PROVO, Utah — The war in Ukraine is stirring the Utahns in a powerful way. Almost daily we see events, campaigns and other efforts in the hive state for the people of Ukraine. A Provo resident is one of those Utahns who wants to show his support. But when his …
Read More »How to Collect Unclaimed Money from the Utah Unclaimed Property Division
The state of Utah is sitting on millions of dollars, and some of it could be yours. Utah’s unclaimed property division received $66.7 million in lost property in 2021, stemming from dormant bank accounts, overpaid medical bills, uncashed checks and unpaid insurance benefits. That’s on top of the $370 million …
Read More »Why Utah requires an ethics course before you can go ‘shed hunting’
An all-terrain vehicle loaded with fallen timber collected from the Utah wilderness in 2009. People must now complete a Utah wilderness timber collection ethics course between Feb. April 15. (Randall Stilson via Utah DWR) Estimated reading time: 4-5 minutes SALT LAKE CITY – Late winter and early spring is a …
Read More »Clean Slate Law will be implemented in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Destiny Garcia was homeless and battling addiction when she was arrested in 2017. “I’m a woman in long-term recovery from heroin and meth use,” says Garcia, “I was thrown in jail with 13 warrants and went through treatment. After that, I finished my treatment, graduated …
Read More »Weber State changes structure to increase campus diversity
Weber State University in Ogden on Tuesday announced its biggest change to the school’s organizational structure in nearly 30 years. It consolidates five existing programs, centers and offices into a new division called Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. (Kristin Murphy, Deseret News) Estimated reading time: 5-6 minutes OGDEN — In the …
Read More »Mayor’s proposal to cut new land for the homeless to Planning Commission, which says ‘not without a plan’
Under the ticking of the city’s six-month moratorium on any new homeless shelters, announced by Mayor Erin Mendenhall in October, the Planning Commission last week heard the administration’s case for the next stage of revising its zoning code regarding homeless shelters and homeless resource centers. Things did not go well …
Read More »🌱 1,400 new homes at Sugar House + U’s new security manager
Hello, people of Salt Lake City! It’s me again, Joseph Peterson, your Salt Lake City Daily host. First of all, the weather forecast for the day: A little sun, then clouds. High: 48 Low: 33. Here are the 4 best stories in Salt Lake City today: the Sugar house district …
Read More »Top 5 weather events for 2021
SALT LAKE CITY – It has been a year of extreme weather conditions across the state. From extreme drought conditions and record heat to extensive flash flooding under torrential rains. Utah experienced a variety of weather conditions to make 2021 a year to remember. Here’s how we ranked the Top …
Read More »Utah Football History vs. Heisman Trophy Finalists
SALT LAKE CITY –When the Utah football team takes the field at the Rose Bowl on January 1, they will face a Heisman Trophy finalist in Ohio State QB CJ Stroud. CJ Stroud finished fourth in the 2021 Heisman Trophy voting with Alabama star QB Bryce Young taking home the …
Read More »Utah adds commitment from Oregon athlete Justius Lowe
Justius lowe (Photo: Brandon Huffman, 247Sports) Wednesday, Kyle whittingham and its University of Utah football program earned Oregon Product Commitment, Justius lowe. After an interesting recruit that included half of the Pac-12, the Utes took the biggest step towards signing day and managed to win him over. Lowe made an …
Read More »Staff shortage is changing how Utah prisons operate
WEBER COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) – For months, staff shortages have plagued businesses like restaurants, department stores and even schools. These shortages continue to hit different industries across the state, and now some Utah prisons are feeling the pressure as well. It’s eerily quiet inside the Weber County Kiesel Prison facility …
Read More »Federal effort to remove derogatory place names identifies 11 southern Utah sites – St George News
In this file photo, Home Secretary Deb Haaland speaks during a press briefing. Haaland recently declared the term “squaw” derogatory and launched a task force to eliminate its use on geographic features, Washington, DC, April 23, 2021 | Associated Press photo by Evan Vucci, St. George News ST. GEORGE – …
Read More »Obituary of Louis Henry Callister (1935 – 2021) – Ogden, UT
LOUIS HENRY CALLISTER, JR.Louis Henry Callister, Jr., (86), passed away on December 5, 2021 in Bountiful, Utah, surrounded by his family and loved ones.Louis was born August 11, 1935, son of Isabel Barton and Louis H. Callister, Sr. He was the eldest of two children, his younger sister Sharee Callister …
Read More »Here are the latest approval notes from Utah Governor Spencer Cox
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox’s job approval ratings may have dipped slightly a month ago, but they’re back as he heads into the final month of his first year as governor . That’s according to a new Deseret News / Hinckley Institute of Politics poll, which shows Cox continues to ride …
Read More »Visit Salt Lake CEO Kaitlin Eskelson makes lemonade with lemons • Salt Lake Magazine
It’s a familiar story. The bright-eyed kids come here to ski and end up staying in Utah. But not all ski enthusiasts who have found their way west grow up to be Salt Lake City’s chief cheerleader. Visit Salt Lake’s new CEO Kaitlin Eskelson came from Wisconsin to Utah at …
Read More »Utah elects more women as Martha Cannon’s legacy hangs heavy
As she looks at a Martha Hughes Cannon statue destined for the nation’s capital, Jen Robison says she can’t quite find the words to describe what it means to her. Robison, Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson’s chief of staff and a member of the Martha Hughes Cannon Statue Oversight Committee, says …
Read More »Voters in many Utah cities to elect mayors this year
We are less than a week from election day and postal voting is already underway. Across Utah, there are a number of key municipal races in this odd year. In Salt Lake City, several city council seats are open. In many of Utah’s largest cities, there are heated contests for …
Read More »FTC restricts acquisitions of dialysis clinics from DaVita in Utah, reinstates pre-approval policy
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has curbed DaVita’s expansion in Utah, ordering the kidney-care giant to divest three dialysis clinics along with other new restrictions, including a 10-year requirement to obtain a prior approval for any future acquisitions within the State. The regulator’s proposed order, released Monday, follows an investigation …
Read More »BYU Football Opponent Power Ranking: Baylor Rises to First Place | News, Sports, Jobs
Jaren Wilkey / BYU Photo BYU players try to make a tackle in the Cougar’s 38-24 loss to Baylor in Waco, Texas on Saturday, October 16, 2021 (Jaren Wilkey, BYU Photo) Here is our weekly ranking of BYU football opponents with an overview of their schedules and games. 1. Baylor …
Read More »Arizona State vs. Utah NCAA Football Odds, Games & Outlook | October 16, 2021
October 8, 2021; Tempe, Arizona, United States; Arizona State Sun Devils quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) calls a game against Stanford during PAC-12 action at Sun Devil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic Ncaa Football Stanford At Arizona State Enemies of the Pac-12 clash when the Arizona State Sun Devils No.18 …
Read More »Esteban Jaramillo leads Utah State Golf on Day 1 of CSUN Bill Cullum Invitational
VALENCIA, California. – The Utah State golf team is in second place after the first two rounds of the 25th Bill Cullum Invitational hosted by CSUN on Monday at the Oaks Club in Valencia. First-year student Esteban Jaramillo was the clubhouse leader after the first round as he shot his …
Read More »Last mild day: rainy day ahead for much of Utah
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC 4) – Happy Tuesday, Utah! It’s a soggy start to the day for southern Utah, with cloud cover and humidity increasing from the north and east as we progress through the day. The changes are here, and we’ll start to feel them throughout the work week. …
Read More »Tyler Allgeier, No. 13 BYU walks past Utah State 34-20 | Sports News
By JOHN COON, Associated Press LOGAN, Utah (AP) – Tyler Allgeier ran for a career-high 218 yards and three touchdowns to help No.13 BYU beat Utah State 34-20 on Friday night. BYU (5-0) defeated Utah State (3-2) for the second consecutive time in the Battle for the Old Wagon Wheel …
Read More »Competition in the sizzling real estate market of Provo, Utah
Nestled between Lake Utah and the towering peaks of the Wasatch Mountain Range, it’s hard to imagine anything in the Provo-Orem metro area could be anything but serene. But for 12 months, the metro real estate market has been in total chaos. “It’s hot, hot, hot in here,” Clay Winder, …
Read More »Utah State Perspective: Aggies abandons massive home game
Expectations. It’s one of the words Blake Anderson has used this season to describe his team this season and it’s an interesting word to describe Utah State. At the start of the season, Utah State did not have high expectations. They only managed to secure one win in the odd …
Read More »# 15 BYU welcomes South Florida team on rare trip west
NM State Battles Utah Valley in 2021 WAC Opener
History links Match thirteenState from NM (9-3, 0-0 WAC) to Utah Valley (5-6, 0-0 WAC)Thursday September 23 | 6:00 p.m. | Lockhart Arena | Orem, UtahWatch | Live Statistics | Tickets | NM Status Match Notes FIRST SERVED• Hoping to win their 10th Western Athletic Conference opening game since 2010, …
Read More »Upcoming public redistribution hearing, residents invited to give their opinion in advance | News, Sports, Jobs
Daily Herald file photo The Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City, photographed Friday January 22, 2016. In just a few weeks, residents of Provo and others living in Utah Congressional District 3 will have the opportunity to meet and discuss the redistribution. A public hearing will be held from …
Read More »BYU women’s football loses to Utah State to end 4-game unbeaten streak
The nationally-ranked BYU women’s soccer team faced the Utah Aggies on Saturday, September 18, losing 2-1 in overtime. Playing a rival is pretty crazy according to BYU senior Cameron Tucker. “He’s still a good, fun rival and it’s fun to see your friends, so it’s always very competitive.” BYU entered …
Read More »Organizations coordinating resources for Afghan refugees arriving in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY – The state of Utah now has a better timeline for knowing when the first group of Afghan refugees could arrive in the state of Beehive. The Department of Workforce Services office of refugee services said on Friday that refugees could land in Salt Lake City as …
Read More »University of Utah, State of Utah, and Weber State to require students to be vaccinated against COVID-19
Three of Utah’s largest universities will require students who attend classes in person to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The University of Utah, Utah State University and Weber States University announced on Friday that they will begin implementing vaccination mandates for their campuses as the coronavirus continues to spread. Decisions are …
Read More »BYU’s 2021 football season breakdown and match-to-match predictions
The schedule moves to September next week, which means college football is around the corner. BYU kicks off its 2021 season on September 4 in Las Vegas against Arizona, the first game of the post-Zach Wilson era. Expectations are high after an 11-1 season and finish 11e in the final …
Read More »Utah’s tech sector takes it to the next level with new political action committee
Because Learning Founder and CEO Sunny Washington at her home in Draper on September 21, 2018. Washington is among a group of Utah tech industry veterans who announced on Tuesday the launch of a new political action committee. (Laura Seitz, Deseret News) SALT LAKE CITY – A group of Utah …
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 »Utah basketball: why DeMarlo Slocum left UNLV to join Craig Smith’s team
It wasn’t that long ago that the University of Utah’s men’s basketball program was one of the best in the West. The Runnin ‘Utes were ranked in the top 25 for most of the 2014-15 season and reached the Sweet 16 before falling to eventual National Champion Duke. The following …
Read More »FOCUS Discussion: Utahns living in vehicles
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – Currently in the state of Utah, there is no collective data on vehicle residents, that is, people who live in their car, van or their motorhome. However, local advocates who work with our homeless population say they are seeing an increasing number of people living …
Read More »Why is the sky so smoky in the West? When will the air be clean?
The West sits under a thick blanket of smoke. States like Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Nevada and Montana – all have smoky skies this week thanks to dozens of wildfires burning across the West, including wildfires major in Oregon and California. The “main culprits” of smoke in Utah, according to …
Read More »Utah’s smoky skies will stay, National Weather Service says
Forest fires in northern California and southern Oregon are primarily responsible for the poor air quality in Utah right now. (Eric Walden | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Utah skies are hazy Sunday due to smoke from wildfires in northern California and southern Oregon. The National Weather Service says the …
Read More »June was the hottest month on record for Utah, NOAA report says
June temperatures break records in the United States (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Heat waves rise over the asphalt and blur the image of a cyclist riding the Prospector Rail Trail in West Bountiful, as temperatures hit 100 degrees on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 . | July 11, …
Read More »BYU’s New Linebackers Coach Takes Less Traveled Road to Join Cougars | Soccer
Only the most savvy BYU football fans had a clear idea of who Kevin Clune was when he officially joined Cougar’s coaching staff last February, since he had never had a leading role in as a player or coach in Provo. His connection to the BYU program was more subtle. …
Read More »Fireworks Restricted Fourth: Utah Agencies Lift Restrictions On Fires Due To Drought And Holiday Weekend | New
A Stage 2 fire ban went into effect for Moab and surrounding areas on June 25 after an interagency meeting between the state of Utah, the Bureau of Land Management, the United States Forest Service and the National Park Service. The city of Moab also released specific details of the …
Read More »Carolyn Tanner Irish, first woman to lead large denomination in Utah, dies at 81
The Rt. Reverend Carolyn Tanner Irish announces that Reverend Canon Scott Hayashi has accepted the post of bishop in Salt Lake City on May 22, 2010. Bishop Tanner Irish passed away Tuesday at the age of 81. (Kristin Murphy, Deseret News) SALT LAKE CITY – Carolyn Tanner Irish, 10th Bishop …
Read More »Why Donovan Mitchell Says He Wants To Talk To Utah Lawmakers
Utah Jazz goalie Donovan Mitchell moves with the ball during the game at Vivint Smart Home Arena in Salt Lake City on Saturday, March 27, 2021. In an interview with GQ, Mitchell said he wanted to speak to lawmakers about the ‘Utah from the recent ban. critical concepts of racial …
Read More »Salt Lake residents urged to seek help with eviction moratorium
Raoul Feliciano talks about losing his job during the pandemic and needing help paying his mortgage in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. City leaders including Lani Eggertsen-Goff, director of housing and development district, left, and Mayor Erin Mendenhall, center, urged residents to seek federal pandemic help if …
Read More »Report: Utah Among Top 5 States for Child Wellbeing
June 23, 2021 SALT LAKE CITY – Families with children in Utah and other states have remained mostly stable over the past year in an annual child welfare report, but it warns that a return to pre-pandemic support levels could harm millions of children. The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS …
Read More »Seven surprising Utah alcohol quirks you didn’t know about
Ask any other state what it knows about Utah and up there, with its snow-capped mountains, more than likely lies our infamous liquor laws – some of the most conservative in the United States. For reference, you can find the complete guide to Utah’s alcoholic beverage laws here. We update …
Read More »The Good, the Bad, the Ugly: Mountain Division Sneak Peek
Freshmen are coming to campus and media days are looming on the horizon. With college football magazines already on the shelves, it’s time for more predictions. This week we will be taking a look at the Mountain Division. Good: Boise State Not only do the Broncos have a new head …
Read More »New Leadership for Utah Olympic Bid on “Celebrating the Athletes”
Gov. Spencer Cox said the selection of an Olympic speed skater to take over from the committee tasked with bringing the Winter Games back to Utah underscores what the state has to offer the world in the race to welcome back in 2030 or 2034. Catherine Raney Norman, who has …
Read More »‘It’s counterproductive’, United Utah Party responds to new GOP resolutions
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – The United Utah political party is challenging the GOP’s recently passed race relations and gun rights laws on Sunday. Get the latest Utah news delivered to your inbox! Click here to subscribe to the free daily ABC4 newsletter. The Utah Senate’s announcement that the resolutions …
Read More »Provo Juneteenth Event To Showcase Black Business, Utah History | Local News
Juneteenth is a day that commemorates the end of slavery, more specifically the liberation of enslaved peoples in the state of Texas on June 19, 1865. The day will also be celebrated in Utah with numerous celebrations on June 15, including in Ogden, Salt Lake City and Provo. Tamu Smith, …
Read More »BYU Football adds Viliami Tausinga to 2021 roster
PROVO, Utah – There might only be 12 weeks left until the BYU football season starts, but the activity on the list never sleeps. BYU officially announced the addition of former East High Viliami linebacker Tausinga on Tuesday. Tausinga signed with BYU as part of the Class of 2018. A …
Read More »Utah Governor issues proclamation celebrating LGBTQ pride
SALT LAKE CITY – Governor Spencer Cox has issued a proclamation supporting LGBTQ Pride Month. “Here in Utah, we strive to create a culture of hope, love, understanding and respect by celebrating our common humanity,” the governor said on his official Twitter account. “Happy #Pride Month, Utah!” The proclamation itself …
Read More »Here Are All Of The Utah Colleges Who Qualified For The NCAA Outdoor Track And Field Championships
SALT LAKE CITY – Dozens of Utah athletes competed in the NCAA Western Regional Preliminary Round this weekend at Texas A&M in College Station, Texas. The best of the best qualifiers for the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships. That includes the Utah and Weber State All-Americans – and even …
Read More »Utah’s second state passes micro-home-based business law – Reason.com
Earlier this month, Utah became the second state in the country to implement a law allowing home cooks to sell home cooked meals. This very good law, HB 94, legalizes what is now called Micro-enterprise home cooking operations (MEHKO). Utah joins California as the only state with MEHKO laws. These …
Read More »BYU Football presents Vae Soifua
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 »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 »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 »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 »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 »“ 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 »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 …
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