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Motorcycle Crash: 1 Rider from Utah Killed and 1 Injured on Idaho Highway
A motorcycle crash on an Idaho highway has left 1 dead and another injured. The deadly accident happened in Eastern Idaho not far from the Montana border on Interstate 15 at milepost 179. Idaho State Police responded around 10:51 in the morning of July 22nd. A Kawasaki motorcycle, driven by...
Utah man with cerebral palsy publishes children’s book
WEST JORDAN — The first time Johnathan Aubrey rode a bike at 7 years old, he wiped out. He collided with his sister and skidded out on his training wheels — he, and his parents, thought it was the end of his biking career. Aubrey has cerebral palsy,...
NEWSIES unites and delights at Sundance Summer Theatre
SUNDANCE — “Carrying the Banner” at Sundance Resort is a rag-tag group of newsboys and newsgirls. Director Jennifer Delac Rimke presents Newsies: The Musical at Sundance Summer Theatre as a production full of youthful energy in partnership with Utah Valley University School of Arts. Unlike the trolley strike dragging on for three weeks, this twentieth production of Newsies in Utah continues to prove why the show keeps appearing in the digital headlines of Utah Theatre Bloggers.
Christie’s Park City adds to leadership team
Citing swift growth in its first year, Christie’s International Real Estate Park City announced additions to its leadership team — Jake Doilney as principal broker, and Meghan Tuohig as managing director. Doilney was raised in Park City and born into a family with a long career history in...
Youth soccer tournament to bring 30,000 people to Wasatch Back
The Park City Soccer Club runs the annual event. Executive Director Shelley Gillwald said more than 30,000 people will descend on the area this week. She said almost 500 teams will bring about 9,000 players and coaching staff. An additional 25,000 spectators are expected as well. That’s equivalent to the event’s pre-pandemic numbers.
State troopers arrest three on suspicion of kidnapping at Kimball Junction rest area
A report of a runaway teen in the Park City area led to the arrest of three people on kidnapping charges over the weekend. Summit County Dispatch on Saturday alerted local law enforcement that the Iowa teen’s phone showed her last location was in Summit County, according to probable cause documents.
Summit County I-80 grass fire believed to be human-caused
A grass fire near Interstate 80 temporarily closed the westbound lanes at Echo Junction Saturday evening. North Summit Fire responded to the flames around 6 p.m. Battalion Chief Tyler Rowser said that although the fire was small in size, it was aggressive enough to warrant closing the road. “We had...
A back-to-school block party at an indoor skate park
MIDVALE, UT (GOOD THINGS UTAH)- Jay Lower with KTR joined us on GTU to give us the inside scoop on an indoor playground perfect for kids. KTR stands for “kids that rip,” a fitting name for this exciting space featuring an indoor skatepark, trampolines, sports courts, and more. KTR will be hosting a Back-to-School Block Party at their location in Midvale on August 3. This community event will feature a backpack drive, engaging activities, and a chance to connect with neighbors. It’s a great way to kick off the new school year.
Height cut in half for proposed Sugar House high rise building
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A proposal to build a new high rise in Sugar House won't be nearly as tall as first planned. In an updated proposal, the company behind the effort to construct the new tower has significantly scaled back their plans. Originally, the developers had asked...
We Like As You Like it At The Ogden Shakespeare Festival
OGDEN — Shakespeare is no stranger to Utah. From the popularity down south to productions across the state, one could see a production just about anytime they wanted. However, to get the news that a company called Ogden Shakespeare Festival would be bringing their inaugural production of As You Like It to my neck of the woods, I was ready and waiting to see what would be 15 minutes away rather than a four hour drive.
Local father-daughter cowboy performing artists headline Tabernacle concert on Pioneer Day | Arts & Entertainment
LOGAN – Local cowboy performing artist Dale Major will headline a Logan Tabernacle Concert at noon on Pioneer Day, Wednesday, July 24. As one of the founders of the Cache Valley Cowboy Rendezvous, Major is a familiar face – and voice – in Utah country-western circles. Major...
Silver Reef Brewery takes home 2 World Beer Cup awards
CONTRIBUTED CONTENT — Southern Utah’s largest craft brewery, Silver Reef Brewing Co., was recognized earlier this year at the esteemed 2024 World Beer Cup. Known to many as the Oscars of the industry, the World Beer Cup is the most prestigious beer competition in the world, held annually in conjunction with the Craft Brewers Conference and BrewExpo America.
Celebrating Pioneer Day in Ogden
Every July 24 in Utah, it’s common to see businesses close so that workers can have Pioneer Day off. Ogden’s week-long celebration is unique. In 1934, Ogden Mayor Harman Peery wanted to bring in revenue and make Ogden a tourist hotspot. With beard-growing contests, rodeos, parades, dances and more, the celebrations were historically successful.
Logan officials announce closures, modified schedules for city services on Pioneer Day
LOGAN – Officials here in Logan have announced closures and modified schedules for Logan City services and facilities during the Pioneer Day holiday. “Residential garbage, recycling and green waste will be collected as usual on Wednesday, July 24,” according to Logan Public Works spokesperson Emily Malik. “The city landfill will also open to the public on that day.”
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