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Utah judge lets prosecutors stay on Charlie Kirk shooting case amid recusal bid
us-crime-and-justice1 day ago

Utah judge lets prosecutors stay on Charlie Kirk shooting case amid recusal bid

A Utah County judge declined to recuse the Utah County Attorney’s Office over a lead prosecutor’s child attending the Turning Point USA event where Charlie Kirk was shot, ruling the attendance did not materially influence prosecutors’ decisions. The court allowed the death-penalty case against Tyler Robinson to proceed, noting the prosecutors have no plans to call the child as a witness. The defense argued that the office’s handling of the potential conflict showed bias, but Judge Tony Graf said there was no appearance of bias and kept the office in charge. If needed, the defense can subpoena the child, and Robinson’s preliminary hearing is scheduled to begin May 18 over a multi-day proceeding.

via CNN|
#charlie-kirk#death-penalty#recusal
Utah Mom Accused of Fentanyl Murder to Inherit Millions
crime2 days ago

Utah Mom Accused of Fentanyl Murder to Inherit Millions

Prosecutors say Utah children's author Kouri Richins killed her husband with fentanyl in March 2022 to access a estate worth more than $4 million and cover debt, facing nearly three dozen charges including aggravated murder; the defense argues she’s innocent and highlighted the 911 call to portray a wife reacting to a sudden death, as the high-profile trial in Park City proceeds through March 26 with witnesses such as a housekeeper and Richins’ alleged lover.

via CBS News|
#crime#fentanyl#kouri-richins
Earth's Hidden Weight Explains Why the Green River Seems to Flow Uphill
science20 days ago

Earth's Hidden Weight Explains Why the Green River Seems to Flow Uphill

A new study explains the Green River’s uphill illusion: a dense lithospheric root beneath the Uinta Mountains slowly sank into the mantle for millions of years, dragging the surface downward. When the root detached a few million years ago, the mountains rose again, leaving the river looking like it flows uphill while gravity remains unchanged.

via The Daily Beast|
#colorado-river#geology#green-river
Gigantic Stegosaurid Bones Hint at Dinosaurs Rivaling Sauropods
science26 days ago

Gigantic Stegosaurid Bones Hint at Dinosaurs Rivaling Sauropods

Researchers reexamined two humeri measuring 70 and 74 cm plus radius, ulna, and partial foot bones from Utah’s Morrison Formation that had long been on display. They’re confirmed to be stegosaurid, making them the largest forelimb elements known for the group and suggesting a dinosaur approaching sauropod size, though the exact genus cannot be identified from these remains alone.

via The Daily Galaxy|
#dinosaurs#fossils#paleontology
Utah Joins National Shutdown to Protest ICE
politics26 days ago

Utah Joins National Shutdown to Protest ICE

More than 1,000 Utahns joined a nationwide Friday “National Shutdown” to protest ICE and federal immigration policies, with a Salt Lake City rally at City Hall and marches to the USCIS office; events were planned across Utah in Ogden, Logan, Price and St. George, featuring signs, chants, and diverse participants supported by local advocacy groups as the debate over immigration enforcement continues.

via The Salt Lake Tribune|
#ice#immigration#national-shutdown
KenPom Sees BYU Dominating Utah in Rivalry Rematch, Projects a 24-Win Campaign
sports1 month ago

KenPom Sees BYU Dominating Utah in Rivalry Rematch, Projects a 24-Win Campaign

KenPom has BYU a heavy favorite to beat Utah in the rivalry rematch (96% win probability, 92-73 projection) and offers game-by-game predictions for BYU's remaining schedule, forecasting an 8-2-4.8 run over the last 13 games and a season total around 24-7. With 16 wins already, BYU could reach 25–27 wins; ESPN BPI also lists BYU among the top contenders to win the Big 12.

via Sports Illustrated|
#byu#college-basketball#kenpom
FDIC Grants Deposit Insurance for Ford Credit Bank and GM Financial Bank in Utah
business1 month ago

FDIC Grants Deposit Insurance for Ford Credit Bank and GM Financial Bank in Utah

The FDIC Board approved deposit insurance for Ford Credit Bank and GM Financial Bank (both Utah-chartered industrial banks) to enable nationwide automotive financing, with conditions including maintaining at least a 15% Tier 1 leverage ratio and backing from Ford Motor Company and General Motors for capital and liquidity; funding will come from retail savings accounts and time deposits, and the approvals expire after 12 months if the banks are not established.

via Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) (.gov)|
#business#deposit-insurance#fdic
On the Edge: Sundance Doc Details the Great Salt Lake Crisis
environment1 month ago

On the Edge: Sundance Doc Details the Great Salt Lake Crisis

A Sundance documentary, The Lake, argues the Great Salt Lake could vanish within years due to heavy water diversions for agriculture, risking toxic dust, health impacts, and economic damage; it follows scientists and Utah officials debating how to rescue the lake, highlighting a push for a drastic overhaul of water use, a state-led rescue effort with a $200 million philanthropic drive, and a 2034 target tied to Salt Lake City’s Olympics, with Leonardo DiCaprio as an executive producer as Sundance departs Utah for Boulder in 2027.

via The Guardian|
#dust-pollution#environment#great-salt-lake
Former Tennessee Commit Moa Chooses Michigan to Follow Whittingham
sports1 month ago

Former Tennessee Commit Moa Chooses Michigan to Follow Whittingham

Former Tennessee verbal commit Salesi Moa, who originally signed with Utah before Kyle Whittingham left, entered the transfer portal and committed to Michigan to follow Whittingham. Moa is a four-star recruit ranked No. 45 nationally (and No. 3 athlete) and the top player from Utah, a versatile two-way prospect projected to play on both sides of the ball. Tennessee still signed a strong class, but Moa’s decision keeps Whittingham’s influence in his recruitment.

via Rocky Top Insider|
#kyle-whittingham#michigan#salesi-moa
Defense seeks disqualification of Utah prosecutors in Kirk killing case
crime1 month ago

Defense seeks disqualification of Utah prosecutors in Kirk killing case

At a Provo court hearing, Tyler Robinson, charged with aggravated murder in Charlie Kirk’s shooting at a Utah Valley University rally, moved to disqualify the prosecution team after it emerged the deputy county attorney’s daughter attended the rally and texted about the shooting, a claim of conflict and potential bias; prosecutors argue there is little risk of prejudice and say the case could shift to other agencies if disqualified; Robinson has pleaded not guilty and DNA evidence ties him to the crime, with a preliminary hearing slated for May 18.

via PBS|
#charlie-kirk#crime#death-penalty