longtime Parkite Stephanie Polukoff was named executive director in early July. Polukoff has more than 34 years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapist, including 17 years with the...
Sports in Brief: Utah Olympic Park hosting free Celebrate 2034 event Wednesday afternoon
Utah Olympic Park hosting Celebrate 2034 event Wednesday afternoon. The Utah Olympic Park will be hosting a Celebrate 2034 event Wednesday afternoon. The event will kick off with a 4 to 6 p.m. festival with activities, vendors and giveaways for patrons. A special Wednesday Flying Aces show will run from 6:30 to 7 p.m. after the festival. The evening will conclude with a Freedog concert from 7 to 9 p.m. The events are all free to attend, but the UOP will not have parking available after 4 p.m. Salt Lake City is expected to be granted the 2034 Winter Games early in the morning Wednesday, where certain events would take place in Park City.
Sea to Ski celebrates 20 years: Here’s what they’ve learned about maintaining homes above 7,000 Feet
"Homes are kind of like cars. They need to be driven, they need to be lived in. A lot of people think that if no one has been in the home, everything should be fine. But that's far from the truth. Regular system checks and maintenance are crucial" - Charlie Robbins, Founder
Overland Trailhead and segment of Millennium Trail closed today, into tomorrow
PARK CITY, Utah — ‘Tis the seal coat season. Basin Recreation today announced that the Overland Trailhead and Millennium Trail—from behind the Powderwood condos to Olympic Parkway—will be closed today
Riverton party kicks off excitement around Olympic Games and IOC announcement
RIVERTON — A party to celebrate the start of the Olympic Games took place in Riverton Monday night. Families were able to enjoy popsicles, face-painting and pictures with the Olympic Rings. The party was just one set to build excitement over the International Olympic Committee announcement expected early Wednesday...
Park City police blotter: Suspected homeless camp reported off busy street
On Sunday, July 21, at 10:26 p.m., the police received a complaint about a vehicle left outside the Marsac Building for hours with the headlights illuminated. The police logged the case as suspected disturbing the peace. The Police Department at 7:04 p.m. received a complaint from a driver on S.R....
Being outside for just 10 minutes can improve mental health
SALT LAKE CITY — A study from the University of Utah shows that being outside for at least 10 minutes a day helps improve mental health. Researchers found that being outside can reduce stress and better your mood. Professor of Social Work, Joanna Bettmann Schaefer said no matter what...
Man pleads guilty to 2021 shooting, robbery at WVC salon
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Defendant Derrick Lamone Scott has pleaded guilty to four felonies connected to a 2021 aggravated robbery in West Valley City, the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s office announced. On Nov. 26 of that year, “the defendant and two...
Utah woman arrested on multiple felony charges in Littlefield
LITTLEFIELD, Ariz. — A West Valley, Utah, woman has been arrested on a slew of charges in Littlefield, Arizona, after being found in an allegedly stolen vehicle. Raveena Kay Singh, 25, has been charged with unlawful means of transportation, dangerous drug possession, narcotic drug possession, drug paraphernalia possession, all felonies, and misdemeanor operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock device.
Is there hope for a BYU pass rush resurgence this year?
There is no way to put this lightly, so we just have to say it how it is: The BYU pass rush has been completely abysmal for three straight seasons. In 2021, BYU finished the year with just 20 total sacks, 101st in the country. It got worse in 2022 when BYU finished with 15 sacks and ranked 129th in the country. Somehow, BYU still took a step backward once again in 2023 and finished with just 11 sacks, tied with Virginia for dead last in sacks.
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