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Bam Adebayo’s 83 Points Shock the NBA

March 12, 2026

The headline of this week’s basketball buzz is Bam Adebayo’s astonishing 83‑point game, a feat that has fans buzzing and analysts rethinking scoring limits. The match took place at the Kaseya Center, where the Miami Heat crushed the Washington Wizards in a blowout that left no room for doubt about A

politics

Shorter Day, Bigger Respect

March 12, 2026

The Utah legislature has approved a bill that makes Good Friday a half‑day holiday for schools. The move is not about promoting any religion; it simply lets students and families who observe the day have time to attend services or reflect. The bill came after Christian leaders testified that many

politics

States Demand Stronger Rules for Ticketmaster and Live Nation

March 12, 2026

More than a dozen states want the government to step in and make changes at Ticketmaster and its parent, Live Nation. Utah’s lawyer says the two companies make tickets too expensive and stop other sellers from competing. He wants to protect people in Utah who pay more than they should for conc

education

State Schools Get a Boost as Lawmakers Shift Funds

March 7, 2026

The Utah Legislature has wrapped up its 2026-2027 budget for public schools, choosing to reallocate money in a way that mirrors moves made in higher education the previous year. In 2025, state universities were required to divert a portion of their budgets toward high‑value fields like health care a

opinion

When a Warning Becomes a Disaster

March 7, 2026

The 2007 collapse of the Crandall Canyon mine in Utah shows how a small, ordinary warning can grow into a catastrophe. A minor seismic event was recorded months before the mine failed; it was noted, discussed, and monitored but did not trigger any immediate action. That routine handling of a potenti

politics

Science and Democracy Rally in Kane County

March 7, 2026

Local groups plan a protest on Saturday to defend science and democratic values. The event will start at 10 a. m. outside the Kane County Circuit Clerk’s Office and run until 11:30 a. m. The organizers include Indivisible Fox Valley Rising, Fox Valley Activists, Batavia Democrats, Geneva Democrats,

sports

Sunday Sports Lineup: From Ice to the Court

March 7, 2026

The day starts with a chill as an AHL hockey game kicks off at 4 p. m. on TV. Soon after, a top‑tier Australian football match begins at 4:05 a. m. , showing teams from Collingwood and St. Kilda battling it out on the field. At 10 a. m. , fans can catch taped NHRA qualifying at Gainesville Rac

sports

Griffin Jax: From High‑School Pitcher to Air Force Officer

March 7, 2026

Griffin Jax was born in Phoenix, Arizona on November 22, 1994, and grew up in Colorado where baseball became his passion. In high school he dominated the mound at Cherry Creek, earning a 7–1 record and a low ERA that earned him Colorado’s Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year award. Despite bei

crime

Tragic Loss on the Trail: Three Women Vanish in Utah

March 7, 2026

A sudden tragedy struck a beloved hiking spot in Wayne County when 65‑year‑old Linda Dewey and her 34‑year‑old niece, Natalie Graves, were found dead near the Cockscomb Trailhead. The victims had been enjoying a familiar path that offered sweeping views of Utah’s dramatic cliffs when an unknown man

sports

NFL Free‑Agency Dreams: How Teams Could Reboot Their Roster

March 6, 2026

Free‑agency season is here and the market is buzzing with speculation. Some analysts see a weak draft and strong veteran options, while others think the class is a waste. The truth lies somewhere in between – certain teams could find their missing pieces by signing the right free agents. Fi