Happy Saturday, Salt Lake City! Let’s keep up to date with what’s happening locally to start today on an informed note. First, today’s weather forecast: Cold with lots of sun. Top: 35 Bottom: 17. Here are the top three stories from today in Salt Lake City: Permanent free public transport …
Read More »🌱 In-flight exit attempt on plane + Utah Symphony changes policy
Hello, people of Salt Lake City! Joseph Peterson here with the latest edition of the Salt Lake City Daily. First, today’s weather forecast: Partially sunny. High: 44 Low: 29. Here are the top three stories in Salt Lake City today: Michael Brandon Demarre is the name of the man who …
Read More »University of Utah student killed at Salt Lake City motel
A 19-year-old University of Utah student was killed Friday in what police are calling a domestic violence situation. The woman, an international student from China, was found dead in a Salt Lake City motel room, police said. She is the second Chinese student at the U. to be killed in …
Read More »Utah basketball: Better days may be ahead for Runnin’ Utes
This article was first published in the Ute Insiders newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox every Wednesday evening. The infamous streak is over. The Runnin’ Utes finally ended their program-record 10-game losing streak last week with an 84-59 victory over another struggling team, Oregon State. Could …
Read More »Joyce Metcalf Obituary (2022) – Salt Lake City, UT
Joyce Hawkes Metcalf 1933~2022 Salt Lake City, UT—Our Mother Angel, Joyce Hawkes Metcalf, passed away peacefully at her home after sustaining a head injury from a fall. She returned to her loving Heavenly Parents on Friday, January 28, 2022 at the age of 88. Our father, Robert W. Metcalf, preceded …
Read More »Utah’s population will grow by 2.2 million in 2060, report says
SALT LAKE CITY — A new report projects that Utah’s population will reach 5.5 million people by 2060, while doubling the number of households in the state. The report “Long-term planning projections” of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah also shows that the state will …
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 »Utah Utes basketball drops 14 points to fall to Washington for fourth loss in five games
Utah led by 14 points with 14:16 remaining in the game. January 6, 2022, Salt Lake City, Utah: The University of Utah Utes basketball team faces the Washington Huskies at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on Thursday, January 6, 2022. (Photo by Nick Grace / …
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 »A Rose Bowl win won’t just help the Utah football team
This article was first published in the Ute Insiders. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox every Wednesday evening. Utah’s first Rose Bowl appearance could be a godsend for the whole school, not just the football team. Coach Kyle Whittingham reflected on the fringe benefits of playing in …
Read More »Longtime ‘scandalous’ Utah radio host Tom Barberi dies
Tom Barberi, a radio talk show host who loved to poke fun at Utah institutions and became one himself, has passed away. Barberi died Friday morning, according to her daughter Gina Barberi, who followed her father’s career path and is now the host of X96’s “Radio From Hell” show. He …
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 »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 »The U Beekeepers Association buzz – The Daily Utah Chronicle
Members of the U of U Beekeepers Association perform a beehive inspection at the HSEB on the University of Utah campus in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Natalie Caylor | Courtesy of the U of U Association of Beekeepers) Utah’s history with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day …
Read More »Prices may have peaked. See where.
Editor’s Note • This story is only available to Salt Lake Tribune subscribers. Thank you for supporting local journalism. Escalating house prices are showing signs of stabilizing in Ogden, Provo and a few other US cities that have seen significant spikes in recent months, suggests a new analysis. At the …
Read More »Who would vote for Donald Trump in 2024? Here’s how much support he has in Utah
Half of the Utahns would vote or consider voting for Donald Trump if he ran for president in 2024. And 48% of Beehive State residents have a favorable opinion of the former president who continues to claim that voter fraud cost him the 2020 election. A new Deseret News / …
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 »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 »Local Utah News Headlines – Friday Night, November 19, 2021
Friday evening, November 19, 2021 State Utah unemployment rate at lowest on record Utah continues to outperform the country when it comes to its unemployment rate. That’s according to data released Friday by the state’s Department of Workforce Services. For the month of October, Utah’s rate was only 2.2%. This …
Read More »Salt Lake City needs to grow up to regain its swaggering air
The city must work to attract new residents in order to gain economic and political power and provide more housing. (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The Salt Lake City skyline will change in 2021 with several new skyscrapers and midsize towers rising in the Utah capital. | November …
Read More »“It was very humiliating,” says artist behind USS Salt Lake City football helmets in Utah
IMPERIAL, Neb. (ABC4) – When the University of Utah football team takes the field against Oregon this Saturday, the Utes will step away from their usual red, white and black uniforms. Instead, on Military Appreciation Night, the team will don an all-gray monochrome look to honor and celebrate the USS …
Read More »Salt Lake Chamber: 8 questions with ATHENA 2021 Natalie Gochnour
Natalie Gochnour is Associate Dean at the David Eccles School of Business and Director of the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah. She is also chief economist for the Salt Lake Chamber. In these roles, she provides political leadership that helps Utah thrive. Gochnour’s background includes …
Read More »Utah AG Announces Agreement With Dialysis Company Over Monopoly Issues
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes has announced a settlement with DaVita, Inc., a dialysis service provider over antitrust issues. The settlement follows DaVita’s acquisition of all of the University of Utah’s kidney dialysis business, which consists of 18 clinics and other assets. This settlement …
Read More »UNLV Men defeat Utah for the first time since 2000
Utah vs UNLV (Men) November 6, 2021 Las Vegas, Nevada SCY double encounter Team scores Full results The UNLV men dominated the University of Utah for the first time since 2000 at home on Saturday. Both programs had swam a double annual competition from 1998 to 2002, but took a …
Read More »Local Utah Headlines – Tuesday Morning November 2, 2021
Tuesday morning November 2, 2021 State There is still time to vote Tuesday is election day. Cities and towns in Utah hold elections for mayor and councils. Ballots in the mail had to be postmarked no later than Monday, November 1 to be counted. But, they can still be placed …
Read More »Utah vs UCLA: live updates, analysis and more from Rice-Eccles Stadium
(Photo courtesy of Trevor Allen, KSLSports.com) (Photo courtesy of Trevor Allen, KSLSports.com) SALT LAKE CITY – The University of Utah football team is looking to take full control of the Pac-12 South Division by hosting the UCLA Bruins at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Utah enters the game with a 4-3 overall record …
Read More »The significance of the 2002 Olympic cauldron in Salt Lake City at the University of Utah
Seeing the cauldron of the Salt Lake City Winter Olympics on Friday lit a memory in Spencer Eccles’ mind. That was about 20 years ago. The weather was ticking and Utah still didn’t have a cauldron or the funding for one – well, a proper cauldron. Senator Mitt Romney, then …
Read More »Housing Market Forecasts: Utah Sales Slow In Possible “Calm Before A Storm”
The latest housing data shows that the median price of homes in Utah’s most populous county rose to $ 550,000 in the third quarter of 2021. That’s a new high – and a 28% jump from the median price of $ 430,000 in the same timeframe from 2020. That means …
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 »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 »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 »The University of Utah: Power Walk
“I just felt like a strong wind was behind me, pushing me down the road,” said the 74-year-old man in Salt Lake County, Utah, of using the new device. Schaar was among a half-dozen lower limb amputees who tested the new exoskeleton designed by a team of University of Utah …
Read More »Robert McDivitt Obituary (2021) – Salt Lake City, UT
Dr. Robert W. McDivitt, born in 1931 in West Sunbury, son of Boyd and Ruth (McCarrier) McDivitt, passed away peacefully at his home in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 18, 2021, at the age of 90. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Candy; her daughters, …
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 »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 »Suspect arrested in Aaron Lowe’s murder
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A man was arrested early Sunday morning for the murder of 21-year-old Aaron Lowe. Police said 22-year-old Buk M. Buk was identified as the suspect and taken into custody in Draper. Buk was arrested for aggravated murder, attempted murder and felony discharge of a firearm. …
Read More »Fifth student death in five years at the University of Utah
Community members gathered in a semicircle at the University’s Marriott Library Gould Auditorium on Monday evening to begin the healing process following the death of student-athlete Aaron Lowe. Lowe was a sophomore football player studying communications. He was originally from Mesquite, Texas, and the first recipient of the Ty Jordan …
Read More »The University of Utah: The Ethics of Medicine
Three upcoming virtual presentations by Harriet A. Washington: Thursday October 7: Friday October 8: The University of Utah will host Harriet A. Washington to address the campus community virtually at three events October 7-8, 2021. Washington is a science writer, editor, and prolific ethicist who is the author of the …
Read More »Salt Lake City Police have ‘promising leads’ in Aaron Lowe’s murder
The University of Utah football player was shot and killed Sunday morning. A woman was seriously injured. (Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Utes cornerback Aaron Lowe (22) with teammates as the University of Utah hosts Washington State Football, NCAA in Salt Lake City on Saturday 25 September …
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 »Most Affordable College Towns: Cedar City and Provo, Utah Top The List
The students of Southern Utah University apparently have something to celebrate: They live in America’s most affordable college town. That’s according to a new list from Clever Real Estate, which ranked Cedar City No.1 on a list of the 30 most affordable college towns. And Provo – home of Brigham …
Read More »How would you design the Utah voting cards? Here’s how these residents drew theirs
Voters cast their ballot at Trolley Square in Salt Lake City on November 3, 2020. With 2020 census data in hand, Utah is in the process of creating new riding maps for the next 10 years. (Scott G Winterton, Deseret News) TAYLORSVILLE – When it comes to reconstructing representative boundaries, …
Read More »Why Utah’s season isn’t ‘over’ after loss to BYU
The Tribute is a weekly newsletter covering Utah athletics. Subscribe here. Contrary to what the raging tweeting faction of the University of Utah fanbase will have you believe, the sky isn’t falling on us after the Utes were heavily beaten on Saturday at BYU. I’ve spent a lot of time …
Read More »Salt Lake City is one of the biggest winners of the past decade
Sep 16, 2021 Salt lake city “IT PROTECTED LINKS behind its mountains of ramparts, sheltered from physical and intellectual storms on both coasts, ”Wallace Stegner wrote of Salt Lake City. The novelist associated his adopted hometown, where he spent much of the 1920s and 1930s, with an “isolationism” and “provincialism” …
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 »Confirmed: North Salt Lake tornado touched down on Thursday
(KUTV) – The National Weather Service confirmed that an EF1 tornado hit North Salt Lake on Thursday as thunderstorms swept through the Wasatch Front. The NWS said it was on the ground about 900 North and Redwood Road, moving northeast. A video, some of which was submitted to KUTV, confirmed …
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 »Salt Lake Police Search for Hit-and-Run Driver
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – Salt Lake City Police are looking for a hit-and-run suspect last spotted at the intersection of 400 S. and 200 W. in Salt Lake City. Police said the driver struck a person at the intersection and drove away. The car was last spotted early Saturday …
Read More »the worst air quality in the world
Smoke from California wildfires was bad enough to force college football games to be canceled, athletic director says (Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) The California and Oregon fires are carried across the state by the jet stream as smoke fills the Salt Lake City valley, obscuring the sky …
Read More »The University of Utah: Improving the Vision of the Navajo Nation
With no ophthalmologists in the remote nation, doctors and medical staff in Moran volunteer their time to provide care, making the several-hour trip from Salt Lake City on an almost monthly basis. By setting up testing clinics at local schools and UNHS community health centers, the team often serves hundreds …
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 »“I was expecting this one”: Garth Brooks says he’s excited for Salt Lake stadium show
Country music superstar Garth Brooks speaks with members of the media during a press conference at the Rice-Eccles Stadium, University of Utah in Salt Lake City on Friday, July 16, 2021 (Scott G Winterton , Deseret News) SALT LAKE CITY – Garth Brooks couldn’t contain his excitement. The legendary country …
Read More »The Outdoors is Utah’s # 1 Tech Company Recruiting Tool
When it comes to recruiting and retaining talent, Utah’s tech companies’ best friend is the state’s outdoor recreation and easy access to the wilderness and public lands of the cities of Utah. It’s more important than career advancement, salary, cost of living – even more than family. That’s according to …
Read More »Inflation in Utah: Survey Shows Buyers Worried About Prices
Mixed signals regarding inflation concerns in the United States continue to emanate from federal policymakers, but Utah residents are steadfastly united when it comes to what they think about rising costs as part of the ongoing economic recovery. They are just worried. A new statewide poll from Deseret News / …
Read More »University of Utah: How Air Pollution Changed During COVID-19 in Park City
July 8, 2021 Throughout the pandemic, air sensors observed during closures the decrease in air pollution in residential and commercial areas, then the rise in pollution with reopening. The changing levels, the researchers found, who behaved differently in the city’s residential and commercial areas, show where pollution is coming from …
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 »Blood shortage is forcing Utah healthcare providers to make tough decisions
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah’s largest healthcare providers are being forced to make tough choices, including postponing major surgeries due to a “critical blood shortage.” WATCH: Blood shortage is reaching critical level – what you can do to help Peter Beverly, 59, was finally due to receive a piece of …
Read More »Wildlife and air quality threatened as Grand Lac Salé recedes
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) – The silvery blue waters of the Great Salt Lake stretch through the Utah Desert, having covered an area almost the size of Delaware for much of history. For years, however, the largest natural lake west of the Mississippi River has been shrinking. And a drought …
Read More »Utah engineering professor explains how buildings collapse and how to avoid it
SALT LAKE CITY – A professor at the University of Utah has discovered three causes of concrete and steel column failure, and the first is likely the cause of the Surfside, Florida condo collapse. “The first is corrosion,” said Professor Chris Pantelides of the U of U Civil and Environmental …
Read More »Salt Lake County Government: Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson Announces “New American-Refugee Bond”
June 29, 2021 Salt Lake City, Utah – Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson today announced the addition of Joseph Genda to the Mayor’s office as the Liaison Officer for New Americans. Genda arrived in Utah in 2007, a refugee from Sierra Leone where he was born and educated. When …
Read More »UTA Extends Free Rides To Customers Getting COVID Vaccines | Provo News
With the need to vaccinate more Utah residents to protect themselves from COVID-19, the Utah Transit Authority is offering free rides. On Friday, he announced the continuation of the program. “UTA continues to support statewide efforts to increase accessibility to COVID-19 vaccinations by extending its free rates to and from …
Read More »The University of Utah: Building More Inclusive Systems
June 25, 2021 “These are two important changes as we work to create more inclusive systems at U,” said Clare Lemke, director of the LGBT Resource Center. “It’s now easier for individuals to use whatever name they choose in more academic systems and communications. We hope that many students will …
Read More »Dixie State name change: School bought Tech URLs from Polytechnic, Utah in 2020
Dixie State University registered several domain names for possible new university names a year ago, including names that recently surfaced as the top recommendations of a committee in an ongoing process. aimed at changing the name of the university. While critics of the school’s name change argue that the domain …
Read More »Jen Shah is a “Real Housewives of SLC” star, and her legal issues will take center stage in Season 2
For most TV stars, getting arrested for cheating on little old ladies with their savings would be the end of their careers. Even before the case goes to trial, it would, in all likelihood, force their shows to be canceled. This is true even at a time when it has …
Read More »The University of Utah: Celebrate and Reflect on Juneteenth
June 18, 2021 On the eve of June 17 of this year, we reflect on the significance of June 19, 1865, a day now commemorated as a federal holiday to mark the end of slavery in the United States. As leaders of the University of Utah, we echo the call …
Read More »‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ star Jen Shah asks judge to dismiss fraud and money laundering charges against her
Editor’s Note • This story is only available to Salt Lake Tribune subscribers. Thank you for supporting local journalism. “Real Housewives of Salt Lake City” star Jen Shah was in her car on her way to the set of a Season 2 episode of the reality TV series Bravo, when …
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 »The University of Utah: 100 South Reconstruction Project
June 11, 2021 Due to poor road conditions on 100 South, 900 East to University Street will be rebuilt from June 14, 2021 until October 2021. Motorists can expect minor delays as this work will require the closure of only one lane. In addition, pedestrians and cyclists circulating in the …
Read More »Olympic dream hanging after injury sidelined Daneesha Provo from North Preston
Earlier this month, North Preston basketball player Daneesha Provo completed a layup at Canada’s Senior Women’s Team training camp in Florida. But the guardian felt something burst as she took her first step. It was his Achilles tendon. After touching the ground, she knew it was the end of her …
Read More »The University of Utah: Looking forward to the first year
June 8, 2021 Ever since college became a subject of study in my sixth grade, I knew first and foremost I had to leave Idaho. No matter how much I tried to convince myself that maybe staying in my home country wouldn’t be so bad, I couldn’t help but feel …
Read More »Former Utah head coach Jim Fassel dies at 71
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah –Former University of Utah and NFL head coach Jim Fassel died on Monday at the age of 71. Jim Fassel was Utah’s head football coach in 1976 before returning from 1985 to 1989. According to the LA Times, Fassel suffered from chest pain on Monday and …
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 »‘Touch DNA’ found on clothing helps police find gropers after groundbreaking Utah case
PROVO – Image of a detective pulling a fingerprint from a desk or a doorknob may be the first to think of DNA evidence collection, but did you know that a fingerprint left on clothes can now help law enforcement to identify suspects? This means that victims of crimes such …
Read More »Utah home prices jump again, hit record sales in April
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A record number of homes sold in Utah during the month of April, even as the median sale price jumped nearly 27% from last year, according to a report released by the Utah Association of Realtors. According to the report, buyers closed on 4,845 homes, …
Read More »Utah baseball wins game opener, abandons series to Huskies – the Daily Utah Chronicle
Kevin cody Vinny Zavolta (6) in an NCAA baseball game against Washington State at Smith’s Ballpark in Salt Lake City, Utah on Saturday, April 10, 2021 (Photo by Kevin Cody | Daily Utah Chronicle) The University of Utah baseball team traveled to Seattle for a three-game series against the University …
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 »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 »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 »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 »“ 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 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 …
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