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Salt Lake City to host Monster Jam World Finals for the first time
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Some of the best trucks and world-class drivers will be heading to Salt Lake City in 2025 to compete in the Monster Jam World Finals at Rice-Eccles Stadium for the first time ever. The Utah Sports Commission said the event will feature drivers competing...
Sandy eyes forecast with runoff expected to increase
SANDY — Eyes were on the forecast Thursday with a key reservoir sitting at capacity and runoff waters expected to pick up in intensity in the weeks to come. According to Sandy City Public Utilities Assistant Director Scott Ellis, the current setup and forecast — with highs ranging from the low 80s to mid-60s over the next 10 days — is trending toward a smooth runoff season.
Ted Wilson remembered as 'respected' mayor, outdoorsman and family man
SALT LAKE CITY — Tears and laughs flowed as friends and family of former Salt Lake City Mayor Ted Wilson shared epic hiking tales, tossed a few playful political jabs and expressed their admiration for him in one last public memorial for the longtime public servant. "I didn't know...
UTA reaching out to immigrant newcomers in bid to counter bus driver shortage
SALT LAKE CITY — Since coming to the United States from Venezuela nearly five years ago, Wilmer Amaya Fernández's limited English has been a roadblock to success. After completing an English-language program offered by the Utah Transit Authority, though, he feels he's taken a big step forward. UTA, for its part, is getting a potential recruit to help it in its efforts to diversify its crew of bus operators.
Spy Hop hosting its second annual Queer Prom Friday
SALT LAKE CITY — Weeks before Pride Month starts up, Spy Hop is celebrating love in all of its forms with Queer Prom. Associate Director for Spy Hop, Larissa Trout said this will be Spy Hop’s second annual Queer Prom. She said it’s a fun way for youth to celebrate their friends and what they care about.
Fresh, hot, and delicious: Papa Murphy’s Pizza
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (Good Things Utah) – Celebrate national pizza party day with delicious Papa Murphy’s pizzas!. Papa Murphy’s offers a variety of pizzas made with the freshest ingredients, scratch made dough, and options to cater to dietary needs like gluten free crusts and dairy free cheese. Add some excitement to your meal with their 5 cheese bread, monkey bread, salads, and cookie dough.
High school baseball: Syracuse beats Bingham in 6A Super Regionals, advances to bracket play
Survive and advance. That’s the name of the game this time of year as No. 8 Syracuse hosted No. 9 Bingham in the 6A Super Regionals Friday afternoon. And that’s exactly what the Titans did. After coming back in Game 1 for an 8-4 victory Thursday night — led by Tag Hamblin’s two home runs — the two powerhouse programs met again Friday afternoon as part of the three-game series.
Building a mental health toolkit
SALT LAKE CITY — Everybody, at one time or another, feels overwhelmed by what life throws at them, and often, no one thing helps them feel better. That's why a psychiatrist at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute says it helps to have a mental health toolkit, an assortment of strategies for coping with the challenges.
Silver Star Café wins top state award, the Golden Spoon
The Utah Restaurant Association dished up a surprise to The Silver Star Café owners Jeff and Lisa Ward this week. Executive Director Melva Sine presented them with the Golden Spoon Award, the association’s highest honor that recognizes “high standards, outstanding achievements and many years of dedication to the food service industry,” during the 2024 Restaurateurs of the Year for the State of Utah Gala on Wednesday at the Little America Hotel in Salt Lake City.
Driver identified after being killed in bizarre garbage truck accident
FAIRFIELD, Utah (KSTU) -- A bizarre accident at a remote Utah County landfill led to the death of a garbage truck driver early Wednesday. The man who was killed was later identified as 60-year-old Kurt Warren Gurney, a Lehi resident. The Utah County Sheriff's Office said the incident, which happened...
Granite School District holds reunification drill in case of emergency
WEST VALLEY CITY — Parents at Academy Park Elementary School picked up their students from school in a way they’re not used to. School administrators, along with Granite School District Police and West Valley City Police guided parents through a reunification drill, something that would go into effect in case of emergency.
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