CEDAR CITY, Utah-Thursday, Southern Utah University men’s basketball confirmed the signing of LSU transfer Courtese Cooper, a 6-9 forward out of Elgin, Ill. Thunderbirds head coach Todd Simon confirmed Cooper is a “great fit” for the program, citing his ability to run the floor and ability to play various positions. […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gov. Gary Herbert says Utah will aim to be prepared to distribute a coronavirus vaccine once it becomes available, a week after the federal government told states to be ready for distribution by Nov. 1. At a weekly briefing Thursday, Herbert did not clarify whether […]
ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Utah wildlife officials plan on issuing additional cougar hunting permits in an attempt to reverse dwindling mule deer populations. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources says evidence suggests that reducing the number of cougars may spur an uptick in mule deer populations. The Spectrum reports […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Dixie Center in southern Utah has announced it will keep its name despite previous considerations after voting to rebrand the convention center in June. KUER-FM reported that the center’s board voted 5-2 on Tuesday to keep the name, but incorporate the county’s Greater Zion […]
PROVO, Utah (AP) — An organization calling itself Utahns for Medical Freedom wants to repeal a citywide mandate in Provo that would require people to wear facial coverings indoors and outdoors in public areas and at large gatherings. KSTU-TV reported that the group filed the referendum on Tuesday. Mayor Michele […]
MIDVALE, Utah-Thursday, the Utah High School Activities Association released the first wave of power rankings for the fall season. In 1-A baseball, the Valley Buffaloes, sporting a record of 12-2, are currently in first place in the standings. They are followed by No. 2 Piute (10-2), No. 3 Wayne (9-4), […]
In a press release released on Sep. 2, the Utah Sheriff’s Association shared their frustration with the Salt Lake Tribune. The Sheriff’s Association found a cartoon posted by Pat Bagley on Sep. 1 to be a “divisive piece of journalism as tensions are already high in Utah and across our […]
SANDY, Utah (AP) — Pablo Ruiz scored his first MLS goal, Justen Glad also scored, and Real Salt Lake tied 2-2 with the Seattle Sounders. The 21-year-old Ruiz rifled a left-footer from nearly 30 yards out to cap the scoring in the 85th minute. The Sounders (4-1-3) are unbeaten in […]
Volleyball Region 20 HURRICANE, Utah-Abigail Englestead had five aces and 11 assists as the Panguitch Bobcats pounded Diamond Ranch 3-0 Wednesday in Region 20 girls volleyball action. The Bobcats prevailed, 25-4, 25-8 and 25-4 to easily dismantle the Diamondbacks. HILDALE, Utah-The Water Canyon Wildcats outlasted Escalante 3-2 in Region 20 […]
On Sept. 2, a message was sent out to faculty members and parents of students of North Sevier High School saying that they were informed that some students were possibly exposed to a positive COVID-19 case. Due to privacy laws, no additional information will be released about the positive case. […]
