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Family of Utah murder victim wants 'an eye for an eye' as inmate's execution date looms
Family members of a woman slashed and stabbed to death in 1998 pressed Utah officials Tuesday to proceed with next month’s scheduled execution of the convicted killer, presenting emotional testimony about a crime they say still traumatizes their close-knit Native American community. Taberon Dave Honie is asking Utah’s parole board to commute his death sentence to life in prison as an act of mercy so he can remain in the lives of his daughter and granddaughter. He faces a planned lethal injection on Aug 8 for the killing of his girlfriend’s mother after a day of heavy drinking and drug use. A decision is expected in the coming days. No inmate has been executed in Utah since Ronnie Lee Gardner was put to death by a firing squad in 2010. Honie is one of just seven inmates on death row in the state.
16-year-old figure skater represents Utah in Paris for 2034 Winter Olympics pitch
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Utah Olympic committee is making its final bid in Paris for the 2034 Winter Games. KUTV’s Kristen Kenney caught up with sixteen-year-old Utah figure skater Kate Pressgrove who received a once in a lifetime invitation to join the Utah delegation in Paris for the final pitch.
Members at 14 Utah Costco Locations Impacted by Major Change
Does Utah love Costco? It seems that isn't even a question if you drive past any of the locations in our area on just about any day. Shoppers know that Costco offers quality items and discounted and 'wholesale' prices--and the major grocer seems to hold on to its cult following pretty aggressively.
Changes are coming to the ACT test. Here's what that might mean for students
SALT LAKE CITY — Changes are coming to the ACT. On July 15, Janet Godwin, CEO of the ACT test, announced that a pair of "fundamental" changes would be coming to the test starting in 2025. ACT makes science section optional. The first of the changes is to make...
Expect road closures in downtown Salt Lake on Pioneer Day
SALT LAKE CITY — Police say Pioneer Day celebrations and an Olympic announcement watch party will cause road closures around downtown Salt Lake City on Wednesday. The Salt Lake City Police Department said in a press release that, “anyone living, working, or visiting Salt Lake City should expect significant and potentially lengthy road closures.”
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...
Utah Swim & Dive’s Jos Smith Promoted to Associate Head Coach
SALT LAKE CITY – Jos Smith has been promoted to the position of associate head coach, University of Utah swimming and diving head coach Jonas Persson announced on Monday. The 2024-25 campaign will be Smith's seventh season at Utah and he's spent his time in Salt Lake City helping the team's swimmers put up numerous personal-bests and program records, as well as achieving national recognition.
Utah Hockey Club Inks First Rounder Cole Beaudoin To First Contract
SALT LAKE CITY – 2024 first-round pick Cole Beaudoin has agreed to terms on an entry-level contract with the Utah Hockey Club. The Utah Hockey Club announced the signing of Beaudoin, the 24th overall selection, on Monday, July 22. “My dad actually played in Salt Lake City for a...
Utah Jazz Trade Rumors: addressing the Podziemski vs Kuminga debate
I’m not sure if you’ve heard, but Lauri Markkanen has been in some trade talks recently. The Utah Jazz are hacking through the thick weeds of a rebuild but have yet to set its course in a solid direction. The sweet-shooting 7-foot Finnish star is easily Utah’s best trade piece, and they’ve been shopping Markkanen across the NBA.
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.
People Moves: MGIS in Utah Names Wrage VP of Sales and Distribution
MGIS, headquartered in Salt Lake City, named Jim Wrage vice president of sales and distribution. Wrage will develop and operationalize the organization’s sales strategy and manage a team of regional sales directors and internal sales specialists. Wrage worked for more than three decades at Principal Financial Group, most recently...
Secret Service oversaw security at 2002 Olympics and would do it again for 2034 Winter Games
SALT LAKE CITY — After the 9/11 terrorist attacks against the United States just months before the start of the 2002 Winter Games in Salt Lake City, organizers recognized changes were going to be needed to the security measures overseen by the federal government. Fraser Bullock, the chief operating...
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