Watch: 42-Day Timelapse of Delta Center's Transformation
A newly released video shows the start of extensive renovations to the Delta Center, which are planned to take up to several years to complete.
The renovation details were first shared by Smith Entertainment Group in April, with officials calling it a "never-before-done renovation project." This year, construction is focused on creating a retractable seating system and lengthening the arena bowl to best fit the needs of both Utah's professional basketball and hockey teams.
Creighton Breaks Ground on New Baseball Practice Field
Creighton University has broken ground on a new baseball practice field and softball competition field.
The new baseball field — near Florence Boulevard and Cuming Street — will be completed by June 2026. In addition to being the home base for Creighton baseball practice, the all-turf field will serve as the principal location for teams preparing to compete in the NCAA Men’s College World Series. The 193,000-square-foot field’s design mimics that of Charles Schwab Field Omaha a few blocks east, to better orient visiting teams preparing to compete in the Greatest Show on Dirt.
Maryland DNR Invests $3.2 Million in Parks and Trails
The Board of Public Works today approved more than $3.2 million in grants to local governments from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to construct trails and park facilities in Allegany, Baltimore, Carroll, Cecil, Dorchester, Frederick, Prince George’s, Washington, and Worcester counties.
About $2.35 million in Program Open Space – Local funding was approved for ten projects. In Baltimore, $1.3 million for Baltimore County was approved to upgrade the trail system at Miami Beach Park.
Frederick County is receiving $680,000 for multiple projects – the largest of which is the purchase of 31 acres for a future park including the Harris Farm property and the construction of a new community center in the Town of Woodsboro.
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