BYU offered a scholarship to 2022 offensive line prospect Vae Soifua on Friday. Soifua, who weighs 6’5,285 pounds, is preparing for Orem High School. I was fortunate enough to catch up with Soifua to discuss his recent offer from BYU and get an update on his recruiting. Soifua grew up …
Read More »Cults of May 23 | Faith
NOTE: As issues related to the COVID-19 virus continue to change, please contact individual churches for information on how they run worship services. Episcopal Church Episcopal Church of St. Mary Sunday at 11 am we will have worship service on Zoom only. Join us by going to our website and …
Read More »Sudanese government leaders visit Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – A delegation of government leaders from the Republic of Sudan met with senior leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints this week. Both sides spent time sharing stories about the challenges ahead, humanitarian principles and the history of the church. Get the …
Read More »Sporty climbers to shed rust and present Olympic preview to two Salt Lake City World Cups
Kyra Condie and Nathaniel Coleman of Salt Lake City looking for valuable lessons for Tokyo in their second and third international competitions in over a year. (Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Nathaniel Coleman, a native of Salt Lake City, won the USA Climbing: Bouldering Open National Championships for …
Read More »Nancy Porter | Death notice | standard.net
Nancy Porter March 14, 1945 – May 17, 2021 Beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend Nancy Porter Morse passed away on May 17, 2021. Heavenly Father brought her home with him. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her. Nancy was born on March 14, 1945 to …
Read More »Utah Valley Calendar: Things to Do – May 22 | Community news
Animal parade and adoption event – The American Fork Library will be hosting a 10 a.m. pet parade and adoption event on Saturday, June 12 at Robinson Park and Library. Spectators can begin to assemble at 8:00 a.m. Immediately after the parade, the dogs will be available for adoption in …
Read More »Washington opens baseball series against Utah with loss
Preston Viltz hit a two-run homer, but Washington opened its penultimate baseball streak of the season with a 7-3 loss to Utah at Husky Ballpark. Washington will face Utah on Saturday and Sunday before traveling to Pullman to end the season in Washington state next weekend. • Shane Jamisonwas 2 …
Read More »Provo forces third game with Timpanogos after 9-5 win | High school baseball
The difference in Friday’s game between Provo and Timpanogos was throwing control. The Bulldogs had it. The Timberwolves didn’t. An excellent throwing performance from Cole Mason helped Provo to a 9-5 third round victory in the Class 5A Baseball Playoffs, forcing a decisive Game 3 of the best of three …
Read More »Longtime Teacher, Coach, Government Administrator Remembers More Than His Professional Achievements | Local News
OGDEN – Those who knew Dave Nordquist say he was a mainstay in the teaching and government communities of Weber County – a natural leader who knew how to harness every ounce of potential from the people around him. But while these qualities have made Nordquist successful in his professional …
Read More »You will be able to fly nonstop from Salt Lake City to Germany from 2022
SALT LAKE CITY – Soon you’ll be able to fly non-stop from Salt Lake City International Airport to one of Germany’s largest cities. The Lufthansa Group on Thursday announced a handful of new international flights it will add next year, including three nonstop flights per week between Salt Lake City …
Read More »COVID-19 hospitalizations in Utah continue to decline, 300 new cases added
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – The Utah Department of Health is reporting 300 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, May 21. There are 10 new deaths linked to the virus, including nine before April 21, 2021. A total of 403,984 Utahns have tested positive for COVID-19. Get the latest Utah …
Read More »Shots fired in the arrest of wanted fugitives in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY – Deputy U.S. Marshals arrested two wanted fugitives in Salt Lake City on Thursday evening, although several others were held for questioning and could be arrested and face charges in the case. Members of the Violent Fugitive Team (VFAST) visited a house at 1600 West and 500 …
Read More »Utah-based Breeze Airways to take off next week
The new low-cost airline will not yet offer service in Beehive State, but the company is recruiting flight attendants and technicians. (Breeze Airways) Utah-based low cost airline Breeze Airways is founder David Neeleman’s fifth airline and will officially begin flying this month. Neeleman also founded the US carrier JetBlue, as …
Read More »“See a penny, pick it up”: Start saving Lucky Penny Day! | Way of life
Are you feeling lucky this week? Well, this Sunday is Lucky Penny Day. It’s the day we celebrate in Ogden how lucky we are to find a shiny little piece of copper with Abraham Lincoln on it. Even more than that, it’s a day when we should recognize that saving …
Read More »Utah motorcyclist still rides after help from diabetic wound care team
SALT LAKE CITY – Research shows that diabetics who have a lower limb amputation have a higher death rate. While it’s a sobering statistic, with the right interventions, doctors say it’s preventable. A man from Utah is grateful that he received the care he needed. John Merrick, 69, has been …
Read More »BYU’s Tyler Allgeier named one of the nation’s top running backs
When people think of the BYU Cougars 2020 football team, it usually starts and ends with quarterback Zach Wilson, and rightly so. After throwing 3,692 passing yards with 33 touchdowns for just three interceptions, he was selected second in the NFL Draft by the New York Jets last month. Now, …
Read More »New Olympic climbing sport arrives in Salt Lake before debuting in Tokyo
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Read More »Ogden Seeks Advancement in Several High-Level Redevelopment Efforts Over Next Year | Local News
OGDEN – Officials at the Ogden Redevelopment Agency say the next fiscal year will largely be a continuum of past efforts, with a focus on promoting several high-profile projects that have already started. The budget proposed by Ogden Mayor Mike Caldwell for fiscal year 2022, which begins July 1, includes …
Read More »Governor Cox calls Utah fire prospects “really bad” going into the summer; BLM issues new fire prevention order
SALT LAKE CITY – As summer approaches, the number of people recreating outdoors is on the rise – as is the threat of fires on public lands. This is especially true this year due to the persistent severe drought in the state and region. In fact, during his monthly PBS …
Read More »Pyxant Labs acquires Covance through Labcorp’s Salt Lake City bioanalytical site
Pyxant Laboratories COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (PRWEB) May 20, 2021 Pyxant Labs Inc., a private bioanalytical contract research laboratory, today announced an agreement to acquire Covance by Labcorp’s bioanalytical site in Salt Lake City. Pyxant Labs operations in Colorado Springs and the Salt Lake City site will combine their long-standing reputation, …
Read More »Op-ed: Citizens lead conservation | Opinions of local customers
In August 1921, sister and brother Elon and Vearl Manwill went on a hike in American Fork Canyon. After visiting the degraded Hansen Cave with their friends, the group split up in search of a cave that may have existed in the area. While walking east, Vearl stumbled upon the …
Read More »Ogden Police: Woman arrested after smashing downtown windows with machete, threatening officers
Ogden Police Car. File photo: Gephardt Daily / Laura Withers OGDEN, Utah, May 13, 2021 (Gephardt Daily) – A 27-year-old woman is being held without bail in Weber County Jail after Ogden Police say she used a machete to smash the windows of six downtown businesses, then threatened the police …
Read More »Clarkson leads Utah against Portland after a 41-point outing
Portland Trail Blazers (40-29, sixth in Western Conference) vs Utah Jazz (50-19, first in Western Conference) Salt Lake City; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM: Utah host the Portland Trail Blazers after Jordan Clarkson scored 41 points in the Jazz’s 119-116 loss to the Warriors. The Jazz are 6-4 against opponents …
Read More »I could do “ great things ”
UFC legend Conor McGregor has said he will do “great things” with Manchester United if he buys the club. The Premier League club is owned by the American Glazer family, which fans have been protesting against since their debt buyout in 2005. Protests have escalated in recent weeks after news …
Read More »Could cities have done more to help struggling businesses and cash-strapped residents?
PROVO, Utah (KUTV) – With annual tax revenues arriving this spring, the numbers showed a surprisingly positive outlook. Utah towns and cities, with the exception of beach resorts and oil towns, have made millions from sales tax revenue. This profit, combined with an infusion of federal funding, allows cities to …
Read More »Ben Roberts takes on the OFFA Academy linemen’s challenge
Many of the top prospects from Utah and other neighboring states gathered for a two-day event earlier this month to compete in the inaugural Team Pala 7on7 tournament and the OFFA linemen challenge Academy, in honor of the Avery Huffman DIPG Foundation. In the linemen challenge, it was the OFFA …
Read More »85-year-old man with Alzheimer’s disease sold Bell products and services he cannot use after visiting The Source
Ross Miller, 85, thought he needed a new TV last October, so he went to The Source – a consumer electronics store owned by Bell Canada. But he got more than he expected. A sales representative signed Miller two-year contracts for Bell Fibe TV and a new cell phone with …
Read More »‘Monster Truck’: How Iowa’s freshman softball hitter got his nickname
Denali Loecker of Iowa softball got a hit in four of six at bats on Sunday in another example of the freshman’s hitting prowess. Jerod ringwald Iowa Designated Player Denali Loecker finished second after reaching second on an error in a softball game between Iowa and Nebraska on Sunday, May …
Read More »12-year-old girl pursues dream of becoming Utah’s youngest pilot
PROVO, Utah – A 12-year-old girl from Utah knows what it’s like to have a big dream and she’s doing everything she can to make it a reality – aiming for a profession still dominated by men. “We get a lot from TikTok and YouTube, but we’re starting to talk …
Read More »Many people are afraid and apprehensive about trying to buy a house in a hot market
For Brian Fleming, buying a first home didn’t start to be a big deal of concern, as he and his wife had been trying to save for it after their wedding in 2019. When they began the process of buying a home. Buying a home for good, they thought they …
Read More »BYU men’s volleyball: Another second place isn’t good enough for Cougars this year
PROVO – While they never really spoke out to say it publicly, anyone closely associated with the BYU men’s volleyball program knew it was a national championship or a failure for the Cougars this season. Well the Cougars have broken out. They were totally outscored on Saturday night in the …
Read More »Street portrait of man killed by police vandalized in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) – The painted memorial to a man shot by police in 2019 was vandalized in Salt Lake City – but was repainted for Mother’s Day. Chad Michael Breinholt’s photo is one of many portraits located along 300 West on a building south of 800 South. All …
Read More »Why is Jen Shah’s behavior after her arrest inappropriate?
Fans of the Real Housewives of Salt Lake City criticize Jen Shah for looking unfazed after her arrest for alleged fraud and money laundering. The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Star Jen Shah looks to have her best poker face after her shocking arrest for wire fraud and money …
Read More »Editorial: Cultivating Climate Solutions – Protecting Utah Farmers | Guest comments
Former President and famous WWII General Dwight D. Eisenhower once said, “Farming seems very easy when your plow is a pencil and you’re thousands of miles from the cornfield.” “. President Eisenhower was alluding to what many Utahns already know – government bureaucrats in Washington, DC don’t always recognize the …
Read More »Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down | Thumbs up, thumbs down
INCHES DOWN: To the hundreds of “patriots” who gathered in Sanpete County last week to burn a massive syringe effigy in protest against COVID-19 vaccinations. Attendees at the event included Speckled Republican Representative Phil Lyman. Shame on Lyman, a civil servant, for associating himself with such an embarrassing and terrifying …
Read More »Bryce Long takes the helm of Salt Lake City mortgage lender Veritas Funding, effective October 1, 2021
SALT LAKE CITY, May 7, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Bryce long has been promoted to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Salt lake citymortgage lender based on Veritas Funding. Mr. Long will assume the position effective October 1, 2021, co-founders of the organization and existing co-CEOs, Tim …
Read More »Census officials cite Utah as leader in COVID-19 fight – Cache Valley Daily
WASHINGTON, DC – The lifting of Utah’s COVID-19 public health orders on Tuesday reflects the state’s status as a national leader in the fight against the coronavirus, according to US Census Bureau officials. Data released Wednesday by census officials indicates that Utah is above the national average in terms of …
Read More »Video shows police arresting Utah parole fugitive accused of killing girlfriend
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) – Witness video shows police arresting a fugitive on parole and a gang member accused of murdering his girlfriend. This arrest early Saturday morning sent Terence Vos, 31, back to prison. Unified Police said Vos killed his girlfriend, Shandon Scott, in Millcreek. Then, they said, he …
Read More »Utah bar to require proof of COVID-19 vaccine for dinner
SALT LAKE CITY – A Salt Lake City bar is bombarded with angry phone calls because the bar is going to demand that customers be vaccinated to enter the door. While angry callers claim it is against the law, HIPAA and the constitution, the owners of the Bayou have said …
Read More »Residents discuss growing concerns over violent crime in Salt Lake’s Ballpark neighborhood
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) – Residents of a central Salt Lake City neighborhood say they are concerned about the upsurge in violent crime. The Ballpark Community Council met virtually Thursday night to address a number of recent issues, including two homicides in a month, a shooting and carjacking. Salt Lake …
Read More »White, Republican, Latter-day Saint? It’s time to break the stereotypes of Utah
Utah is often criticized for its lack of diversity. When people think of the “typical Utah family,” they probably imagine a white Republican Latter-day Saint family made up of a husband, wife, and children. Lots of children. But the truth is much more nuanced. Just as it is dangerous to …
Read More »Weber County Republicans to Vote on Romney Censorship 1 Week After Utah GOP Resolution
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – Last Saturday, a resolution to censor Senator Mitt Romney (UT-R) at the Utah GOP convention failed to go by a slim margin. A total of 798 delegates voted against censorship, while 711 voted in favor. Now, Weber County Republicans will vote to pass a similar …
Read More »1 more: Gabi Garcia Fernandez has No.2 BYU back in NCAA title game with 3-1 win over Lewis
PROVO – In his first game since winning the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation title on April 24, BYU men’s volleyball wasted no time putting MIVA champion Lewis on his heels. The third-ranked Flyers wereted little time counterattacking the No. 2 BYU. Then Gabi Garcia Fernandez wasted little time doing things …
Read More »Former Utah Governor Gary Herbert announces next role
Former Governor Gary Herbert may have passed the course to lead the Beehive State, but that doesn’t mean he’s ready to take a break from public service. “What do you do next? I’m not the type to sit back and rest on my laurels. My father taught me that a …
Read More »‘Never give up’: how a man from Utah turned tragedy into triumph
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – The story of Abel Seward is one of tragedy, perseverance and triumph. Seward is originally from Ghana in West Africa, but moved to the United States after a tragic incident that seemed to have found a happy ending. The father of three is currently living …
Read More »How Heber Valley in Utah can help researchers solve one of the fog’s biggest mysteries
SALT LAKE CITY – Fog is a weather phenomenon that has puzzled scientists for centuries. While there are many in-depth studies of how various types of fog form, there really aren’t many that help meteorologists and other researchers predict when and where fog will form. This is especially true in …
Read More »Governor says Utah will not impose masks on schools next fall
SALT LAKE CITY – The governor of Utah said Thursday that the state has no plans to require masks for students in K-12 schools next fall, after months of mounting pressure from the from parents calling for the end of the mandate. Republican Gov. Spencer Cox has previously defended his …
Read More »Utah Jazz playoff outlook: in two weeks
NBA Playoffs are ONLY SIXTEEN DAY * Schedule Checks *. Really, they’re only 12 days if you count the play-in tournament, but 16 when the Jazz plays. As my kids would say, it’s been 16 nights until we get to watch the NBA Playoff action, which in my humble opinion …
Read More »New study finds Utah homeowners want to help homeless people, but don’t know how
LOGAN – New study finds homeowners in northern Utah would like to help reduce homelessness, although many are unaware of the local resources available to them. Two Utah State University professors, Jess Lucero and Jayme Walters, led the study with the help of undergraduates in their classes. Their goal was …
Read More »Persistent Drought Concerns Ogden City Officials | Local News
OGDEN – A persistent statewide drought has put officials in the town of Ogden on high alert. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, 100% of Weber County is in “severe drought,” the third most important drought classification according to the NIDIS monitoring system. NIDIS reports that 65% of …
Read More »Man-made wildfires continue to burn in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY – Just five months into the year and Utah has already seen 185 wildfires, with more than 6,000 acres burned across the state; all but three were man-made fires. “The conditions are really alarming across the state. We are concerned, ”said Kait Webb, fire prevention coordinator for …
Read More »Utah County Plans To Give Department Heads More Flexibility In Recruitment Process | Government and Politics
Utah County is considering “an alternative approach to job management” that would give department heads more flexibility when the county hires new employees. The proposal, which officials discussed at a Utah County Commission working session on Wednesday, would allow department heads to add positions to the department’s staffing plan if …
Read More »Utah Religious Leaders Celebrate National Day of Prayer
SALT LAKE CITY – Religious leaders from different traditions in Utah may disagree on many aspects of religion, but they agree on the power of prayer. Utah religious leaders unite in prayer The National Day of Prayer, celebrated on the first Thursday in May each year, was founded in 1952 …
Read More »Utah asserts right of transgender people to change birth certificates
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – The Utah Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the right of transgender people to change their sex designation on birth certificates, a decision that came as a bright spot for advocates amidst a wave of laws targeting transgender people across the country. Several states have passed …
Read More »Jet plane heading for Utah lands safely in Los Angeles after bird collision
LOS ANGELES (AP) – An Allegiant airliner returned safely to Los Angeles International Airport after the crew reported hitting a bird Thursday morning, authorities said. Allegiant Air Flight 314, an Airbus A319 en route to Utah, landed without incident at 7:44 a.m., said Ian Gregor, a spokesman for the Federal …
Read More »“ What do you do as a result? Former Utah Governor Gary Herbert announces next role
PROVO – Former Gov. Gary Herbert may have passed the course to lead the Beehive State, but that doesn’t mean he’s ready to take a break from public service. “What do you do next? I’m not the type to sit and rest on my laurels. My dad taught me that …
Read More »Utah man charged in Capitol Hill uprising will be assessed for mental competence after explosions at court hearing
Landon Copeland accused the government of killing his own people and shouted profanity and “shut up” during his hearing. (Department of Justice) Video footage of Landon Copeland in a fight with the police. | May 6, 2021 at 9:54 pm | Updated: May 7, 2021 at 12:14 am A Utah …
Read More »Utah Golf Selected for First NCAA West Regional Program since 1992
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The University of Utah golf team was selected for its first NCAA Regional Championship since 1992 after a terrific season. Utah Golf has qualified for the West Regional in Cle Elum, Washington, which is hosted by the University of Washington May 17-19 at Tumble Creek …
Read More »How would the American plan impact Biden’s families on the people of Utah?
(ABC4) – The White House has released state-by-state fact sheets on the investments President Biden is offering as part of his plan for American families. According to the general press release with links to individual fact sheets, the plan is “a one-time investment in a generation in the foundations of …
Read More »Salt Lake City is one of America’s cleanest cities, study finds
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) – Despite one of the worst air quality in the country during its inversions, Salt Lake City is one of the cleanest cities in America, according to a new study. LawnStarter researchers used 20 parameters divided into five categories to determine the ranking of the 200 …
Read More »Williamsburg’s Madi Ogden overcomes obstacles for stellar senior year
WILLIAMSBURG – According to her mother, Madi Ogden notoriously did not accept defeat well. If she lost some form of home play to her three sisters, she would hit the reset button and insist on a rematch. Many in the small community of Williamsburg know his history and know that …
Read More »What a decision on change of sex designation means for transgender Utahns
A Utah Supreme Court ruling Thursday in Salt Lake City makes it clear that transgender people can change birth certificates, driver’s licenses and other state documents to match the gender they identify with . The 4-1 decision comes after more than three years in court and unsuccessful attempts by the …
Read More »Vaccine not mandatory for Provo, BYU Police
An officer wears a police badge and COVID-19 vaccination sticker in this photo illustration. Police officers serving the Provo area and Brigham Young University are not mandated to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. (Photo by aijohn784 at Photo Repository) (Photo Illustration by Gabrielle Shiozawa) Police officers serving the Provo area and …
Read More »Eccles Community Art Center continues its legacy by engaging and empowering young artists | Arts
Before there was a Nine Rails Creative District or First Friday Art Stroll, there was the Eccles Community Art Center. It was, and still is, Ogden’s only art center, said executive director Pat Poce. The historic Victorian mansion, on East 25th Street and Jefferson Avenue, was once home to David …
Read More »Trucking Company Employee Pleads Guilty to P3 Loan Application Fraud | USAO-UT
SALT LAKE CITY – Lisa Bradshaw Rowberry, 49, of Provo, pleaded guilty to her role in the Paycheck Protection Program (P3) loan fraud scheme last week in federal court. Rowberry pleaded guilty to loan application fraud for illegally obtaining a federal loan from the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) for the …
Read More »Promising employment figures hide slow recovery in many metropolitan areas
Employers in America’s largest metropolitan areas added nearly 453,000 workers to their payrolls in March. This marked the largest monthly addition to job totals in the country’s 191 largest metropolitan areas since October, and is a sign that a steady resumption of the pandemic recession is underway with rising vaccination …
Read More »Salt Lake County massage parlor owner charged with prostitution
WEST VALLEY CITY – The owner of two Salt Lake County massage parlors has been charged with prostitution after an almost 18-month investigation. READ: Park City massage therapist accused of raping, assaulting clients Jian Rong Long, 48, was charged Wednesday with two counts of exploitation of prostitution, three counts of …
Read More »An updated look at the BYU 2021-2022 basketball roster
After BYU’s loss to UCLA in the NCAA tournament, BYU coaching staff lobbied the field to sign Matt Haarms and Alex Barcello to Provo for one more season. According to Defeat the enemy‘s Robby McCombs, Haarms has informed the coaching staff that he will not be returning to BYU for …
Read More »Garth Brooks sells 50k + tickets to Salt Lake City in under 30 minutes
The concert will take place July 17 at Rice-Eccles Stadium Garth Brooks sold over 50,000 tickets in less than 30 minutes for his upcoming gig at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah. The sale is Ticketmaster’s fastest stadium sale in US history, according to Brooks. The concert will take …
Read More »Ogden accused of attempting to stab in UTA bus | Police and firefighters
OGDEN – A 39-year-old Ogden woman has been charged with allegedly attempting to stab another woman on a Utah Transit Authority bus. The Weber County District Attorney’s Office on Tuesday filed a third degree aggravated assault charge against Misty Lynn Calvert after a UTA police investigation into a March 17 …
Read More »Magic in Metal: Ogden’s Hot Rod Artist Continues the Romanticism of Automotive Culture | Arts
“Hot rods are my passion, but graphic arts are my craft,” said Utah painter Gene Chambers of Studio-66 Hot Rod Art, whose work is inspired by the custom car culture of the 1950s. and 60. Chambers paints hot rods and roadsters with a smooth, illustrative feel, a style that has …
Read More »Orem opens phase 2 of the mountain bike park | Orem news
Orem mountain bikers and others now have an expanded bike park to try out, as the city announced this week that Phase 2 of the park is complete and open. The bike park just north of Mt. Timpanogos Park at the mouth of Provo Canyon has been in service with …
Read More »North Ogden Fruit Packaging Shed to Make Way for New Road | Local News
NORTH OGDEN – A piece of The story of North Ogden will soon be part of to make way for a road connecting a new subdivision that is taking shape in the city. “Sad and the price of progress,” said Scott Chambers. A large fruit-packing shed built over 100 years …
Read More »Utah’s new homeless coordinator has not seen any encampments in Ogden. He wonders what that means.
Editor’s Note • Thanks to a grant from Local Media AssociationThe Salt Lake Tribune reports on homelessness in Utah communities outside of the Salt Lake Valley. Ogden • As the sun scorched through the clouds above Ogden on Monday, Verna McCloy and her dog Dosha sought shade next to a …
Read More »Here’s where you can watch a movie behind the wheel in Salt Lake City this summer.
Watch movies like “Jaws” and “No Country for Old Men,” as well as LGBTQ movies, while munching on popcorn in your comfortable car. (David Lee | Focus via AP) Adam Driver, left, and John David Washington star in a scene from the Oscar-winning film “BlacKkKlansman”, which premieres at SLFS Studio …
Read More »Will Man City or Chelsea win the final? Best player in the round of 16?
With the Champions League semi-finals over, Manchester City and Chelsea advance to the May 29 final, while Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid wonder where it all went wrong. We asked Gab Marcotti, Mark Ogden and Julien Laurens to answer some big questions. Who will win the final and why? Marcotti: …
Read More »High school football: Stansbury advance to 4A quarter-finals with shootout win over Ogden
Saving a penalty can be difficult in the simplest of circumstances, but trying to save one that could potentially end your season and send your team home, well, that’s about as hard as it can get. be it for a guardian. A 0-0 score after two overtime periods forced a …
Read More »Freedom Festival Organizers Say Most Events Will Be Held This Summer | Provo news
The American Freedom Festival in Provo is lucky this year, according to festival organizers. Much of the annual summer festival, including the Stadium of Fire show at Brigham Young University’s LaVell Edwards Stadium, was canceled in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions on large gatherings. But with the end of those …
Read More »First Lady Jill Biden travels to Salt Lake City to thank teachers and community health workers
First Lady Jill Biden spent about three hours in Salt Lake City on Wednesday meeting with teachers, students, community health workers and a handful of local and state officials. His message to teachers and community health workers was simple: Thank you, your president supports you. “I have been so inspired …
Read More »Construction of Provo Municipal Airport Terminal Blows Off at Jet Speed | Provo news
For those of you who may have been stuck in your home over the past year or so, you may not have seen what’s going on at Provo Municipal Airport. There are still planes, private and commercial, coming in and out of the airport. And commercial provider Allegiant Air has …
Read More »Chief: Recruitment and retention at OPD, a problem that does not seem to go away | Police and firefighters
OGDEN – New Police Chief Eric Young has served in the senior leadership ranks of the Ogden Police Department since 2012. And during that decade, Young says one problem has been a constant plague on the department: recruiting and retaining officers. Young, who was appointed head of the department earlier …
Read More »BYU postpones postponed pandemic games with Mizzou, Michigan State to the 2030s
PROVO – The Cougars will meet the Spartans and Tigers in Provo, after all. Just a dozen or more years later. Yes, the 2020 lineup to announce a game on three days’ notice, like BYU’s must-see game in Coastal Carolina, has returned to average. The Cougars’ 2020 home game with …
Read More »City of Ogden’s Budget Proposal Much More Optimistic Than Last Year | Government
OGDEN – The COVID-19 economic slowdown that was projected around this time last year during Ogden City’s budget cycle never materialized. And Ogden Mayor Mike Caldwell said the glimmer of hope of the pandemic and the resulting optimistic outlook for the future has shaped the city’s proposed budget for the …
Read More »Steve Matthes’ observations from Salt Lake City Supercross 2 – Supercross
Wow. The 2021 AMA Monster Energy Supercross Championship is a complete round. When this series was first announced, it looked like it might derail here or there for COVID-19 reasons, but I have to say it turned out pretty well. None of the top runners tested positive (unlike other sports), …
Read More »Nu Skin: First Quarter Revenue Snapshot
PROVO, Utah (AP) _ Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. (NUS) on Wednesday reported net income of $ 47.4 million for the first quarter. The Provo, Utah-based company said it had net income of 91 cents per share. The results exceeded Wall Street’s expectations. The average estimate of four analysts polled by …
Read More »‘Work hard to serve people’: city resources help Odgen businesses stay afloat
OGDEN, Utah (ABC4) – Ogden City business owners are using the city’s resources to grow. Kym Buttschardt has owned a business in the town of Ogden for approximately 30 years. It now owns Roosters, Roosters B Street, Rooster Layton and Union Grill. Buttschardt tells ABC4 that she was young when …
Read More »Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announces FY21-22 budget
Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall. Screenshot: Mayor Erin Mendenhall / Facebook SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 5, 2021 (Gephardt Daily) – Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall announced the fiscal year 2021-2022 budget on Tuesday in her annual budget presentation. “We are facing a truly unprecedented opportunity, born of …
Read More »AveryStrong Team PALA 7on7 and OFFA Academy Linemen Challenge
(Photo: Blair Angulo, 247 Sports) Fano wasn’t the only impressive offensive lineman for OFFA Elite, as the squad also included players like Irae Leilua, Weylin Lapuaho, Joe brown and Trevor Pay who all had moments of frowning. The team were mean and physical in every way, feeding off the energy …
Read More »Man Sentenced to Probation in Plea Negotiation After Stealing Ambulance and Shooting Taser at Officer | Law courts
OGDEN – A man from Ogden who police say stole an ambulance and shot an officer with his own Taser was put on three-year intensive probation on Wednesday. Second District Judge Jennifer Valencia sentenced Mitchell Bryce, May 28, to a suspended prison sentence of one to 15 years for second …
Read More »Best Mexican Restaurants in Salt Lake City
UTAH (ABC4) – Whether you’re in the mood to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a Mexican dish, or just looking for a good bite to eat on one of the other 364 days of the year, there are some great places to do it locally. The following is a list …
Read More »Imperial Adventure | Drink | Salt lake city
We Americans love to take anything in its standard form, adopt it, and then amplify it into something new. This is what we do and, for the most part, we do it well. Beers in particular have benefited from this approach. If the proven version of a style is brilliant, …
Read More »End of summer | Film reviews | Salt lake city
For decades, the first full weekend in May marked an unofficial start to the summer film season. That was supposed to be true in 2020 as well, with a Marvel Cinematic Universe movie – the standalone spin-off. Black Widow—Start things out the way the Marvel movies have done for most …
Read More »Made with guns | Opinion | Salt lake city
Click to enlarge Another April is gone. Each year when “the cruelest month” rolls around, I find myself reflecting on a tragic event from over two decades ago that shaped my teenage years. Few can forget the day two students from Littleton, Colo., Columbine High, engaged in a shootout that …
Read More »Google Fiber Comes to Another Salt Lake City County
SANDY, Utah (ABC4) – Google Fiber is coming to another city in Utah. Sandy City has finalized an agreement with Google Fiber to provide high speed fiber Internet service to its residents. Google Fiber offers 1 and 2 GB Internet service for residential customers, as well as service for small …
Read More »Ogden levels up with beer gardens, concerts, markets every weekend | Music
This was the stuff reserved exclusively for the annual festivals in Ogden; but now concerts, beer gardens and street markets are the ‘new normal’ every Saturday and Sunday at the corner of 25 and Ogden at the Monarch. Despite (and maybe thanks to) COVID-19, there’s a party every weekend – …
Read More »Slackwater Relocates, Relocating to New Site Later This Year in Downtown Ogden | Business
OGDEN – The popular pizzeria and pub Slackwater will take root from its Washington Boulevard location and move closer to a new, more spacious location taking shape in the downtown area. It’s yet another change in Ogden’s ever-evolving restaurant scene and a big step for the restaurant, which will mark …
Read More »Salt Lake City homeowners set trap and thief on camera
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A Salt Lake homeowner couple hit back after a burglar entered their home and stole belongings while they were sleeping. They said they found an opportunity to catch the thief on camera and it was working. This was where they had specially placed a camera …
Read More »Provo Takes a Wait-and-See Approach to Priority Choice Voting | Provo news
Provo voters will not be part of the state’s pilot program for ranked choice voting. During Tuesday’s city council working session, council voted 5-2 against the pilot option this election season. Board members David Harding and George Handley were both in favor of participating in the pilot program. Ranked choice …
Read More »PM News Bulletin: Rich Bullough Retires, Endgame Pandemic Criteria & Salt Lake City Budget
Tuesday evening, May 4, 2021 Northern Utah Reimagining Salt Lake City’s public lands as equitable resources Salt Lake City is undertaking a general planning process to determine what the future of its public lands will look like over the next two decades. It’s called “Reimagine Nature” and includes how residents …
Read More »Ogden’s Own Distillery Adds Two New Flavored Whiskey Grapes To Its Canned Cocktail Line
OGDEN, Utah – Ogden’s Own, an award-winning distiller of craft spirits and the largest independent distillery in the state of Utah, has officially doubled the size of its recently launched line of canned cocktails, with the launch of two new varietals – Porter’s Huckleberry Lemonade and Porter’s Peach Tea. Both …
Read More »Provo plans month-long activities for cycling month | Provo news
Provo’s annual Bike-to-Work Day is Wednesday and breakfast is served at several locations around town. If you miss an opportunity, don’t put the brakes, there’s a month full of cycling activities to participate in. Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi will join other City of Provo officials and BikeWalk Provo volunteers in …
Read More »2021 elections: Ogden city council’s first challenger announces his candidacy | Government
OGDEN – The primaries are still three and a half months away, but the election season is starting to heat up in Ogden. On Monday, Priscilla Martinez announced her candidacy for the District 3 seat of Ogden City Council, currently held by long-time council member Doug Stephens. Martinez, who previously …
Read More »Development of Skyline Drive, connecting North Pleasant View and North Ogden, Ahead | Transport
PLEASANT VIEW – Skyline Drive, a planned loop around northern Weber County that would connect Pleasant View, North Ogden and Ogden, could take years. But a big change requires planning, and the proposed road, intended in part to facilitate housing growth higher up the mountain slopes in northern Pleasant View …
Read More »Vinicius transfer deal, Bale decision – Tottenham’s new attack after Levy solves Kane’s dilemma
Daniel Levy and Tottenham made a declaration of intent in terms of the team’s attack last summer with Gareth Bale reneging on a one-season loan deal. So often linked with a return to N17 after leaving for Real Madrid in 2013, Spurs finally struck a deal with Los Blancos to …
Read More »United Airlines sets new diversity target for pilot training – WPXI
CHICAGO – United Airlines on Tuesday began accepting applications for its new flight school and pledged to focus on diversity in its efforts to train 5,000 new pilots by 2030. >> Read more trending news In a Press release, the Chicago-based airline said at least half of the new interns …
Read More »ICE HSI Warns the Public to Stay Vigilant Against COVID Fraud
WASHINGTON – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (ICE) Highlight First 100 Days of Operation Stolen Promise with Over 500 Criminal Investigations, Over 900 Shipments Seized and over $ 7 million in seized illicit proceeds. HSI reminds consumers to remain vigilant in the face of COVID-related fraud …
Read More »Oregon Legislature: Motels to Housing Converted One Step Further | Local
PETER WONG Oregon Bureau of Capital The conversion of hotels and motels to emergency shelters and low-cost housing would be eased under a bill midway through the Oregon legislature. The House voted 41-12 Wednesday to send the bill to the Senate. House Bill 3261 would exclude converting hotels and motels …
Read More »Jack Henry’s (JKHY) clientele grows stronger with Univest deal
Jack Henry & Associates JKHY is constantly gaining traction among community banks and many other financial institutions through Jack Henry Banking. This is clear from the recent extension of the company’s partnership with Univest Bank and Trust Co. Univest strives to leverage Jack Henry Banking’s comprehensive solutions portfolio on the …
Read More »Two new non-executive directors appointed to the Board of Directors of the Student Loans Company
The Department of Education (DfE) has confirmed the appointment of Rona Ruthen and Gary Page as non-executive directors of the Student Loans Company. The three-year appointments began on October 19, 2020. Rona has 15 years of experience in fintech, financial services and payment solutions, with companies in Israel and the …
Read More »Starling Bank joins Funding Options list of lenders
Alternative loans A win-win for the SME loan duo. Image source: Starling Bank. Credit centers for SMEs Starling Bank and Financing options join forces to drive small business recovery in 2021. This morning Financing options announced that Starling will be added to its lender panel, which now includes more than …
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