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Chris Stewart endorses chief legal staffer Celeste Maloy to fill his House seat
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Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, in Sandy on Nov. 3, 2020. Stewart endorsed his chief legal counsel Celeste Maloy to replace him in Congress when he resigns later this year. (Spenser Heaps, Deseret News)
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SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Congressman Chris Stewart has thrown his support behind Celeste Maloy in the special election race to replace him in Congress when he resigns later this year.
Maloy, who serves as chief legal counsel for Stewart’s office, announced the endorsement in a news release Tuesday, calling the outgoing congressman a “tireless fighter for our district, our people and our conservative values.”
“I’ve seen it firsthand working as his chief legal counsel,” she said. “I am running for Congress because I know we have big shoes to fill when he departs Congress. I am humbled and honored to have his support as I seek the votes of Republican delegates at our convention this Saturday.”
Stewart’s endorsement for his successor comes ahead of the first of two Republican debates, which will be held at Woods Cross High School at 6 p.m. on Tuesday. The second will be held Thursday at Dixie Technical College in St. George. GOP delegates will meet in Delta on Saturday to select a candidate.
Thirteen Republicans are running, although several have opted to collect signatures to appear in a Sept. 5 party primary and forgo the convention process.
Stewart will resign Sept. 15, due to his wife’s ongoing health issues.
“I made the decision to step down from Congress in the best interest of my family,” Stewart said in a statement Tuesday. “Today, I couldn’t be more proud to make this decision in the best interest of Utah: I enthusiastically and wholeheartedly endorse Celeste Maloy for Congress.”
He said two things are necessary to serve in Congress: humility to listen to constituents and the courage to make hard decisions on their behalf.
“Those pillars of service and leadership describe Celeste Maloy to her core,” he said. “She is a strong conservative woman with Utah values and the one person in the race I know for certain is ready to serve on day one.”
Maloy graduated from Southern Utah University’s School of Agriculture and went on to earn a law degree from Brigham Young University. She has previously worked for the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Beaver, and as a deputy county attorney for Washington County.
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Utah Made: Multi-generational ladder company still going strong
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SPRINGVILLE, Utah — Art Wing still fondly remembers when his late dad Hal Wing, the founder of Little Giant Ladders, said: “If you concentrate on building the company and not the person, you will fail. If you concentrate on building the person, the company will take care of itself.”
That motto is still at Little Giant’s core today.
In the early 1970s, Hal was a salesman living in Germany, forging a friendship with an inventor who created a ladder that Hal thought was a technological marvel. He took the idea back to the United States, perfecting it and pattening it before heading out on the road.
“He bought a pinto station wagon and he loaded it with ladders, and he went on the road upwards of 250 days a year just selling them out of that thing,” Art recalled.
Art says the roadshow worked, and people quickly took note of their sturdy ladders and all they could do.
In 2002, Little Giant Ladders climbed to new heights by hitting television screens all over the country with an infomercial that often ran late at night and on weekend afternoons. It was a catchy ad that ran for 16 years and racked up sales of over a billion dollars in ladders sold.
Today, the Little Giant brand continues where it started, calling Utah home.
Company president and CEO Ryan Moss says the Beehive State is headquarters for good reason.
“We have great people here in the state of Utah. Honestly, that is one of the best blessings about Little Giant, is the wonderful people that we get to work with every single day,” Moss said. “They’re hardworking, they’re smart, they’re creative.”
While Utah is the Little Giant premier factory, the company has facilities and warehouses all over the world, working to keep their standards and safety high. Globally, Little Giant employs several thousand people, together taking a small idea to a huge enterprise and stepping up the ladder of success with no end in sight
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Warning issued after harmful algal bloom found at Utah Lake marina
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah — A Warning Advisory has been issued for an area along Utah Lake after a harmful algal bloom was detected Tuesday.
The City of Saratoga Springs said the bloom was found present at the Saratoga Springs, and could be producing dangerous toxins that would be harmful to humans and animals.
The Utah County Health Department issued the warning, advising people to do the following when in the vicinity of the marina:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
Algal blooms can cause skin, nerve and liver damage,
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2025 three-star defensive back Manny Fuller commits to Utah
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Utah’s football program, led by coach Kyle Whittingham, continues its impressive recruitment streak with the commitment of Shelton “Manny” Fuller, a three-star safety from El Paso, Texas. Fuller, the 11th commitment to wrap up June, and the 13th for the 2025 class, which adds significant value to the team’s defensive lineup.
Fuller, who visited Salt Lake City earlier this month, had also considered Houston, BYU, and Oregon State before deciding on Utah. He was Initially planning to commit in August, but announced his decision early via Instagram.
Fuller was ranked as the No. 44 athlete in the 2025 class, according to 247Sports. At 6-feet and 170 pounds, he’s known for his versatility and physicality on the field. Without question his combination of strong ball skills with an aggressive playing style, particularly excelling in run defense. As he continues to develop physically, his tackling power is expected to improve, enhancing his already notable defensive capabilities.
Utah hits three of the biggest lists for EA Sports College Football 25
Fuller’s commitment marks the ninth defensive player for Utah in 2025, joining a robust group of recruits including quarterback Wyatt Becker, tight end Drew Clemens, and several defensive standouts like Nela Tupou and Max Fonoimoana. With this strong early recruitment drive, Utah is building significant momentum and positioning itself for a successful future.
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