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Little League Baseball: Dixie Junior All-Stars win state; two St. George youngsters go national
ST. GEORGE — The Dixie Junior All-Stars, a Little League baseball team made up of St. George-area players aged 13-15, won state and will represent Utah in an upcoming regional tournament. “They’re a special team,” coach Jeremy Graff told St. George News after the team returned from Cedar City,...
Utah teachers get chance to visit locations where American history happened
Dozens of teachers from across the state of Utah once again had a chance to go to sites where American history happened to help enhance the lessons they teach to today’s youth. This summer, the Driven 2 Teach Program — which is underwritten by the Miller Family Foundation and...
Project 2025 calls for the repeal of the Antiquities Act, but Cox says that’s a step too far
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has his issues with how the federal government manages its public lands in the state. But he thinks the Antiquities Act, which allows the president to designate national monuments without congressional approval, should remain. That’s at odds with the conservative Project 2025 initiative, which calls for the repeal of the act, […] The post Project 2025 calls for the repeal of the Antiquities Act, but Cox says that’s a step too far appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Utah Republican Gov. Spencer Cox pledges Trump his support after saying last week he wouldn’t vote for him
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Friday pledged his support to former President Donald Trump in a notable shift after telling CNN last week he would not vote for Trump in November and hadn’t voted for him in 2016 or 2020.
Wine Spectator Awards, Millcreek Farmers Market, Strap Tank and Mi Buena Vida
We’d like to congratulate Utab Bites sponsors who were recently given awards for their excellent wine programs from Wine Spectator magazine for 2024. Tupelo Park City was awarded Wine Spectator’s prestigious “Best of Award of Excellence.” According to Wine Spectator, “These wine lists display excellent breadth across multiple winegrowing regions and/or significant vertical depth of top producers, along with superior presentation. Typically offering 350 or more selections, these restaurants are destinations for serious wine lovers, showing a deep commitment to wine, both in the cellar and through their service team.”
Vegas Councilwoman Pleads Not Guilty
She is accused of using funds raised for a statue memorializing a slain police officer for political campaign costs and personal expenses. Fiore is accused of four felony counts of wire fraud and felony conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Final Cities Announced for Sundance Film Festival
LOS ANGELES (NEWSnet/AP) — The Sundance Institute on Friday announced six finalists in its search for a new host location for the influential film festival. After 40 years in Park City, Utah, the Robert Redford-founded festival is eyeing locations across the country for festivals starting in 2027 when its existing contract will be up for renewal.
Tracks Lurking in Southern Utah Reveal That Dinosaurs Swam
Tracks Found in St. George Changed Our Understanding of Dinosaurs. If you visit the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site in St. George, you will see tracks from these early reptiles left in the mud and clay of an ancient lake. These were discovered in St. George in 2000 and are on display. These dinosaur tracks settled one of the controversies among paleontologists.
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