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Big 12 Insiders: Utah tabs Morgan Scalley to follow the legendary Kyle Whittingham
The Big 12 Insiders is a streaming show hosted by former Kansas State football player Brien "Big B" Hanley. It covers everything related to and affecting the new 16-school Big 12 Conference. In today's edition, Big B and 247Sports site publisher Tim Fitzgerald are joined by Michelle Bodkin of KSL Sports in Salt Lake City to discuss the succession plan at Utah that names defensive coordinator Morgan Scalley to take over whenever the legendary Kyle Whittingham retires.
NCAA Football: Oregon at Utah
Oct 28, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah football head coach Kyle Whittingham walks down the sideline in the second half against the Oregon Ducks at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gabriel Mayberry-USA TODAY Sports
Why Salt Lake City is weighing a decision that other ‘big four’ sports cities are facing
SALT LAKE CITY — The Salt Lake City Council is expected to vote soon on whether to partner with Smith Entertainment Group and advance plans to remodel the Delta Center and create a “sports, entertainment, culture and convention district” surrounding it. City leaders offered a slight update...
Celebrate the Summer Olympic Games with your kids
SALT LAKE CITY, UT (GOOD THINGS UTAH)- With the Summer Olympic Games being just weeks away, Rose Storey joins us today to share how to celebrate with your kids while educating them on the history and traditions of the Olympics. The 2024 Paris Olympic Games will take place Fri, Jul 26, 2024 – Sun, Aug 11, 2024. What better way to learn about the event that unites the world than celebrating together with your family? We are talking DIY art projects, edible gold medals, and games for you and your kids to enjoy. Check out the recipes and activity instructions down below!
ReposiTrak Adds Another 25 Produce Companies to Network; Randy Fields Comments
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - As we reported earlier in June, industry ally ReposiTrak welcomed a host of retailers and suppliers to its ReposiTrak Traceability Network® (RTN). The company is back with more news, recently announcing that it added 25 new produce suppliers to this network. “Our solution stands...
Watch George Strait Pay Tribute to Johnny Cash With Amazing Cover of “Folsom Prison Blues”
George Strait has been pulling out all the stops during his current tour, such as performing a duet of “Pancho and Lefty” with Chris Stapleton, as well as whipping out numerous other classic covers. He’s been performing “Waymore’s Blues” by Waylon Jennings on recent stops, but at his latest show in Salt Lake City, he paid tribute to Johnny Cash as well.
Video: Rocky Mountain Power explains huge rate hike proposal
Rocky Mountain Power is explaining the reasons behind a proposal that calls for a significant spike in customer electricity bills. Under the proposed new rate, residents would see their bills go up by about 30% at the end of the two-year rollout.
RuthAnn Allen Named Women's Tennis Head Coach
SALT LAKE CITY – University of Utah Director of Athletics Mark Harlan announced RuthAnn Allen as head coach of the Utes' women's tennis program today. A former Utah All-American and member of the Utes' Athletics Hall of Fame, Allen returns to her alma mater after spending the previous five seasons as head coach at Weber State.
Why homeless enforcement efforts could become stricter in Salt Lake City
A recent Supreme Court decision that allows local governments to ban sleeping in public even when no shelter space is available could lead to stricter enforcement of homeless encampment bans. Why it matters: The decision effectively gives the OK for cities facing rising homelessness to enact similar restrictive laws targeting...
Squirrel knocks out power in Murray, crews on site
MURRAY, Utah (ABC4) — A few dozen people in Murray have been left without power thanks to the menacing acts of a local squirrel. Murray City Power said the squirrel caused damage to the power just after noon on Tuesday, July 2. The damage sparked an outage that has affected about 50 Murray City Power customers in the area of 700 West near I-15 and 5900 South near I-215.
Here’s why Utah has the highest rate of melanoma in the nation
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah has the highest rate of melanoma in the nation according to the National Cancer Institute. The agency reports that between 2016 and 2020, Utah’s incidence rate for melanoma of the skin was 40.8 cases per 100,000 people in the state. During the same...
University of Utah Celebrates Graduation of 53rd Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residents
The University of Utah proudly announces the graduation of its 53rd class of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residents. These dedicated individuals have completed rigorous training and education, preparing them to excel in their careers and make a profound impact in the field of healthcare. Our heartfelt congratulations go out to...
Salt Lake City fire captain killed in rafting accident
VERNAL, Utah — A 50-year-old fire captain from Utah was killed in a rafting accident on the Green River in Dinosaur National Monument in Colorado, National Park Service officials said Friday. Federal officials learned that a raft was pinned on a rock in the Hell’s Half Mile rapid around...
Enjoying the Utah Arts Festival
The Utah Arts Festival took over Liberty Square Park in Salt Lake City for its 48th annual three-day event on June 28-30. The festival provided a weekend full of various Utah artists, vendors, art performances and community engagement opportunities for visitors to explore their own personal artistic potential. With rows...
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