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