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Utah’s 2024 Republican primary saw lower voter turnout compared to record-setting 2020
Now that Utah’s 2024 primary has been certified, we have a complete picture of how many Utahns participated in the June 25 election. Even though Utah’s Republican primary this year was packed full of high-profile and heated races — including the gubernatorial race between Gov. Spencer Cox and Rep. Phil Lyman, a crowded GOP contest […] The post Utah’s 2024 Republican primary saw lower voter turnout compared to record-setting 2020 appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
The Other Side Donuts helps unsheltered Utahns one donut at a time
SALT LAKE CITY — A new donut shop in Salt Lake is helping unsheltered Utahns one colorful pastry at a time. The Other Side Donuts shop employs formerly unhoused Utahns as bakers. They prepare around 1,000 donuts a day. “The Other Side Donuts is a non-profit whose sole mission...
Watch Out For This Scam In Utah
As long as there has been and there will be a monetary system in this world, there will be nefarious individuals trying to separate us from our money. Take, for example, this latest episode right here in our town (from the St. George Police Department):. On 04/29/23, an SGPD officer...
‘Really expensive tickets’ planned for 2034 Olympics, but organizers will give Utahns some workarounds
It’s official. Come 2034, Salt Lake City will host one of the world’s biggest parties. Celebrities, bands, athletes, competitive drama — local organizers want Utah’s next Winter Olympics to have it all. After throwing a similar bash in 2002, though, they know something hard-learned by many...
Kevin and Denise (Walton) Maughan celebrate 50 years
The children of Kevin and Denise (Walton) Maughan would like to announce a celebration of their parents 50th wedding anniversary. These high school sweethearts were married in their hometown of Hyrum, on July 31, 1974 and later sealed in the Logan Temple for time and all eternity. Kevin and Denise...
Mendon Pioneer Week concludes on Saturday July 27 | News
MENDON – When it comes to Pioneer Day in Cache Valley, it’s hard to beat Mendon’s week-long Pioneer Day celebration. Wednesday, July 24, activities include Family Canoe Nite at 6 p.m. and Adult Canoe Race to begin at 6:30 p.m. The canoe activities are to be held at the swamp on the Valley View Highway.
Franklin County Republicans slate meeting to fill vacant precinct seats on Aug. 8 | News
PRESTON – A regular meeting of the Central Committee of the Franklin County Republican Party has been slated for Thursday, Aug. 8. The purpose of that meeting will be to fill vacant GOP precinct seats, according to Todd Thomas, the chair of the Franklin Republican Party. Those vacant party...
Where’s the rain? Salt Lake City has the heat but nothing to chase it off with
That’s a typical summer day in Utah, but without the relief of rainstorms, especially in the northern part of the state, the heat feels amplified. And it’s not all in your head. Utah summers are getting hotter. The National Weather Service started recording Salt Lake City temperatures and...
Fighter squadron wins top award, first in Hill Air Force Base history
OGDEN — For the first time, a fighter squadron from Hill Air Force Base has won what could be considered the Stanley Cup for pilots and the many personnel who support them. The annual Raytheon Trophy is passed to the top flight squadron in the Air Force, judged on missions they participate in, inspection results, exercise participation, squadron achievements, and individual achievements.
Bear sighting closes A.F. Canyon campground
The U.S. Forest Service has closed the Granite Flats campground in American Fork Canyon after a bear sighting in the improved campground area. The closure began on Tuesday, July 23, and will extend through at least Sunday, July 28. “We have had to evacuate and close the campground because of...
Olympic spirit, venues in West Valley City and Kearns ready for 2034
WEST VALLEY CITY — Communities with Olympic venues outside Salt Lake City and Park City are already considering what the 2034 Winter Olympics will bring to their cities. Leaders in West Valley City and neighboring Kearns expressed Wednesday that it's not just about what the Olympics will do for them, but how their communities can help elevate the Olympics.
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