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 – 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 – 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
Georgia – Maela McKallip, a standout sprint freestyle specialist and three-time Georgia 5A State Champion, has verbally committed to the University of Utah as part of their class of 2029. McKallip, a senior at Mary Persons High School and a swimmer for Fusion Swim Team, is the first swimmer from Georgia to commit to Utah … Read more
SALT LAKE CITY – A 29-year-old woman is facing multiple charges after leading police on a reckless chase in a stolen vehicle and causing a crash before fleeing on foot. Kristina Felix-McVay is charged with one count each of failure to respond to an officer’s signal to stop, failure to stop at the command of … Read more
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
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
Utah – As Utah prepares for its 2025 legislative session, lawmakers are offering a glimpse into several proposed bills aimed at addressing issues of public safety and immigration. The focus of the bills includes measures to facilitate deportations, increase penalties for drug trafficking, and tackle human trafficking, all in an effort to curb crime and … Read more
Utah has cemented its place as one of the top moving destinations in the United States, ranking ninth in U-Haul’s 2024 migration report. The state climbed four spots from the previous year, reflecting a continued trend of people relocating to the South and West. Also Read – Utah Weather Warning: Snowstorm Set to Impact Northern … Read more
Utah lawmakers are weighing a proposal to eliminate the state’s tax on Social Security income, a move that could provide significant relief for approximately 150,000 residents. While it’s uncertain if the 2025 Legislature will approve the measure, legislative leaders have set aside $231 million for tax reductions during the upcoming session, with a portion earmarked … Read more