MASSIVE Retailer Closes 850 Locations: Impact on Utah and Nevada Shoppers

Utah  – Imagine a store where you could pick up birthday balloons, Halloween costumes, and enough streamers to decorate an entire football field. Now, picture that store suddenly disappearing without a trace. Welcome to Party City’s fate in 2025. Yes, you read that correctly—Party City, the store where you rushed to grab those neon balloons … Read more

Suspect in Utah Murder Arrested Just Days After Deportation

Tooele County – Authorities have revealed new information about the murder of 31-year-old Talia Lee Benward, whose body was found in a remote Tooele County location on Saturday morning, Jan. 4, 2025. Nestor Oved Rocha-Aguayo, 24, was arrested on Sunday, Jan. 5, and faces multiple charges, including aggravated murder, tampering with evidence, abuse or desecration … Read more

Salt Lake City Police Request Community Help in Glendale Shooting Investigation

Salt Lake City  – The Salt Lake City Police Department is seeking help from the community as they investigate a shooting that took place in the Glendale neighborhood. The incident occurred at 3:51 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2025, near 1700 South Prospect Street. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 38-year-old man suffering from a gunshot … Read more

Utah Legislature Set to Cut Taxes for 5th Consecutive Year in 2025

Utah – As Utah’s lawmakers prepare for the upcoming legislative session, Governor Spencer Cox has proposed significant changes to the state’s tax structure, including a tax cut on Social Security benefits. While the governor supports the full repeal of Utah’s tax on these benefits, legislative leaders are still determining how best to approach tax cuts … Read more

Man on Parole Faces Multiple Charges After Kidnapping Victim Over Owed Debt

Salt Lake City  – A man on parole was arrested after allegedly kidnapping and threatening to kill another man over a debt. Hector Chacon, 31, was taken into custody on charges of aggravated robbery, aggravated kidnapping, aggravated assault resulting in serious bodily injury, transaction of a firearm by a restricted person, and possession of controlled … Read more

Newborn Twins Say Goodbye to Their Mother in Heartfelt Moment at Utah Hospital

Utah  – A Utah hospital provided a heartbreaking yet meaningful opportunity for a mother to say goodbye to her newborn twins after she tragically passed away just nine days following their birth. Morgan Hughes, 23, delivered twins, Hudson and Georgia, on December 19, 2024, six weeks prematurely. Despite a smooth delivery, Morgan, who had long … Read more