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Paris Olympics Come to Utah
Paris in the summer, Utah in the fall. The Olympic greats continue their dazzling performance past the dates and boundaries of the summer games by bringing gymnastics to Utah in September. If you didn't get enough of the gold medal performance of our US Olympic gym team then grab a...
Trump-backed US Rep. Celeste Maloy wins Republican primary in Utah after recount, court case
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — U.S. Rep. Celeste Maloy narrowly won the Republican primary in Utah’s 2nd Congressional District on Tuesday after the state Supreme Court rejected her challenger’s lawsuit that asked justices to count a batch of ballots with late postmarks after Maloy defeated him in a recount by fewer than 200 votes. After hearing oral arguments last week, the Utah Supreme Court shot down Colby Jenkins’ last-ditch effort to recover enough disqualified ballots to overtake his opponent. The panel determined that Jenkins failed to identify any instance where election officials did not comply with state law, Chief Justice...
Upper Basin states propose agreement with U.S. Bureau of Reclamation
Colorado River water managers are moving forward with a plan to track and get credit for conserved water. The Upper Colorado River Commission on Monday voted unanimously to move ahead with the creation of a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation that would provide accounting and credit to the Upper Basin states (Colorado, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming) for water saved through conservation programs. It would also identify qualifying criteria for water conservation projects. A draft of the agreement is expected by the end of September.
Utah Weather Alert: Monsoon Storms to Hit Salt Lake City Starting Saturday
Salt Lake City, UT – Residents of Salt Lake City should prepare for a wet weekend as monsoon moisture returns to the area on Saturday, bringing with it the risk of flash flooding. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Salt Lake City has issued a warning for Utah and...
Summit County planners don’t expect Canyons garage groundbreaking this year
Staff at the Summit County Planning Department now say construction won’t start on the Cabriolet lot parking garage until spring 2025. Canyons Village master developer TCFC Finance hasn’t given an update on construction plans since the spring. It received a building permit for two phases of construction shortly after receiving the Snyderville Basin Planning Commission’s approval March 26.
Ameresco Selected to Develop Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Plant at Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District’s Davis Landfill
FRAMINGHAM, Mass. & LAYTON, Utah--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 14, 2024-- Ameresco, Inc., (NYSE: AMRC), a leading cleantech integrator specializing in energy efficiency and renewable energy, today announced it has been selected by Wasatch Integrated Waste Management District (WIWMD) to design, build, own, and operate a landfill gas to renewable natural gas (RNG) plant at the Davis Landfill in Layton, UT. This project would be Ameresco’s second landfill gas beneficial use arrangement with the district and represents both organizations’ continued commitment to sustainable waste management solutions for the past twenty years. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240814300721/en/ Landfill gas collection system (Photo: Business Wire)
City launches nationwide search for new police chief after Young’s retirement
OGDEN -- Ogden City is set to cast a net far and wide to find a new chief of police. With Eric Young's retirement from the position this week, the city is already in the process of conducting a search for the next long-term chief. "The Ogden chief of police...
Murder suspect fighting extradition from Utah
The man who was arrested and charged with the murder of Sara Filiatraut refused to waive extradition and remains in the Salt Lake County Jail. Robert Matthew Richards was arrested July 29 in Saratoga Springs, Utah on a warrant charging him with one count of first degree murder. Filiatraut was...
Orem officials call Tuesday’s storm greater than once-in-a-century; residents continue to cleanup
OREM — Orem city officials are calling Tuesday night’s storm a 100-year-plus event. The quick moving rain and hail storm turned roads into rivers and filled up basements, garages and bottom level condos. The city’s water detention basin that includes a skate park turned into a pond. Kids...
At least 1 person taken to hospital following crash in Hobble Creek Canyon
SPRINGVILLE — Several people had to be extricated from their vehicle following a crash in Hobble Creek Canyon on Wednesday night, according to deputies. A car believed to have four occupants went off the road on Right Hand Fork Road near Jolley's Ranch about 8:20 p.m., according to Utah County Sheriff Sgt. Spencer Cannon. He said he did not have many details about the crash yet, but a medical helicopter was called to the scene.
Wrong way driver hospitalized after crashing into traffic on SR-201
SOUTH SALT LAKE — A wrong-way crash caused a popular highway to be closed for several hours Wednesday afternoon. Lt. Cameron Roden with the Utah Highway Patrol told KSL that a car drove eastbound on the westbound lanes of state Route 201 and crashed into another car head-on. Roden...
Gunnison Valley Hospital welcomes new surgeon as Dr. Richard Anderson retires after 23 years of service
GUNNISON – A significant chapter in the history of Gunnison Valley Hospital has come to a close, and a new one has begun. After 23 years of dedicated service, Dr. Richard Anderson, M.D., officially retired on Aug. 13, marking the end of an era for the hospital and the community. In his place, the hospital is excited to introduce Dr. Tanner Allen, D.O., who began his tenure on Aug. 1 and will continue to uphold the high standard of care that Dr. Anderson has provided for over two decades.
Tooele welcomes a New Canyon Grove Academy microschool
A new Canyon Grove Academy tuition-free public microschool, led by Michael Anderson, is set to open its doors this fall, offering a unique educational approach for K-6th graders. The school focuses on individualized learning, project-based activities, and a strong emphasis on real-world problem solving. Anderson, a thirty-year educator, envisions a...
Cross-Campus and Community Collaboration
When the U West Valley project launched in 2021, an existing relationship between University of Utah Health and University Neighborhood Partners took on new meaning. Working together, we are finding more ways for the University of Utah to address disparities in our community. A Shared Goal: Meeting People Where They...
Crews in cleanup mode after intense rain leads to hail and flooding throughout Utah County
The aftermath of intense storms has public works crews and some residents across portions of Utah County in recovery mode. Monday’s thunderstorm resulted in heavy rain totals in places like Eagle Mountain, which received about .76 inches, KSL News radio reported. Neighborhoods in Saratoga Springs experienced heavy flooding, leaving...
Long Recovery Ahead For Woman Hit And Dragged By Car In Uintah County
The young woman who was hit and dragged for several city blocks in Vernal on Wednesday has a long recovery ahead. The most recent report from the family shares that 21-year-old Breanna Berry is hospitalized in a Wasatch Front area hospital as she is receiving treatment for severe road rash, a fractured neck, fractured elbow, and a small brain bleed. As the community has rallied desiring to help, the family has set up a QR code where donations can be made to Breanna Berry which is included with this news story on BasinNow.com. Several fundraisers have also been posted on the Vernal Strong Facebook page. The driver involved in the accident fled the scene but was later apprehended by law enforcement and was reportedly in custody as of Wednesday evening.
Granite District students welcomed back with new schools, new cell phone ban
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Granite School District kicked off the new academic year Wednesday with the opening of two rebuilt schools and the implementation of a district-wide cell phone policy aimed at reducing distractions and improving student well-being. Damaged school completely rebuilt. Students at West Lake Junior High...
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