SAN FRANCISCO – University of Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley and defensive tackle John Penisini have been named Pac-12 Players of the Week for their performances against Washington on Saturday. Huntley earned his second offensive nod of the season (and third of his career) while Penisini earns his first career defensive lineman […]
FRESNO, Calif.-Saturday, Utah State football (4-4, 3-1 in Mountain West Conference play) visits Fresno State (4-4, 2-2 in Mountain West) as the Aggies return to Mountain West action after being routed 42-14 by in-state rival BYU last week. The Aggies are 33-19 (.635) all-time in Mountain West Conference games as […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The father of Utah kidnapping survivor Elizabeth Smart will speak publicly for the first time since coming out as gay at a LGBTQ youth conference. KUTV reported Monday that Ed Smart has been announced as a featured speaker at the third annual Encircle Summit in December in […]
ATLANTA-Monday, BYU men’s basketball senior forward Yoeli Childs and Utah State senior guard Sam Merrill were named among 50 college basketball stars nationwide as members of the Naismith Trophy Watch List, per a release from the Atlanta Tipoff Club. This award annually recognizes outstanding basketball achievements and is considered more […]
PROVO, Utah-Tuesday evening, BYU men’s basketball officially commences their season by entertaining Big West foe Cal State Fullerton at the Marriott Center. The Cougars officially usher in the Mark Pope era as he takes over for coaching legend Dave Rose. Pope, in four seasons at nearby Utah Valley, went 77-56 […]
Ignition for the South Monroe Prescribed Fire Project began Sunday Nov. 3. Ignition areas for the fire include Langdon Mountain, Big Table, and Bean Hill. The Richfield Ranger District says they plan to burn 1,200-2,000 acres on the project located in Piute County. Hand ignitions were used […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Salt Lake Tribune says it has received approval from the IRS to convert into a nonprofit as the newspaper switches to a nontraditional model that it hopes will ensure long-term stability after years of financial struggles fueled by declines in advertising and circulation revenues. […]
ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has officially closed its temple in St. George for renovations that will take at least a few years to complete. KUTV in Salt Lake City reported Monday that the temple has officially shuttered for the project. It is expected […]
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (AP) — A federal agency says rebuilding a sage-grouse population found only in Colorado and Utah could take more than 50 years and cost nearly $561 million. The Daily Sentinel reported Saturday that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has released a draft recovery plan for the […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) —Authorities say one person was found dead after a fire that started in a home’s basement and destroyed the residence Saturday. Cause of the fire is under investigation and no additional information was released.
