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NFL Legend Ignites Women’s Football Momentum With Powerful Message Ahead of NFL Flag Finals
Essentially Sports
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July 19, 2025
There was a time when Steve Young personified grit and accuracy on the NFL field. Long retired from throwing precision spirals, the Hall of Famer is employing his pedestal to advocate for a wider cause—football for all, particularly young girls....
Utah Rep. Maloy proposes way to honor the nation’s 250th birthday
Deseret News - Utah
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July 18, 2025
WASHINGTON — Visitors could enjoy national parks for free on next year’s Constitution Day to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary under a new proposal introduced by Utah Rep. Celeste Maloy this week. The Semiquincentennial Tourism and Access...
Through blood, sweat and tears, X Games brought the love to Salt Lake City.
Salt Lake City Weekly
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The 30th anniversary of the X Games brought so much life, and love, to Salt Lake City. As I walked around the State Fairgrounds during the events, it jumped out to me that the X Gamers—both the organizers and the athletes—absolutely love what they...
The human cost to children of Trump’s cuts to food stamps and Medicaid
World Socialist Web Site
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July 19, 2025
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—a sweeping legislative package providing massive tax breaks for the wealthy and deep reductions in critical safety-net programs, particularly Medicaid and the...
Many Utah after-school programs to end due to federal funding cuts
KSL TV 5 - Utah
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July 18, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY – Many Utah after-school programs that are designed to help high-poverty and low-performing schools will disappear come September 1. Federal funds for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers are among the $6 billion in education...
Reality TV star, small Utah town come through when best friend needs it most
FOX 13 Salt Lake City - Utah
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July 18, 2025
PAROWAN, Utah — Jenn Sullivan is not the kind of person to seek out help, but that isn't stopping the help from coming to her through the combined power of a small Utah town and her best friend, who happens to be a reality TV star. "It's usually...
Trump administration to release after-school funds but but billions for education still frozen
Colorado Public Radio
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This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. By Kalyn Belsha, Chalkbeat Federal funds for before- and after-school programs that were frozen for weeks will start flowing to states, a...
Rescued peregrine falcon joins Utah’s first Raptor Rescue Team in new Park City facility
TownLift - Utah
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July 18, 2025
Pippin the Peregrine falcon on a perch in the new falcon enclosure. Photo: Heather Bergeson // TownLift PARK CITY, Utah — Tucked behind the historic Wallin Barn, a sleek new raptor enclosure houses Pippin—a peregrine falcon in the process of being...
Trump administration to release after-school funds but still withholds billions for education
Chalkbeat
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Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S. Federal funds for before- and after-school programs that were frozen for weeks will start flowing to states, a senior official with the Office...
Park City Mountain groomer who makes strides for women named best in the state
Park Record - Utah
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July 18, 2025
When Nicki Stibi was 15, at a school dance in the lodge at Eldora Mountain Resort surrounded by classmates and disco lights, her eyes were set on the mountain. Outside in the dark, the beams of snowcats carved across the hill, painting the slopes...
In LDS chapels, Catholic churches and Jewish temples, sensory rooms attract neurodivergent worshippers
The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
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Maplewood, N.J. • Incense. Organ blasts. Forced hugs and handshakes. For folks who struggle to process sensory input, houses of worship can quickly feel anything but holy. That was the case for Lark Losardo’s son Percy, who in 2017 began attending...
Utah County commissioner defends decision to strengthen ICE collaboration amid criticism
KUTV - Utah
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PROVO, Utah (KUTV) — The Utah County Commission is doubling down on its unanimous approval of an agreement between the Utah County Sheriff's Office (UCSO) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to collaborate more closely under ICE...
6 women’s college basketball teams that got better this offseason, ranked by improvement
SB Nation
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July 18, 2025
After one final high profile transfer this week that saw former Vanderbilt forward Khamil Pierre land at N.C. State, an offseason full of a flurry of moves in women’s college basketball seems to be over. Now, we can fully shift gears into looking...
Challenging Schedule Ahead for Women’s Basketball
BVM Sports
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July 18, 2025
The Western Colorado women's basketball team is gearing up for a tough 2025-26 season, featuring a challenging schedule that includes matchups against a national semifinalist and three other teams from their Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference that...
Local PBS, NPR stations anticipate cuts to community programs as Utah’s delegates vote to slash funds
The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
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(Kristin Murphy | Pool) Gov. Spencer Cox speaks with members of the media during the PBS Utah Governor’s Monthly News Conference at the Eccles Broadcast Center in Salt Lake City on Thursday, April 17, 2025. Several hours after Utah’s U.S. senators...
Utah County OKs plans to bolster cooperation with immigration officials despite opposition
Deseret News - Utah
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July 17, 2025
PROVO — After a five-hour discussion on whether to formally partner with U.S. immigration officials in identifying immigrants in Utah County illegally, Utah County commissioners approved the new relationship. Wednesday’s unanimous vote followed...
Utah County Commission approves ICE agreements despite flood of opposition
KUER - Utah
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July 17, 2025
For the residents who turned out to voice their concerns about Utah County’s partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Sheriff Mike Smith had this message: Not much will change. The county commission approved memoranda of...
Eric Church completes jaw-dropping three-night run at Red Rocks
Entertainment Focus
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July 18, 2025
Eric Church has completed his three night run at Red Rocks Ampitheatre, leaving fans with their jaws on the floor. Earlier this week Church arrived at the venue for the first time in nine years. He joked with his crew, “I was a younger man the...
Mike Lee addresses federal funding, immigration amnesty, and civil rights reform in new posts
Weber Times - Utah
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July 17, 2025
Senator Mike Lee, representing Utah, posted a series of statements on July 17, 2025, addressing issues ranging from government funding for medical research to immigration policy and civil rights law.In a post at 18:35 UTC, Lee expressed support...
Salt Lake City explores new ways to crack down on ‘unruly’ gatherings
Deseret News - Utah
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July 13, 2025
Utah’s capital city is exploring a new approach to address “unruly” parties and gatherings, but city leaders say they also want to better define these events before enacting a new law. The proposed ordinance would essentially double the fine for...