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New national cemetery for veterans being built in southern Utah

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July 31, 2024

New national cemetery for veterans being built in southern Utah

CEDAR CITY, Utah — A hill overlooking Cedar City is filled with the noise of construction equipment right now, but a defense department official hopes the under-construction cemetery will soon be a serene resting place for southern Utah’s veterans.

Tony Thomas, who oversees national cemeteries in Utah, Wyoming, Montana and Colorado, said he stood on the site of what will be the Southern Utah National Cemetery a year ago and visualized a place of beauty with the scenery of Iron County below.

“The importance of that is, you know, when you’ve got family members that are in a grieving process, to be able to have a place that’s so serene with such a beautiful view,” said Thomas, the director of the Fort Logan National Cemetery Complex under the Department of Veterans Affairs. “What Utah is known for are beautiful mountains.”

The cemetery, which was officially named on Monday, will be the first national cemetery in Utah south of Provo, and officials say it will fill a glaring hole toward a growing veteran population in Cedar City, St. George and the rest of southern Utah.

Southern Utah already includes the Southern Utah Veterans Home in Ivins, where many locals who have served their country spend their final days.

Now, they will have a place for their final rest.

“The rural initiative for the National Cemetery Administration is based on these areas where we have these veteran populations that are underserved,” Thomas said. “We have a huge veteran population up in St. George, and they’re going to be served as well as the veterans out in Cedar City.”

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Weak cool front sweeping into northern Utah, with smoky skies continuing

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9 hours ago

July 30, 2024

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Weak cool front sweeping into northern Utah, with smoky skies continuing

A weak front brushes northern Utah, allowing a slight wind direction change and keeping temperatures near seasonal averages. This will also allow more smoke to filter in across northern Utah as poor air quality persists. Hot temperatures are still expected for the weekend with possible monsoon moisture on tap for the end of the weekend.

Salt Lake City
Tuesday: Smoky sunshine and breezy. Highs: Mid-90s.
Tuesday Night: Clear: Low: Near 70.
Wednesday. Smoky sunshine. Highs: Mid-90s.

St. George
Tuesday: Sunny. Highs: Near 102.
Tuesday Night: Clear. Lows: Near 80.
Wednesday: Warmer and sunny. Highs: Near 103.

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Olympic Skier Voices Approval of Winter Games Return To Utah

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July 30, 2024

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Olympic Skier Voices Approval of Winter Games Return To Utah

Olympic champion and 3-time world team champion aerial skier Chris Lillis voiced his approval of the Winter Olympic Games returning to Utah in a poolside interview at the Utah Olympic Park training center. Lillis believes the 2034 Salt Lake City Winter Olympic Games will be a great opportunity for kids with aspirations for competing.

“The facilities are top notch, they are always expanding, always building new things to make it better and now we see why. They are building towards such a big event like the Olympics.”

Park City resident Mathew Lindon also answered a few questions providing context to the area’s explosive growth over the past 45 years from a town with no traffic light to one of the most popular ski destinations in the world. Lindon had wise words mixed with optimism and caution when it comes to Park City taking the world’s stage in 10 years:

“We seen these big changes as we come along and I think we do best when we change slowly and we have time to think things out and do things the right way. With the Olympics we have had the time, we have had the money and I think what they have done is excellent.”

The 2034 games will utilize sites that have been well-maintained as community facilities since the Winter Games in 2002 and will include no new permanent venue construction.

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Dorian Singer says Utah has one of the top WR rooms in the nation

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July 30, 2024

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Dorian Singer says Utah has one of the top WR rooms in the nation

Kyle Whittingham and his staff have made a significant addition to the Utah Utes’ roster by securing former USC and Arizona receiver Dorian Singer from the transfer portal. This acquisition addresses a critical need for the Utes, who were looking to enhance the talent in their receiver room.

Singer came to Salt Lake City rated as an 89 three-star transfer prospect this cycle, was previously a 92-rated four-star when he moved from Arizona to USC. But that only make him drive harder this time around.

Singer expressed confidence in the Utes’ receiver room on the first day of Fall Camp.

“I definitely think we have a top 10 receiver room in the country,” Singer said. “It may not look like that on paper, but if you come out here and watch the guys work, you can definitely see that in the way we work and the way we play ball.”

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This sentiment is backed by a deep and talented group, including Syracuse transfer Damien Alford and returnees Money Parks, Mycah Pittman, and tight end Landen King.

Cam Rising will benefit from Singer’s proven abilities. Singer brings notable production, having recorded a 99.9 PFF grade on throws of 20+ yards in 2022, with 14-of-25 catches for 512 yards and four touchdowns.

Despite a slight dip in production at USC, he maintained a high grade of 91.0 showcasing his reliability and vertical threat capability. His size, at 6-foot and 180 pounds, is complemented by his arm length, offering a substantial catch radius and making him a valuable target downfield. Over the past two seasons, Singer has demonstrated consistency, with only six drops out of 131 targets. His presence will not only bolster Utah’s passing attack but also provide mentorship to younger receivers.

The addition of a player of Singer’s caliber is poised to change perceptions around Utah’s receiving corps and passing game. As Utah integrates Singer into their offense, his impact is anticipated to yield significant benefits, both immediately and in the future.

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