Local Utah News

Utah creates a lot of talent, especially Utah County. Singers, dancers, and actors have made it to the top, but were raised right here in Utah. Or at least came to Utah to begin their start. Check out the rundown on a shortlist of Utahns that have made it big.

Whether your an avid endurance sports fan training for a triathlon or just considering getting into extreme sports, you won't want to miss the Endurance Sports Show coming this month at the South Towne Expo Center.

The School of Rock in Sandy operates under the simple premise that the best way to learn about music is to play music. We take a look behind the scenes.

Newfield Exploration Company, a Texas-based energy firm, and Utah's largest oil producer, announced it has laid off 200 employees nationwide of which 80 employees affected work in the city of Myton in Duschene County. This is nearly 20% of the company's entire workforce.

Still need ideas for Valentine's Day? Here's a few that will prove the romance is alive and kicking in your relationship!

The name Shriners Hospital for Children is well known, but not many understand how important they really are. We decided to take an inside look at why celebrities like R.J. Mitte are so passionate about bringing awareness to Shriners and it's unwavering dedication to helping children from all over the world.

From a club in the city of Provo, Utah, to stages all over the world. Imagine Dragons has made a name for themselves, but still uses Utah connections to promote themselves.

Clark Planetarium has taken huge strides in the 12 years it's been open. It's mission is to continually improve and evolve. Now it is taking it's place as one of the top planetariums in the world, with it's very own production department.

Every business has to start somewhere. StartSLC is a three-day event hosted by Beehive Startups, Grow Utah,  Zions Bank and other leaders in Utah’s start-up business community.

Tired of complaining about Salt Lake City's air quality? The Mayor of Salt Lake County and UTA have teamed up to give away free bus passes this Saturday in an effort to give us a reason to stop complaining and start making a difference.

StartSLC is one of the largest startup and technology festivals to ever be held in Utah. The many events that will be here are to help out up and coming entrepreneur's, hackers musicians and anyone else wanting to show off and learn new tricks. So come and check it out.

Don't know much about jousting? Well, we think you should. Charlie Andrews, a resident of Eagle Mountain and reigning World Jousting and Heavy Armor Champion, has made it his life's passion to bring competitive jousting to the mainstream of pro-sports.

Bouldering is just like rock climbing except for a few minor tweaks. Bouldering is a form of rock climbing that is performed without the use of ropes or harnesses, sometimes climbers choose to not wear shoes but will use chalk to keep their hands dry. Here in Utah, The Front Climbing Club in SLC hosted a Championship Competition available to the public and even had some professionals come and join the soaring fun.

The Leonardo aims to change visitors' perception of homelessness with it's exhibition, "No Fixed Address." The photography and multi-media exhibition was created to inspire understanding, compassion and dialogue, supply information on a complex issue and catalyze action.