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Utah Firefighter Dies in 700-Foot BASE Jump
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— Sep 28, 2026
Gabe Reilly, a 27-year-old Salt Lake City firefighter, died during a BASE jump in northern Utah after his wingsuit failed to generate enough lift, causing him to hit the ground at high speed. The fatal accident occurred at a popular jumping site and follows other recent BASE-jumping deaths in Utah.
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Indian Tennis Player Somani Receives Four-Year Doping Ban
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— Sep 23, 2026
Somani's tested contamination products were negative at a Salt Lake City WADA lab; the tribunal still imposed four years and called his theories unconvincing.
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Tom Gallagher
Four years is a long time but the tribunal made the right call rejecting that weak contamination excuse.
Jesus Statue With Mary and Martha Installed at Temple Square
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— Sep 25, 2026
A giant statue of Pope Leo XIV is taking shape in Peru ahead of his planned visit, while a Christian monument commemorating answered prayers has begun construction near Birmingham. In Salt Lake City, a new statue of Jesus with Mary and Martha was installed at Temple Square as renovations near completion.
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Metallica Announces 12-City 2027 Stadium Tour
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— Sep 16, 2026
Metallica has announced an expanded 2027 M72 World Tour with multiple North American stadium stops, including a June 12 show at Camp Randall in Madison and dates spanning May through June in cities such as San Antonio, Vancouver, Fayetteville, and Salt Lake City, with Limp Bizkit and Avatar as support.
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Rachel Meyers
Metallica adding more stadium dates in 2027 looks solid, especially with Limp Bizkit and Avatar opening some shows.
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Trump Says He’s ‘Thinking About’ Suspending The Gas Tax Weeks After His Own Party Blocked A Vote On It
Simon August · 3 min · 14h
Wendy’s Launches Lisa Barlow’s Digital-Exclusive Meal
Entertainment
— Sep 16, 2026
Wendy's is launching Lisa Barlow's Baby Gorgeous Meal, a digital-exclusive duo tied to The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City that includes 10-piece nuggets, fries, a beverage, and a dipping sauce, available only in the Wendy's app and on DoorDash as a limited-time offer. Purchases through the app trigger entry into the Baby Gorgeous Sweepstakes with prizes ranging from Wendy's gift cards to a $10,000 grand prize, reinforcing a Bravo-branded promotional push around the partnership.
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Most Influential Women in World History
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From ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.
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Charlie Kirk to Be Honored in Salt Lake City Before Casket Returns to Phoenix on Air Force Two
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— Sep 11, 2025
Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old founder of Turning Point USA, will be honored in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Thursday, Sept. 11, as his loved ones gather to mourn his sudden and tragic death. “The second family will be…
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Protests Spring up at Several Statehouses as Siege at US Capitol Unfolds
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— Jan 6, 2021
Supporters of President Donald Trump staged rallies on Wednesday outside statehouses in several cities, including Atlanta, Denver, Phoenix and Salt Lake City that coincided with the storming of the U.S. Capitol in…
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FBI Arrests Two After Incendiary Device Found Underneath News Vehicle
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— Sep 15, 2025
A bomb was found under a news vehicle in Salt Lake City. It was real. It was lit. And it didn’t explode. Police say that’s the only reason this story isn’t already a national disaster. The explosive device was…
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Gas Thief Catches Himself on Fire While Drilling Truck's Fuel Tank
Reporting
— Jul 3, 2022
One thief’s effort to steal gasoline from a truck went up in flames – literally. As gas prices climbed throughout June, desperation set in across America, including in Salt Lake City when a truck that already had been…
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Kagan, Soai Win Chemistry Nobel for Autocatalysis
Henri B. Kagan of France and Kenso Soai of Japan won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovering nonlinear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis. Their work shed light on how chemical reactions favor one mirror-ima
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Video Emerges of Moments Before Man Ran Into Jet Engine at Airport – Something Clearly Wasn’t Right Here
Reporting
— Jan 15, 2024
A Utah man who was found dead in the engine of a Delta jet reached the aircraft after frantic efforts inside Salt Lake City International Airport to get onto the runway. Kyler Efinger, 30, of Park City, died the evening…
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Delta Flight Diverted After Severe Turbulence Causes Several Passengers To Be Injured
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— Jul 31, 2025
Dinner had just started. Drinks were being served. Passengers were chatting, reading, maybe dozing off. Then it hit. Without warning, Flight 56—a Delta Air Lines flight en route from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam—was…
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Toy Story vs Shrek
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The toy box vs the swamp: two animation revolutions, one inevitable playground argument.
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JD Vance to Travel to Utah to Pay Respects to Charlie Kirk’s Family
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— Sep 11, 2025
Vice President JD Vance is headed to Salt Lake City on Thursday to personally pay respects to the family of Charlie Kirk, the conservative firebrand and MAGA icon who was gunned down in broad daylight Wednesday at Utah…
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‘You’re a Joke’: Mitt Romney Confronted by Trump Supporters at Airport
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— Jan 6, 2021
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) faced angry Trump supporters in both the Salt Lake City airport and on a plane for his refusal to support the president in his efforts to overturn the election, videos on social media show…
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Mexican Restaurant Workers Receive $10,000 Tip
Reporting
— Sep 22, 2023
Workers at a downtown Salt Lake City Mexican restaurant received a $10,000 tip from a group of customers. KSL News posted a video from the Friday night surprise to YouTube. Monarca restaurant owner Alfonso Brito said…
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Golden Arches Used AI To Nickel-And-Dime Customers ‘Down To The Last French Fry,’ Suing Attorney Claims
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 14h
Four Women Accuse Lesbian Running For Congress in Utah Of Unwanted Sexual Advances
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— Apr 23, 2026
Four women have now come forward to allege a Utah Democrat running for Congress made unwanted advances of a sexual nature. Democrat Eva López Chávez is a Salt Lake city Councilwoman running in her party’s primary to…
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The Big Five
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The personality model scientists actually use — five traits, twenty questions, your real percentages, and an AI read of what your mix means.
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Men Shout Affair Claims at Kyrsten Sinema Panel as Ex-Bodyguard’s Wife Alleges Romance
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— Jan 20, 2026
A routine policy discussion in Salt Lake City veered sharply off script last week when former Sen. Kyrsten Sinema found herself at the center of a bizarre public spectacle — one that echoed fresh legal trouble unfolding…
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Griezmann brace powers Orlando City into MLS playoffs
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— Aug 23, 2026
Antoine Griezmann scored twice in the second half to power Orlando City’s 2-1 comeback win over Real Salt Lake, including a late 81st-minute winner that helped the club climb into playoff contention. The French forward’s leadership has sparked a remarkable run, with multiple goals contributing to Orlando’s improved form and fan excitement since his arrival.
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Boom Heard Over Western State Nearly Solved After National Weather Service Shares 'Two Reddish Pixels'
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— Aug 14, 2022
A loud noise audible over much of Utah left citizens seeking answers from their leaders. The loud “boom” was heard by residents of the Salt Lake City area on Saturday morning, according to KSAZ-TV . Utah resident Matt…
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US Homicide Rate on Track for Century-Low
Health
— Jul 23, 2026
A Council on Criminal Justice report shows homicide rates fell about 18% in the first half of 2026 vs 2025 across 30 to 36 cities, potentially the lowest national rate since 1900, though some cities like Salt Lake City diverged with increases in other crime categories. Experts say the decline stems from nationwide factors—including technology, post-pandemic behavior changes, and broad enforcement—rather than any single local policy, and the trend remains uneven across neighborhoods and cities.
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The Story of the First Heart Transplant Patient
Louis Washkansky receives new heart and hope
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Airlines Balance Growth with Diversions and Costs
Travel
— Jul 22, 2026
"On July 21, 2026, multiple SkyWest-operated flights diverted midflight during routes to Aspen and beyond, with SKW5697 (DEN to ASE) and SKW5771 (DEN to ASE) returning to Denver for safety checks and passenger rebooking, and another case SKW3777 from Fresno to Salt Lake City diverting to St. George." "The diversions, described as precautionary and safety-first, resulted in safe landings with no injuries reported, while airlines and authorities have not publicly confirmed exact causes."
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Fire near Roy Station Delays FrontRunner Commute
Weather
— Jul 20, 2026
A fire near Roy Station in Roy, Utah disrupted FrontRunner service along the Ogden to Salt Lake City corridor, triggering 20–35 minute delays in both directions and a bus bridge between Roy and Clearfield as crews worked to contain the blaze. UTA and local outlets cautioned riders to allow extra travel time and monitor real-time updates due to single-track constraints that complicate rerouting.
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Forest Service to close 23 stations while moving headquarters to Utah
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— Sep 3, 2026
The U.S. Forest Service is closing 23 research stations across more than a dozen states as part of an organizational overhaul led by President Trump to trim costs and focus resources in Western states; 41 additional facilities face closure but will remain open after local pushback, and 95 employees will be reassigned. The plan also relocates the agency’s headquarters to Salt Lake City and aims to save about $16 million, though conservation groups warn it could reduce forest access and harm habitats amid ongoing staff reductions.
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Chris Dalton
$16 million saved but how many years of research data and local expertise just walks out the door with those 95 reassignments?
