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Kevin Bacon dances back to 'Footloose' high school
Actor Kevin Bacon has returned to the Utah high school where his cult classic movie “Footloose” was filmed more than 40 years ago. Bacon danced his way to a stage on a Payson High School athletic field Saturday to greet students before their “Footloose-themed” prom. About 21,000 people live in Payson, about 60 miles south of Salt Lake City. The town for years has tried to persuade Bacon to return. Students finally convinced him after agreeing to help put together 5,000 care packages for the actor's charity, SixDegrees.
'The little museum that could': Springville Museum of Art celebrates 100th salon
SPRINGVILLE — The Springville Museum of Art is celebrating its 100th annual Spring Salon with a new exhibit highlighting the city's history of art. And, it's a museum that was started by high school students. "It's so exciting to share this story because you don't have a lot museums...
Campsite in American Fork Canyon still damaged after 2023 spring runoff
PROVO, Utah (KUTV) — After extensive damage during spring runoff in 2023, a campsite in American Fork Canyon is still in disrepair. A man who regularly camps in that area said spring flooding wreaked havoc, and he is troubled by the unknown timeline for its restoration. Other canyon-goers shared...
Payson police investigate threats after viral ‘furry’ outrage at Mt. Nebo Middle
PAYSON — Payson police are investigating serious threats against school officials and even students in the Mt. Nebo School District. Those threats are related to a protest over alleged “furries” in school last week. The threats were made early Friday morning in an email sent to several...
Overweight Diamond crashes, killing all four aboard
The pilot rented the Diamond DA-40 with the intent to fly a multi-leg cross-county flight from his home base of Spanish Fork Municipal Airport/Woodhouse Field (KSPK) in Utah with three passengers. The planned route of flight comprised stops at Cedar City Regional Airport (KCDC) and four other airports before returning...
Utah County Republicans vote for nominees in local and state races
The Utah County Republican Party held its nominating convention Saturday, with delegates voting on several county and state races, including an open county commission seat now that Commissioner Tom Sakievich is retiring at the completion of his term. Delegates also voted on state Senate and House seats, including open seats...
Kentucky’s Mark Pope Expressed Gratitude For Time As BYU Head Coach
PROVO, Utah – Former BYU basketball head coach Mark Pope has settled into his new role as the Kentucky Wildcats bench boss. “One week ago the Pope girls and I came HOME to UK to start the greatest adventure of our lives. It has been a whirlwind of awesomeness–that’s what Kentucky basketball IS! It’s the pinnacle of basketball,” wrote Pope on Sunday on X (formerly Twitter). “And BBN has gone straight next level in redefining southern hospitality! Thank you! We are immersed in the work. We will be relentless. We know the assignment! We will ALL do this together. Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude. We are home.”
Former USC signee Brody Kozlowski is headed to BYU
Kevin Young has landed his first commitment as the new head basketball coach at BYU and it is a notable one. According to On3 Sports’ Joe Tipton, former Corner Canyon High School standout turned USC signee Brody Kozlowski has pledged to play for the Cougars. NEWS: 2024 four-star SF Brody Kozlowski, a former USC signee, is staying home and has committed to BYU and new head coach Kevin Young, he tells @On3Recruits. https://t.co/KMRH2ObUQ0 pic.twitter.com/hYqDcpK0kx A four-star recruit in the 2024 class, Kozlowski — listed at 6-foot-7, 190 pounds — originally chose USC over offers from a host of schools, including but not limited to Cal, BYU, Boise State, Washington State, Stanford, Utah, San Diego State and UCLA.
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