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Merit Jones Picked by Minnesota in 20th Round of MLB Draft
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Minnesota Twins selected University of Utah pitcher and draft-eligible sophomore Merit Jones on Tuesday in the MLB Draft, taking Jones in the 20th round with the 608th overall pick. Jones, a native of Idaho Falls, Idaho, became the 78th Ute selected in program history...
Volunteers help build trail connecting Peoa, Oakley and Unitas
Oakley officials and the South Summit Trails Foundation are working on the project which will also keep the Weber River clean. The trail, dubbed the Weber Pathway trail, runs parallel to or near the Weber River. Construction on the trail project began about seven years ago and is a joint...
CRAIG H. NEILSEN REHABILITATION HOSPITAL MOVES UP 20 SPOTS IN U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT 2024 BEST HOSPITALS RANKINGS
Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital continues to rank among the nation’s top rehabilitation hospitals, according to U.S. News & World Report. This year, Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital made a significant leap in the rankings, moving up 20 spots—from #47 to #27—out of 1,038 eligible rehabilitation hospitals across the country.
Tonya Fischio encourages students to let Christ’s light shine through them
Tonya Fischio, assistant dean of communications and public relations in the College of Life Sciences, compared stained glass and polished agate to the light of Jesus Christ at the July 16 devotional. Fischio, who has worked for BYU for more than 20 years, started her address by emphasizing the beauty...
BYU basketball player breaks an NBA Combine record
This year's BYU basketball team has experienced an influx of NBA-level talent, but in a recent practice, it was senior guard Trey Stewart who stole the show by breaking an NBA Combine record. The Cougars recently participated in "combine testing" which pushed the roster to their limits in participating in...
Lehi Arts Council presents “Matilda the Musical”
Lehi Arts Council proudly presents “Matilda the Musical.” Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the critically acclaimed musical is a charming story that applauds the strength of childhood, the power of imagination, and the inspiring story of a young girl who dreams of a better life.
New shipping solution revolutionizes enterprise-level logistics
Lehi, UT — EasyPost, a leader in shipping technology solutions, has announced the launch of the EasyPost Enterprise suite of solutions. Designed to meet the complex needs of high-performance shippers, the solution enables large organizations to simplify their shipping operations. “With modern technology, data models built from decades of...
Heber calls for artists for power box art
The city plans to use artists' submissions to adorn various Heber Light and Power Boxes in and around the city. Submissions should reflect the initiative’s themes of welcoming visitors, outdoor sports destinations and activities, wildlife and images that relate to historic Heber. Applications are open through September 5.
Woman Dead at 30, Parents in a Coma After Hiking in Extreme Heat
Rising summer temperatures claimed the life of a 30-year-old woman and left her parents in critical condition after a family hike in Utah. On Saturday, July 13, Belyruth Ordóñez and her parents, Dario and Humbelina Ordóñez, embarked on a hike at Snow Canyon State Park. Despite the temperatures soaring above 100 degrees, they ventured out to explore the scenic beauty of the park.
Speirs Fire Intensity Reduced but Continues to Burn, 3% Contained
DUTCH JOHN, Utah — Recent wetting rains have significantly reduced the fire intensity of the Speirs Fire, however it continues to burn and is currently 3% contained and is at an approximate size of 759 acres. The fire was caused by lighting on July 13, and is located approximately three miles south of the town of Dutch John, Utah and south of the Flaming Gorge Reservoir.
Utes players in favor of Morgan Scalley eventually taking over
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) – Utes defensive lineman Junior Tafuna has played for Morgan Scalley the last three seasons, and he credits him for helping turn him into an NFL caliber player. Scalley was named the “coach in waiting” a few weeks ago whenever Kyle Whittingham decides to retire. “That’s the right guy for […]
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