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Kaysville to Bountiful chase ends in arrest
KAYSVILLE, Utah, Aug. 23, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Multiple agencies joined together Friday night to end the Kaysville to Bountiful chase of a reckless rush hour driver. Events began at 4:48 p.m. when a Kaysville police officer made a traffic stop at 315 N Main St. on a grey Lexus SUV for traffic violations that almost caused an accident, Kaysville PD said in a 7:30 p.m. press release.
Park City's Running of the Balls to feature new Tower 2.0
The Miners Day tradition is to race golf balls down Park City’s Main Street as a fundraiser for the local Rotary Club. 15,000 balls are launched from a roughly 15-foot tower for about three blocks. But Rotarian and Summit County Councilmember Canice Harte said that tower disappeared a few...
Collin Sexton’s place with the Utah Jazz of tomorrow
Collin Sexton: the one they call Young Bull and the 6-foot-3 combo guard out of Marietta, Georgia garnered quite the reputation as a high school hooper. With a tenacity and drive that could only be rivaled by the likes of Russell Westbrook or the Energizer Bunny,. Sexton’s high school tape...
Woman with multiple arrest warrants in custody after leading police on multi-agency chace
KAYSVILLE — Multiple police agencies pursued a woman who fled from a traffic stop, forcing them to PIT her car twice and using a pepper ball to arrest her on Friday afternoon. According to the Kaysville Police Department, an officer made a traffic stop on the woman driving a...
Community rallies to save West Valley Performing Arts Center
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A few months ago, the West Valley Performing Arts Center was on the brink of closing. The community and businesses rallied to save it. While work is underway to keep a steady flow of funding, audiences are loving the current production Legally Blonde. It's...
Firefighters target juniper trees to better protect Logan Canyon from wildfires
LOGAN — Firefighters in Cache Valley are already preparing for the next fire season by cutting down trees in Logan Canyon. On Thursday, Milena Rockwood, a prescribed fire and fuel specialist for the U.S. Forest Service Logan Ranger District, joined firefighters in thinning out juniper trees. She said these trees can cause some concerning issues with wildfires.
Saratoga Springs woman picked to perform onstage with Limp Bizkit at Utah concert
Aug. 18, 2024, is a date 18-year-old Sabriah Fausett of Saratoga Springs likely will never forget. While attending a recent concert, she got the opportunity many only dream of: to perform with one her favorite bands. Fausett said she’s been a fan of the alternative rock group Limp Bizkit for...
Prep football: Troubles from kickoff hold West Field back in 45-26 loss to Richfield
WASHINGTON TERRACE -- One miscue after another made for a laundry list of problems in West Field's second regular-season loss, falling victim to Richfield 45-26 on Friday at Bonneville High's Budge Field. Richfield quickly jumped to a three-score lead within four minutes of game clock when Gage Yardley, building on...
Morgan gets defensive in 34-0 shutout of visiting Sky View
MORGAN — For 218 straight games, the Sky View Bobcats' offense seemingly scored at will. On Thursday night, the Morgan Trojans defense stepped up to snap that streak, and keep the Bobcats out — again and again. Quarterback Beck Sheffield tallied four total touchdowns, including three passing, all...
Older used cars are selling for a premium in Salt Lake
SALT LAKE CITY — Used cars at least a decade old used to be the epitome of affordability. Now, not as much. For years, we’ve reported on the skyrocketing costs of new cars ignited by COVID’s one-two punch on supply chains. Right now, the average price paid for a new car is $48,644 according to data from Cox Automotive. So, the ripple effect of buyers buying cheaper used cars has reached those older cars.
Dinah SOAR Days Voted Favorite Local Event Among Uintah County Residents
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, according to a Vernal City survey. Dinah SOAR Days starts in Vernal today. The 2023 survey asked Uintah County residents about their favorite local events and you guessed it! The favorite event of those surveyed is the Dinah SOAR Days Hot Air Balloon Festival. Surveyors could vote for more than one event. The balloon festival was followed by Holly Days, Dinosaur Roundup Rodeo, FreedomFest, Farmers Market, Hotel Vernal Haunt, Uintah County Fair, and the list goes on. So what can you expect for this weekend’s favorite event? The balloon launch is in the mornings at 6:30am at the Vernal Middle School fields. There is the Dinah Days Market at the park in front of the Uintah County Library. Watch for chalk artists, live entertainment, and activities. There is the Vern and Al Party at the Dinosaur Museum on Saturday from 9am to 1pm. Main Street downtown is closed to traffic by 6pm when there will be live music and the Dinaland Car Club Cruise show along with the Balloon Night Glow after 8pm. Get all the event details at www.DinahDays.com.
SLCPD Social Workers Provide Outreach to People Experiencing Homelessness
SALT LAKE CITY — As part of the Salt Lake City Police Department’s ongoing enhanced patrols in response to community and public safety concerns in Liberty Park, the Salt Lake City Police Department’s Community Connection Team (CCT), recently contacted more than 90 people as part of outreach efforts.
Park City height limits addressed as developer introduces hotel project to crowd
A lodging property proposed to be developed at a high-profile Park City intersection may climb to a height that is taller than normally would be allowed at the location. The firm that wants to demolish The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Park City – The Yarrow and then rebuild on the land is seeking an exception to the City Hall rules regulating the height of buildings.
Education Week: BYU religion professor gives guidance to those whose family members struggle with faith
BYU religion professor Bryan B. Korth led a heartfelt discussion during his education week class titled “Wayward Family Members: Finding Hope in Jesus Christ and the Father’s Plan for our Children.”. The session began with Korth expressing solidarity with those in attendance, acknowledging that many carry burdens related...
‘Mesmerized and amazed’: Utah Tech dance students immerse selves in Italian art, traditions
Communicating with a language barrier can be hard, but when these students traveled to Italy, they found a common ground that transcends spoken word: the art of dance. “Whether the teacher could speak English or not, through dance, we were able to communicate and share the love of dance with each other,” Utah Tech University dance Adviser Jenny Mair said.
Stansbury Park family continues to fight for school zone designation after being hit in a crosswalk
STANSBURY PARK — One family knows how painful it can be when a driver doesn’t see you in the crosswalk. Max Winn is a typical 11-year-old boy who likes playing games at home. “Board games, card games, Pokémon,’ Max said. “I like Uno, Life – it’s just fun...
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