International security expert and self-defense trainer Dave Acosta died Thursday from injuries suffered in a mountain bike accident near the Spanish Fork Reservoir.2:41 PM, Jul 31, 2020SPANISH FORK, Utah — International security expert and self-defense trainer Dave Acosta died Thursday from injuries suffered in a mountain bike accident near the Spanish Fork Reservoir.According to the Spanish Fork Police Department, officers and medical personnel responded to the Hidden Oaks Mountain Bike Trail around 6:30 p.m. Thursday after receiving a report that a mountain bike had been found...…International security expert and self-defense trainer Dave Acosta died Thursday from injuries suffered in a mountain bike accident near the Spanish Fork Reservoir.2:41 PM, Jul 31, 2020SPANISH FORK, Utah — International security expert and self-defense trainer Dave Acosta died Thursday from injuries suffered in a mountain bike accident near the Spanish Fork Reservoir.According to the Spanish Fork Police Department, officers and medical personnel responded to the Hidden Oaks Mountain Bike Trail around 6:30 p.m. Thursday after receiving a report that a mountain bike had been found...WW…

John Roark/Post RegisterCourtesy: John Roark/Post Register6:33 PM, Aug 13, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Idaho defense attorney Mark Means has published a six-page response regarding a policy promoted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.The response accused the Church of creating a “code of silence” and trying to “at least first glance, to circumvent the laws of our land.”“This ‘policy’ is at least disturbing and at worse, criminal,” Means wrote.FOX 13 Investigates: LDS Church urges leaders to not participate in "any type of court case"The Church declined to answer whether...…John Roark/Post RegisterCourtesy: John Roark/Post Register6:33 PM, Aug 13, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Idaho defense attorney Mark Means has published a six-page response regarding a policy promoted by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.The response accused the Church of creating a “code of silence” and trying to “at least first glance, to circumvent the laws of our land.”“This ‘policy’ is at least disturbing and at worse, criminal,” Means wrote.FOX 13 Investigates: LDS Church urges leaders to not participate in "any type of court case"The Church declined to answer whether...WW…

Utah Bankers Association report11:01 AM, May 12, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Utah ranks No. 1 in the country in Paycheck Protection Loans (PPP) loan amounts as a percentage of eligible payroll, according to a Tuesday news release from the Utah Bankers Association.That means the emergency SBA program will cover a higher percent of eligible payroll in Utah than anywhere else in the country, according to a recent report which was cited in the news release. “This is an amazing team effort that will bode very well for Utah’s economic recovery,” said Howard Headlee, CEO of the Utah Bankers...…Utah Bankers Association report11:01 AM, May 12, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Utah ranks No. 1 in the country in Paycheck Protection Loans (PPP) loan amounts as a percentage of eligible payroll, according to a Tuesday news release from the Utah Bankers Association.That means the emergency SBA program will cover a higher percent of eligible payroll in Utah than anywhere else in the country, according to a recent report which was cited in the news release. “This is an amazing team effort that will bode very well for Utah’s economic recovery,” said Howard Headlee, CEO of the Utah Bankers...WW…

Writer claims Trump said Romney's Mormon faith cost him 2012 electionCarolyn Kaster/APPresident Donald Trump gives the thumbs-up as he and first lady Melania Trump walk to board Marine One at the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in Washington, for the short trip to Andrews Air Force Base en route to Cleveland for first debate against Democrat Joe Biden. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)2:34 PM, Sep 29, 2020WASHINGTON — A new report claims President Donald Trump previously disparaged and mocked Latter-day Saints years before he currently finds himself seeking their votes ahead of...…Writer claims Trump said Romney's Mormon faith cost him 2012 electionCarolyn Kaster/APPresident Donald Trump gives the thumbs-up as he and first lady Melania Trump walk to board Marine One at the White House, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020, in Washington, for the short trip to Andrews Air Force Base en route to Cleveland for first debate against Democrat Joe Biden. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)2:34 PM, Sep 29, 2020WASHINGTON — A new report claims President Donald Trump previously disparaged and mocked Latter-day Saints years before he currently finds himself seeking their votes ahead of...WW…

J. Scott Applewhite/APSen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, arrives to join Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., for a closed-door meeting with Senate Republicans, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Oct. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)6:19 PM, Jan 02, 2021SALT LAKE CITY — Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) is speaking out against his fellow U.S. senators who are of President-elect Joe Biden's election victory.Congress is scheduled to meet on Wednesday to formally count the Electoral College votes, and 11 senators and senators-elect say they will reject electors from "disputed states,"...…J. Scott Applewhite/APSen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, arrives to join Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., for a closed-door meeting with Senate Republicans, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Oct. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)6:19 PM, Jan 02, 2021SALT LAKE CITY — Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) is speaking out against his fellow U.S. senators who are of President-elect Joe Biden's election victory.Congress is scheduled to meet on Wednesday to formally count the Electoral College votes, and 11 senators and senators-elect say they will reject electors from "disputed states,"...WW…

Utah hospitals could be full in the coming weeks if the daily COVID-19 rates don't start to drop.3:16 PM, Jun 26, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Utah hospitals say they could hit max capacity in the coming weeks if the state's daily COVID-19 rates don't start dropping. The numbers have been spiking recently, and experts say it could lead to huge problems in healthcare."The trend is ugly," said Greg Bell, President and CEO of the Utah Hospital Association. He pointed out that the numbers began to rise steadily after the state moved many areas from orange status, to yellow. He also pulled up...…Utah hospitals could be full in the coming weeks if the daily COVID-19 rates don't start to drop.3:16 PM, Jun 26, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Utah hospitals say they could hit max capacity in the coming weeks if the state's daily COVID-19 rates don't start dropping. The numbers have been spiking recently, and experts say it could lead to huge problems in healthcare."The trend is ugly," said Greg Bell, President and CEO of the Utah Hospital Association. He pointed out that the numbers began to rise steadily after the state moved many areas from orange status, to yellow. He also pulled up...WW…

J. Willard Marriott Library, University of UtahThe Salt Lake Temple draped with the enormous 45-star flag as a part of Statehood Day ceremonies in 1897 in this image from the George Reed Collection at the University of Utah's J. Willard Marriott Library.7:00 AM, Jan 04, 2021SALT LAKE CITY  — It was 125 years ago today that Utah officially became a state.On Jan. 4, 1896, President Grover Cleveland signed an order making us the 45th state.There were terms and conditions — Utah had to forever give up the practice of polygamy (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints did so in...…J. Willard Marriott Library, University of UtahThe Salt Lake Temple draped with the enormous 45-star flag as a part of Statehood Day ceremonies in 1897 in this image from the George Reed Collection at the University of Utah's J. Willard Marriott Library.7:00 AM, Jan 04, 2021SALT LAKE CITY  — It was 125 years ago today that Utah officially became a state.On Jan. 4, 1896, President Grover Cleveland signed an order making us the 45th state.There were terms and conditions — Utah had to forever give up the practice of polygamy (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints did so in...WW…

Albert Enoch Johnson arrested in StocktonAlbert Enoch Johnson was taken into custody early Wednesday morning in Stockton.8:33 AM, Apr 22, 2020WEST JORDAN, Utah — A big break in a West Jordan double murder investigation Wednesday with the arrest of the prime suspect several hundred miles away in California.Johnson is the prime suspect in the Saturday morning . was taken into custody early Wednesday morning in Stockton.West Jordan police worked with the US marshals in Stockton to arrest Johnson.A booking photo indicated Johnson did not give up without a fight.“l just know there was...…Albert Enoch Johnson arrested in StocktonAlbert Enoch Johnson was taken into custody early Wednesday morning in Stockton.8:33 AM, Apr 22, 2020WEST JORDAN, Utah — A big break in a West Jordan double murder investigation Wednesday with the arrest of the prime suspect several hundred miles away in California.Johnson is the prime suspect in the Saturday morning . was taken into custody early Wednesday morning in Stockton.West Jordan police worked with the US marshals in Stockton to arrest Johnson.A booking photo indicated Johnson did not give up without a fight.“l just know there was...WW…

Federal authorities have leveled a complaint against the state of Utah and some of the state's top public safety officials, alleging millions of dollars in grant fraud.8:20 AM, Apr 13, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Federal authorities have leveled a complaint against the state and some of Utah's top public safety officials, alleging millions of dollars in grant fraud.In a complaint quietly filed in U.S. District Court over the weekend, the U.S. Attorney's Office for Utah sued the state and some of its top officials, including:In the complaint, federal prosecutors allege the state and the...…Federal authorities have leveled a complaint against the state of Utah and some of the state's top public safety officials, alleging millions of dollars in grant fraud.8:20 AM, Apr 13, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Federal authorities have leveled a complaint against the state and some of Utah's top public safety officials, alleging millions of dollars in grant fraud.In a complaint quietly filed in U.S. District Court over the weekend, the U.S. Attorney's Office for Utah sued the state and some of its top officials, including:In the complaint, federal prosecutors allege the state and the...WW…

12:03 PM, Aug 17, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Rapper Kanye West has filed -- and qualified -- to appear on the November ballot in Utah in the presidential race.The Utah Lt. Governor's Office confirmed to FOX 13 on Monday that West had filed the necessary paperwork and 1,000 signatures to appear on the ballot. He and his running mate, Michelle Tidball, will appear on the ballot as "unaffiliated" meaning they belong to no particular party. The signatures were verified by county clerks.Both listed a Cody, Wyoming address in their paperwork. The state elections office said West did not...…12:03 PM, Aug 17, 2020SALT LAKE CITY — Rapper Kanye West has filed -- and qualified -- to appear on the November ballot in Utah in the presidential race.The Utah Lt. Governor's Office confirmed to FOX 13 on Monday that West had filed the necessary paperwork and 1,000 signatures to appear on the ballot. He and his running mate, Michelle Tidball, will appear on the ballot as "unaffiliated" meaning they belong to no particular party. The signatures were verified by county clerks.Both listed a Cody, Wyoming address in their paperwork. The state elections office said West did not...WW…