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UVU men’s hoops officially signs two more transfers
Utah Valley head coach Todd Phillips has announced that two-time national champion Andre Johnson Jr. has transferred from the University of Connecticut to Utah Valley along with former Stanford and LMU player Noah Taitz. Both will compete for the Wolverines in 2024-25. “We are thrilled to welcome Andre to the...
Big 12 media days: League showcasing being a melting pot of old and new
To survive after losing former foundational programs like Oklahoma and Texas, the Big 12 conference has aggressively sought to expand with solid brands. That means it is now a mix of traditional Big 12 schools, the four schools who joined in 2023 and the four former Pac 12 members. That...
Make America affordable again
The Republican National Committee just released its 2024 platform. While calling it a platform is a stretch, the list of bullet points gives an idea of what the potential next Trump administration’s goals are. Here’s one issue that should be front and center: end inflation and make America affordable again.
On NYC beaches, angry birds fight drones patrolling for sharks and struggling swimmers
NEW YORK (AP) — A fleet of drones patrolling New York City’s beaches for signs of sharks and struggling swimmers is drawing backlash from an aggressive group of seaside residents: local shorebirds. Since the drones began flying in May, flocks of birds have repeatedly swarmed the devices, forcing...
Vineyard holds first public hearing in considering expansion of city council
The Vineyard City Council held the first of two public hearings on Wednesday to consider changing the city form of government from a five-member council to a six-member council, a move that the current council seems divided on. Currently, the city government has four council members and a mayor who...
Republicans are gathering in Milwaukee to nominate Donald Trump again. Here’s what to expect
For all the usual stagecraft, the Republican National Convention that opens Monday is different from Donald Trump’s previous nominating affairs. In 2016 and 2020, Trump was the underdog heading into fall and faced criticism from within his own party. This year, he will accept the Republican nomination with his party in lockstep behind him and Democrats in turmoil over President Joe Biden’s viability.
Down to two: BYU golfers Cooper Jones, Cole Ponich to meet in state amateur finals
One hundred and fifty-six golfers started the week at Ogden Golf and Country Club in Ogden with dreams of making it through two rounds of stroke play and five rounds of match play to reach the 2024 Utah State Amateur Championship finals. Now just two remain — and both play...
An east coast-based milkshake shop opens first Utah franchised location in Pleasant Grove
Things are shaking up in Pleasant Grove as a new dessert shop is open and ready to satisfy your sweet tooth. The Pennsylvania-based MilkShake Factory has launched its first Utah location in the Valley Grove district adjacent to I-15 at Pleasant Grove Boulevard. The origins of the MilkShake Factory date...
Let’s be done with continual wars
Three years ago, we had the great pleasure of hosting Emma, a 16-year-old young woman from Magdeburg, Germany, who decided to attend a year of high school here in the United States. Emma was in the same class and on the school swim team with our daughter Celeste, and when Emma’s initial family placement did not work out for logistical reasons (taking high school swimmers to practice at 4:45 a.m. every morning isn’t feasible for everyone), she became our adopted daughter for the rest of the academic year.
College Roundup: Triplett added to BYU men’s basketball roster
BYU men’s basketball head coach Kevin Young announced the addition of Max Triplett to the Cougars 2024-25 roster on Wednesday. “We are excited to add Max to our group at BYU,” Young said. “He had a great career at Snow and has been very well coached. He adds experience, size, and depth to our front court. On top of being a great student-athlete, Max is a great young man. We are thrilled to welcome him and his wife Autumn to BYU.”
Fire in towering spire of medieval cathedral in French city of Rouen is under control
PARIS (AP) — A fire broke out Thursday in the spire of the medieval cathedral in Rouen, a major landmark in northern France that was under renovation, but authorities said it was quickly brought under control. Witnesses told French television they saw smoke emanating from the spire just after...
US inflation cools again, potentially paving way for Fed to cut interest rates soon
WASHINGTON (AP) — Inflation in the United States cooled in June for a third straight month, a sign that the worst price spike in four decades is steadily fading and may soon usher in interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. In a better-than-expected report, consumer prices declined 0.1%...
Big 12 media days: Utah football introduces itself to new conference
Each of the 16 football teams in the Big 12 got the chance to speak to reporters at the Big 12 media days at Allegient Stadium in Las Vegas this week. The most pertinent information for BYU fans came from Cougar head coach Kalani Sitake and the BYU players in attendance, but also of interest is what was said by the nine opponents the Cougars will face this fall.
Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy declares victory, but Colby Jenkins on track for a recount
The margins in the Republican primary for Utah’s 2nd Congressional became so razor thin on Tuesday as some of the last remaining votes were counted, that Rep. Celeste Maloy’s challenger Colby Jenkins could be on track for a recount. Yet, Tuesday evening — as counties across the state...
Guest opinion: The link between domestic violence and religiosity
I have spent many years trying to understand why Utah has the high violence rates it does toward girls and women. Last week, yet another Utah woman emailed me about the intimate partner violence she has been enduring for more than 12 years. Because she has never had cuts and bruises, she didn’t realize she was experiencing domestic violence. Not all abuse leaves physical evidence. Abuse can be emotional, verbal, sexual, financial, digital and even what is termed religious or spiritual abuse.
FEMA allocates $7.2 million to Utah for dam safety upgrades
SALT LAKE CITY – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has recently announced a significant allocation of $185 million to 32 states and one U.S. Territory for the rehabilitation of high-hazard dams. Utah is set to receive $7.2 million from this allocation to enhance the safety and integrity of its dam infrastructure.
Guest opinion: Provo City’s camping ban flies in the face of freedom
Last week, I attended the America’s Freedom Festival at Provo Grand Parade, where tents, sleeping bags and lawn chairs clogged Center Street and University Avenue. I was dismayed. Provo’s sidewalks teemed with thousands of proud Amercans dressed in red, white and blue; everywhere, stars and stripes waved – but I saw nothing in the way of liberty and justice.
Not much buzz: BYU head football coach Kalani Sitake doesn’t get a lot of attention at Big 12 media days
Each head coach at Big 12 football media days at Allegient Stadium in Las Vegas this week has a designated time to take the stand for an official press conference. While there are other chances for reporters to talk to coaches, this is the most public appearance and can be indicative of how much interest there is in what a team is doing.
BYU junior Tyson Shelley defeats younger brother in first round of match play at state amateur
Top-seeded Tyson Shelley woke up Wednesday morning not knowing who he would face that day in the first round of match play at the 2024 Utah State Amateur Championship at the Ogden Golf and Country Club in Ogden. The BYU junior knew he would take on the No. 64 seed...
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