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Month: December 2020

Births plummet but Utah population continues to grow

Births plummet but Utah population continues to grow

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah’s population swelled by an estimated 52,820 people during the fiscal year that ended July 1, 2020 as a yearslong economic boom ended and the pandemic and its recession began. The Salt Lake Tribune reports the hotbed of growth in the state was Utah County. […]

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Some Utah experts support sage grouse protection rollbacks

Some Utah experts support sage grouse protection rollbacks

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — An iconic bird species known for dramatically puffing up “bulbous yellow air sacs” on its chest is now puffing up controversy on the political landscape as the focus of a series of amendments to its management plan published recently that open up 51 million acres […]

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Utah cop who shoved man walking with cane won’t face charges

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Prosecutors say a Salt Lake City police officer who shoved and knocked over a man who was walking with a cane during a protest will not face criminal charges to respect the victim’s wishes. Officer Val Brown was captured on video pushing a man to […]

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Allyson Gamble, Utah Capitol building director, dies at 52

Allyson Gamble, Utah Capitol building director, dies at 52

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (AP) — Allyson Gamble, the longtime executive director of the Utah state Capitol, has died. She was 52. Gov. Gary Herbert said Saturday in a statement mourning her death that Gamble was beloved by all, regardless of political party, because of her warmth, talent and enthusiasm. […]

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Nov 24, 2018; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Utes defensive tackle Leki Fotu (99) and defensive tackle John Penisini (52) celebrate after a stop in the fourth quarter against the Brigham Young Cougars at Rice-Eccles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports

Utah survives late rally, edges Oregon State 30-24

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Ty Jordan ran for a career-high 167 yards and a touchdown to help Utah survive a late rally and beat Oregon State 30-24 for its first win of the season. The Utes (1-2, 1-2 Pac-12) piled up 229 rushing yards overall to snap a two-game […]

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Harding’s late 3-pointer helps BYU edge Utah State 67-64

Harding’s late 3-pointer helps BYU edge Utah State 67-64

LOGAN, Utah (AP) — Alex Barcello had 23 points, Connor Harding made a late 3-pointer and BYU narrowly beat Utah State 67-64. Harding’s 3-point shot broke a 61-61 tie with 57 seconds remaining. Utah State pulled to 65-64, but Barcello made two free throws with sevens seconds left and then […]

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No. 14 Coastal Carolina holds off No. 8 BYU 22-17

No. 14 Coastal Carolina holds off No. 8 BYU 22-17

CONWAY, S.C. (AP) — CJ Marable rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns and No. 14 Coastal Carolina continued its perfect season, stopping BYU’s Dax Milne at the 1-yard line as time expired to beat the eighth-ranked Cougars 22-17 in the showdown of 9-0 teams Saturday night. The Cougars were […]

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Dixie State beats Saint Katherine College 86-48

ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — Jacob Nicolds had 14 points and nine rebounds as Dixie State easily beat Saint Katherine College 86-48. Jarod Greene had 12 points and nine rebounds for Dixie State. Dason Youngblood added three blocks. Johnnie Coleman had 19 points for the Firebirds. Darius Jackson added 12 […]

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Marin, Jones lead S. Utah over Montana 75-74

Marin, Jones lead S. Utah over Montana 75-74

CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — Dre Marin and Tevian Jones scored 19 points apiece as Southern Utah narrowly beat Montana 75-74. Maizen Fausett added 16 points for the Thunderbirds. Kyle Owens led the Grizzlies with a career-high 21 points.

Prep Sports Roundup: 12/5

Prep Sports Roundup: 12/5

Boys Basketball Central Utah Preview @ SVC RICHFIELD, Utah-Ty Allred netted 19 points and 5 rebounds on 7-13 shooting as the Juab Wasps pounded Mount Vernon 72-32 Saturday at the Central Utah preview at the Sevier Valley Center. Allred made all three of his free throw attempts as he went […]

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