SLC Puck podcast: Utah's free agency haul adds experience, character

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah may not have landed a marquee name in free agency, but they quietly leveled up the roster with a trio of seasoned vets — each bringing something unique to the Mammoth. Forward Brandon Tanev and defenseman Nate Schmidt and goaltender …

Recruiting roundup: Oregon’s 5-star surge, Utah’s big week, state of the Pac-12 (hello, Texas) and key commitments

The Hotline is delighted to provide West Coast fans with a regular dive into the recruiting process through the eyes and ears of Brandon Huffman, the Seattle-based national recruiting editor for 247Sports. He submitted the following report on July 3 … Here …

Utah is the only US state to be 100% in drought

SALT LAKE CITY — If anyone needs further convincing that things are dry out there, Utah is now the only state in the country to be 100% under drought. It's the first time the entire state has been fully under drought conditions since December 2022. The …

Utah 10-year-old gets visit of a lifetime at Hill Air Force Base

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — A ten-year-old aviation enthusiast got the experience of a lifetime thanks to Make-A-Wish Utah and service members at Hill Air Force Base. Dylan Conner was given a behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. Air Force and got an even …

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Unique Utah Attractions For Summer

Utah has many places to visit but during the summer, the most popular places in the state can be too hot to go to.   Places like Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Canyonlands, and even Lake Powell can be excruciatingly warm. It isn't uncommon for these …

Utah after-school and summer programs blindsided by federal funding freeze

The federal funding for several public school programs was scheduled to come by Tuesday. But this week instead of money, states received a notice saying that the $6.8 billion allocated for different K-12 programs were on hold and under review. Now, a …

Utah law enforcement steps up DUI enforcement for July holidays

With the Fourth of July around the corner, the Utah Department of Public Safety is calling on Utahns to plan a sober ride before celebrating. DPS says DUI arrests in Utah have been increasing over the last five years. The department reports there were 11, …

Utah County fire officials demonstrate fireworks safety tips as July celebrations take place

1 / 4 Firefighters with American Fork Fire & Rescue conduct a demonstration of proper firework use and disposal at Mesquite Park in Cedar Hills on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Curtis Booker, Daily Herald 2 / 4 A discharged firework is shown …

Utah debuts state’s first AI-assisted MRI machine

SALT LAKE UTAH — Utah has its first AI-assisted MRI machine, allowing patients with metal implants to undergo scans safely for the first time. The scanner came online for the first time this month at the Utah MRI Research Center. With a wider design and …