CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service wants to reduce designated habitat in Wyoming and Nevada for a ground-dwelling bird. The agency said Friday its plan would target 300 square miles (800 square kilometers) now set aside for sage grouse in Wyoming and Nevada, with nearly all of the […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Board of Education will form a new task force to examine charter school finances. The board voted Thursday to create the panel to look into charter school spending and how the schools can restructure their finances. The decision comes amid ongoing financial strife […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Former Vice President Joe Biden says he’ll make a campaign stop in Utah at the end of September. The Democratic presidential candidate’s campaign said Friday in a news release that Biden will be in the ski resort town of Park City, Utah, on Sept. 28. […]
LOGAN, Utah-Thursday, Utah State football commenced its first fall practice of the season which featured 107 Aggies in helmets, practice jerseys and shorts. Head coach Gary Andersen, who returned to Logan after coaching the Aggies from 2009-2012, called Thursday a “positive first day.” Strong showings came from junior safety Cash […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Environmental groups are challenging the U.S. government’s decision to reopen a large swath of southern Utah’s badlands to off-road vehicles. The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance and two other conservation organizations filed a lawsuit Thursday arguing ATV traffic will harm the endangered plants. The lands had […]
OREM, Utah (AP) — Officials say the mayor of a city in northern Utah is being investigated for misusing his city retirement account. The Daily Herald reports the Orem City Council said Thursday in a statement that they are investigating Mayor Richard Brunst on claims he altered dates and made unauthorized withdrawals […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Bees piled up six runs in the second inning as they hammered the Dodgers 14-4 in Salt Lake City. Jarrett Walsh and Anthony Benboom homered for Salt Lake and every player in the lineup recorded a hit. Jose Rodriguez worked three innings for the […]
(South Bend, IN) — The Utah Utes are ranked 15th in the first Amway Coaches Poll of the season. The Utes come in with 642 points in the poll and despite being picked to win the Pac-12 they are behind both Washington at No. 12 and Oregon at No. 13 […]
OGDEN, Utah-This year’s Weber State men’s basketball alumni classic will feature Portland Trail Blazers superstar and former Wildcats standout Damian Lillard August 24 at 5:30 pm at the Dee Events Center. The action commences with a shooting stars contest and a 3-point contest, followed by the alumni game. Lillard, who […]
CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — A painted image of a Native American and the name “Redmen” will remain as a city marker in a southern Utah town despite a decision to change the high-school mascot that inspired it. The Spectrum newspaper reports the Cedar City council approved the measure on Wednesday with […]
