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Five players will represent BYU at 2024 Big 12 Media Days
By Casey Lundquist, Cougs Daily: On Monday, BYU announced the five players that will travel to Las Vegas to participate in Big 12 media days. Veteran defensive end Tyler Batty will headline the group. He will be joined by fellow defensive standout Jakob Robinson. On the offensive side, veteran offensive...
Keeping luggage safe from thieves at the airport carousel
SALT LAKE CITY — A Davis County family believes their luggage was stolen right off the airport carousel, and they’re hoping to warn others to be prepared. Sarah Barrett said they tracked their bag with the Delta app all the way to the baggage carousel, but by the time they got there, it was gone.
Why homeless enforcement efforts could become stricter in Salt Lake City
A recent Supreme Court decision that allows local governments to ban sleeping in public even when no shelter space is available could lead to stricter enforcement of homeless encampment bans. Why it matters: The decision effectively gives the OK for cities facing rising homelessness to enact similar restrictive laws targeting...
Locals Shine at Diamond Mountain Speedway
On June 28-29, locals from the Carbon and Emery areas traveled to Vernal for a weekend at the Diamond Mountain Speedway. At the event, “Racing for a Cause” recognized the military with “Salute to our Heroes.” The Hobby Stock race was also dedicated to Matt Johnson in the memorial race. The drivers raced on a 1/3 Mile Banked Clay “D” Oval track.
USU Makes Significant Changes in Football Program
Utah State University officials informed Head Football Coach Blake Anderson on Tuesday of their intent to terminate his employment agreement for actions taken in spring 2023. These actions violated both his employment agreement and university policy. Under his employment agreement Coach Anderson will have 14 days to respond. This decision...
Fischer’s Latest: Markkanen, Isaac, DeRozan, Lakers, D-Lo, Nets
The Jazz are “welcoming” inquiries on Lauri Markkanen, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, who wonders if Utah’s offseason could play out like Brooklyn’s has. The Nets agreed to trade Mikal Bridges after efforts to pair him with an impact player came up short. Utah has also explored the trade market for a possible second star to complement Markkanen, talking to Brooklyn about Bridges (as previously reported) and to the Hawks about both Dejounte Murray and Trae Young, sources tell Fischer.
Lauri Markkanen reportedly drawing major interest from Western Conference team
The Utah Jazz appear open to an offseason trade of forward Lauri Markkanen, and one team may be shaping up to be most aggressive in pursuit of him. The Golden State Warriors are strongly interested in Markkanen after missing out on Paul George, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. The Jazz have indicated to... The post Lauri Markkanen reportedly drawing major interest from Western Conference team appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
3 families displaced after Sunset apartment fire
SUNSET, Utah (ABC4) — Three families have been displaced after a two-alarm fire at an apartment complex in Sunset early Wednesday morning, July 3. North Davis Fire District Chief Mark Becraft told ABC4.com the fire started just after 8 a.m. on Wednesday. When firefighters arrived, they found “heavy flames” coming out of an apartment building with four units near 500 West and 2600 North.
Millcreek family nearly loses home to careless fireworks, has a message
SALT LAKE CITY — A Millcreek family that nearly lost their home due to a blaze started by fireworks has a message for others this Fourth of July holiday. One week ago, on Tuesday at approximately 10 p.m., huge orange flames could be seen shooting into the air on the side of Interstate 215 eastbound, near the mouth of Parley’s Canyon.
Hot, dry weather brings ‘critical’ fire danger to Utah ahead of holiday weekend
With much of Utah expected to see ripe wildfire conditions for the foreseeable future, restrictions are in place and officials are on edge heading into the holiday weekend. Anyone looking for a rainy reprieve on the heels of one of the hottest Junes on record in Utah will have to wait, says Basil Newmerzhycky, lead […] The post Hot, dry weather brings ‘critical’ fire danger to Utah ahead of holiday weekend appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
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