ICYMI: 10 stories from the weekend


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SALT LAKE CITY — Here are 10 stories you may have missed this weekend. As always, click on the headline to read the full story.

DEQ: Don't use water from Utah Lake, Jordan River or canals

It's not just Utah Lake.

Toxic blooms of algae in the Jordan River and lower Little Cottonwood Creek have prompted state and local agencies to post warning signs and limit access to the Jordan River system.

3 Baton Rouge officers killed in shooting; suspect dead

Three Baton Rouge law enforcement officers investigating a report of a man with an assault rifle were killed Sunday, less than two weeks after a black man was fatally shot by police here in a confrontation that sparked nightly protests that reverberated nationwide.

Police: Man nearly 'scalped,’ 3 others injured in boating accident

Four people were hospitalized, including a 44-year-old man who was nearly "scalped,” after a boating accident on Pineview Reservoir late Friday night, police said.

Resort withdraws controversial 'Park City' trademark application

Vail Resorts announced Saturday that it is dropping its controversial application to trademark the name "Park City."

Bill Rock, Park City Mountain Resort's chief operating officer, said the dispute had "clearly become a distraction that is pulling our collective focus away from the important work that lies ahead for our city on critical issues, such as affordable housing, parking and transit among others.

7-year-old girl dies after being hit by car in Bluffdale

A 7-year-old Bluffdale girl died Saturday after being hit by a car in what police called a "horrific accident."

The incident happened about 12:40 p.m. Saturday near 4000 West and 14000 South. According to Saratoga Springs Police Sgt. Jeremy Wright, a 62-year-old man from Midvale was driving a black SUV pulling a trailer when he struck the girl.

Police identified the 7-year-old as Tacie Sorenson.

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CFB Preview: BYU opens Kalani Sitake era with new staff, 2 QBs, tough schedule

The college football season is almost here, and that means it’s time for college football preview season.

In the first of three previews of local teams, we’ll break down all the intrigue and storylines of the first season of the Kalani Sitake era at BYU.

Lehi's Finau falls to 18th at British Open; Stenson's historic round earns 1st major

Lehi's Tony Finau carded a 3-over-par 74 to finish with a four-day total of 284 strokes for 18th place at Royal Troon Golf Club in Scotland, and Sweden's Henrik Stenson outdueled Phil Mickelson in an epic final pairing to win his first professional major championship Sunday.

BYU golfer Fishburn claims 2016 state amateur title

BYU golfer Patrick Fishburn defeated Draper resident Aaron Smith 4 and 2 in the 36-hole final Saturday at the Utah State Amateur Championship at Alpine Country Club.

Huskies rooting for former teammate Williams to quarterback Utah

The three-man race to become Utah’s next starting quarterback will be a great competition to watch during fall camp.

But there were a couple of players at Friday’s Pac-12 Media Days who know one of the candidates well.

Former Washington signal caller Troy Williams spent at year in junior college after leaving the Huskies, who he represented for two games. Now he's trying to make his case to start at Utah.

RSL's Beckerman named to MLS All-Star roster

Real Salt Lake will have a representative at the MLS All-Star Game in San Jose, California, next week after all.

Midfielder Kyle Beckerman was one of two commissioner’s picks by MLS commissioner Don Garber, the league announced Sunday ahead of the annual event at San Jose’s Avaya Stadium on July 28.

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