West Jordan -A driver tragically died Sunday afternoon after suffering a medical emergency while driving, causing him to veer off the road, according to the West Jordan Police Department. Detective Alondra Zavala of the WJPD confirmed that the incident occurred in the northbound lanes of Mountain View Corridor near 9000 S. The 66-year-old man, who … Read more
Picture this: a store bursting with balloons, costumes, and glittery party hats galore—only to vanish overnight. That’s the reality Utahns now face as Party City, the beloved one-stop shop for all things festive, is set to close all 850 of its stores nationwide by 2025. The Party’s Over For years, Party City was the savior … Read more
Utah travelers, take note: California’s ongoing wildfire crisis is causing ripple effects that may disrupt your travel plans. A potential fuel shortage is looming, particularly for those heading into Nevada or California, as critical fuel supply lines face threats from the disaster. Pipeline Disruptions Could Impact Travel The CalNev Pipeline, a 560-mile lifeline for transporting … Read more
Utah drivers, prepare for a shift in how you refuel. Shell, the well-known oil and gas giant, plans to close over 1,000 gas stations across the United States by the end of 2025. While this may seem like a blow to road trips and quick snack stops, it’s actually part of Shell’s forward-thinking plan to … Read more
California – Rory Callum Sykes, a former child actor from the UK, tragically died in the recent California wildfires at the age of 32. Sykes, who starred in the Australian TV series Kiddy Kapers, was living at his family’s Malibu home when the flames consumed the area. His mother, Shelley Sykes, shared the heartbreaking news … Read more
Fire officials are investigating the causes of multiple wildfires that have been wreaking havoc across parts of Southern California on Wednesday, destroying homes and forcing thousands to evacuate. The Palisades Fire, which began burning around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, has scorched thousands of acres near the beach towns of Santa Monica and Malibu. Shortly after, at … Read more
Salt Lake City – Police have confirmed that Chandler Grillone, 32, died on Friday after being shot by Salt Lake City officers during a traffic stop early Thursday morning. The incident occurred around 1:41 a.m. near 375 South and 765 West. While Grillone was not involved in the traffic stop itself, investigators believe he attacked … Read more
Video footage from Southern California reveals the devastation left in the wake of this week’s wildfires. While the disaster is hundreds of miles from Utah, it holds a personal connection for me, as it used to be my home. The evacuation zone, which has been inching closer to my brothers’ homes in Granada Hills and … Read more
Vegetable platters sold in seven states have been recalled due to potential contamination with salmonella, prompting a Class I recall—the most serious category issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Why It Matters A Class I recall is issued when there is a “reasonable probability” that using or consuming the product could cause serious … Read more
An 18-year-old Salt Lake City resident was sentenced Monday to one to 15 years in prison for the shooting death of his 13-year-old sister in their family home. Joseph Michael Landers, who was 16 at the time of the incident, admitted to fatally shooting Angelica “Kica” Hernandez while in a room with three other children. … Read more