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Brush fire sparks near Toquerville, closes portion of SR-17
UPDATE: (8:27 a.m. Sunday) — Washington County crews estimated the fire at 200 to 300 acres early Sunday. The land threatened is state-owned and still no structures were being threatened. TOQUERVILLE, Washington County — A brush fire broke out Saturday night in Washington County. The fire is near...
Ridgeline comes up victorious after Riverton ruled short in OT clash
RIVERTON — Friday night's high school football game between Riverton and Ridgeline was so close, it was decided by chains and a few inches. The Silverwolves trailed by a touchdown in overtime, and it was fourth down with just 4 yards to go. Senior quarterback Andrew Neilson connected with sophomore wide receiver Bennett Neilson, who was brought down by the Riverhawks defense.
Utah Valley Calendar: Things to do – Aug. 24
Registration for Vivace Youth Orchestras — Registration is open for the 2024-25 season of the Vivace Youth Orchestras. Rehearsals for the symphony and chamber orchestras will begin on Aug. 28 at the Timpanogos Art Foundation Arts Center. For more information and registration, visit https://americanforkarts.com/youth-symphony. Events at the American Fork...
Special teams help Orem overturn 20-6 halftime deficit for 32-26 win over American Fork
OREM — The Orem High football team was unrecognizable to head coach Lance Reynolds in the first half of Friday night's Week 2 clash with American Fork. The offense woke up in the second half, but the Tigers got some "special" help in the process. Feleti Iongi totaled 196...
High school football scoreboard: August 22-23, 2024
Here are the results of the football games from Thursday, Aug. 22 and Friday, Aug. 23. Links to the replays of each available broadcast are included in the capsules for each game. Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024. Morgan 34, Sky View 0. Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Logan 20, North Sanpete 19.
Utah Football Ready To Kickoff 2024 Season vs. Southern Utah
The University of Utah Football team is beginning a new era when it officially starts its first season in the Big 12 Conference on Thursday, Aug. 29, kicking off the 2024 season against the Southern Utah Thunderbirds in Rice-Eccles Stadium. The game will begin at 7 p.m. MT. with Utah honoring Ute great Alex Smith for his Ring of Honor Induction at halftime.
Delta Middle School adapts after June fire
DELTA — Almost any teacher will tell you one way to keep students engaged in their classwork, especially at the beginning of the school year, is to make it fun. "One of the things I love to do is to really get kids excited about learning," Carolyn Taylor, a teacher at Delta Middle School, said.
U’s New Resource Centers Celebrate with a Grand Opening
The Center for Community and Cultural Engagement and the Center for Student Access and Resources celebrated their grand opening on Wednesday with an event in their office spaces at the A. Ray Olpin Student Union building. Both new centers are housed on the Union’s fourth floor. “Our center is...
Miners outscore Timberwolves, Wasps and Braves dominate
A first half defensive battle turned into a fourth quarter shootout in the Park City Miners 48-33 win over the Timpanogos Timberwolves. Eli Warner starred for the Miners with three long touchdown runs. Their defense held the high-powered Timberwolves aerial attack in check for three quarters before the high scoring fourth quarter.
The Crystal Ball: How will BYU football’s season play out in 2024?
In college football terms, this is what life under the radar looks like. BYU is basically looked at as an afterthought heading into the 2024 season, mostly due to its 5-7 finish in 2023. And most Cougar players and coaches are outwardly OK with that. But you better believe they...
Special teams reign supreme as Cavemen fall to the Tigers
The American Fork football team took on the Orem Tigers on the road in a contest where special teams was the highlight on Friday (Aug. 23). Fake punts plus blocked and missed kicks ended up being the deciding factors in the game’s outcome. On the first drive of the...
BYU: Tailgates continuing to feature service projects at road football games
Brigham Young University football fans will continue combining game day traditions with community impact through “Cougs Care” service projects at every road game this season. Last year, prior to the BYU football game at the University of Arkansas, BYU alums, fans, friends and The Church of Jesus Christ...
Women's Soccer can't find their offense in 4-0 loss to #6 Salt Lake Community College
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – The season opener for the Laramie County Community College women's soccer team didn't go as planned with the #14 ranked Golden Eagles falling to the #6 Salt Lake Community College Bruins on the road in a 4-0 decision. "I think our inexperience is really...
Utah Royals FC Tops Bay FC In Tight Match
SANDY, Utah – The Utah Royals weren’t deterred by a scoreless first half, finding two second-half goals in a 2-1 win over visiting Bay FC. The Royals (3-11-3, 12 pts) hosted Bay FC (6-11-0, 18 points) at America First Field on Friday, August 23. First Half. Bay FC...
County officials announce four-day closure of 2400 West in Wellsville area | News
CACHE COUNTY – County officials are warning motorists to be aware of a road closure affecting traffic in the Wellsville area. The Pubic Works Department of Cache County will be closing off access to 2400 West between 5700 South and Highway 101 beginning Monday, Aug. 26 through Thursday, Aug. 29.
Is BYU Football Struggling With Talent Deficiencies?
BYU football is facing criticism regarding its talent depth as it heads into the 2024 season. After a disappointing 2-7 record in Big 12 play last year, the team is projected to struggle again, with ESPN forecasting a 4.8-7.2 record and a mere 35.4% chance of making a bowl game. Recent rankings reflect a lack of respect for BYU's talent, placing them 13th out of 16 in the Big 12 and ranking 78th nationally in the Team Talent Composite. Comparatively, teams with similar past performances, like Nebraska, are receiving more optimistic projections, highlighting BYU's recruiting challenges. If the Cougars aim for conference contention, significant improvements in recruiting will be essential.
Chael Sonnen: Khalil Rountree to Overcome Alex Pereira at UFC 307
Chael Sonnen predicts a significant upset at UFC 307, claiming Khalil Rountree will "walk through" reigning light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira. The title fight is set for October 5 in Salt Lake City. Despite perceptions of Rountree being an undeserving contender, Sonnen argues that Rountree's counter-fighting style poses a unique challenge for Pereira. He believes Rountree thrives against aggressive kickboxers, making this matchup particularly unfavorable for Pereira, elevating the stakes for the champion.
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