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Two Utah cities will receive EPA grant to help revitalize areas blighted by industrial use
Two cities in northern Utah are set to see a combined $1 million in federal funds to help assess areas that were polluted by heavy metals from landfills and mines. On Monday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced two $500,000 grants for Murray and Spanish Fork as part of the agency’s Brownfields program, which has […] The post Two Utah cities will receive EPA grant to help revitalize areas blighted by industrial use appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
UTA plan to extend FrontRunner service in Utah County picks up steam
PAYSON — Utah transit officials have long been vocal about their desire to extend commuter rail service beyond Provo in Utah County. Now they're beginning the first steps in a lengthy environmental impact process to make it happen. They're also holding a series of public meetings to keep county residents informed about the plan, which would include new stations in Springville and Spanish Fork before it reaches a new terminus in Payson.
Spanish Fork opens new high school, will demolish old building next month
Community members, high school students and faculty crowded together in the rain at the entrance of the new Spanish Fork High School on Monday evening, waiting to get a look inside the new facility. “While we bid farewell to the familiar sights and sounds of our old home, we also...
Bear River girls lacrosse wins third consecutive state championship
The Bear River girls lacrosse team defeated Payson 12-9 on Thursday for the program's third straight Utah state championship. The wins caps an undefeated 20-0 season for the Bears, who bested Logan, Mountain Crest, Waterford and finally the Lions to take the title on a sunny afternoon at Zions Bank Stadium in Herriman.
High school baseball: Late fireworks propel Maple Mountain and Brighton into state championship series
Down to its last out, No. 1 seed Brighton found a way to get it done against No. 4 Springville Wednesday at UVU in the 5A state tournament, beating the Red Devils 4-2 on a walk-off three-run home run by junior infielder Jack Saba.
Utah man inspired others, now seeks support following cancer diagnosis
EAGLE MOUNTAIN — An Eagle Mountain man known for giving other people hope and inspiring others is in need of some encouragement. Chris Sullivan, known in his community as "the sign guy," has put a pause on his running following a cancer diagnosis. Sullivan has been seen running in...
Privileging law enforcement over other important work
A Channel 5 news reporter called Sgt. Bill Hooser’s funeral procession gathering point in Orem on May 13, 2024 “a spectacular sight.” A spectacle is apparently what organizers were aiming for. What bothers me is that Utah puts such a huge amount of public money and time into valorizing the law enforcement profession over that […] The post Privileging law enforcement over other important work appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Miners girls lacrosse defeats Maple Mountain, advances to state championship
The Miners girls lacrosse squad defeated Maple Mountain Tuesday night at Westminster University 18-5. With the win, Park City advances to the state championship game, where they’ll face a familiar foe in Olympus. Olympus also advanced to the final Tuesday night by defeating Brighton 12-11. Park City faced Olympus...
Roof, kitchen fire causes estimated $400K damage to Nephi home
NEPHI, Utah, May 17, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Firefighters from several agencies responded to a house fire in Nephi on Thursday evening that caused an estimated $400,000 in damage. Crews from the Nephi, Mona, Levan and Rocky Ridge fire departments responded at 8:13 p.m. to a house fire at...
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