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“Saturday Night Live” took a shot at Kevin O’Leary and his proposed Utah data center during this weekend’s “Weekend Upda...
10/12/2026

“Saturday Night Live” took a shot at Kevin O’Leary and his proposed Utah data center during this weekend’s “Weekend Update.”

Comedian James Austin Johnson portrayed O’Leary in the segment, joking that the project would replace tens of thousands of acres with “a very loud computer” while taking aim at concerns over water use, jobs and the project’s impact on local communities.

The real project, known as Stratos, has faced significant pushback in Utah over concerns about water, energy use, environmental impact and transparency. O’Leary has since scaled the proposed project down from roughly 40,000 acres to just over 20,000 acres.

The SNL segment also referenced O’Leary’s previous claim that some opponents of the project had ties to the Chinese Communist Party, a statement he later walked back.

Do you think Utah’s data center controversy was fair game for SNL? 👀

Utah prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against 28-year-old Matthew Jacob Leonard, who is accused of killing his ...
10/10/2026

Utah prosecutors are seeking the death penalty against 28-year-old Matthew Jacob Leonard, who is accused of killing his mother and another man in Springville.

Leonard faces murder charges in connection with the deaths. Neither alleged victim’s body has been recovered.

The case is moving forward despite investigators having yet to locate the remains of either alleged victim.

Leonard is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Residents in Syracuse received emergency notifications Friday afternoon instructing them to shelter in place amid an act...
10/09/2026

Residents in Syracuse received emergency notifications Friday afternoon instructing them to shelter in place amid an active police incident.

Early reports indicate a person has barricaded themselves, prompting a law enforcement response in the area.

Details remain limited at this time, including what led to the incident and whether anyone has been injured.

Residents in the affected area should continue following official instructions and avoid the scene while the situation remains active.

🚨 FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1999: Salt Lake City has approved an increase in utility impact fees charged to developers.Th...
10/09/2026

🚨 FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE 1999: Salt Lake City has approved an increase in utility impact fees charged to developers.

The changes will nearly triple water impact fees and increase stormwater fees by more than five times by July 2028.

These one-time fees are charged to new developments to help fund infrastructure needed to support growth, including water and stormwater systems.

The decision marks the city’s first increase in these fees in 27 years.

What do you think about the increase? 👇

A 15-year-old Sandy boy has been charged with second-degree manslaughter after allegedly shooting and killing his father...
10/09/2026

A 15-year-old Sandy boy has been charged with second-degree manslaughter after allegedly shooting and killing his father inside their home on September 27.

According to court documents, the teen told police he “couldn’t take it anymore” after allegedly hearing his father yelling at and hitting his brother.

The boy’s brother told investigators the two had experienced years of physical and verbal abuse from their father. He also alleged that their father had struck him repeatedly while he was cleaning a bathroom shortly before the shooting.

The 15-year-old reportedly told detectives that hearing the confrontation pushed him to retrieve his father’s gun.

The teen’s name has not been released because he is a minor. The allegations of abuse are based on statements provided to investigators and detailed in court documents.

What do you make of the case?

A DUI charge can impact more than just your driving privileges. From potential license suspension to criminal penalties,...
10/09/2026

A DUI charge can impact more than just your driving privileges. From potential license suspension to criminal penalties, the consequences can follow you for years.

But an arrest doesn’t automatically mean a conviction.

Knowing your rights, acting quickly, and understanding your legal options can make a difference.

⚖️ Our partners at Garcia Law help Utah residents navigate DUI charges, challenge evidence, and protect their rights throughout the legal process.

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Utah has approved what is believed to be the first U.S. pilot program allowing an AI system to issue initial medication ...
10/08/2026

Utah has approved what is believed to be the first U.S. pilot program allowing an AI system to issue initial medication prescriptions without a traditional doctor visit.

The program, launched by Nolla Health, is currently limited to acne treatment for Utah residents 18 and older. Users complete a medical questionnaire and facial scan before the AI generates a treatment plan and, if eligible, issues a prescription.

The system is limited to treatments already approved by doctors, and more complex cases are referred to a physician. During the initial rollout, AI-generated prescriptions will also receive additional physician review.

Supporters say the technology could make routine healthcare faster and more accessible, while some medical professionals have raised concerns about relying on AI for decisions traditionally made by licensed providers.

Would you trust AI to prescribe your medication? 👀

Tim Ballard is making serious allegations against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, claiming church leade...
10/08/2026

Tim Ballard is making serious allegations against The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, claiming church leaders excommunicated him in an effort to silence concerns he raised about alleged child abuse.

In a nearly four-hour video, Ballard also alleges church leadership attempted to interfere with his political ambitions, including a potential run for the U.S. Senate.

The claims are Ballard’s allegations and have not been independently verified.

What do you make of these allegations?

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