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PSC approves rate decrease for Enbridge Gas Utah
SALT LAKE CITY – The Public Service Commission of Utah has approved a significant rate decrease for Enbridge Gas Utah, lowering natural gas rates by 29.53%. This reduction translates to a savings of $23.12 per month for the typical residential customer, amounting to an annual savings of $277.44. The...
Local Looks: ‘Crazy for You’ provides perfect summertime musical entertainment
The SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre in Orem has brought the perfect summertime musical to the stage with its production of “Crazy for You.” This musical provides a wonderful blend of comedy, romance and catchy show tunes for audiences of all ages. Playing now through July 20, this is the perfect musical to add to your watch list.
Enbridge Gas Utah decreases rates by nearly 30%, customers to see smaller bills; company says
Utahns may start to see a smaller gas bill this summer. According to a press release from Enbridge Gas Utah, the Public Service Commission of Utah or (PSC) recently approved the company’s request for a natural gas rate decrease by 29.53%. For the average residential customer, the reduction would...
Geraldine Smith Calder
Geraldine Smith Calder, age 90, of Mapleton, Utah passed away on the 5th of July, 2024. She was born 30 August 1933 in Ogden, Utah to Ariel Tucker and. At the age of 4 ½ years Geraldine, with her parents and family, moved to Johannesburg, South Africa where they lived for 10 years. The family returned to America in 1949 and settled in Logan, Utah. Geraldine graduated from Logan High School, then went on to attend Utah State University.
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.
BYU’s Young, Hatch picked as part of new Big 12 Alumni Council
LAS VEGAS – Today, the Big 12 Conference announced the formation of its first-ever Big 12 Alumni Council. The council is comprised of 32 former student-athletes from men’s and women’s programs across each Big 12 institution. The council was created to leverage the experience and expertise of some of the Big 12’s most notable student-athlete alumni as the conference enters a new era. These alumni will provide guidance and insights surrounding a variety of topics, including brand building, athlete relations, storytelling, digital content and much more.
Am I weird? – or are you weird?
I had a conversation this last week with a friend which brought up an interesting question or two. She mentioned that sometimes she and her husband see people do things or say things that makes them think, “Those people seem really weird.”. Then, they pause and ask themselves these...
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...
Astronauts confident Boeing space capsule can safely return them to Earth, despite failures
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — Two astronauts who should have been back on Earth weeks ago said Wednesday that they’re confident that Boeing’s space capsule can return them safely, despite a string of vexing breakdowns. NASA test pilots Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams launched aboard Boeing’s new...
Electrical fire leaves resurrected American Fork theater and other building tenants in limbo amid wait for repairs
Eight months after opening its doors to movie buffs who love and appreciate nostalgic films, Maven Cinemas in American Fork is facing an unfortunate setback. On June 2, the theater’s owners said an electrical fire produced smoke and flames inside of a wall on the east side of the structure.
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.
Israeli military orders the evacuation of Gaza City, an early target of its war with Hamas
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — The Israeli military said Wednesday it has ordered the evacuation of Gaza City, which was an early target of the war that is now seeing renewed fighting. The military dropped leaflets on the city, calling on people to head south and saying “Gaza...
Frustration builds in Houston as utility struggles to restore power cut by Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s biggest utility came under mounting pressure Wednesday over its response to Hurricane Beryl, as nearly 1.4 million area homes and businesses remained without power and residents searched for places to cool off, fuel up and find something to eat. City Council member Abbie Kamin...
Documentary ‘Federer: Twelve Final Days’ streams on Prime Video
Summer is the time for the Tennis Grand Slam tournaments. The Australian Open was in January when it was summer down under. Next came the French Open from May to June. Wimbledon (many say the cream of the crop) took place the first two weeks in July. And the final Grand Slam of the year, the U.S. Open, is set for Aug. 26 through Sept. 8.
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.
Political ads on social media rife with misinformation and scams, new research finds
WASHINGTON (AP) — The online advertisement to Donald Trump supporters was clear enough: Click here, and receive a free Trump 2024 flag and a commemorative coin. All in exchange for taking a quick survey and providing a credit card number for the $5 shipping and handling. “You’ll get two...
Clark and Diane chosen as grand marshals for the Fountain Green Parade
The Fountain Green community is proud to announce that Clark and Diane will be the grand marshals for this year’s parade. Their story is one of love, dedication, and deep-rooted community spirit, making them the perfect choice to lead the festivities. Clark and Diane’s journey together began in Denver,...
Trump returns to campaign trail with VP deadline nearing amid calls for Biden to withdraw
MIAMI (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is getting back on the campaign trail Tuesday, rallying voters in his home state at his flagship golf resort in a celebratory mood as Democrats face tough calls over President Joe Biden’s reelection chances. Trump is nearing a deadline to announce...
Lake Shore man pleads guilty to murder of Spanish Fork man in 2022
Two years later, a Lake Shore man, Christian Taele, has pleaded guilty to the murder of Ryan Hooley in Spanish Fork in 2022. Court documents released last week show Taele pleaded guilty to the murder, which happened on July 8, 2022, and is facing 15 years to life. His sentencing is set for Aug. 30.
A rare voice box transplant helped a cancer patient speak again, part of a pioneering study
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Massachusetts man has regained his voice after surgeons removed his cancerous larynx and, in a pioneering move, replaced it with a donated one. Transplants of the so-called voice box are extremely rare, and normally aren’t an option for people with active cancer. Marty Kedian is only the third person in the U.S. ever to undergo a total larynx transplant – the others, years ago, because of injuries – and one of a handful reported worldwide.
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