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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...
Deer Valley to build new Park City workforce housing by 2027
At an open house Tuesday, Deer Valley staff and consultant architects shared early concepts for a new employee housing development on property along Bonanza Drive near the Rail Trail. Preliminary designs show the potential for up to a four-story building with total units ranging from 201 to 262. The exact...
Jazz All-Star's extension only pushes back trade rumors by a year
Lauri Markkanen now has a long-term commitment to the Utah Jazz. However, the new deal guarantees another summer of trade rumors for the Finnish All-Star. Lauri Markkanen has signed a five-year, $238 million contract renegotiation and extension with the Jazz including $220 million in new money, his agent told @wojespn. pic.twitter.com/eOeDdu49iz— NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) August 7, 2024 The Jazz explored trade options for Markkanen all summer before Utah decided to renegotiate and extend his contract. Markkanen got a big raise from his existing $18M salary next season up to the maximum of just over $42M, plus four more years at a...
60 In 60: #13 BYU’s Ben Bywater (Linebacker)
SALT LAKE CITY— The countdown is on for Hans and Scotty’s 60 in 60 for the 2024 college football season. BYU Cougar linebacker Ben Bywater checks in at No. 13. Bywater makes it a baker’s dozen Cougars on this year’s list. He joins No. 15 Chase Roberts (WR), No. 17 Darius Lassiter (WR), No. 18 LJ Martin (RB), No. 27 Micah Harper (S), No. 29 Keanu Hill (TE), No. 30 Weylin Lapuaho (OL), and No. 31 Jack Kelly (LB) on this year’s 60 in 60 list.
Cleanup begins after floodwater damages Orem apartments
OREM — Homeowners are beginning the process of cleaning up after water broke through several condos in an Orem apartment complex Tuesday evening, leaving some with an unimaginable mess. Plank by plank, homeowner Andrew Gill is ripping out his kitchen flooring ruined in the flooding. “It mostly stayed in...
Stewart Mandel Names Big 12 Football Player as Sleeper Heisman Candidate
Is there a sleeper Heisman candidate in the Big 12 Conference ahead of the 2024 college football season?. The Athletic’s Stewart Mandel joined KSL Sports Zone 97.5 in Utah, and said he thinks Utah quarterback Cam Rising is a sleeper Heisman candidate. Mandel explained, “I think he’s off the...
Salt Lake City Gang Unit Apprehends 19-Year-Old Suspect in Glendale Shooting, Victim Hospitalized but Stable
The Salt Lake City Police Department's Gang Unit has taken into custody a 19-year-old suspect linked to a recent shooting incident in the Glendale neighborhood. The investigation was triggered by a 911 call received around 10:45 PM last Saturday, alerting authorities to shots being fired near the intersection of Concord Street and California Avenue, resulting in a 55-year-old woman sustaining serious injuries inside her home, according to the Salt Lake City Police Department.
Kyle Whittingham’s Conference Realignment Comments Were Not a Shot at the Big 12
Kyle Whittingham‘s recent comments to John Canzano made ways across all of college football this week. But frankly, there was no reason for it to get as much blowback as it did. Whittingham told Canzano, “I think there is a major realignment coming, and it’ll be a big one....
Power outage affects about 6K customers in Cedar City area on 1st day of school
CEDAR CITY — A power outage affected thousands of customers in the Cedar City area on Wednesday morning. Just after 7:35 a.m., Rocky Mountain Power’s website was showing 6,365 customers without power. “They had a fault on the line, which is basically just a way of saying it...
Campus Rec Welcomes Students Back With Host of Free Welcome Week Events
USU Campus Recreation will welcome Aggies back this fall with two weeks of free events. Kick off the celebration with Campus Rec’s biggest event, RecFest. Then spend the week doing yoga, playing spikeball, jumping in the pool, doing a color run, and much more. Events will span from Aug. 24 to Sept. 7.
Hail and heavy rain damage Heber homes and cars
Heavy rain and hail hammered Wasatch County roads and gardens in a streak of severe weather Monday and Tuesday. ABC 4 meteorologist Cedric Haynes explained heavier impacts were expected because slow-moving storms lingered above the Heber Valley. “When they’re slow movers, that means that they can dump a lot of...
Cedar City Outlines Plans For RAP Tax Use
Cedar City is gearing up for exciting new amenities and significant improvements within its Leisure Services, all made possible through the Recreation, Arts, and Parks (RAP) Tax. Residents can look forward to several upgrades aimed at enhancing the community’s recreational facilities and overall quality of life. One of the...
Spanish Fork officially goes from volunteer-based fire crew to full time
Spanish Fork fire emergency medical services are celebrating a big milestone. The city now officially has full-time crews for both its fire and its ambulance services. The transition took effect on Aug. 4. Since 1908, when Spanish Fork Fire & EMS was founded, firefighters have worked on a volunteer basis,...
Southern Utah nonprofit donates bikes to kids at Dove Center, aimed to foster a sense of belonging
ST. GEORGE — Squeals of delight rang across the parking lot as children rode their new Strider bikes at one of the Dove Center’s transitional homes. On Friday morning, Kelli Prince, president of the Southern Utah Bicycle Alliance, presented 10 donated Strider bikes to Jillian Penhale, executive director of the Dove Center. The donated bikes are worth $1,500.
Sanpete County launches rideshare program for healthcare access
SANPETE COUNTY – Accessing healthcare services just got easier for residents of Sanpete County with the launch of a new rideshare program dedicated to providing transportation to and from local healthcare facilities. The Sanpete Rideshare Program is now available to help individuals get to scheduled medical appointments or pick up prescriptions at local pharmacies, ensuring that transportation is no longer a barrier to receiving necessary care.
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