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Man sentenced to prison in 'unconscionable' shooting, robbery at West Valley salon
SALT LAKE CITY — A man who went on a crime spree across several states has pleaded guilty to shooting a woman and attacking a child during what prosecutors called an "unconscionable" robbery at a West Valley hair salon in 2021. Derrick Lamone Scott, 29, pleaded guilty Monday to...
Northern Utah to Experience Extreme Heat on Wednesday
Salt Lake City, UT – Utah residents should prepare for a significant heatwave this week, particularly in the northern valleys, with temperatures expected to soar between 100-104°F. The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City has issued a warning, highlighting Wednesday as the hottest day of the week. This extreme heat is anticipated to challenge daily records and pose dangers, especially to individuals sensitive to high temperatures.
Utah Black Chamber Of Commerce To Host Wealth Esteem Conference
The Utah Black Chamber of Commerce will host the inaugural Utah Black Chamber Wealth Esteem Conference on August 14. The event, held at Millcreek Commons, is aimed at empowering both people and businesses to achieve success. The conference is also designed for its attendees to learn from industry experts and potentially connect with investors and business partners. “The Wealth Esteem Conference represents a significant step towards economic empowerment for our community,” Dr. Sidni Shorter, president and CEO of the Utah Black Chamber of Commerce, said in a press release. “We are bringing together some of the brightest minds and industry leaders...
Utah’s 4th-largest city isn’t a part of the state’s grass replacement plan. Why?
Utah launched its Landscape Conversion Incentive Program in 2023. It offers a rebate to homeowners who switch out their grass with more water-efficient landscaping. But there’s a catch. To get the rebate, you need to live in one of the 67 cities that signed on to participate. That doesn’t...
Seismologist explains the hydrothermal explosion at Yellowstone
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A hydrothermal explosion at Yellowstone was caught on camera sending hot water and debris up into the air, nearly hitting people on a boardwalk below. The video has been seen by millions of people, and 2News took it to a seismologist at the University...
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Fans Virtually Invade Court Hearing & Yell ‘Free YB’: Watch
YoungBoy Never Broke Again — born Kentrell Gaulden — remains behind bars for charges stemming from a prescription drug ring case in Utah. Farm Aid Returns to New York in September, With Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews, John Mellencamp & Neil Young According to Law & Crime Network — which was founded by Dan Abrams, ABC News’ chief legal affairs correspondent — a handful of fans were able to infiltrate the July 22 Zoom hearing and appear in the WebEx livestream where they dissed the judge handling the Cache County case, and demanded YoungBoy’s freedom. “Free YB, man, free YB,” a fan...
‘Sister Wives’ Meri Brown Reveals She’s Being Stalked
Sister Wives star Meri Brown just made the shocking revelation that she and her friend Jenn have stalkers. Most reality television stars have stories about uncomfortable situations with fans. But Meri’s followers seem to be taking things to a whole new level. Are the women in danger? Read on...
Here’s What Utah’s Anti-DEI Law Actually Did to Colleges
Utah's anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion law is unique to others in Texas, Ohio, and Florida. But some universities went beyond the law's requirements and closed their cultural centers. The University of Utah and Weber State University closed their cultural centers ahead of the law's enactment at the beginning of this...
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