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‘A blatant mockery’: Utah officials react to drag performance at opening ceremony of Paris Olympics
After the opening ceremony at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, Utah leaders are taking to social media to share their thoughts on the drag performance that appeared to recreate "The Last Supper."
Petals in paradise: Washington Fields flower farm is blossoming with events and workshops
ST. GEORGE — Nestled in the heart of Washington Fields lies The Flowering Cottage, a hidden lower farm where rows of colorful blooms stretch toward the sun. “People don’t realize there’s a lot of flowers that you can grow here,” The Flowering Cottage owner Jennica Burnett said. “I grow so many things out here. Too much to count. But it is really fun. It’s fun to see what you have success with.”
TONIGHT: Shane Lee Band to perform at Arts in the Park
On Sunday, July 28, the Lehi Arts in the Park concert series will feature the Shane Lee Band. The concert will start at 7 p.m. at Wines Park. The Shane Lee Band is a dynamic group of seasoned musicians dedicated to delivering the very best of today’s country music live on stage. With two decades of experience, the Shane Lee Band has captivated audiences across the intermountain west, blending the latest country hits with a sprinkle of surprise pop favorites.
Bear on the move; more campgrounds closed in A.F. Canyon
The U.S. Forest Service closed the Granite Flats campground in American Fork Canyon after a bear sighting on Tuesday, July 23. On Friday, July 26, the Timpooneke and Altamont Campgrounds were evacuated and closed after the black bear was spotted there. “We have unfortunately had to evacuate and close the...
Two killed in Kyhv Road accident on Saturday night
PROVO, Utah — Two people have died after police say the vehicle they were in veered off the Kyhv Peak roadway and rolled down a steep embankment on Saturday. Lt. Josh Chappel with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office said officers received calls at 10 p.m. about a traffic incident with injuries.
UteNation Countdown to Kickoff: No. 33 Kana’i Lopes
With 33 days until the 2024 season begins, we are at no. 33 in the UteNation Countdown to Kickoff, Kana’i Lopes. The true freshman played at St. John Bosco HS and should make a play for the two-deep this fall. He recorded 45 tackles (1 TFL) and one fumble recovery in his senior year for the California powerhouse. The Utah linebacker room under the tutelage of Colton Sean has consistently become one of the best groups in the country. Both Lander Barton and Karene Reid will be two of the best in the Big 12 UteNation Take Barton and Reid...
Trade Lands Former Cougar Andrew Pintar Opportunity With Miami Marlins
SALT LAKE CITY – Being a professional can come at you fast, as former BYU Cougar Andrew Pintar found out after being traded from the Arizona Diamondbacks organization to the Miami Marlins. Pintar was dealt alongside Deyvison De Los Santos to the Miami Marlins in exchange for lefty reliever...
Shaquille O'Neal fires shot at ex-Jazzman Rudy Gobert
Lot of people don't lake Utah Jazz alum Rudy Gobert, and it's not abundantly clear why. Maybe it's his ties to the Jazz or because he's never been an offensively dependable center, or maybe people still aren't over what went down with Gobert and COVID-19. Whatever the case is, Gobert...
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.”
The history of the Utah Jazz rebuild
How did we get here, Jazz fans? 2 years into a rebuild, and where are we?. It all started on June 5, 2022, when coach Quin Snyder stepped down after 8 seasons in Utah. There was a trade to move starter Royce O'Neale to Brooklyn for a 2023 1st-round pick (that became Brice Sensabaugh).
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