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A man facing execution for 1998 murder addresses Utah parole board, asks for life sentence instead
A man facing execution next month for the murder his girlfriend’s mother asked state officials Monday to spare his life, saying he is not the same person he was when he killed the woman after a day of drinking and using drugs. Taberon Dave Honie told the Utah parole board that he never planned to kill 49-year-old Claudia Benn and doesn’t remember much about the killing, which happened when Benn’s three grandchildren, including Honie’s 2-year-old daughter, were in her home. He would never have committed the crime had he been in his “right mind”, he said. “I earned my place in prison. What I’m asking today for this board to consider is ‘Would you allow me to exist?’,” he said during the first day of a two-day hearing at the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City. Honie said he wanted to continue to be able to be there for his mother and his daughter, who is in recovery for substance abuse, but he acknowledged that killing his daughter’s grandmother devastated her family.
Parkites share favorite memories of Tina Lewis at celebration of life
Dozens of Parkites gathered in front of Miners Hospital Sunday morning to celebrate the life and legacy of Tina Lewis. From the time she arrived in the 1970s, Lewis played a pivotal role in breathing new life into Park City. She served on the city council, worked to bring the Sundance Film Festival and the 2002 Winter Olympics to the town, helped preserve historic Park City, and served as the first full-time director of the Park City Arts Festival, now known as the Kimball Arts Festival.
Death of Utah State's Andre Seldon Jr. rocks the college football world
In what can only be described as a horrific tragedy, Utah State defensive back Andre Seldon Jr. passed away on Saturday after a fluke drowning accident. According to a press release by Utah State, the defensive back transfer was seen jumping off cliffs at the Porcupine Reservoir and he didn't resurface. To me, this sounds like he hit the water hard and awkward enough to knock him out and he was never able to swim to safety. After doing some quick research, it appears that cliff jumping here is a popular activity, but they do appear steep and there are areas of excess rock at the bottom which could be enough to knock someone out. I won't speculate, but this seems like a freak accident.
New solar farm allows 92% of power at UVU to come from renewable energy
A new solar farm in Tooele County that began operating in May will now allow Utah Valley University to operate its campus with 92% renewable energy. The Elektron solar farm, which is operated by Rocky Mountain Power, first broke ground in 2021, according to a press release from UVU. In...
UHP in Summit County arrests teen for alleged Iowa kidnapping, DUI with juvenile passengers
COALVILLE, Utah, July 21, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A 19-year-old man was arrested Saturday near Coalville after officials searching for a missing girl said her phone pinged in Summit County. “Shortly after, dispatch received a call that three young females had been dropped off in the rest area near...
$1,300 Rebates Up for Grabs: US Cities Incentivize E-Bike Adoption for Sustainable Transportation
Several U.S. cities, including Salt Lake City, St. Louis Park, and Portland, are offering up to $1,300 rebates for e-bike purchases to promote cleaner transportation and reduce traffic and pollution. Up to $1,300 E-Bike Rebates – Which U.S. Cities Are Offering Incentives for Cleaner Transportation? According to the report of Marca, some U.S. cities are […]
Evacuations lifted for Salt Lake City fire that triggered evacuations near state Capitol
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Authorities in Utah lifted evacuation orders for a wildfire in Salt Lake City that threatened neighborhoods near the state Capitol over the weekend. The evacuation order was lifted late Sunday after authorities said more than 100 firefighters worked to protect homes. Officials cautioned that residents needed to remain ready to evacuate, with the fire only partially under control as of Monday morning.
Developers revise proposal for new high-rise at Wells Fargo site in Sugar House
Building Salt Lake is the leading source of commercial real estate news in Utah. Sign up to get our free emails in your inbox. Get access to the site’s paid features by becoming a Member today. The developer who initially asked Salt Lake City to rezone a key corner...
Talkin' Sports: Utes and Cougars prepare for upcoming season
DJ and PK breaks down college football as the Utes and the Cougars prepare for the upcoming season. DJ and PK shares their insight on both Utes Head Coach Kyle Whittingham and BYU Head Coach Kalani Sitake's impact over the years as they prep for the Big 12 conference. _____
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