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Utah homicide suspect arrested in Bozeman after pursuit
BOZEMAN, Mont. — A Utah homicide suspect was arrested in Bozeman Tuesday morning after a pursuit. Montana Highway Patrol received a be on the lookout (BOLO) report from Idaho at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday. The report stated the suspect was possibly armed and wanted for an attempted homicide in Summit...
Opinion: President Zelenskyy’s visit is proof that people-to-people connections matter
When Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the National Governor’s Association in Salt Lake City earlier this month, one powerful invitation resonated deeply with me: “I invite you to build people-to-people connections that will last forever.” In 2007, I was honored to be asked to serve as the honorary consul of Ukraine in Utah. I had previously served as a missionary for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Donetsk, Ukraine, and over the course of two years had built more people-to-people connections than I could count. Little did I know these relationships would play a part in establishing...
IOC pushes Utah officials, US Olympic leaders to persuade FBI to drop WADA probe as part of 2034 Games deal
A deal among the International Olympic Committee, Utah officials and U.S. Olympic leaders was struck to help Salt Lake City receive the Winter Olympics in 2034.
Compact atmospheric water harvesting device can produce water out of thin air
Earth's atmosphere holds an ocean of water, enough liquid to fill Utah's Great Salt Lake 800 times. Extracting some of that moisture is seen as a potential way to provide clean drinking water to billions of people globally who face chronic shortages. Existing technologies for atmospheric water harvesting (AWH) are...
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Fans Yell ‘Free YB’ During Court Hearing
Youngboy Never Broke Again fans disrupted the rapper’s virtual court hearing Tuesday, demanding his release. The rapper, born Kentrell Gaulden, faces charges related to allegedly orchestrating a fraudulent prescription drug operation in Utah.YoungBoy Never Broke Again Arrested in Utah on Drug, Gun, and Fraud Charges Fans of the rapper snuck into the WebEX livestream of the hearing, shouting “Free YB man, free YB,” “Shut yo bitch ass up, man, free YB,” and “Free YB, shut up,” according to a video released by the Law & Crime Network. In response, Cache County, Utah Judge Spencer Walsh asked viewers to mute their...
Utahns celebrate 2034 Olympics announcement at early morning Salt Lake City party
Thousands of Utahns gathered at the Salt Lake City and County Building early July 24 to celebrate Salt Lake City’s announced hosting of the 2034 Winter Olympic Games. The decision by the International Olympic Committee to elect Salt Lake City to host the XXVII Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2034 was announced at 4:22 A.M. by vote. The decision came so early due to time differences between Salt Lake City and Paris, France where the committee met.
Ruby Franke’s Kids: How Did the Convicted Felon’s Children Escape?
Disclaimer: This article contains mentions of child abuse. Reader discretion is advised. Former YouTuber Ruby Franke‘s child abuse crimes first surfaced when one of her kids escaped Jodi Hildebrandt’s Utah home. The case received worldwide attention when authorities arrested Franke and her business associate, Hildebrandt, in August 2023. Both women then faced charges of abusing the former’s children. Later that year, they pleaded guilty to four counts of child abuse each, receiving lengthy prison sentences.
Utah death row inmate at parole hearing says he wasn’t in ‘right mind’ when he killed girlfriend’s mom
A Utah death row inmate says he was under the influence of drugs and alcohol and wasn’t in his “right mind” during a gruesome 1998 murder, part of his efforts to convince a state parole board to convert his upcoming execution into a life sentence.Taberon Dave Honie was convicted in 1999 of the slaying of his girlfriend’s mother, Claudia Benn, 49.“That’s the part that I’m torn apart about,” Honie told Utah’s parole board on Monday. “How can I come and ask you guys to spare me when I took her? I have no answer.”“The crime that happened is not...
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...
LISTEN: 2002 Olympic athlete, and native Utahn, reflects on Olympic past, present
SALT LAKE CITY — Track and field athlete turned bobsledder, Bill Schuffenhauer, learned about the sport that got him a spot, and eventually a silver medal, in the Olympic games, through a movie. That movie, “Cool Runnings,” chronicled the experience of the first Jamaican bobsled team, consisting of track...
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