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Logan/Cache Airport receives scathing audit detailing financial and governing problems
The Logan/Cache Airport received a scathing review as part of an external audit on the airport’s operations, financials and governance this past week. The audit was commissioned from the Cache County Airport Authority Board and took place between December 2023 and March 2024. Dr. Michael Jones conducted the audit as part of Swelbar-Zhong Consultancy, an aeronautical company analysis firm.
Layton City PD offers $500 reward, asks for tips on man who threw fireworks into July 4 crowd
LAYTON, Utah, July 17, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Police are asking for a public assist in tracking down suspects who were throwing lit fireworks into a crowd of people. “During the City’s July 4th festivities, a large group of 100 or more young people gathered near the vendors on Constitution Circle, and then made their way to the soccer field at Layton High School,” Layton City Police said in an online post that included a suspect photo and which offers a $500 reward for information.
Washington City Little League Softball Majors All-Stars Head To Regional Series
Washington City Little League Softball Majors All-Stars have advanced to the Little League Regional Series in San Bernardino, California starting this weekend. Garret Walpole manages the team with coaches Thad Seegmiller and Laci Warczak. The team consists of the following players, 11 and 12-year-old girls:Maddy Abbott, Sarah Seegmiller, Paisley Hopkins,...
Dr. Mike McFalls plans to take Grand County School District ‘up an extra degree’
The recently appointed superintendent of Grand County School District, Dr. Mike McFalls, has a deep passion for public education in which he’s had 35 years of experience in different positions. “I feel like education is my calling. I love what I do, particularly administration,” McFalls said. Growing up...
Heber calls for artists for power box art
The city plans to use artists' submissions to adorn various Heber Light and Power Boxes in and around the city. Submissions should reflect the initiative’s themes of welcoming visitors, outdoor sports destinations and activities, wildlife and images that relate to historic Heber. Applications are open through September 5.
Multiple cities consider joining together to create new school district
DRAPER, Utah (KUTV) — Draper City and Highland held public hearings during their Tuesday evening city council meetings debating whether or not to split away from the Alpine School District into a new school district. “There’s a lot of challenges with starting something from the ground up,” said Sean...
WNDR Alpine’s Phase Series Introduces Revolutionary Biobased Materials to the Clothing Industry
Salt Lake City-based WNDR Alpine has been an industry disrupter since 2019. Founded by Matt Sterbenz and championed by Pep Fujas, you might know WNDR Alpine for pioneering new methods of building skis. Specifically, they have become well known for using oils derived from microalgae grown in their labs instead of the traditional source: petroleum.
SLC International Airport announces restaurants, shops for Phase 4 redevelopment
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 16, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — The Salt Lake City International Airport has announced the final 12 restaurants and retail shops selected for the new SLC-Phase 4, with planned opening dates of fall 2025 and 2026. These are the final concessions selected as part of...
Logan City officials announce schedule of events for Pioneer Day celebration | Local News
LOGAN – Local favorites the Bear River Ramblers will be one of the headliners at Logan City’s all-day festivities to celebrate Pioneer Day on Wednesday, July 24 at Willow/Horseshoe Park. Based here in Logan, the folk/bluegrass/country band has been performing together for more than five years throughout Utah...
Three New Tenants Sign Leases at Valley Grove in Utah
Pleasant Grove, Utah — Three new restaurant tenants have signed leases at Valley Grove, a $1.2 billion mixed-use development in Pleasant Grove. Upon full build-out, the project will comprise more than 1.5 million square feet of retail, office and hospitality space. The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, Rancherito’s and Wildside Bowls are now open at the property, occupying a total of 5,498 square feet. Cameron Simonsen of Colliers International represented Wildside Bowls in the lease negotiations. Jace Bankhead of Legend Partners represented The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill, and Christopher Wilson of CRC Nationwide represented Rancherito’s. St. John Properties is the landlord. Other tenants at Valley Grove include Club Pilates, MilkShake Factory, Shamrock Coffee, Sip-N Drinks & Coffee, The Smoked Taco and Wayback Burger.
Woman Dead at 30, Parents in a Coma After Hiking in Extreme Heat
Rising summer temperatures claimed the life of a 30-year-old woman and left her parents in critical condition after a family hike in Utah. On Saturday, July 13, Belyruth Ordóñez and her parents, Dario and Humbelina Ordóñez, embarked on a hike at Snow Canyon State Park. Despite the temperatures soaring above 100 degrees, they ventured out to explore the scenic beauty of the park.
Speirs Fire Intensity Reduced but Continues to Burn, 3% Contained
DUTCH JOHN, Utah — Recent wetting rains have significantly reduced the fire intensity of the Speirs Fire, however it continues to burn and is currently 3% contained and is at an approximate size of 759 acres. The fire was caused by lighting on July 13, and is located approximately three miles south of the town of Dutch John, Utah and south of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir.
BYU/UVU roundup: Cougar pitcher Ben Hansen selected in the MLB draft by the Boston Red Sox
BYU right-handed pitcher Ben Hansen was selected by the Boston Red Sox in the 20th round of the 2024 MLB draft at Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth on Tuesday. Hansen becomes BYU’s 124th all-time MLB draft selection and the first to be drafted by the Red Sox organization. Six members of the Cougar baseball program have been selected in the MLB draft over the past three seasons including Andrew Pintar, Cy Nielson, Nate Dahle and Cooper McKeehan in 2022 and Austin Deming in 2023.
BYU Greats Puka Nacua, Jaren Hall Reunited To Host Camp For Youth
OREM, Utah— Former BYU football stars Puka Nacua and Jaren Hall teamed up on Tuesday to host a football camp for youth. The event, sponsored by ProCamps and cost $175, featured kids from first to eighth grade. There wasn’t an official attendance number provided, but many kids from the area wanted to be in the presence of the NFL players. One of them, Nacua, rewrote the rookie record books last season in his first year with the Rams.
Utes players in favor of Morgan Scalley eventually taking over
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) – Utes defensive lineman Junior Tafuna has played for Morgan Scalley the last three seasons, and he credits him for helping turn him into an NFL caliber player. Scalley was named the “coach in waiting” a few weeks ago whenever Kyle Whittingham decides to retire. “That’s the right guy for […]
Salt Lake’s 2024 Days of ’47 Team Roping Performances Set
Here's the teams who advanced to the performances at the 2024 Days of '47. The top 32 teams on two head from the Tuesday, July 16, slack are headed to the performances at the 2024 Days of ’47 rodeo in Salt Lake City. The performances pick up July 19...
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