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Is 'Sack Lake City' a thing of the past? Utah's Morgan Scalley addresses team's focus
SALT LAKE CITY — As Nate Orchard and Hunter Dimick roamed the field, wreaking havoc on opposing offenses in 2014, the two defensive ends combined for 28.5 sacks in a season in which Utah broke out of back-to-back 5-7 seasons in the early days of...

25 transported to hospitals after Delta flight diverted to MSP because of 'significant turbulence'
The plane landed safely at around 7:45 p.m. and, officials say, medical personnel evaluated passengers and crew. MINNEAPOLIS — Dozens of people were transported to local hospitals after a Delta flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was diverted...

Kansas City Current acquire Ally Sentnor from Utah Royals: Sources
The NWSL’s most dynamic attack has just added another versatile scoring threat. The Kansas City Current acquired forward Ally Sentnor from the Utah Royals, sources briefed on the matter said Friday. Sentnor, 21, was named the 2024 U.S. Soccer...

Growth in Southern Utah Includes New Hospital in Hurricane
Southern Utah continues to grow with new businesses popping up at an impressive pace. Macrae Heppler produces videos that keep up to date on what is going on in different parts of the county. His recent release on Hurricane was especially eye...

This Charming ‘Swiss’ Valley Is the Perfect Base for Any Utah Adventure
Heber Valley is where the spirit of the West can be found, in every season. Nestled in the Wasatch Mountains, Utah’s Heber Valley has long been considered a hidden gem. When Swiss immigrants arrived here in the mid-1800s, they were struck by the...

Mars, Inc. opens $240M manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Mars, Inc. announced the opening of its $240M manufacturing facility in Utah, promoting that the facility will create more than 230 new jobs and produce over 1 billion snack bars per year. The opening ceremony for the...

Several people pulled from abandoned building after fire breaks out at old Salt Lake motel
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Firefighters helped multiple people get out of an abandoned building on North Temple in Salt Lake after it caught fire. The fire broke out in the early morning hours Saturday at the former Dream Inn hotel at 1865 West and...

Structure fire starts off North Temple early Saturday
SALT LAKE CITY — Early Saturday morning a structure fire started off of North Temple and 1850 W at an abandoned hotel. Working structure fire at vacant building off N Temple and 1850 W. Please avoid the area. PIO not en route. Media staging at...

Will Utah be able to build the depth it needs at defensive tackle?
One of the question marks for the Utah football team going into the 2025 season is what the team can expect — and be able to rely on — from its defensive tackle group. The top of the depth chart for the Utes isn’t the question — senior Aliki...

This national snack-food maker is bringing hundreds of jobs to Salt Lake City
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is flanked by Blas Maquivar, Global President of Health & Wellness Division Mars Snacking, left, and Nature’s Bakery CEO Steve Gardiner for a ribbon cutting of a new...

How to Win Money in Southern Utah Treasure Chest Game
Every Friday John & Dave give away $100 on Star 98 thanks to the good folks at Grass Creek Construction. This week we are playing Treasure Chest. Winning this pirate game will put a hundred bucks in your pocket. Put Your Coin in the Chest to Win...

Jerrod Calhoun Puts Money Where His Mouth Is With Utah State Collective
LOGAN, Utah – Heading into his second season leading the Utah State men’s basketball program, Jerrod Calhoun showed his commitment to the school with a $150,000 donation to the school’s NIL fund. Calhoun revealed the sizable donation made by him...
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Salt Lake City school board member resigns in plea deal to election bribery allegations
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Salt Lake City school board member accused of attempting to bribe his opponent in backing out of the election has been forced to resign as part of a plea deal. In a plea in abeyance, Mohamed Baayd was ordered to submit...

Reports: KC Current land Ally Sentnor from Utah Royals in exchange for $600K
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Current acquired rising women’s soccer star Ally Sentnor Friday, multiple reports indicated. Sentnor, 21, comes to the Current from the Utah Royals of the NWSL. The Current are reportedly sending $600,000 back to...

Speak up on the future of Salt Lake City streets
Salt Lake City’s streets have seen dramatic transformations over the past five years—and even more major changes are on the horizon. Now is your chance to weigh in. Take the UDOT Urban Mobility Assessment Survey by Wednesday, August 6. This...
SLC named one of five ‘hub’ o ices in major USDA reorganization
John Rogers Salt Lake Business Journal U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins has announced a major reorganization of the Department of Agriculture and Salt Lake City stands to benefit from the overhaul. As the department reduces its...

Nature’s Bakery Opens $240M Manufacturing Plant in Salt Lake City
Nature’s Bakery is officially up and running at its new $240 million manufacturing facility in Salt Lake City, Utah. The brand, known for its soft-baked snack bars and owned by Mars, says the site will help it make more than 1 billion bars each...

As water levels dwindle, Utah legislature might address Great Salt Lake during a special session
Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz said there will likely be a special session this fall that could address the Great Salt Lake, which has recently fallen to dangerously low levels. Schultz told the Great Salt Lake Collaborative on Thursday he’s...

'Fire clouds' over Arizona, Utah wildfires creating erratic climate
SALT LAKE CITY — Two wildfires burning in the western United States — including one that has become a “megafire” on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon — are so hot that they are spurring the formation of “fire clouds” that can create their own...