Undocumented workers contribute significantly to funding programs like Social Security, even though they are ineligible to collect benefits. In 2022, they paid an estimated $25.7 billion in Social Security taxes, according to a report by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP), a left-leaning research organization. This contribution, from workers who cannot claim Social … Read more
On January 5, President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, offering a boost to nearly 3 million public-sector workers with government pensions. These workers will now see an average increase of $360 per month in Social Security benefits. However, the new law also brings concerning implications for the future of Social … Read more
A peaceful Monday morning in Salt Lake City’s Rose Park neighborhood was interrupted when officers from the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) responded to a bank robbery. The incident occurred at a bank on 783 North Redwood Road, with SLC911 receiving an emergency call around 9:36 a.m., according to SLCPD. The suspect, identified as … Read more
Washington City – Human remains were discovered near the Elephant Arch hiking area on Sunday by a hiker, according to a statement from Washington City police. After the remains were located, law enforcement officers from Washington City and deputies from the sheriff’s department worked together to process the scene. The remains were found in various … Read more
Charges have been filed against Nestor Rocha-Aguayo in connection with the disappearance and death of Talia Benward. On Tuesday, Rocha-Aguayo was charged with first-degree felony aggravated murder, first-degree felony aggravated kidnapping, three counts of second-degree felony obstructing justice, and third-degree felony abuse or desecration of a human body, according to the Salt Lake County District … Read more
An investigation is ongoing following the discovery of a woman’s body inside a West Jordan home, where two young children were found nearby. The victim has been identified as 39-year-old Autumn Mercado. A man, Carlos Mercado, has been arrested and faces multiple charges, including child abandonment, after the police were alerted by a coworker who … Read more
A shocking crime took place at a local grocery store in East Sandy on Friday, when two thieves boldly loaded shopping carts full of groceries and made a swift getaway. The incident, which was caught on camera, has left the community stunned and on edge. At first, bystanders assumed the disturbance was the result of … Read more
Costco shoppers are in for a change as the wholesale giant has rolled out a new policy that’s shaking up the membership experience. After raising membership fees, Costco has introduced a rule that’s causing quite a stir—and for some, it may even be a dealbreaker. What’s the New Rule? Gone are the days of simply … Read more
Utah, Texas, and nuclear developer Last Energy have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), challenging regulations they argue hinder the development of small modular reactors (SMRs) and microreactors. The plaintiffs claim that the NRC’s licensing requirements for constructing and operating these facilities are prohibitively expensive, making such projects economically unfeasible. The … Read more
On Monday, Governor Spencer Cox swore in over 140 new law enforcement officers for the newly formed Utah Department of Natural Resources Division of Law Enforcement. The division, created by the Utah Legislature in 2024, consolidates various existing departments to improve law enforcement efficiency in Utah’s backcountry and waterways. Governor Cox explained that the division … Read more