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Riverton party kicks off excitement around Olympic Games and IOC announcement
RIVERTON — A party to celebrate the start of the Olympic Games took place in Riverton Monday night. Families were able to enjoy popsicles, face-painting and pictures with the Olympic Rings. The party was just one set to build excitement over the International Olympic Committee announcement expected early Wednesday...
Ballet West is home to the country’s largest ballet education program
SALT LAKE CITY — Ballet West said it has the largest ballet education programs in the country. It now serves 148,000 students and teachers. According to a press release, the ballet company has seen a 35% increase in program participation since its last show season. A show season is...
Paradise man sent to jail for abusing woman and children
LOGAN — A 42-year-old Paradise man is headed to jail for terrorizing a woman and her children for years. Cesar Sanchez was sentenced to serve two months behind bars, after apologizing to the court. Sanchez was sentenced Monday, July 22, in Logan’s 1st District Court. He previously pleaded guilty...
New giant Smith’s Marketplace opens in Heber City
The new Smith’s Marketplace at the north end of Heber City — almost within throwing distance of the old one — opened for the first time Saturday morning and was flooded with customers searching for groceries and out of curiosity. Store Leader Bryer Trussell and other staff...
Angels pitcher generating trade interest
Reid Detmers certainly hasn’t had the 2024 season he was hoping for. The southpaw has been pitching for the Salt Lake Bees since June when the Angels optioned him to Triple-A. Nevertheless, he is reportedly drawing trade interest from numerous teams, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN, who lists...
Explaining both sides of the dispute between Blake Anderson and Utah State
LOGAN - Utah State University has gutted its athletics department this July with the firing of three of its senior-level management and one mid-level position within days of each other. Head football coach Blake Anderson, deputy athletic director Jerry Bovee, senior woman administrator Amy Crosbie and football director of player development Austin Albrecht have all been dismissed over alleged failures to report an incident of domestic violence as required by USU policy.
Closures issued ahead of Pioneer Day celebrations
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Utah officials and residents are gearing up for an eventful Pioneer Day. Because of holiday celebrations and the 2034 Olympic announcement watch party in Washington Square Park, the Salt Lake City Police Department issued a reminder of upcoming closures. Beginning early Wednesday, "anyone living,...
Meet Utah softball coach who gave over 50 years to the sport
KUTV — Butch Latey, a legend in Utah high school sports, came into the studio to chat with Kari Hawker-Diaz about his recent nomination for the Ford Driven to Give campaign, thanks to his incredible career coaching women's softball for over 50 years. Butch is a beloved coach who...
Spring Ball Review: A Look At Utah Football’s Cornerbacks
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utes wrapped up a very productive spring ball that has fans antsy for the start of the 2024 football season. All of the promise is there, and opportunities feel plentiful for an overall very experienced group heading into a new conference in the Big 12.
Patrick Kinahan: BYU, Utah face different questions at quarterback
SALT LAKE CITY — BYU and Utah open football training camps next week with similar concerns for different reasons at the game's most important position. Starting with the team that has the more pressing need, the Cougars will use the next few weeks to determine a quarterback for the season-opening game against Southern Illinois on Aug. 31. Jake Retzlaff and Gerry Bohanon are the leading candidates, with recent transfers McCae Hillstead and Treyson Bourguet also in the mix.
Clearfield football preview: Longtime area assistant Caputo eager to turn page for lowly Falcons program
CLEARFIELD -- You don't call up Fred Fernandes if you're going to mess around. But Cody Caputo, tabbed to rebuild a downtrodden Clearfield program after six seasons as a proven defensive coordinator at Farmington, called up his former boss and longtime Roy head coach about flipping the script. Caputo served...
Your Week Ahead: July 22 – July 28
Summer is in full swing and we have compiled a list of local events happening this week for you to enjoy. From Pioneer Day celebrations to outdoor movies and bar trivia, the city is as lively as ever. For even more events this week and throughout the month, visit our community events calendar!
We Like As You Like it At The Ogden Shakespeare Festival
OGDEN — Shakespeare is no stranger to Utah. From the popularity down south to productions across the state, one could see a production just about anytime they wanted. However, to get the news that a company called Ogden Shakespeare Festival would be bringing their inaugural production of As You Like It to my neck of the woods, I was ready and waiting to see what would be 15 minutes away rather than a four hour drive.
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