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Two people fall over 10-foot embankment following apparent argument near Sundance
SUNDANCE — The Utah County Sheriff’s Office said two people fell down a 10-foot steep embankment Sunday afternoon as they were hiking near Sundance. Sgt. Spencer Cannon said the argument appeared to have been over the right of way on a narrow trail near Mt. Timpanogos. Cannon said...
A trip to the 1920s in Salt Lake City
Distillery tours are always fun, but Holystone in Murray brings an unexpected flair: It commits to its 1920s theming, with art deco stylings and jazz music mingled with the industrial stills.Why it works: Holystone has been bathed in accolades for its gin — a spirit that exudes Prohibition-era fun.Zoom in: The Bosun's Navy Strength Gin has both the alcohol content and citrus notes to hold up in the classic gin cocktails.Meanwhile, the indigo-colored Cerulea Gin brings the flower power, with lavender notes that really sing in a Bee's Knees.Special treat: Save the lemon for last, and watch it "magically" turn the gin from blue to pink.What's inside: The tour ends in the opulent tasting room above the distilling floor, with antique furniture, tasseled curtains, jacquard wallpaper and more jazz.The snack pairings are especially fun.Worth your time: Holystone's Instagram curates some of the most elaborate cocktail recipes we've seen in Utah.
American Fork Library hosts summer adventure activities for all ages
The American Fork Library held a Summer Reading Adventure Kick-off on June 1 to highlight this summer’s library programs. Over 200 people came to enjoy activities and learn more about what the library is offering patrons this summer. This summer’s theme is “Adventure Begins at the American Fork Library,”...
Father's Day gift ideas for Salt Lake dads
If you're still looking for a last-minute gift to celebrate the father figures in your life, we've got you covered.For foodies: Caputo's subscription boxes bring a collection of fantastic treats with preparation ideas every other month. My family is always excited to get ours.Or you can get one of their many individual gift boxes.For music lovers: Pop by Randy's Records, tell the staff what your dad likes and see what treasures they unearth.For sports fans: Take him out to the ballgame one last time at Smith's Ballpark with Bees tickets before the team moves to South Jordan.Does he want in...
BYU signee Daniel Simmons shattered 5000M high school record over weekend
SALT LAKE CITY — Danny Simmons' days on the high school track are coming to an end, but one of his final competitions secured his spot as arguably the best in the country. The recent graduate of American Fork who signed with BYU broke the national high school 5,000-meter record with a blistering 13 minutes, 25.86 seconds Sunday at the Portland Track Festival, snapping the previous record set last year by Newbury Park (California) harrier Lex Young in 13:34.96.
Wallsburg museum invites community to summer events
In the town of Wallsburg, not more than 30 minutes south of Heber City, sits warehouses among warehouses full of antique, valuable and unique cars, motorcycles, tractors, domestic goods, log cabins and other bits of the past, each with a story to tell. The collections are managed, curated and maintained...
Hiker whose phone recorded her being swept away found dead below Utah waterfall
A Utah hiker whose phone was found with a video of her being swept away by rushing waters has been found dead at the foot of a waterfall, according to the Utah County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff said in a statement that a pair of hikers were walking in the area near Horsetail Falls — about 35 miles south of Salt Lake City — and found a “small dog with a cell phone and some personal items” that they found suspicious. At around 3 p.m. on Friday, the hikers called for emergency responders, fearing that “someone might have fallen...
Alpine School District hears first public comments on potential split option
AMERICAN FORK — The Alpine School District got a first taste of what residents think of a plan to potentially ask voters to split the school district into two. In a public hearing Tuesday, the first of two scheduled on the topic, the school board heard from around 20 citizens, parents and teachers.
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