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St. George Police Launch Campaign To Improve Pedestrian Safety
The St. George City Police Department has seen too many tragedies involving pedestrians and crosswalks and their officers are determined to do something about it. Just in the past year, several pedestrians have died in St. George and eve one death is too many. So SGPD is embarking on a...
Birth of premature baby at West Valley overflow shelter 'sheds light on the urgent need'
WEST VALLEY CITY — A premature baby boy was born between the sliding glass doors of the West Valley overflow shelter early Thursday last week. The baby and his mother were transported by paramedics on scene, leaving behind a small crowd of residents and staff members who, moments prior, had been talking the woman through labor. The sequence of events had unfolded quickly and unexpectedly.
Longtime Park City-area landscapers fined $164K for storing equipment at home
Humberto Fragapane and Melisa Delarroca have been running their landscaping business from the home they bought in Highland Estates in 2020. The couple had been in business since at least 2015, but ran afoul of Summit County’s rules—and some neighbors—when they moved vehicles and equipment onto their 1.69-acre property.
New horror movie starring Hugh Grant has some missionary moms concerned
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A new horror movie, starring Hugh Grant, has some moms of missionaries in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints concerned. The movie is called "Heretic," and it isn't in theaters until November 15 of this year, but an A24 movie trailer was recently released. Online, it said the movie is about two young missionaries who get trapped inside a man's home.
St. George Musical Theater Hosting Groundbreaking of New Theater July 18
One of Southern Utah’s founding community theater companies is breaking ground on their own original theater after more than 20 years of dreaming. The new theater for St. George Musical Theater will be located on 900 S. Main Street in St. George. The groundbreaking will start at 8 a.m. on July 18 at the same location.
NBA Trade Talks: Lauri Markkanen Deadline Drama Between Warriors and Jazz
The Warriors and Jazz are in negotiations over a potential Lauri Markkanen trade, with an impending deadline of Aug. 6 for Markkanen to renegotiate his contract with the Jazz, affecting trade possibilities. Yes, But. The Warriors and Jazz are facing challenges in finding a middle ground in trade negotiations, with...
Salt Lake City Development Boom: Transforming Utah’s Capital Amid Rapid Growth
Big Development Continues in the Beehive State’s Capitol. The pandemic marked a significant turning point for Salt Lake City, spurring a wave of new developments. According to the most recent census data, Salt Lake City’s population grew by 10.5% from 2010 to 2020, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. This growth underscores the need for thoughtful urban planning and development.
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...
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.
Hit-and-run lands teen in hospital, Sandy police searching for driver
SANDY — An 18-year-old woman is fighting for her life after she was hit by a car Saturday night while walking home from work. According to her family, Odalis Rendon-Arellano was crossing the street when a southbound car hit her near 8500 South and State Street at approximately 10:30 p.m.
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...
Weber County's offerings for seniors face uncertainty; one or two facilities could close
OGDEN — The number of centers serving Weber County's seniors will likely be whittled from five to three or four by the middle of next year per a reorganization and consolidation initiative meant to better use limited funding resources. By consolidating operations to three or four centers, Kevin Eastman,...
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