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Utah’s 4th-largest city isn’t a part of the state’s grass replacement plan. Why?
Utah launched its Landscape Conversion Incentive Program in 2023. It offers a rebate to homeowners who switch out their grass with more water-efficient landscaping. But there’s a catch. To get the rebate, you need to live in one of the 67 cities that signed on to participate. That doesn’t...
Samoa’s Faith Vui uses Utah trips to work toward lofty golf goals
If all of the other golfers who competed in this week’s Utah Women’s State Amateur Championship at TalonsCove Golf Club in Saratoga Springs added up the miles they traveled from their current homes to get to the event, the total would likely still be less than 19-year-old Faith Vui’s distance.
New commander looks to future of Tooele Army Depot
TOOELE — Residents of Tooele and beyond may encounter the new Tooele Army Depot commander riding his mountain bike through Settlement Canyon, or camping in the Oquirrhs. "It's beautiful, I'm super excited," Col. Luke Clover said, sitting in a borrowed desk at one of the installation's gatehouses. The harsh sunlight of late morning scattered off the straw grass and sand outside, giving the room a yellow tinge.
Tooele taxes may increase by hundreds to compensate for school deficit after massive loss
TOOELE — Residents in Tooele County are calling on the state to perform an audit of their school district after another tax increase proposal could cost some hundreds per month. The district made the proposal earlier this summer, citing a budget deficit of $7 million after losing state funds,...
Recent Tooele power outages have a purpose says Rocky Mountain Power
TOOELE, Utah — Multiple Tooele power outages have residents complaining. However, Rocky Mountain Power says there’s a good reason behind them. The power outages have been on purpose according to Jona Whitesides of Rocky Mountain Power. It’s part of an effort to harden the power lines by wrapping the poles with flame resistant fabric, replacing wooden poles with steel towers and powering down lines when weather or wildfire threats are detected.
Park City mountain bike racer ready for Olympic feat in Paris
Haley Batten has been surrounded before, many times. Her specialty is finding ways to squeeze her mountain bike through narrow openings, then using bursts of speed to escape the pack. But this isn’t a pack the Park City racer wants to escape. This pack is a glowing orb of freckled...
Community Calendar: Upcoming events as of July 27
The following are a collection of community-submitted events upcoming as of July 24, 2024. For ongoing events, see our ongoing-events article. For more event listings, see our online calendar. Hops on the Hill. Stein Eriksen Lodge. 7700 Stein Way. Tuesdays through Aug. 20. 6-8 p.m. Taste the delectable flavors of...
Park City area intends to tap a Winter Olympic liaison to assist with plans for Games
There is now a deadline for the Winter Olympic efforts: The opening ceremony in February 2034. Officials at City Hall, the County Courthouse and in the Park City tourism industry have spent years assisting during the bidding for a second Games in the state. And the awarding of the 2034 Winter Olympics to Salt Lake City on Wednesday essentially launches the organizing phase.
Bonanza Park plan approved; now city to update building code
The Park City Council recently approved the Bonanza Park Small Area Plan, which serves as a guidepost for amending the land management code. The code is what developers must follow when building new projects, from coffee shops to multistory apartments. Several property owners in the Bonanza Park neighborhood have signaled...
Video: POLICE CHASE: California man rams his truck into Summit County patrol cars during chase
On the night of Oct. 8, 2023, David Matheson Thomas, 60, of Colfax, California, attempted to flee from a hit-and-run accident in Park City, Utah, according to court documents. A Summit County sheriff’s deputy noticed the truck and attempted a traffic stop, but Thomas fled and rammed multiple police cars while trying to escape.
Lindsey Vonn plans to make Salt Lake City's 2034 Olympics better for athletes' families
PARIS (AP) — When Lindsey Vonn skied in her fourth and final Olympics in South Korea in 2018, her mother and the rest of the family took three-hour train rides from Seoul to the mountains to watch her compete. Previous experiences were not much better. So, when she got involved in the bid for Salt Lake City to land the 2034 Winter Olympics, the now-retired alpine ski racer had an obvious focus. Vonn wanted to make life easier for athletes’ families. Earlier this week, the International Olympic Committee awarded the Games to the Utah capital, which Vonn is proud to say will have at least one family village for housing accommodations, along with transportation, ticketing, translation services and other logistical assistance. “It’s never been done before in the Olympics, which actually is pretty surprising to me,” Vonn said in an interview Saturday at the Summer Olympics in Paris. “We’re going to take care of the families, not just the athletes.”
Report – Kayla Harrison targeted to fight Ketlen Vieira in UFC 307 title eliminator
Off the back of her stunning submission win over ex-champion, Holly Holm in her promotional debut at UFC 300 earlier this year, Kayla Harrison is reportedly lined up to make her sophomore outing inside the Octagon. Harrison, a former two-time PFL lightweight tournament winner and two-time Olympic gold medal winner,...
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