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After 40 years in Park City, Sundance exploring options for 2027 film festival and beyond

Apr. 17, 2024 22:39 PM EDT

PARK CITY, Utah (AP) — The Sundance Film Festival may not always call Park City, Utah, home. The Sundance Institute has started to explore the possibility of other U.S. locations to host the independent film festival starting in 2027, the organization said Wednesday. The 2025 and...

Plumbing problem at Glen Canyon Dam brings new threat to Colorado River system

Apr. 16, 2024 20:21 PM EDT

ATLANTA (AP) — Plumbing problems at the dam holding back the second-largest reservoir in the U.S. are spurring concerns about future water delivery issues to Southwestern states supplied by the Colorado River. Federal officials recently reported damage to four tubes known as...

How did the Arizona Coyotes end up facing a move to Salt Lake City?

Apr. 16, 2024 14:39 PM EDT

The Arizona Coyotes are headed out the door for Utah after insisting for years they would stay. Team owner Alex Meruelo is expected to sell the team for $1.2 billion to Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith, who intends to move the franchise to Salt Lake City. The deal could come as soon as...

The Coyotes' troubled tenure in Arizona has come down to 1 last game before an expected move to Utah

Apr. 16, 2024 13:59 PM EDT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Coyotes dubbed Mullett Arena “The Party Barn” for its raucous, closed-quarters atmosphere. The NHL's smallest arena ended up being one of the franchise's biggest problems and will be the site of one final party that will be more like a wake. ...

M&T Bank, Goldman Sachs rise; Salesforce, Tesla fall, Monday, 4/15/2024

Apr. 15, 2024 16:20 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Monday: Medial Properties Trust Inc., up 75 cents to $4.74. The health care facilities owner is selling a majority interest in five Utah hospitals for about $1.1 billion. ...

Cam Rising plays in Utah's spring football game after missing 2023 season with knee injury

Apr. 13, 2024 18:33 PM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Cam Rising is right on schedule in his comeback from a severe knee injury. Rising led the offense for three series in Utah’s spring football game Saturday. The senior quarterback had a strong outing in his first live game since sitting out the entire 2023...

The last day of the NBA regular season is Sunday. Expect chaos and lots of it

Apr. 13, 2024 13:54 PM EDT

Maybe it’s parity. Maybe it’s chaos. Either way, the final day of the NBA’s regular season should be wild. Oklahoma City, Minnesota and Denver all have a shot at No. 1 in the Western Conference. Every seed from No. 2 to No. 8 is up for grabs in the Eastern...

Matias Maccelli scores in OT as Coyotes beat Oilers 3-2 after learning of expected move to Utah

Apr. 13, 2024 01:21 AM EDT

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Matias Maccelli scored 1:35 into overtime and the Arizona Coyotes beat the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Friday night after being informed of the team's expected move to Utah. Josh Doan had a goal and an assist, and Logan Cooley also scored to help the Coyotes get...

Spirit down Dash 3-1 in NWSL. Marta scores in Pride's 1-0 win over Royals

Apr. 13, 2024 00:58 AM EDT

The Washington Spirit scored all of their goals in the second half for a 3-1 victory over the Houston Dash on Friday night in the National Women's Soccer League. Hal Hershfelt tied it at 1 in the 52nd minute before Brittany Ratcliffe's blast from distance put the Spirit in front in...

Guilty plea by leader of polygamous sect near the Arizona-Utah border is at risk of being thrown out

Apr. 12, 2024 20:02 PM EDT

PHOENIX (AP) — A guilty plea by the leader of an offshoot polygamous sect near the Arizona-Utah border is at risk of being thrown out due to an unmet condition of his deal that hinged on whether others charged in the case also would plead guilty. Under the terms of Samuel...