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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...
60 In 60: #41 Utah’s Simote Pepa (Defensive Tackle)
SALT LAKE CITY – The countdown is on for Hans & Scotty’s 60 in 60 for the 2024 college football season. Landing at No. 41 is Utah Utes defensive tackle Simote Pepa. Pepa becomes the fifth Utah defender to make the list, joining No. 58 Sione Fotu (LB), No. 50 Aliki Vimahi (DT), and No. 43 Smith Snowden (CB).
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.
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.
Cruise-In back this week with the return of a special feature | News
LOGAN – It’s the 42nd year for the Cache Valley Cruise-In, which will be held this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Cache County Fairgrounds. On KVNU’s For the People program on Tuesday, Cache Valley Cruising Association president Brandon Douglas said big events on Thursday include the popular Poker Run and the Sock Hop that evening, which has grown in popularity.
Highlights from Kanab’s 18th annual Amazing Earthfest
Each year, Amazing Earthfest, a nonprofit organization based in Kanab holds a multiday free public festival celebrating the land and life of the Colorado Plateau. In addition to outdoor adventure, environmental awareness and musical performance, indigenous culture and the peoples of the region were included to a greater degree during the 18th annual 2024 festival than ever before.
A revamped Delta Center should build on the success of quiet zones.
The Utah professional sports scene is about to welcome a high-profile addition. Salt Lake City is ready for an NHL franchise to begin play for the 2024-2025 season. The arrival will necessitate renovations to the Delta Center and is poised to spur revamping of a downtown entertainment district. The changes...
Utah hockey fans say the arrival of an NHL team could be a boon to youth sports programs.
The Utah Hockey Club's first preseason game is just over two months away. Local fans are anticipating the NHL franchise's inaugural season in Utah, and excitement has been building in the state's youth hockey scene. The Davis County Youth Hockey Association started in 2002, the same year Salt Lake City...
THE ESSENTIAL A&E PICKS FOR JUL 4 - 10
There's no one "right" way to be patriotic, so there's no reason not to celebrate America's birthday. Many municipalities and organizations host festivities for July 4th; here's just a handful of the ones you might be considering. Downtown SLC's biggest Independence Day party takes place at The Gateway (400 W....
Logan officials announce closure of local facilities, services on Independence Day | News
LOGAN – Officials here in Logan have announced modified schedules for Logan City services and facilities during the Independence Day holiday. “Residential garbage, recycling and green waste will not be collected as usual on Thursday, July 4,” according to statement issued by the Logan Public Works Department. “The city landfill will also closed to the public on that day.”
Small plane crashes at Palisades Reservoir
ALPINE, Wyoming (KIFI)-A small plane has crashed in the Palisades Reservoir, by the Pine Bay Boat Club, near Alpine, Wyoming.Witnesses called dispatch at approximately 5:23 p.m. reporting a plane in the water as well as several boaters in the area moving toward it to assist. The only thing visible above the water was the cockpit.
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt location in Pleasant View to celebrate opening this weekend
PLEASANT VIEW — Though Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt in Pleasant View began dishing out treats June 28, the community is being invited to celebrate the franchise’s expansion over the holiday weekend. According to a press release, the new store — located at 360 W. 2650 North in Pleasant...
A Deadly Virus Has Infiltrated Las Vegas And It’s On It’s Way To Utah!
West Nile Virus has been discovered in Las Vegas, only 100 miles from the Utah Border. A record number of mosquitoes in Las Vegas are carrying West Nile virus, prompting local health officials to warn the public to be careful and take precautions. Recently, 169 out of over 24,000 mosquito pools tested positive for West Nile across the state. This early season count breaks previous records set 5 years ago.
Millcreek to celebrate Fourth of July early with tonight’s drone show
SALT LAKE CITY– Millcreek is one of many cities opting for drone shows over fireworks displays this year. Millcreek’s drone show will happen tonight at Millcreek Common. The show will run from 6-10 p.m. Last year more than eight thousand people showed up at the park, Millcreek Community...
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