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Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell Shows Breakout Flashes At NBA Summer League In Salt Lake City

Thunder’s Ajay Mitchell Shows Breakout Flashes At NBA Summer League In Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 8 : Ajay Mitchell #25 of the Oklahoma City Thunder steals the ball from ... More Kyle Filipowski #22 of the Utah Jazz during the first half of their NBA Summer League game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on July 8, 2025 in...

Utah Supreme Court asked to settle Rocky Mountain Power rate hike dispute

Utah Supreme Court asked to settle Rocky Mountain Power rate hike dispute

SALT LAKE CITY — A conflict is brewing between Rocky Mountain Power and the Public Service Commission (PSC) over a proposed rate hike. The Utah Supreme Court is now being asked to intervene. Last week, the PSC rejected a request from Rocky...

Utah shows appreciation for educators at annual ‘Show Up for Teachers’ conference

Utah shows appreciation for educators at annual ‘Show Up for Teachers’ conference

SANDY — Thousands of Utah teachers are feeling the love right now. They’re attending the annual “Show Up for Teachers” conference meant to show them all a little appreciation, led by Utah First Lady Abby Cox. Over 2,000 Utah teachers and...

How does cloud seeding work in the Mountain West? Here are the facts

How does cloud seeding work in the Mountain West? Here are the facts

Cloud seeding can increase the water supply in places that don’t have enough. The technology behind it goes back to the 1950s, and scientists are studying how effective it can be in the 21st century. Jonathan Jennings is a meteorologist who...

Mountain West Welcoming GCU Year Earlier Than Expected

Mountain West Welcoming GCU Year Earlier Than Expected

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., – The Mountain West Conference today announced that Grand Canyon University will join the league immediately for the 2025-26 academic year. GCU was scheduled to join the MW on July 1, 2026. In the spirit of partnership,...

Utah County recognized for efforts in providing warmth and safety to the homeless

Utah County recognized for efforts in providing warmth and safety to the homeless

Utah County homeless service advocates are receiving praise for their ongoing efforts in providing spaces for warmth and rest during the cold winter nights to people who otherwise may not have anywhere else to go. The county was recently...

Mountain Mike’s Inks Deal to Open in Tennessee

Mountain Mike’s Pizza, a leading family-style pizza chain for over 45 years, known for its legendary crispy, curly pepperonis, massive 20-inch Mountain-sized pizzas and dough made fresh daily, is heading to Tennessee with a new multi-unit deal for...

How Did Football Buddies From Utah Join a Coup in the Congo?

How Did Football Buddies From Utah Join a Coup in the Congo?

Surveillance footage of Marcel Malanga and Tyler Thompson at a shooting range in West Jordan, Utah. Photo: United States District Court for the District of Utah This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation...

Big 12 preview: Colorado's reload, Arizona State's repeat bid, and the return of Utah and K-State

Big 12 preview: Colorado's reload, Arizona State's repeat bid, and the return of Utah and K-State

We've heard a lot about competitive balance lately. Nick Saban has been talking about it. Ted Cruz has been talking about it. People like me never really stop talking about it. We all almost certainly have different ideas in mind when we use that...

The France Canyon Fire threatened the state fish. So Utah rode to the rescue

The France Canyon Fire threatened the state fish. So Utah rode to the rescue

Fish can survive a wildfire. It’s what happens next that often kills them. That’s when rain washes ash and sediment into the water, polluting their habitat. It happened to southern Utah’s Upper Kanab Creek after a fire in 2022, wiping out a...

Utah Social Capital reports reveal strengths and warning signs in community engagement

Utah Social Capital reports reveal strengths and warning signs in community engagement

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah continues to demonstrate high levels of social capital—defined as the value of social networks and trust within communities—but recent trends suggest declines in civic engagement may threaten that strength, according to new...

Fight over power rate hike may be decided by Utah Supreme Court

Fight over power rate hike may be decided by Utah Supreme Court

SALT LAKE CITY — A war of words is erupting between Rocky Mountain Power and the commission that regulates the utility over a significant proposed rate hike. Now the Utah Supreme Court is being asked to settle the fight. Last week, the Public...

East-west travel returns to major Salt Lake County roadway as new Bangerter interchange opens

East-west travel returns to major Salt Lake County roadway as new Bangerter interchange opens

TAYLORSVILLE — A key east-west connection route is reopening in Salt Lake County after about a year of construction. 4700 South will reopen at Bangerter Highway on Friday, which is expected to improve traffic flow in Taylorsville and the middle...

Nederland residents cautiously optimistic about town's plan to buy Eldora Mountain Resort

Nederland residents cautiously optimistic about town's plan to buy Eldora Mountain Resort

NEDERLAND, Colo. — The quirky mountain town of Nederland is home to only about 1,500 people, but the small community is making a big purchase. Town officials announced this week they are in the process of buying the Eldora Mountain Resort, which...

Igniting Resilience: Show Up for Teachers Conference empowering Utah educators facing unprecedented challenges

Igniting Resilience: Show Up for Teachers Conference empowering Utah educators facing unprecedented challenges

Utah first lady Abby Cox hosted the annual Show Up for Teachers Conference. Thousands of Utah educators gathered Thursday to share methods for resolving conflict, engaging students, managing stress and other issues facing K-12 teachers. Utah Gov....

1,362 lawyers with active licenses to practice law in cities in Utah  County as of Q2

1,362 lawyers with active licenses to practice law in cities in Utah County as of Q2

Caroline Elizabeth Kneedler Despain Woodbury & Ybarra 05/27/2025 Claine Snow Claine Snow 05/20/2025 Jaxson Joseph Stewart - 05/20/2025 Matthew D. Hendricks Dexter and Dexter Attorneys at Law, PC 05/20/2025 Nathan Bair Nathan Bair 05/20/2025...

The Utah 2034 Olympics/Paralympics ‘listening tour’ stops in Heber, Midway

The Utah 2034 Olympics/Paralympics ‘listening tour’ stops in Heber, Midway

Heber City Mayor Heidi Franco (in blue shirt) and Midway Mayor Celeste Johnson at SoHo discussing the 2034 Olympics/Paralympics. Photo: TownLift // Michele Roepke MIDWAY, Utah — On Tuesday, approximately 25 administrators of the 2034 Olympic and...

3 weakest links Utah Mammoth should promptly get rid of ft. Connor Ingram

3 weakest links Utah Mammoth should promptly get rid of ft. Connor Ingram

The Utah Mammoth concluded a successful first season, showing signs of becoming a playoff contender in the not-too-distant future. The Mammoth have been aggressive this offseason, adding top-line winger JJ Peterka in a trade with the Buffalo...

Deer Creek Fire in southeastern Utah explodes in size to 4,000 acres

Deer Creek Fire in southeastern Utah explodes in size to 4,000 acres

LA SAL, Utah — A new fire that sparked Thursday in the southeastern Utah town of La Sal has grown to over 4,000 acres in just hours, forcing county officials to tell nearby residents to evacuate the area. The Deer Creek Fire, estimated to be lover...

Utah Men’s State Am: Dan Horner chasing wins record following 51st match play appearance

Utah Men’s State Am: Dan Horner chasing wins record following 51st match play appearance

LOGAN — State Amateur regular Dan Horner considers himself a bit of a “lone wolf” when it comes to the annual classic. The times he’s made the walking-only portion of the tournament, Horner can typically be found solo and managing his game the...

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