Friends become foes as Jazz coach Snyder and 76ers coach Brown face off
Looking back on his tenure as a D League coach with the Austin Toros, Quin Snyder said it was really important back then to feel welcomed. He was coming off his tenure at Missouri, attempting to...
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Utah police officer shot in West Valley City
West Valley City • A police officer who was shot Tuesday night is expected to survive, authorities say, though details surrounding the altercation remain unclear.The shooting occurred about 7:30 p.m....
View ArticleCommentary: I’m an atheist, but I had to walk away from the toxic side of...
When I was invited to discuss atheism on “The O’Reilly Factor” four years ago, I initially wanted to turn it down. However, I ultimately realized it was a chance to show Fox News viewers a different...
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Republican John Curtis easily beats Democrat Kathie Allen, even in Salt Lake...
With a lofty lead, a big grin and a pair of American-flag-printed socks, Provo Mayor John Curtis, a moderate Republican, celebrated his win Tuesday night to become Utah’s newest congressman.“I pledge...
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Wharton ahead in Salt Lake City’s hot District 3 race; Fowler, incumbents...
Young lawyers held the edge for two open east-side Salt Lake City Council seats, and voters retained incumbents in two other contests, according to Tuesday’s unofficial election results.In the...
View ArticleBonds passing in four of six school districts, including Granite and Canyons
Voters embraced multimillion-dollar bond proposals in the Canyons and Granite school districts, according to Tuesday’s unofficial election returns.At night’s end, Canyons’ $283 million package had...
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Change may be coming to polygamous Utah town if sweep by non-FLDS candidates...
Hildale • In an election that mixed religion — or the lack thereof — and small town politics, Tuesday’s unofficial returns favored candidates who do not belong to a polygamous church.Mayoral candidate...
View ArticleSalt Lake County election results
Click here for all Salt Lake City Council results.ALTA MAYOR<br>Ballots Counted/Registered Voters • 80/135 • 59.3%<br>Total Votes • 78 <br>Harris Sondak • 66 • 84.62% <br>Jon H...
View ArticleSexual consent and sexual agency: Professors debate evolving standards at...
Does yes mean yes? And when does yes mean yes?Those were the topics Yale Law School professor Jed Rubenfeld and Northwestern University law professor Deborah Tuerkheimer debated Tuesday night for the...
View ArticleCommentary: Why aren’t more churches telling the truth about gun massacres?
Religion is often mocked for trafficking in delusions. But I believe most religion, and all religion at its best, earnestly seeks to tell the truth about the nature and destiny of man.Many aspects of...
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Four incumbent mayors likely headed for the exits in Salt Lake County elections
Election night was tough for incumbent Salt Lake County mayors — four of the eight who faced contested elections appeared headed for defeat: in Sandy, Taylorsville, Riverton and West Jordan.Sandy Mayor...
View ArticleSalt Lake City Council election results
Click here for all Salt Lake County election results.DISTRICT 1<br>Ballots Counted/Registered Voters • 1,667/7,899 • 21.1%<br>Total Votes • 1,367 <br>James Rogers • 1,367 •...
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Gehrke: Curtis won by appealing to the middle instead of the Republican...
Provo Mayor John Curtis’ victory in the special election to replace Jason Chaffetz wasn’t really in doubt, at least since he won the Republican primary in August.The real intrigue, now, is to see how...
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Michelle Kaufusi on way to making history as Provo’s first female mayor
Provo • Longtime Provo resident Michelle Kaufusi took a strong lead in her bid to become the city’s next mayor — positioning her to make history as the first female leader in its 157 year...
View ArticleIOC suspends Frank Fredericks over French corruption charges
BC-OLY--IOC-Fredericks Suspended, 2nd Ld-Writethru,426IOC suspends Frank Fredericks over French corruption chargesAP Photo LRP102, LRP101Eds: Adds photo links. With AP Photos.The International Olympic...
View ArticleSnyder tries to spark Jazz with lineup change to start second half
“I’ve said it all year, our team was going to have to be a team that has to be prepared to play in all situations,” Snyder said. “So, to me, the fact that the starting lineup changed is the smallest of...
View ArticleLove powers Cavaliers past Antetokounmpo, Bucks 124-119
Cleveland • Kevin Love scored a season-high 32 points, LeBron James added 30 and the Cleveland Cavaliers withstood a 40-point performance by Giannis Antetokounmpo to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 124-119 on...
View Article‘High and dry’ Blanding says no to booze sales — again
At 6,106 feet in elevation, Blanding certainly is high. And, after Tuesday’s vote, it remains “dry.” Yes, the city’s ban on booze is still on.According to unofficial returns late Tuesday night, voters...
View ArticleNews Roundup: Trump wasn’t on the ballot, but he still lost last night
Trump wasn’t on the ballot, but he still lost last night. Curtis wins congressional seat. A look at other Utah election results.Happy Wednesday. President Donald Trump wasn’t on the ballot last night...
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Happy anniversary, Mom and Dad, 65 years and still holding up, holding on and...
Monday night, I spoke to a group in a senior living center at Sagewood at Daybreak. It’s where my parents live. Happily.My sister and I made them move there several years ago, when the Old Man started...
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