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Adults, child facing charges after misusing fireworks, starting large house fire in Layton
LAYTON, Utah (KUTV) — Two adults and a child are facing multiple charges after their illegal use of fireworks started a massive house fire. Surveillance video from across the street shows the flames. There was also an explosion, when propane tanks were hit. Both adults are facing several misdemeanor...
The Hillbilly Thomists to play free show at St. Mary’s Social Hall Friday
The Hillbilly Thomists, a band of Dominican friars who make bluegrass music together, are playing a free show at St. Mary’s Social Hall in Park City on Friday at 6:30 p.m. All eight members are working friars with active ministries/humanitarian causes outside of music — many are university chaplains, one feeds unhoused people in NYC’s Washington Square Park, one is a theology author and president of Pontifical University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome.
Demolition derby couple shares glimpse into raucous rally
The demolition derby will combine metallic mayhem with old-fashioned tomfoolery at the Wasatch County Fairgrounds on July 26 and 27. Rihanna may sing about finding love in a hopeless place but Wasatch County Parks and Recreation’s marketing coordinator Jen Bowman is living it. When she moved to the Heber...
Inside the Utah Royal's new training facility
KUTV — The Utah Royals are Utah’s women’s professional soccer team that competes in the National Women’s Soccer League. Fresh Living had Tyler Gibbons, VP of marketing, chat with Kari about the completion of the new multimillion-dollar SharkNinja Performance Center in Herriman, Utah, a 11,000+ square-foot expansion to the training site at Zions Bank Real Academy.
Win Tickets to the Sold-Out Park City Song Summit 2024
Enter to win tickets to the weekend-long event with headliners My Morning Jacket, Nathaniel Rateliff, and Mavis Staples. Win Tickets to the Sold-Out Park City Song Summit 2024 Consequence Staff
Utah State Track & Field Earns USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors
LOGAN, Utah — For their performances athletically and academically in 2024, Utah State's men's and women's track & field programs earned All-Academic Team honors from the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA). Individually, 15 Aggies were named All-Academic athletes. The Aggie women, with a GPA...
Utah State Football Coach Fired for Contacting Woman Who Accused Player of Domestic Violence
LOGAN, Utah — Utah State University announced the firing of football coach Blake Anderson for allegedly contacting a football player’s girlfriend and a roommate after the girlfriend accused the student-athlete of domestic violence and sexual assault. University officials received a final report, conducted by law firm Husch Blackwell,...
Former No. 11 overall pick changes representation, may sign in Europe
Utah RFA defenseman Victor Soderstrom is switching representation as he tries to land a contract for next season. PHNX Sports’ Craig Morgan reports he’s dropped his agent, which PuckPedia shows was Darren Ferris at Quartexx Management. Morgan also reports that Söderström, whom the Coyotes drafted with the 11th overall pick in 2019, may opt to play in a top-level European pro league this season rather than re-sign with Utah.
The International Days Parade is a Delight for All
Those that are familiar with the annual International Days celebration are likely highly anticipating the yearly Grand Parade that flows down Price City’s Main Street. “In contrast to the new drone light show, the International Days Parade has been an annual tradition for over four decades,” stated Price City Events Coordinator Megan Marshall. “Averaging over 50 float entries, each year the floats become more elaborate and impressive.”
Utah Jazz Trade Rumors: addressing the Podziemski vs Kuminga debate
I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but Lauri Markkanen has been in some trade talks recently. The Utah Jazz are hacking through the thick weeds of a rebuild but have yet to set its course in a solid direction. The sweet-shooting 7-foot Finnish star is easily Utah’s best trade piece, and they’ve been shopping Markkanen across the NBA.
Evacuations lifted for Salt Lake City fire that triggered evacuations near state Capitol
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Authorities in Utah lifted evacuation orders for a wildfire in Salt Lake City that threatened neighborhoods near the state Capitol over the weekend. The evacuation order was lifted late Sunday after authorities said more than 100 firefighters worked to protect homes. Officials cautioned that residents needed to remain ready to evacuate, with the fire only partially under control as of Monday morning.
University of Utah Swim & Dive Excels Under New Associate Head Coach Jos Smith
University of Utah's Jos Smith has been promoted to associate head coach for the swim and dive team, with accolades for his coaching leading to personal-best performances, program records, and national recognition. Jos Smith promoted to associate head coach for University of Utah's swim and dive team. 2024-25 campaign will...
Secret Service oversaw security at 2002 Olympics and would do it again for 2034 Winter Games
SALT LAKE CITY — After the 9/11 terrorist attacks against the United States just months before the start of the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City, organizers recognized changes were going to be needed to the security measures overseen by the federal government. Fraser Bullock, the chief operating...
Friday’s Microsoft outage canceled 70 flights at Salt Lake International
SALT LAKE CITY — The July 19 Microsoft outage left hundreds of travelers stuck or delayed on Friday. Seventy flights leaving or arriving at the Salt Lake City International Airport were canceled. There were also several flights that faced delays. Associated Press reported that Friday’s outage caused many carriers...
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