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New wind-whipped Utah wildfire surpasses 24, 000 acres, prompts evacuations - AOL
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (442+ words) A wildfire burning in Utah has grown to more than 24, 000 acres, prompting mandatory evacuations of homes and campgrounds and completely closing a highway in the mountainous area. Fueled by drought conditions and wind gusts of up to 50 mph, the Cottonwood…...
Utah, BYU rank among toughest stadiums in EA Sports College Football 27 - AOL
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (407+ words) SALT LAKE CITY (KSL. com) " The arrival of summer means another year of the EA Sports College Football video game series is quickly approaching. It's hard to believe, but the renewal of the beloved series is already in its third…...
Utah Weather: Red Flag Warnings issued for southern Utah Tuesday - AOL
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (503+ words) SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) " Happy Monday, Utah! Our Monday afternoon brings plenty of sunshine, but it will likely be obscured by lots of smoke and haze along the Wasatch Front. Winds have switched from out of the northeast to southwesterly, bringing…...
Pretty alarming: University of Utah student speaks on up-close experience of Bonneville Fire - AOL
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (238+ words) The Bonneville Fire started near the University of Utah on Saturday, leading to temporary evacuation preparation for the area. One Uof U student recalls seeing the fire and self-evacuating. The fire is at approximately 566 acres and is now 43% contained, as…...
Utah and Nevada wildfires expected to cost millions of dollars - AOL
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (401+ words) (The Center Square) - Massive wildfires growing across parts of Utah and Nevada are set to cost taxpayers millions of dollars. That's according to estimates for firefighting efforts for blazes such as the Iron Fire. The fire covering parts of Utah,…...
Town hall hosted for Provo Canyon amphitheater project - AOL
6+ day, 12+ hour ago (493+ words) PROVO, Utah (ABC4) " Traffic, noise, parking and more are all still questions to be answers for the proposed Vesper Amphitheatre in Provo Canyon. The developers held a town all Wednesday night at the Provo Recreation Center to answer questions from the…...
Annual Pony Express Re-Ride stops in Utah - AOL
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (416+ words) "The annual Pony Express Re-Ride will traverse the Utah Division June 2122, following one of the most remote and storied stretches of the original trail. As the nation approaches the United States Semiquincentennial, this segment highlights the grit, endurance, and innovation…...
Why Do Utah State Highway Signs Have A Beehive? - AOL
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (523+ words) Utah's highway signs stand out from those used in most states, and the unusual symbol is a reflection of an important part of the state's history. If you've ever driven through Utah, you probably noticed something a little unusual on…...
Raging Utah wildfire prompts evacuation as crews struggle to contain it: Officials - AOL
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (478+ words) Mandatory evacuations are underway for hundreds of people on Sunday in a central Utah town being threatened by a wind-driven, out-of-control wildfire, officials said. The Iron Fire is burning in Juab County, about 28 miles southwest of Provo, and officials said…...
Best draft picks in Utah Jazz history - AOL
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (1667+ words) #42. Jarron Collins- Stacker score: 1. 1- 53rd overall pick in 2001- Played eight seasons with Utah Jazz- Career averages: 3. 9 PTS, 2. 9 REB, 0. 8 AST- Advanced statistics: 15. 7 win shares, -3. 1 box plus/minus, -2. 5 VORP #41. James Hardy- Stacker score: 1. 2- 11th overall pick in 1978- Played one season with New Orleans Jazz…...