Choose your location
Pyramid
Bipartisan statement denouncing violence signed by several state political party officials
Politicians and party entities at the local and state level from across Utah are speaking out against political violence in the wake of Saturday’s attempt on the life of former President Donald Trump. Monday evening, a press release titled “A Multi-Partisan Response to the Attempted Assassination of Former President...
Garvey: Eulogy for a mentor
A mentor of mine died last night. She’d been sick, with leukemia, and had undergone both a stem cell transplant and chemo, but her cancer had been in remission, and it seemed as if she was traveling rapidly down the road to recovery. She must have had a turn...
Spanish Fork Fiesta Days begin with host of events leading up to Pioneer Day
Spanish Fork Fiesta Days will be kicking off many events this week, including the popular Fiesta Days Rodeo. A bulk of the activities will begin Friday, with the craft fair, food vendors and carnival opening at 4 p.m. and the first night of the Fiesta Days rodeo at 7 p.m. The “Spanish Fork’s Got Talent” event also will be Friday night at 7:30.
Trump announces Vance as VP pick
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Donald Trump named Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, choosing a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of America’s political leaders.
Peter Engel
Peter (Pete) Michael Engel beloved husband, father, and grandfather died peacefully at home on July 9th, after losing his fight with cancer. Pete battled multiple illnesses including various cancers for many years and through it all he still loved drinking coffee and eating good food. Pete was born on January...
Former fire chief who died at Trump rally used his body to shield family from gunfire
BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Pa. (AP) — The former fire chief who was killed at a Pennsylvania rally for Donald Trump spent his final moments diving down in front of his family, protecting them from the gunfire that rang out Saturday during an assassination attempt against the former president. Corey Comperatore’s...
Charen: It’s time for Biden to put country first
“Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.” — Proverbs 16:18. President Joe Biden, who earned our respect and affection over the past four years, is now trying our souls. In an interview on a Philadelphia radio show, he mumbled that he was proud to be “the first Black woman to serve with a Black president.” Later, word leaked that campaign aides had submitted proposed questions to the radio hosts in advance. Was that a vote of no confidence from the staff?
Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor’s appointment
WASHINGTON (AP) — The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump in Florida dismissed the prosecution on Monday, siding with defense lawyers who said the special counsel who filed the charges was illegally appointed by the Justice Department. The decision by U.S. District...
Film photography business expands from Orem to Provo on mission to boost analog access, education
At the corner of Center Street and Freedom Boulevard in Provo, there’s a renaissance of analog photography happening. Of course, the argument can be made that film never really died — at least, that’s the message photographer Jon Canlas is sending with theFINDlab. As smartphones became more...
Floor fights, boos and a too-long kiss. How the dramatic and the bizarre define convention history
WASHINGTON (AP) — In 1948, the Republican and Democratic parties did something unthinkable in today’s climate of ferocious political animosity: They not only held their national conventions in the same city but also shared some of the props. Both gathered in Philadelphia, largely because its Municipal Auditorium had...
2 teens arrested for vandalism at Cedar Hills park, sparking campaign to keep sites clean and safe
Two teens were arrested earlier this month after a portion of Harvey Park in Cedar Hills was vandalized by fireworks. The incident happened in the early hours of July 3 when fireworks reportedly were ignited on the park’s playground, leaving damages to the play structure, safety netting and support structures.
Trump injured but ‘fine’ after attempted assassination at rally, shooter and one attendee are dead
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump was the target of an apparent assassination attempt Saturday at a Pennsylvania rally, days before he was to accept the Republican nomination for a third time. A barrage of gunfire set off panic, and a bloodied Trump, who said he was shot in the ear, was surrounded by Secret Service and hurried to his SUV as he pumped his fist in a show of defiance.
The Secret Service is investigating how a gunman who shot and injured Trump was able to get so close
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Secret Service is investigating how a gunman armed with an AR-style rifle was able to get close enough to shoot and injure former President Donald Trump at a rally Saturday in Pennsylvania, a monumental failure of one of the agency’s core duties. The...
Global leaders condemn apparent assassination attempt targeting former US President Donald Trump
Global leaders expressed concern Sunday over an apparent assassination attempt targeting former U.S. President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania that left one attendee dead and critically injured two others. Trump’s campaign said the presumptive Republican nominee was doing “fine” after being whisked off the stage though the shooting...
Utah officials respond to Trump shooting with calls for prayer, glints of anger
As a shaken nation reacted to a shooting that injured former President Donald Trump as he was onstage for a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, Utah officials urged prayer as they expressed outrage over the violence. One audience member at the rally was killed and the suspected gunman, who fired from...
Big 12 media days: BYU football’s late-season opponents looking to surprise
On paper, BYU football should be looking at a much easier home stretch than it had in 2023. Last year the Cougars faced Iowa State (tied for No. 4 in the Big 12), Oklahoma (the No. 3 team) and Oklahoma State (the No. 2 team) in the last three weeks of the season.
UPDATE: Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt, AP sources say
BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — Donald Trump appeared to be the target of an assassination attempt as he spoke during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, law enforcement officials said. The former president, his ear covered in blood from what he said was a gunshot, was quickly pulled away by Secret Service agents and his campaign said he was “fine.”
Biden says ‘everybody must condemn’ attack on Trump, hopes to speak with ex-president soon
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — President Joe Biden said Saturday that “everybody must condemn” the suspected assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, adding that he hoped to speak with his 2024 presidential rival soon. Addressing the nation about two hours after the shooting, Biden said he...
Crowned Cougar: BYU senior Cole Ponich checks Utah State Amateur title off bucket list
Cole Ponich could hardly imagine hoisting the men’s Utah State Amateur Championship trophy a month ago when he was driving more than four hours to Hurricane to qualify for his fourth all-time appearance in the event, this time at Ogden Golf and Country Club. A lower back injury hampered...
Four US presidents were assassinated; others were targeted, as were presidential candidates
WASHINGTON (AP) — Before Saturday’s apparent attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, there have been multiple instances of political violence targeting U.S. presidents, former presidents and major party presidential candidates. A look at some of the assassinations and attempted assassinations that have occurred since the nation’s founding...
Pyramid
11K+
Posts
6M+
Views
The Pyramid is a weekly newspaper located in Mt. Pleasant, Utah. We serve the area of Sanpete County and are owned by Ogden Newspapers.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.