Sophie Bress
ABC4 Utah
Salt Lake City, UT, United States
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Miss Utah 2021 partners with local nonprofit to develop mental health training for schools
(ABC4) – When Sasha Sloan — Miss Utah 2021 — was in high school, she says she went through periods where she felt isolated and like she had no one to turn to. When she met Shurooq Al Jewari, Utah’s community program coordinator for nonprofit refugee advocacy group Their Story Is Our Story, though, she […] → Read More
How to garden this spring, even if you live in an apartment
(ABC4) – With warmer weather in the forecast and spring on the horizon, many Utahns are starting to plan out their gardens. Spring will bring planting, and come late summer and fall, tables and bellies will be full of fresh, homegrown produce. In the past, those of us who live in apartments may have found […] → Read More
Weber State University’s first LGBTQ student senator works to make safer spaces at school
OGDEN, Utah (ABC4) – When Garrett Potokar, a sophomore at Weber State University, was considering coming out, he didn’t know where to turn. The North Ogden native says he grew up in a very religious household, and though he loves and respects those with strong faiths, some elements of the doctrine made him feel isolated […] → Read More
In male-dominated concrete industry, a Utah woman makes her mark
PROVO, Utah (ABC4) – When Dana Romney decided to open her own concrete franchise, she had to start from scratch. At the beginning of the pandemic, Romney and her husband, Burton, made the decision to move from their home in the rural outskirts of Bellingham, Washington, to Provo, Utah. Burton’s job — as a supplier […] → Read More
Seven of SLC’s cutest neighborhoods to explore
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – In recent years, it’s no secret that Utah has seen an influx of new residents. And of this in-migration, movement to Salt Lake City makes up 15.9% of total growth. As our city continues to grow, new residents are looking for neighborhoods where they can explore, shop, dine, and live. […] → Read More
Fried chicken chain opens second Utah location
LEHI (ABC4) – The Crack Shack, a Southern California-based fried chicken restaurant, is opening a new location in Lehi. The eatery will be located at 1085 East Main Street, and will feature The Crack Shack’s signature menu of sandwiches, bowls, fries, desserts — and of course, lots of fried chicken. The restaurant, scheduled to open […] → Read More
Is there hidden treasure in Utah? New show hopes to find out
ST. GEORGE (ABC4) – With tales of lost mines, buried Aztec gold, and paranormal activity, Utah has long been a mecca for treasure hunters and adventure seekers of all kinds. Shows like Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch and Skinwalker Ranch have fascinated and captivated audiences in our state and beyond, and although there have been […] → Read More
Five free historic sites to visit in and around SLC
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – The holidays are long gone and summer is not yet on the horizon, but while the doldrums of February — and the recent bleak weather — might be getting you down and making that vacation you’ve planned seem even farther away, there are ways to take a break from the […] → Read More
Five things to know before moving to Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – It’s no secret that Salt Lake City is growing. Our access to the outdoors, the Silicon Slopes tech job market, and our thriving economy are just some of the many reasons Utah’s capital city is currently so highly sought. But, every move — even if it’s to a relatively welcoming […] → Read More
Utah’s LGBTQ+ women are more likely to have lower levels of education, income according to new research
UTAH (ABC4) – Utah has one of the largest gender wage gaps in the nation, with women making on average 70% of what their male counterparts make. Some research has also shown that women in Utah are less likely to earn Master’s or PhD than men. Taking into account these statistics — in addition to […] → Read More
New SLC event puts the spotlight on local hip hop artists — and pays them too
When the Sundance Film Festival announced a pivot to virtual amid the Omicron surge, Seth Miller, executive artistic director of Salt Lake Community College’s Grand Theatre, suddenly had a great deal of unoccupied time on the venue’s calendar. → Read More
As Utah marriage rates follow general U.S. downward trend, experts have some ideas as to why
(ABC4) – As Valentine’s Day approaches, thoughts of roses, candies, hearts, and rings are certainly not far from many minds. Those celebrating across the country are sure to be starry-eyed come February 14, whether they’re planning a romantic dinner, a weekend getaway, or just a casual night in. But — even with Valentine’s love in […] → Read More
‘It’s a mess up here:’ Utah State University students struggle to find safe, affordable, clean housing
LOGAN, Utah (ABC4) – At the beginning of the 2021 fall semester, Utah State University made national news when over 300 students were left without housing due to construction delays at a still unfinished off-campus complex called the 800 Block. All the students — some of whom were freshmen new to the area — were […] → Read More
Interest in moving to Utah decreases, report suggests
UTAH (ABC4) – After several years of in-migration influx, Utahns are surely sick of hearing about the population growth in our state. While many are excited about the new restaurants and cultural opportunities that come with a growing city, other are worried that more residents will detract from Utah’s outdoor solitude and serenity that so […] → Read More
‘It’s time:’ New Ski Utah program confronts lack of diversity in skiing
(ABC4) – Despite living in Utah for 12 years, prior to January 8, 2022, Nana Affum had never gone skiing. And it was certainly not due to lack of interest. Affum, who moved to Utah from Ghana by way of Massachusetts, says he simply didn’t know where to begin with the popular winter sport. “Sometimes […] → Read More
A rodeo on skis: Inside the world of ski joring, Utah’s new favorite winter sport
KAMAS, Utah (ABC4) – What do you get when you combine rodeo and skiing? In some sense, exactly what you might expect: a horse and rider pull a rein-wielding skier through an obstacle course. It’s called ski joring, it’s quite a spectacle, and it might just be the next big winter sport in Utah. Though […] → Read More
‘A really special day:’ Utah Chinese immersion schools welcome the Year of the Tiger
UTAH (ABC4) – Many Utahns rang in the New Year as the clock struck midnight on January 1, however, our local Chinese population has geared up for a big celebration on February 1, too. The first day of February marks the start of the Lunar New Year – more commonly known as the Chinese New […] → Read More
Why are so many Californians moving to Utah?
UTAH (ABC4) – It’s no secret that Utah is growing, and many say that Californians are to blame. According to data from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute at the University of Utah, our state saw a population growth rate of 1.8% between 2020 and 2021, which is the highest since 2017. This averages out […] → Read More
‘Money off the backs of poor people:’ How does corporate rental ownership affect Utah housing?
UTAH (ABC4) – It seems like they’re everywhere: shiny, new apartment and townhome complexes – most with the same blocky, modern facades. But although they certainly don’t add architectural diversity to our communities, these units haven’t arrived without reason. It’s no secret that Utah is growing. Between 2020 and 2021, the Beehive State experienced an […] → Read More
This Utah hotel is the top ski lodge in the country
PARK CITY (ABC4) – Park City’s Stein Eriksen Lodge has secured the title of “Best Ski Hotel,” according to the ninth annual Ski Awards. This year’s win marks the seventh time the hotel, which is located on the mountain at Deer Valley Resort, has been named “Best Ski Hotel.” The Stein Eriksen Lodge is also […] → Read More