Albert H Fluman, 88, of St. Petersburg, Florida passed away peacefully on March 17, 2022. He was the beloved husband of the late Delores (Dee) Irene Finn of 63 years. Born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on June 13, 1933 (the youngest of 12 children) to the late …
Read More »Perseverance of the Irish: Notre Dame legend Rudy Ruettiger tells Utah that ‘hard work pays off’
Residents of Davis County celebrated St. Patrick’s Day on Thursday in a truly unique way, as Notre Dame Fighting Irish football legend Rudy Ruettiger visited Layton High School to speak to an auditorium of fans. (Carissa Hutchinson, KSL-TV) Estimated reading time: 2-3 minutes LAYTON – Residents of Davis County celebrated …
Read More »Judge Thomas denounces the cancellation of the culture at an SLC event
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas hosted 500 people on March 11 in Utah at an event hosted by former Republican U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch’s foundation to express his multiple concerns about the tribunal. According to ABC News, Thomas examined the long-term consequences that trends …
Read More »Deaf high school drama festival kicks off in Salt Lake City
Michelle Tanner was looking for a way for deaf students in Utah to experience theater — and when pursuing the state’s most prestigious theater festival didn’t work out, she decided to start her own. This is how the National Deaf High School Theater Festival – marking its second year, but …
Read More »‘Typical’ attendance at Utah County caucuses ahead of convention | News, Sports, Jobs
Harrison Epstein, Daily Herald Melissa Pett speaks during a constituency caucus ahead of being chosen as vice president on Tuesday, March 8, 2022. Across the state and county, Utah Republicans gathered in their neighborhoods to discuss the party platform and precinct officers heading to the …
Read More »Education Transparency Bill Dies in House Committee
March 7 – CHEYENNE – A bill calling for transparency in educational materials died Monday before the House Education Committee after educators testified it would be a burden. Senate Brief 62 was brought by Sen. Ogden Driskill, R-Devils Tower, because he said he was continually approached by constituents concerned about …
Read More »Marvin John Blanken | News, Sports, Jobs
November 13, 1926 — February 23, 2022 Marvin John Blanken was born in Cisco, Texas on November 13, 1926, and returned to his Lord on February 23, 2022, in Farmington, Utah, of natural causes. He knew he was going home to his Lord that day. He …
Read More »Ten Ways Utah Can Sustainably Grow and Prosper in the Future | Opinion
Utah has led the nation in population growth for the past decade. Its population grew from 2.8 million to 3.3 million – an impressive jump of 18.4%, with growth surpassing Texas, Arizona, Florida, North Carolina and many other states known for their job opportunities and attractive lifestyles. Utah’s population also …
Read More »Search moves to recovery effort for Bryce Dunfee, 22, who fell through Indiana’s Dunes National Park ice shelf – CBS Chicago
PORTAGE, Indiana (SCS) – Crews will continue a recovery effort Wednesday morning after a man fell off an ice floe in Indiana Dunes National Park and ended up in Lake Michigan Monday evening. It has been over 36 hours since Bryce Dunfee, 22, was last seen. He was last seen …
Read More »A historic week at Tewksbury: Ogden, the best in the league on bars | Sports
SALEM, NH — When asked about her performance that night, Tewksbury Memorial High School junior Amanda Ogden said, “I was really nervous because there are so many great gymnasts here. I went four for four on my events and I’m proud of how I did, I thought I did well. …
Read More »Ben Lomond, Ogden Boys’ Basketball Set for State Playoff Rematch; 3A/2A brackets released | News, Sports, Jobs
BRIAN WOLFER, Special to Standard Examiner Ben Lomond’s Caleb Alexander (30) paces the floor as Ogden’s Jace Oliverson (3) defends Friday January 21, 2022 at Ogden High School. (BRIAN WOLFER, Special to Standard Examiner) Next on the Prep Basketball Playoff File: Iron HORSE Part 3. The Ben …
Read More »Dianne Davey Obituary (1940 – 2022) – Salt Lake City, UT
Dianne Henderson Davey 1940~2022 Dianne was born in Salt Lake City on December 10, 1940 to Adrienne Nielsen Henderson and Franklin Thomas Henderson. She grew up on the west side of Salt Lake until they moved to Bountiful where she attended and graduated from Bountiful High School. After high school, …
Read More »Fitzsimmons, Max 1934-2022 Provo, Utah | Obituary
PROVO, Utah – Robert “Max” Fitzsimmons, 87, died Jan. 30, 2022 at his home in Provo, Utah. Max was born May 15, 1934 to Athol and Juanita Walker Fitzsimmons in rural Darlington, Missouri. Max grew up on farms in the Gentry, Missouri area, graduated from Albany High School in Albany, …
Read More »6 Weber County Senior Candidates for U.S. Presidential Scholars Program | News, Sports, Jobs
Photos provided Six applicants from Weber County high schools were selected for the U.S. Presidential Scholars Program. They are, in the top row, Fisher Cooper and Wyatt Smith from Fremont High School and Camryn Sheen from Weber High School. Those pictured in the bottom row, from left, …
Read More »All-round athlete Charles “Chika” Ebunoha commits to BYU football
After an official visit to BYU this weekend, Charles “Chika” Ebunoha announced on Instagram that he had signed up with the Cougars. Ebunoha is an all-around athlete from Tuscon, Arizona. He played both sides of football for Marana High School last season, but was drafted by BYU as a defensive …
Read More »Obituary of Gerald “Jerry” Charles Barron
Gerald “Jerry” Charles Barron Gerald “Jerry”, Charles Barron, 62, of Adrian, formerly of Temperance and Newport, MI, died Thursday, January 27, 2022. He will be inducted Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at Ogden Church, Adrian, MI, of 10 AM until services at 11 a.m. Pastor Brandon Rickard will officiate. Cremation will …
Read More »J. Martinez Obituary (2022) – Salt Lake City, UT
J. Tom Martinez 1940~2022 Pleasant Grove, UT—My beloved and devoted husband, Tom Martinez, passed away peacefully at his home of natural causes on January 24, 2022. He was born in Dixon, New Mexico on March 25, 1940, to Mary Lopez and Jose Martinez. His grandfather moved the family to Ogden, …
Read More »Relief? Weber County’s COVID-19 Caseload May Begin to Drop Soon | News, Sports, Jobs
TIM VANDENACK, Standard Examiner Maj. Spencer Lowe of the Utah Army National Guard inspects vaccination equipment at a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at West Ogden Park. OGDEN – The new number of COVID-19 cases may soon begin to decline in Weber and Morgan counties, the chief of …
Read More »BYU Football: Cougars are open to adding another QB if it’s the right solution
Is BYU in the market for a quarterback out of the transfer gate? This question has been asked over and over again at Provo since 2020 and 2021, backup quarterback Baylor Romney announced on New Years Eve that he was leaving BYU and former BYU rookie Jaxson Dart announced he …
Read More »Another woman charged in Lakeland DUI crash that killed fishing captain
LAKELAND — After a second woman was charged this week in November’s fatal I-4 crash that killed a popular fishing captain, the man’s longtime partner said she had l feel like I’ve lost “a piece of my soul”. “I lost the love of my life on November 24, 2021,” said …
Read More »How a Utah pocket confronts the word ‘Dixie’ | Across America
Deven Osborne aspired to play college football. The high school student, an extended wide receiver who lived in the Los Angeles area, was hoping he could achieve his goal when a Dixie State University football coach invited him to visit the school in St. George, In. ‘Utah. Osborne was intrigued …
Read More »Brent McReynolds Obituary (1951 – 2022) – Salt Lake City, UT
Brent J McReynolds 1951 ~ 2022 Brent J McReynolds, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2022, where he joined his parents J. Ray & Elaine Fay McReynolds. Brent was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 5, 1951. He attended West High School Class of 1969 and immediately began …
Read More »Weber County’s COVID-19 count rises, but mask’s warrant is not in sight | News, Sports, Jobs
Screenshot of the Weber County Commission online meeting Weber-Morgan Health Department Director Brian Cowan in a screenshot of an online call on Monday, Jan.10, 2022, with Weber County Commissioners on the COVID-19 workload in the Weber and Morgan counties. OGDEN – As across state and nation, the Number of COVID-19 …
Read More »Rich Stoney | News, Sports, Jobs
1954 – 2022 Fielding, UT – Rich Stoney passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022. Rich was born on December 8, 1954 to Dorene Stoney (Bill Stoney) in Ogden, UT. He grew up in Harrisville, UT, where he attended Weber High School. He married his high school best friend and …
Read More »Stanley McKinnon “Mac” Wilson III | News, Sports, Jobs
August 24, 1958 – December 29, 2021 Stanley McKinnon “Mac” Wilson III, 63, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 29, 2021. He was born on August 24, 1958 in Ogden, Utah, to Stanley McKinnon, Jr. and Maria Joyce Hopkins Wilson. He graduated from Weber High School Class …
Read More »“It’s time for me to move on,” says BYU QB Baylor Romney in farewell message
BYU quarterback Baylor Romney (16) looks to pitch during the first half of the Independence Bowl NCAA college football game against UAB in Shreveport, Louisiana on Saturday, December 18, 2021 (Matthew Hinton, Associated Press) Estimated reading time: 2-3 minutes PROVO – Not everyone who leaves school at the end of …
Read More »Prep Basketball Rally: Northridge Girls Upset Mountain Ridge | News, Sports, Jobs
HERRIMAN – The Northridge High women’s basketball led 27-23 at halftime en route to a surprise 50-44 road win at 6A Mountain Ridge (9-2) on Thursday. Kate Tueller led Northridge (5-5) with 11 points. Aubree Reeve and Madison Hosino each scored 10 points and Hali’a Mislang-Darden added nine. SYRACUSE 59, …
Read More »Utah sex offender arrested after attempting to buy cheerleader panties
RICHFIELD, Utah (ABC4) – A man has been arrested after trying to solicit a teen’s underwear on a high school campus. Richfield Police said the incident happened at Richfield High School on December 15. The suspect has been identified as Christopher Todd Peck, 42. “It should be noted that, according …
Read More »BYU football center James Empey declares himself for 2022 NFL draft
PROVO, Utah – BYU football’s offensive line anchor to James Empey advances. Empey, a COVID-19 junior, who graduated from BYU with a finance degree, has his sights set on the 2022 NFL draft. The 6-foot-4, 303-pound center sent a thank-you letter to the football program BYU announcing plans to move …
Read More »Kellan Anderson Obituary (2021) – Draper, UT
Kellan Adam Clemans Anderson 2002 ~ 2021 On December 14, 2021, Kellan Adam Clemans Anderson lost his brief but intense battle with mental illness and left this earthly life surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving parents Jessica and Spencer Anderson (mother, adoptive father) and their children, …
Read More »How Salt Lake’s Kilby Court became a springboard for small groups on their way to glory
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – Although Salt Lake City is often a stopover on North American tours for most major artists, the city has never been considered the mecca of music per se. However, several of today’s top artists to watch, such as Ritt Momney, The National Parks, and The …
Read More »Obituary of Marion Sybrowsky (1929 – 2021) – Sandy, UT
Marion was born in Manti, Utah on June 8, 1929. She was the sweetheart of her family, being the youngest daughter of brothers Glade and Karl. After moving to Provo, Marion attended Provo High School and graduated from BYU. Marion married Bob Dean in 1952 and had four children, Rebecca, …
Read More »Obituary of Seth Dean Adair (1991 – 2021) – Salt Lake City, UT
Our kind, sweet and beautiful son, brother and friend, Seth Dean Adair, passed away at home on November 30, 2021. Seth was born on April 3, 1991 to Dean and Lisa Adair. He was the third of five children, still considered the sweetest and easiest to raise. It took very …
Read More »Players Club: What is Jaren Hall grateful for this year?
PROVO, Utah – BYU has one final game this year as it travels to Los Angeles to take on a distraught USC team with an interim coach. The goal is to have a double-digit winning season in consecutive years and maybe just a New Years Six Bowl chance if things …
Read More »Donald Peterson obituary (1946 – 2021) – Orem, UT
Donald M Peterson, Jr. was born July 25, 1946 in Salina, Utah, the son of Donald M Peterson, Sr. and Thora Colby Peterson. Don was the second of three children and the only boy. Her siblings include Thera Maughan and Sherian Fleming. He graduated from Granite High School in 1964. …
Read More »Eight Tigerhawks gain football recognition in all districts – Newton Daily News
Two Colfax-Mingo football players ended their high school careers last season. And one subclass in particular seems to be ready for a special finish to its own. Seniors Cole Bracewell and Shane Aikin ended their preparation careers with a first team nod in all districts. Sophomore Curtis Horras joined this …
Read More »Lester Taylor obituary (1935 – 2021) – Ogden, UT
Les returned to his Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 11, 2021, where he was surrounded by his family at the Brigham City Community Hospital in Utah.Les was the first born to Lester Eugene and Annie Virgena Aldridge Taylor on June 8, 1935 in Boise, Idaho. He was raised with his …
Read More »Sydnee Belle Frei – St George News
April 8, 1980 – November 9, 2021 Our sweet Sydnee Belle, 41, unexpectedly left this earthly life to make new friends in her heavenly home on November 9, 2021. True definition of love, Syd’s greatest desire was that everyone world loves each other. On April 8, 1980, the Frei family …
Read More »Firefighters and family mourn the loss of Captain Bone who died after contracting COVID-19
Firefighters carry the casket of 39-year-old veteran firefighter Merrill Bone to a fire engine after his funeral on Saturday at Olympus High School in Holladay. (Shafkat Anowar, Deseret News) Estimated reading time: 3-4 minutes HOLLADAY – Family members and hundreds of officers gathered on Saturday to celebrate the impact Captain …
Read More »Sheridan John “Oggie” Ogden Obituary
Sheridan John “Oggie” Ogden Hackensack – Sheridan John Ogden, “Oggie” of Hackensack, formerly of River Edge, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 4, at the age of 73. Originally from Teaneck, Sheridan was a proud graduate of Teaneck High School, where he was fond of jokes, spent …
Read More »Death notice of Adrien Townsend (1981 – 2021) – St. George, UT
March 11, 1981 – October 29, 2021 Adrien Amelia Townsend, 40, was returned to her Heavenly Father, with a loving family by her side, on October 29, 2021, after a courageous battle with pneumonia and sepsis. Adrien was born on March 11, 1981 in Provo, Utah, to John Townsend and …
Read More »Park City could have a new mayor
As the early election results filtered out on Tuesday night, it emerged that outgoing Park City mayor Andy Beerman was following City Councilor Nann Worel, 56% to 30%. Beerman, who served a term as mayor, followed Worel in the race from the start and finished far behind Worel in the …
Read More »3-Star Goalkeeper Chris Dockery Engages in Weber State Basketball vs. Mountain West Schools Host | News, Sports, Jobs
Photo provided, Chris Dockery Chris Dockery, engaged in Weber State’s men’s basketball, poses for a photo during his recruiting visit to Ogden in October 2021. With an offer of college basketball and an injury that ended his junior high school season, Las Vegas native Chris Dockery decided with his parents …
Read More »Obituary of Darrell Davenport (1935 – 2021) – Salt Lake City, UT
Darrell C Davenport February 27, 1935 ~ October 20, 2021 Darell C Davenport, 86, of Salt Lake City, passed away on October 20, 2021, peacefully at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah. Darell was born in Cedar City, Utah, to James Harvey and Florence Campbell Davenport on February 27, …
Read More »BYU football: Robert Anae returns to Provo with a chip on his shoulder
Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall obviously has nothing to prove when he brings the Cavaliers to Provo on Saturday to face a BYU football schedule he has guided for 11 seasons and produced 99 wins and 11 bowl appearances. But his offensive coordinator probably feels like him. It would be Robert …
Read More »Andrew Schow Obituary (1948 – 2021) – Ogden, UT
Our beloved and kind husband, father and grandfather Andrew Elwin Schow Jr. 73, now sings with Heavenly Choirs. He returned home with honor on October 22, 2021. He was born to Andrew Elwin and Nellie Mae Grant Schow on August 23, 1948 in Ogden, Utah.Andy graduated from Davis High School …
Read More »Moab wants new maps to put the city in the district of single-family homes | Utah News
MOAB, Utah (AP) – Politically, Moab is a blue dot in a sea of red. The city is divided into two different State House neighborhoods. In a public hearing in early October hosted by the Legislative Redistribution Committee in Moab, local residents told lawmakers that the district’s split dilutes their …
Read More »Zaire Wade officially drafted by Salt Lake City Stars – much to the delight of the Wade family
Miami Heat goalie Dwyane Wade, right, speaks as his son Zaire, left, watches during a ceremony honoring Wade who plays his last regular season game at home when the Heat hosts the Philadelphia 76ers, Tuesday, April 9, 2019, in Miami. Wade retires at the end of the season. (AP Photo …
Read More »Lisa Stoddard Dixon obituary (1959 – 2021) – Ogden, UT
Lisa Ann (Stoddard) DixonJuly 13, 1959 ~ October 15, 2021 (62 years old) Lisa Ann Stoddard Dixon, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and loving friend, was born on July 13, 1959 and died on October 15, 2021. She was born in Ogden, Utah and spent most of her baby there childhood, …
Read More »Sun, Jamie Ann, Shaw, Ekstrom | News, Sports, Jobs
August 2, 1976 – October 15, 2021 On August 2, 1976, a beautiful 5½ pound baby girl was born to Darrell W. Shaw and Anna G. Germer Shaw in Fort Smith, AR. Sunshine was always the light of the eye of her mother and father having entered the Shaw family …
Read More »Local Utah Headlines – Tuesday Morning October 19, 2021
Tuesday morning October 19, 2021 State Allow Indigenous badges on graduation ceremonies Utah schools may soon be required to allow Native American students to wear tribal badges when graduating from high school under a state bill. Depending on the law, tribal badges can include traditional clothing and items of cultural …
Read More »Zaire Wade on Opportunity With Salt Lake City Stars, “I’ll Take It And Run With” [Watch]
Getty Images Last week, Shams Charania from Athletic and Stadium reported that Salt Lake City Stars, the Utah Jazz affiliate, have reconciled with Zaire Wade. The son of future Hall of Fame member and Jazz co-owner Dwyane Wade. In a video the happy dad shared on IG, Zaire is seen …
Read More »FMCHS Rybak wins fifth consecutive meeting
PEORIA – Elena Rybak returned to Detweiler Park on Saturday and walked away with a victory she hopes to repeat in less than a month in the State Class 1A competition. Father McGivney’s freshman was the top runner out of 242 at the Peoria Heights Patriot Invitational clocking 18:09.4 at …
Read More »Obituary of Kenneth Nielsen (1931 – 2021) – Orem, UT
Kenneth E Nielsen (Ken) passed away peacefully on Sunday October 10, 2021 at his home surrounded by his wife Nedra and family.Ken was born on October 13, 1931 in Provo, Utah to James Eugene Nielsen and Lillian Russell, he had 9 siblings. Ken had such a sweet way of loving. …
Read More »Randall Robinson Obituary (1950 – 2021) – Ogden, UT
Randall (Randy) Howard Robinson left this earthly existence on October 7, 2021 to return to his Heavenly Father and the loved ones who awaited him. For those whose lives he touched and impacted here on earth, he will be sorely missed.Randy was born in Ogden, Utah, to Howard Archie and …
Read More »McDermott promoted to assistant coach of Utah lacrosse
History links SALT LAKE CITY – University of Utah Lacrosse Head Coach Andrew McMinn announced the promotion of Tim mcdermott as assistant coach today. McDermott has been the program’s director of operations for the past three seasons. “I am extremely happy that Coach McDermott is returning to an assistant coach …
Read More »Rex Yarger obituary (1952 – 2021) – Ogden, UT
Rex D. Yarger continued his journey to the next kingdom on October 10, 2021. Rex was born on March 28, 1952 to Dale and Irene Yarger in Pocatello Idaho. He was one of 5 children, he being the oldest. He was predeceased by his younger brother Shane and son Steven …
Read More »Edgemont Elementary School in Provo switched to distance learning after peak in COVID cases | News, Sports, Jobs
Courtesy of Provo City School District Edgemont Elementary School in northeast Provo switched to distance learning on Monday, October 11, 2021, after several students tested positive for COVID-19. Students attending Edgemont Elementary School in Provo will have a few extra days away from the classroom this week thanks to COVID-19. …
Read More »Park City loses, Wasatch and South Summit win as high school football season draws to a close
It was a wet and rainy week for high school football across the Wasatch Front and Back, with most schools ending the regular season. Park City was on the road this week to face the Skyline Eagles in Salt Lake. It was a rainy and filled mistake Friday night for …
Read More »Obituary of Janice Gourdin (1926 – 2021) – Orem, UT
Our mother, Janice LaVern Gourdin, was a warm, compassionate and dynamic woman. She always had a smile on her face, which made her dear to everyone she came in contact with, and it’s a great testament to her nature that she has formed so many lasting friendships over the years.Janice, …
Read More »Former BFC Hall of Fame member Gordon Hudson dies at 59
Copyright BYU PHOTO 2008, All rights reserved. (Mark Philbrick, BYU Photo) Estimated reading time: 2-3 minutes PROVO – A former close member of BYU and a member of the College Football Hall of Fame died this week of natural causes at his California home. Gordon Linn Hudson, 59, died peacefully …
Read More »William Bagley Obituary (2021) – Salt Lake City, UT
William Grant Bagley, born May 27, 1950 in Salt Lake City to Lawrence Miles Bagley and Cassandra Margene Bailey, passed away on September 28, 2021 after a series of strokes. Among those who will miss him are three siblings, Kevin (Patty), Pat (Kate Hahn) and Lisa (Wendell Payne); wife Laura …
Read More »Resident dies while participating in Utah Marathon
SUGAR CITY – A local man died running in a Utah marathon on Saturday. Hayden Holman, 22, of Sugar City was competing in the 26-mile St. George Marathon with family members. Towards the end of the race, family members say he suddenly collapsed and stopped breathing. “He called us when …
Read More »It’s time for BYU fans to know Emmanuel Waller’s name
(Photo: Jason Caldwell / Inside the Auburn Tigers, 247Sports) BYU doesn’t recruit from the state of Alabama very often. Provo is a long way from Yellowhammer state (he’s a bird, I had to look for that too) and it’s not often that BYU is able to attract some of the …
Read More »Riding the rocky steps for a rare disease
Sign up for our daily email newsletter to stay up to date with the latest local news across Philadelphia. A father and son from West Chester are trying to raise awareness about an extremely rare disease and help researchers discover more. Few doctors have treated a patient with Bardet-Biedl syndrome, …
Read More »Joan Glissmeyer obituary (1939 – 2021) – Salt Lake City, UT
Joan Liebelt Glissmeyer 1939 ~ 2021 Joan Liebelt Glissmeyer, 81, died on September 25, 2021 in Murray, Utah. She was born on October 1, 1939 in Salt Lake City to Gus and Blanche Liebelt. Joan grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. His siblings were Carol, Bruce and Francine (Liebelt). …
Read More »Obituary of Florence Taylor (1919 – 2021) – Kennewick, WA
Florence Young Taylor September 7, 1919 – September 24, 2021 Kennewick, Washington – Florence was the last real daughter of a Utah pioneer, her father having come as a child on the pioneer hike in Utah Territory when he was two years old. She loved the time she spent with …
Read More »Joy Sharbutt Obituary (1963 – 2021) – Ogden, UT
Joy Jolene SharbuttJoy was born May 8, 1963 to Ardith and Robert McCully in Ogden, Utah. She passed away peacefully on September 25, 2021 surrounded by the love of her family. She had a brother (Robert McCully) and a sister (Donna Burke).After graduating from Weber High School in 1981, she …
Read More »Murder of Utah football player investigated
Investigators have several “promising leads” in the shooting death of Utah second-year cornerback Aaron Lowe, the Salt Lake City Police Chief said Monday as family and friends mourned the player. footballer killed less than a year after the death of teammate Ty Jordan in an accidental shootout. Lowe was gunned …
Read More »Utah football player Aaron Lowe shot dead at SLC party, police confirm
Police made no arrests in the shooting, which also injured a woman. (Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes cornerback Aaron Lowe waves a Ty Jordan commemorative flag before the Utes play soccer against the Brigham Young Cougars on Saturday, September 11, 2021 in Provo. Lowe was shot …
Read More »Jerry Wanner Obituary (1933 – 2021) – Ogden, UT
Jerry fred wanner Jerry Fred Wanner, 87, died on September 19, 2021, at home surrounded by his loved ones. Jerry was born in Logan, Utah, on October 4, 1933, to Fredrick Dominicus Wanner and Leone Marion Olney. Jerry graduated from Weber High School in 1951 and Weber State College in …
Read More »# 15 BYU welcomes South Florida team on rare trip west
First Look: Hoping to bounce back, Washington State heads to Salt Lake
What is that? Washington State (1-2, 0-1 Pac-12) will travel to Salt Lake City for the third consecutive year to play their first road game of this season, a conference game against Utah (1- 2, 0 -0). It will be the return of the Utes. Where is it? Rice-Eccles Stadium, …
Read More »Corner Canyon, Skyridge and American Fork still on top after week 6
South Summit and Stansbury make Top 25 debuts (Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Lone Peak High School Practices, September 15, 2021. | Sep 20, 2021, 12:00 p.m. The high school football season in Utah is past the midpoint. And while there hasn’t been any movement among the state’s …
Read More »Lucy Beal Obituary (1963 – 2021) – Ogden, UT
Lucy Geneise Beal, 57, died on September 9, 2021. Lucy was born on October 15, 1963 in Ogden, Utah, to Reola Bell Beal and Billy Joe Beal Jr.Lucy will always be remembered for her warmth and generosity, her commitment to humanity in the community and to individuals, her brilliance and …
Read More »Debra Holmes Ely obituary (1956 – 2021) – Orem, UT
Loving mother Debra Holmes Ely is survived by her husband, Don Ely, and daughter, Rachelle Ely Day (Andrew). She also has two surviving sisters, Gail Holmes Oakes (Terry) and Trina Holmes Belliston, as well as a brother, Stuart Holmes (Sharon). His parents Dorothy Smith Holmes and Quentin Warren Holmespreceded it. …
Read More »Officers respond to reports of guns in Utah high schools on consecutive days
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – Within two days, officers from Ogden and Provo visited high schools after reports of a gun seen on campus. Three students now face serious consequences. On Thursday, students shared hugs of relief after a report of a gun being fired at a student during a …
Read More »Ogden Schools, Like Many, Struggle With TikTok ‘Sneaky Licks’ Challenge | News, Sports, Jobs
Tim Vandenack, Standard Examiner Mount Ogden Junior High School in Ogden on Thursday, September 16, 2021. The school principal sent a message to parents, asking them to tell their children about the challenge of “sneaky licks,” an apparent problem in schools in County of Weber and across the country. OGDEN …
Read More »Micah Bernard emerges as the return of Utes
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) – Nothing has been made official, but it looks like Micah Bernard has become Utah’s best running back. After a performance of 12 carries, 146 yards and a touchdown against BYU, Bernard appears to have regained the lead in the Utes’ ground game. But if …
Read More »Obituary of Gisela Uhlstein (1928 – 2021) – Salt Lake City, UT
Gisela Anita Margarete Kelm Uhlstein In memory of love Bountiful, UT – Gisela Anita Margarete Kelm Uhlstein passed away at the age of 93 in Bountiful, UT on Sunday, September 5, 2021. She was born on August 18, 1928 in Berlin, Germany, to Anita Bertha Wolcke and Helmut Robert Engelhart …
Read More »The booming LGBTQ movement in Utah – Liberation News
Last month, Utah saw an increase in bigotry and anti-LGBTQ violence. On August 18, a newly married lesbian couple in southern Utah were found murdered after telling relatives about a “creepy” man following them; the matter is being investigated as a hate crime. Five days later, three anti-LGBTQ actions made …
Read More »No. 19 Provo halts Maple Mountain return attempt to remain undefeated
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The 19th-seeded Provo Bulldogs won their fifth straight game after a 35-28 victory over Maple Mountain on Friday night. The match was tied at half-time. Provo scored two unanswered touchdowns in the third quarter, while Maple Mountain found the end zone twice in the fourth …
Read More »Park City surprises No.7 East for first win of season
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Park City Miners upset the East No.7 Leopards on Friday night, 24-23. # 7 East 23 @ Park City 24 Park City’s Carson Tabaracci scored two touchdowns in the Miners’ win. With the result, Park City improved to a 1-3 this season and East …
Read More »Palm Desert football has its ‘worst performance’ since 2016 when it lost to Utah School
Palm Desert’s six-game winning streak in football ended on Friday in what Aztecs head coach Shane McComb described as his team’s “worst performance” since 2016. McComb took his team, which has won four straight league titles, to St. George, Utah, this week to play Dixie High. The result was not …
Read More »Patricia “Patt” Spiers Cude | News, Sports, Jobs
March 11, 1937 – August 23, 2021 Our beloved mother and grandmother, Patricia “Patt” Spiers Cude returned to her Heavenly Father on August 23, 2021, after a long illness. She was greeted at the gates of Heaven with loving arms and had a happy reunion with her parents (George Albert …
Read More »GJ Rockies sweeps Ogden in a double-roll | Sports
The Grand Junction Rockies looked set to suffer a second straight loss to Ogden on Saturday, led 5-1 with two strikeouts in the sixth inning in Game 1 of a doubles program at Suplizio Field. But the Rockies (42-33, 16-12 in the second half) rallied, scoring seven points with two …
Read More »Should the mask be compulsory in schools? Debate continues in Utah County
UTAH COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) – Debate over whether masks should be mandatory in schools dominated the Utah County Council of Commissioners meeting on Wednesday. The council said it is up to parents to decide how they want to protect their families over the next school year. “What we want is …
Read More »Olympic bronze medalist Amelie Morgan signs with Utah Gymnastics
History links SALT LAKE CITY – One of the best recruiting classes in the program’s history continues to add up as Amelie Morgan – this year’s Olympic bronze medalist on the Great Britain squad – has signed with Utah gymnastics. The British Olympic team member will finish this year’s freshman …
Read More »Marion Wolthuis Stuart | Obituary
Marion Wolthuis Stuart Marion Helen Wolthuis Stuart passed away peacefully on August 2, 2021, surrounded by her five sons. Marion was born on August 16, 1932 to Frank and Leyonna Wolthuis, the first of four children. She enjoyed her childhood in the South Ogden with many wonderful experiences with good …
Read More »LaMar Scott Sparks | Obituary
LaMar Scott Sparks Scott was born February 14, 1946, the third child of Donna Lucile Tanner and Dee Earl Sparks. He grew up in Nephi, Utah, and graduated from Juab High School. He worked at the American Oil gas station while attending Trade Tech Vocational School in Provo. When he …
Read More »Milwaukee Bucks Offers NBA Finals Championship Jackets Made In Ogden By Coleman Knitting Mills | Company
On Friday, the Milwaukee Bucks will give their 16 players custom letterman-style jackets for their NBA Finals win that brought the league championship back to town for the first time in 50 years after the team finished. the Phoenix Suns in a 4-2 series victory Tuesday. The company that designed …
Read More »Ogden and Provo School Districts Join Juul Lawsuit | Education
On June 17, the Ogden School District joined more than 300 others across the country in a class action lawsuit against e-cigarette maker Juul Labs. The Provo City School District also joined the case at its June 22 board meeting. Both districts voted unanimously to enter the class. Currently, they …
Read More »Overview of the Opponent of Wyoming: State of Utah ushering in the era of Blake Anderson | national
LARAMIE – Wyoming’s final stretch of road of the 2021 season will feature back-to-back games against teams starting a new regime. After facing Andy Avalos’ Boise State team in mid-November, the Cowboys will travel eight days later to the state of Utah, which ushers in a new era under Blake …
Read More »Nancy T. Blears | News, Sports, Jobs
Nancy T. Blears, 96, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021 at her home in Lakewood, NY with her longtime caregiver and dear friend, Eun Lamb by her side. She was the widow of the late John Blears, Jr., who died on February 26, 1992. Nancy was born April 16, …
Read More »Zagarella, Ogden trial postponed once again | New
TEWKSBURY – The trial of the two suspects in connection with the October 2016 death of Ethan Costello, a student at Tewksbury Memorial High School, faces another delay. Joseph Zagarella, 21, is charged with manslaughter, and Thomas Ogden, 54, is charged with providing alcohol to minors and permitting the consumption …
Read More »Prominent Utah activist Bettye Gillespie has died
OGDEN, Utah (ABC4) – A Utah civil rights activist has died “after a long illness,” according to her family. Bettye Gillespie died in her home in Ogden on July 2. ABC4 Daily News: Get the latest Utah news straight to your inbox! Click here to sign up for the free …
Read More »Photos: How the Utahns celebrated Independence Day
After a year of rest and with little reason to celebrate, the Utahns gathered on Monday to applaud, parade and attend Independence Day celebrations. The holiday weekend marked a return to something closer to normal after many of the state’s popular parades were canceled last year due to the COVID-19 …
Read More »ICYMI: 10 stories from the weekend
About 100 people danced and marched through downtown Salt Lake City to commemorate June 17, 2021 (Katie Workman, KSL.com) SALT LAKE CITY – Here are 10 stories you might have missed over the weekend. As always, click on the title to read the full story. 1. “It’s Liberation, Jubilee, Freedom”: …
Read More »Lamborghini love: a legendary brand finally arrives in Utah
For most of us, the idea of owning a Lamborghini is nothing more than a childhood dream, set in motion by so many book fair posters neatly plastered on bedroom walls. But the idea that these same cars could ever sit in our driveway often seems too remote as we …
Read More »PAUL MUKLEWICZ | News, Sports, Jobs
Paul Adolph Muklewicz was born March 20, 1950 in Steubenville, Ohio. He played offensive tackle for Steubenville High School, where he served as letterter for three years for Coach Abe Bryan’s teams in 1966, 1967 and 1968. After graduating from Steubenville High School in 1969, he and his lifelong friend …
Read More »Wade Ladell Wilson | Obituary
Wade L. Wilson passed away peacefully on June 17, 2021 at his home in Burley, Idaho, after a long illness. Wade was born on May 24, 1948 in Roosevelt, Utah, to Ira and Esther Jarman Wilson. He was the fourth of seven children. When he was two, his family moved …
Read More »Driver accused of punching and killing Utah teenager suspended license, police say
A 16-year-old Westlake High student was killed in an accident in Saratoga Springs on May 25, 2021. The driver who struck his vehicle was driving with a suspended license, according to recently released court documents. (Photo submitted) SARATOGA SPRINGS – A man accused of punching and killing a 16-year-old boy …
Read More »BYU-Hawaii will require COVID vaccinations; BYU strongly encourages | Education
In an announcement Thursday morning, BYU-Hawaii said the COVID-19 vaccination will be added to its health clearance requirements for students starting in fall 2021. The university, located on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, will allow seeking medical or religious exemptions, but a statement from the school said the requirement follows …
Read More »North Ogden Woman Turns 104, Attributes Longevity to Maintaining a Positive Attitude | Local News
NORTH OGDEN – After more than 100 years on the planet, Ruth Pledger knows a thing or two. She turned 104 on Thursday and thinks the prospects are important in that kind of longevity. Exercise and healthy eating are important, but having the right attitude can add to your life …
Read More »2021 Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries scholarships announced – Los Alamos reporter
FRIENDS OF LOS ALAMOS COUNTY LIBRARIES NEWS The Friends of Los Alamos County Libraries (FLACL) are proud to announce scholarships of $ 2,500 each awarded to four high school students. The scholarship application process required them to submit a written essay on a book that somehow improved their lives or …
Read More »Federal funding used to ensure the health and safety of students and staff
By Rick PalsgroveGroveport Editor Staff at Groveport Madison Schools use federal funds to strengthen the school for students in the district. The district received federal funding from the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund (ESSER). “This money will be used to help the district prevent, prepare for and respond …
Read More »Ogden parking lots get colorful in the heart of a five-part mural project | Local News
OGDEN – What were the massive white walls on the city-owned parking structures along Grant Avenue in downtown Ogden come alive with color. Artist Don Rimx has been at work since last week, filling the five 30-by-50-foot walls of art – his take on Ogden and the area. “It’s a …
Read More »Wrestlers Head To Mainland After Long Layoff | News, Sports, Jobs
Iao Tiger Style Club coach Grant Nakamura uses a stick to instruct wrestler Josiah Watson how an opponent might approach during a practice Wednesday morning in the 4G wrestling hall in Happy Valley. A total of 45 wrestlers from seven Maui County clubs are expected to compete at the Western …
Read More »Sheffield: Mount Everett Awards and Fellowships 2021 | Local News
Albert Trocchi Grant: Isabelle Bizalion, Cecelia Caldwell Alice Coon Shanley Memorial: Isabelle Bizalion American Legion: Emma Nardi Amy Gillette Memorial: Lillee Getchell Arthur Batacchi Sr Memorial: Isabella Kemp Barbara Rhoades Memorial: Isabelle Bizalion Berkshire County Selectmen Scholarship: Isabelle Bizalion Big Y Scholarship: Elizabeth Sarnacki Carolyn T. Sacco Memorial: Jacob TenBroeck …
Read More »Constance “Connie” Leigh Edward Leggett | Obituary
Constance “Connie” Leigh Edward Leggett March 8, 1940 ~ May 31, 2021 Constance “Connie” Leigh Edward Leggett died on May 31, 2021. She was born on March 8, 1940 in Ogden, Utah, to James Robertson and Arleen Bower Edward. Connie has lived in Ogden her entire life, attending Ogden Town …
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