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Majority of Utah County voters used drop boxes over mail in primary election, data shows
During this year’s primary elections, which were last week, Utah County voters utilized ballot drop boxes more than usual and had an overall turnout rate of just under 41%. This year’s primary election included heavily contested Republican races for the U.S. Senate and Utah’s 3rd Congressional District, as well as contests for various statewide offices and state Legislature seats.
Presley Tennant From The Voice Gives Free Concert In St. George Park Monday Night
Country music artist Presley Tennant, who rose to stardom following her appearance on Season 16 of NBC’s The Voice, will perform at the Concert in the Park series at Vernon Worthen Park, July 8 at 7:30 p.m. The concert is FREE; attendees are encouraged to bring food, chairs and...
Community advocates continue call for affordable housing in SEG/SLC plan
SALT LAKE CITY — Community advocates are continuing a call for affordable housing to be part of any plans to revitalize downtown, arguing that ticket fees that would go to Salt Lake City to help pay for more housing are not enough. That was part of the newly proposed...
WIB: JENY STARK – FRONLINE FLOORING
Jeny has been working in flooring for over 20 years. She managed a flooring store until, in 2021, she went out on her own to open Frontline Flooring. “The name of my business came about because my husband was a captain at the Roy City Fire Department and then worked for Weber County fighting wildfires. I have several family members who are also on the front lines serving their communities, so that’s where the name came from.”
Wildlife Center of Salt Lake City raising money for expansion
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — When the new Wildlife Center of Salt Lake City opened in January, it was a dream come true for the employees and volunteers who staff the facility. The center takes in wild animals that have been hurt, displaced or need medical care. Britnee Chenty said the new center has one goal in mind: “They go back into the wild, that’s our number one priority. It is to get these guys back out where they are supposed to be."
Some Moab residents at odds with proposed luxury development along Colorado River
MOAB, Utah (KUTV) — Situated on Kane Creek Boulevard roughly two miles from Moab, parcels of private land are the focus of scrutiny for some Grand County residents. “You just go up the hill here and you’re in another planet it’s incredibly gorgeous,” said Moab resident Jerry Shue. Shue and a handful of others spoke to KUTV 2 News about the Kane Creek Development that’s been in the works for roughly five years. “Yeah, you can own a piece of land but what do you do with it, how does it fit into the bigger picture; this certainly does not fit into Moab’s picture.”
As NIL landscape shifts around college athletics, BYU evaluating options with official collective
PROVO — As name, image and likeness payments shift around college athletics with the proposed settlement of a $2.8 billion antitrust lawsuit, changes could be coming to BYU's official NIL collective. The Royal Blue Collective, the officially licensed collective of BYU athletics, has been in the process of what...
12-year-old raises thousands for New Lehi Fire Station at Code Red Car Show
LEHI — For 12-year-old Utah car show organizer Abel Bringhurst, the third time's the charm. "This was one of my favorite shows, and the most organized." His Code Red Car Show in Lehi, held June 29, drew in about 2,000 attendees and raised $12,441, thanks to a matching donation from Young Living.
Heber leaders modify water and sewer line replacement project due to nearly $11M budget shortfall
Since 2022, the city has been working to replace pipes that are more than 70 years old in some sections. But inflation pressures mean that the total cost of updating the lines on the city’s east side has soared almost $11 million since the project began. That raises the price tag well above the $43 million budgeted for the work.
Five USU faculty receive Fulbright awards
LOGAN - Every year through the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program more than 800 scholars, students, teachers and professionals of all backgrounds teach or conduct research. Among those receiving Fulbright Scholar Program awards for the 2024-25 academic year are four Utah State University professors who will teach or conduct research abroad.
Wildlife advocates protest over lack of action on state Route 224
Save People Save Wildlife is protesting in front of the McPolin Barn during the July 4 holiday to call for greater action to protect animals along the busy road that runs between Park City and Interstate-80. A 2019 Utah Department of Transportation study ranked state Route 224 as the fifth...
Isabelle Hancock crowned Miss Tooele City
Isabelle Hancock was crowned Miss Tooele City at the conclusion of the city’s annual pageant on the evening of Monday, July 1. Abigail Grace Rawlings and Kenzington Anderson were crowned as her co-attendants. The pageant began at 7 p.m. in the Tooele High School auditorium with a welcome message...
BYU coach says Utah, others will get ‘rude awakening’ on Big 12 physicality
By Kenny Lee, All Utes: The Big 12 will be adding a few former Pac-12 teams in 2024. They’ll be following in the shadows of BYU, Cincinnati, Houston, and UCF, who were invited to join the conference in 2021. There was widespread speculation that they would quickly become top contenders in the league, especially with Texas and Oklahoma’s impending departures. However, their first season in the Big 12 proved otherwise.
'It's a good start': Jazz rookies arrive in Utah with something to prove
SALT LAKE CITY — Cody Williams can only remember a few things clearly since last Wednesday. There was hearing his name called at the draft, making him the 10th overall pick by the Utah Jazz; there was the celebratory handshake with his brother, and a happy dinner with his family. But the rest of it?
Salt Lake City Summer League 2024: Utah Jazz roster and schedule
The Utah Jazz have announced their Summer League roster, which includes every young player on Utah’s roster. Keyonte George followed up his All-Summer League First Team performance in his first NBA Summer with an All-Rookie First Team season. He and Walker Kessler will be the two players on the roster who got regular minutes with the Jazz all season. George’s fellow 2023 draftees Taylor Hendricks and Brice Sensabaugh will join the team this year after being unable to play due to injury in their first seasons.
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