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Jazz rookie already proving to be the steal of the 2024 NBA Draft
The Utah Jazz headlines are dominated by Lauri Markkanen trade rumors, but their young talent got in plenty of work during summer league. They won two of their three games in Salt Lake City before going 3-2 in Las Vegas. The rebuilding Jazz had most of their regular roster when they hosted, but left some of those players behind for Vegas.
Salt Lake City Council to hear ‘Green Loop’ proposal
SALT LAKE CITY –The Salt Lake City Council will soon hear a proposal for a green space park that would encircle the downtown area. Imagine a loop around Salt Lake City’s downtown. The loop would be safe for walkers and cyclists and provide spaces for mini-parks and trees.
Benefit concert, silent auction scheduled for local cancer victim on July 30
NORTH LOGAN – Officials here have scheduled a fundraising concert and silent auction to benefit a local boy stricken with thyroid cancer. The Henry Wallis Benefit Concert and Silent Auction is slated for Tuesday, July 30 at the football field at Green Canyon High School. All proceeds from that...
Northern Utah to Experience Extreme Heat on Wednesday
Salt Lake City, UT – Utah residents should prepare for a significant heatwave this week, particularly in the northern valleys, with temperatures expected to soar between 100-104°F. The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a warning, highlighting Wednesday as the hottest day of the week. This extreme heat is anticipated to challenge daily records and pose dangers, especially to individuals sensitive to high temperatures.
2 Dogs Help Rescue Lost Woman With Dementia in Utah
Last month, a lost Utah woman with dementia was finally rescued with the help of two dogs. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources recently shared the incident on Facebook. The agency commended the work of the woman’s pet dog and a K-9 officer, who worked together to help find and save her. Although dehydrated and […] The post 2 Dogs Help Rescue Lost Woman With Dementia in Utah appeared first on DogTime.
Utah firefighters deployed to fight Oregon fire
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah, July 23, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Thirty-four firefighters from nine Utah fire departments gathered this weekend to deploy to the Lone Rock Fire, near Condon, Oregon. The deployment was in response to a state-to-state request through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC). Following the request,...
Nellis Air Force Base to Bring the Noise to Southern Utah in the Coming Weeks
Imagine this, you’re doom scrolling on social media, and you keep reading posts from your friends and family that say, “What’s that booming noise outside?”. Sounds pretty familiar right? It’s nice to know about unknown events before they happen so you can rub it into the face of your loved ones with an all-knowing index finger pointing skyward.
Utah creates plan to mitigate toxic dust from Great Salt Lake
The Great Salt Lake Deputy Commissioner has created a priority list to tackle potentially toxic dust coming from the exposed lakebed. Though Great Salt Lake's water levels have improved after two consecutive strong winters, only 15-20% of dust hot spots have been covered, climate scientist Kevin Perry with the University of Utah told FOX 13 News.
Salt Lake City accidentally poisoned hundreds of trees along North Temple
Salt Lake City employees accidentally poisoned hundreds of trees along North Temple after spraying them with an herbicide, the Fairpark Community Council said Tuesday. The group said over 200 trees were poisoned by the Parks Division. The community council said the city blamed the issue on a “procedural error” by...
Level up in the outdoors with Wasatch Women’s Mountain Collective hiking groups, fishing clinics
PARK CITY, Utah — Wasatch Adventure Guides and outdoor apparel brand Stio have teamed up to provide a series of guided hikes and fly fishing clinics exclusively for women. These
Southern Utah Selected Third; Utah Tech Eighth, In United Football Media Poll
ARLINGTON, Texas-Tuesday, at the United Athletic Conference Football Media Day, Southern Utah was selected third and Utah Tech eighth. Central Arkansas was selected first overall by the media to win the conference as the Bears netted 77 points and five first-place votes. The standings are as follows:. Central Arkansas 77...
Puka Nacua Excited For Brother Tei Nacua To Begin BYU Career
OREM, Utah – Puka Nacua, Kai Nacua, and Samson Nacua were all standout players for BYU football. The good news for BYU head coach Kalani Sitake is that another Nacua is coming. Tei Nacua, younger brother to Kai, Puka, and Samson, will be part of the BYU football program...
Soldier from Provo dies after being hit by suspected DUI driver in Alaska
FAIRBANKS, Alaska — A U.S. soldier from Provo died after he was hit by a woman who is suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol Monday night, according to the Fairbanks Police Department. Pfc. Arturo Alejandro Gomez, 29, was working as a gate guard at Fort Wainwright in...
Last foam parties of the summer in GR and RS this week
The final foam parties of the summer are set to take place in Green River and Rock Springs this week. In Rock Springs, the White Mountain Library, 2935 Sweetwater Drive, will host its foam party on Thursday, July 25, at 1:30 p.m. The Green River party, hosted by the Sweetwater County Library, will be held on Friday, July 26, at 9 p.m. at Centennial Park, 160 E. Flaming Gorge Way.
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