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Scorching heat and hazy skies up north, storms possible over southern Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – Happy Wednesday, Utah! Looks like we’re in for another round of sizzling temperatures and afternoon thunderstorms across the state. The moisture keeps swirling around the dominant ridge, pushing those daytime highs into the upper 90s for the Wasatch Front, with some areas flirting with the 100-degree mark. Salt Lake City […]
St. George's dry spell ends at 78 days; flash flood risk picks up as monsoons return
SALT LAKE CITY — One of Utah's longest active dry spells has finally come to an end after more than two months as monsoon moisture returned to Utah this week. St. George received 0.05 inches of rain on Tuesday, snapping a 78-day stretch without any measurable precipitation dating back to April 28.
SD County Democratic Party Chair Becca Taylor Killed in Utah Motorcycle Crash
Rebecca “Becca” Taylor, chair of the San Diego County Democratic Party, was killed in a motorcycle accident in Utah, officials announced Wednesday. Taylor, 40, was fatally injured when she was hit from behind while returning home from a trip, a party statement read. No further details were available.
Golf tournament swings into Rexburg
BYU-Idaho is hosting a golf tournament at the Teton Lakes Golf Course until Saturday. Competitors can play their rounds any time before then, as long as they record their rounds in the 18birdies app. The 18birdies app uses an Apple watch to track when players are swinging and to keep...
McClure finishes as 144-pound runner up in Fargo
FARGO, N.D. – Utah Valley incoming freshman Smokey McClure finished as the runner-up at the 2024 U.S. Marine Corps Freestyle Junior Nationals on Wednesday night. In the finals, he fell short to No. 4 Daniel Zepeda (California) in the final by a 13-4 score. Zepeda took a 5-0 lead after the first period, which was too much for UVU's incoming freshman to overcome. McClure, the No. 11 seed, got on a roll earlier this week that started with a defeat of California's Braden Priest in the round of 128. He tallied up 13 and 18 points in victories in the...
Utes football: Previewing the 2024 schedule with a look at BYU, Colorado
SALT LAKE CITY — We continue down Utah's 2024 schedule with two more opponents after the second bye of the season — a return to the rivalry game against BYU (in conference play no less), and another meeting against Colorado (the pretend — forced even? — rival).
Orem man arrested, accused of entering random Draper home, getting in bed with woman
DRAPER — An Orem man once convicted of holding his girlfriend hostage while making DoorDash deliveries is now accused of entering a Draper house at random in the middle of the night and getting into bed with a woman. Drew Robert Hartung, 41, was arrested Wednesday and booked into...
'I think my dad killed my mom,' man says in 911 call of American Fork murder-suicide
AMERICAN FORK — Last month, an American Fork couple who had been married for over 30 years and had six children together were found dead inside their home. Police determined that Olin Johnson, 57, shot and killed his wife, Kerilyn Johnson, 52, before turning the gun on himself on June 20.
Mexican national living in Lehi charged with kidnapping and attempted rape
On Monday, July 15, The Utah County Attorney’s office charged a male Mexican national who had been living in Lehi with multiple felonies. Rene Cervantes-Medina, 37, has been charged with kidnapping, sexual assault, sexual battery, threat of violence, attempted rape and domestic violence. Along with these felony charges, Cervantes-Medina was also charged with theft, driving without a license, using plates registered to another vehicle and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Motorcyclist injured in crash outside of Arches National Park
MOAB — A motorcyclist was injured Wednesday afternoon when he crashed into a truck while pulling out of Arches National Park. The motorcyclist was exiting Arches National Park in Moab and turning left to head south on state Route 191 when he "failed to yield to traffic and merged lanes," Utah Highway Patrol Cpl. Luis Silva said.
Russell Westbrook nearing ideal landing spot with Western title contender
Russell Westbrook has been traded to the Utah Jazz, with Kris Dunn heading to the Los Angeles Clippers as part of the deal. Utah is expected to buy out the final year of Westbrook's contract. According to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski, Westbrook is ultimately expected to land with the Denver Nuggets once he clears waivers. Westbrook is expected to agree on a contract buyout with the Jazz, clearing the way for him to eventually join the Denver Nuggets after clearing waivers, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/ld4gsMPUhl— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 18, 2024 On Monday, The Athletic's Shams Charania cited Denver as a potential landing...
Records committee denies Lyman's request for ballot petition signatures from Washington County
TAYLORSVILLE — Utah's records committee denied a request from state representative and former GOP gubernatorial candidate Phil Lyman to obtain a list of ballot petition signatures submitted for a state Senate candidate, citing an ongoing investigation in Washington County. The decision came after a raucous hearing Thursday at the...
Golden State Warriors Stand Firm on Brandin Podziemski Amid Utah Jazz Interest in Lauri Markkanen
The Golden State Warriors are standing firm on keeping Brandin Podziemski, concerning the Utah Jazz who are eyeing Lauri Markkanen in a trade. Podziemski, highly valued by the Warriors, is not on the trading block as confirmed by The Athletic's Anthony Slater. Brandin Podziemski is in year two of a...
Cache Cookout set for Friday and Saturday
WELLSVILLE - The third annual Cache Valley Smokeout will be held this Friday and Saturday, July 19- 20 at the America West Heritage Center located at 4025 S. Hwy 89-91. This event is a fundraiser for the Cache Food Pantry and the America West Heritage Center and is growing in popularity with professionals and backyard cooks.
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