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Weber State’s Brayden Wilson Named Third Team STATS FCS Preseason All-American Monday
Monday, Weber State junior defensive lineman Brayden Wilson was named to the STATS FCS preseason All-American third team. Last season for the Wildcats, Wilson, a former Farmington High School star out of Kaysville, Utah, recorded 7.5 sacks and 16.5 tackles for a loss. The 6-5 260-pound Wilson was also named...
Dikker Hill fire 100% contained as of Sunday evening
Fire officials report the 361-acre Dikker Hill fire is entirely contained as of 6 p.m. Sunday, July 28. Containment describes how much of the fire’s perimeter is secure, not how much land is still burning. Mike Eriksson from the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands said the fire...
Swaner EcoCenter offers mindfulness workshop and more
A four-part mindfulness workshop is one of several upcoming events happening at Park City’s Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter. The 1,200-acre nature preserve and education center offers a number of hands-on programs year-round. Every Monday in August, a group will gather to learn and practice mindfulness in the serene setting at Swaner. Led by long-time mindfulness teacher and practitioner Rebecca Brenner, the workshop will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5 – 26. The cost is $100 for the series.
Head Coach Kevin Young Announced A Few Updates To The BYU Cougars Basketball Staff
Akash Sebastian joins the Cougars as director of analytics and strategy after spending the past two seasons with the Phoenix Suns as a coaching analyst, working alongside Young. He also spent a season as a coaching analyst with the Utah Jazz after completing an internship with the Sacramento Kings. "I’m...
Utah County Fair opening this week with ‘Footloose’ theme
The Utah County Fair will open Wednesday at the Spanish Fork Fairgrounds, and events and activities will run through Saturday. Admission to the fair is free and open to the public, with some ticketed events in the evenings, such as the demolition derby and “Footloose”-themed concert. Each night...
US bill would allow the American flag to fly atop Utah County mountain once again
PROVO — A new federal bill has been introduced that aims to restore a 20-year tradition at Kyhv Peak cut short by a federal land policy three years ago. Rep. John Curtis on Tuesday introduced HR9095, or Star-Spangled Summit Act, that would allow for the American flag to fly atop Kyhv Peak in Utah County. It's a direct response to a tradition that resident Robert Collins led, where he'd summit the mountain each summer and place the U.S. flag atop it — that was until the U.S. Forest Service said it may violate federal land policy.
3rd Year’s A Charm For Winners Of Outlaw’s Lost Treasure Hunt
Over 230 teams made up of over 1000 total people took to the city streets, country roads, nooks, and public spaces in Uintah County over the weekend in pursuit of some quick cash. In fact, teams participating in the 3rd annual Outlaw’s Lost Treasure Hunt stayed out most the night from Friday to Saturday hoping to be the first to the $10,000 prize. Vernal City Manager Quinn Bennion has been one of the event organizers since its inception and can attest to the planning that goes into each year’s theme, puzzles, and clues. A special example of this was the use of the gigantic trout mural with a constellation background on Highway 40 and 100 East downtown for a puzzle this year. Bennion actually asked the mural artist a year ago to include that type of constellation on the mural specifically to be used in a future puzzle. So who walked away with this year’s outlaw booty? A team that has participated all three years made up of Gage Larsen, his wife Brittany, son Nicholys, mom Jenny Brailsford, sister Abbi Jackson, and sister-in-law Cierra Stubbs. “We didn’t think we were going to solve the puzzles fast enough!” shares Gage. “We were so shocked. These hunts they put on are amazing. Even the years we didn’t win we have had a blast. I get to see people I haven’t seen in a long time running around town. We talk and share clues and just enjoy the weekend.” Gage says the feeling of solving a difficult puzzle is hard to beat. “I solved one of the harder ones at about 3am Friday night and had to contain myself from waking up the whole house,” he shares. “Last year we were part of the foot race at the end and came up short. This year was finally our year!” Congratulations to Gage Larsen, Brittany Larsen, Nicholys Larsen, Jenny Brailsford, Abbi Jackson, and Cierra Stubbs on your big win! And in case you’re curious where that treasure was found, it was hiding up off Taylor Mountain Road. To learn more about this annual event, visit www.OutlawsLostTreasure.com and follow them on Facebook.
Petals in paradise: Washington Fields flower farm is blossoming with events and workshops
ST. GEORGE — Nestled in the heart of Washington Fields lies The Flowering Cottage, a hidden lower farm where rows of colorful blooms stretch toward the sun. “People don’t realize there’s a lot of flowers that you can grow here,” The Flowering Cottage owner Jennica Burnett said. “I grow so many things out here. Too much to count. But it is really fun. It’s fun to see what you have success with.”
Pop-up event set for August First Friday Art Stroll
OGDEN -- The calendar flipping to August means a First Friday Art Stroll is near. This upcoming art stroll, happening from 6-9 p.m. Friday, will include a double-feature pop-up event at the Local Artisan Collective's location in The Junction, according to a press release. This includes the Oddity Showcase Extravaganza...
TONIGHT: Shane Lee Band to perform at Arts in the Park
On Sunday, July 28, the Lehi Arts in the Park concert series will feature the Shane Lee Band. The concert will start at 7 p.m. at Wines Park. The Shane Lee Band is a dynamic group of seasoned musicians dedicated to delivering the very best of today’s country music live on stage. With two decades of experience, the Shane Lee Band has captivated audiences across the intermountain west, blending the latest country hits with a sprinkle of surprise pop favorites.
Storytellers pursue theme of ‘Independence’ in fourth round of Light Switch Stories | Arts & Entertainment
LOGAN – Independence was the theme of the fourth monthly chapter of the “Light Switch Stories” held on July 26 at the LionHeart Hall in Logan. As usual, seven brave individuals shared candid recollections of real experience coping with foibles, failures and triumphs that taught them valuable life lessons about standing on their own two feet.
Joseph Harrison Sweeps Old West Open Futurity Heeling with Historic $168K Outing
Joseph Harrison etched his name in the rope-horse-futurity history books, winning over $168,000 at ARHFA’s 2024 Old West Rope Horse Futurity, taking the top three spots in the Open Futurity Heeling. Harrison and Copperton, sired by Spots Hot and out of Copperish, took home the $100,000 win, followed by...
Bear on the move; more campgrounds closed in A.F. Canyon
The U.S. Forest Service closed the Granite Flats campground in American Fork Canyon after a bear sighting on Tuesday, July 23. On Friday, July 26, the Timpooneke and Altamont Campgrounds were evacuated and closed after the black bear was spotted there. “We have unfortunately had to evacuate and close the...
Two killed in Kyhv Road accident on Saturday night
PROVO, Utah — Two people have died after police say the vehicle they were in veered off the Kyhv Peak roadway and rolled down a steep embankment on Saturday. Lt. Josh Chappel with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office said officers received calls at 10 p.m. about a traffic incident with injuries.
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