Review reveals $24.3M in unauthorized Medicaid payments in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY The Utah Office of Inspector General has estimated that around $24 million was spent on improper Medicaid payments due to individuals being enrolled in multiple states, as per a recent audit. These payments, deemed unacceptable, are attributed to delays in the renewal process for interstate benefits and ambiguous policies, the office disclosed […]
The ‘dirty soda’ trend becomes popular outside its Utah Mormon origins.
Sweetening Up Soda: The Dirty Soda Trend Grows Matcha and mocktails have their moment, but now there’s a rising star: “Dirty Soda.” This new trend, which began in Utah over ten years ago, has started to capture a wider audience, driven largely by social media and changing drinking habits across America, according to enthusiasts. Essentially, […]
Wealthy ‘Squatty Potty’ founder taken into custody in Utah for purchasing child pornography
Charges Against “Squatty Potty” Creator A billionaire known for inventing the “Squatty Potty” is facing federal charges in Utah for reportedly buying large amounts of child sexual abuse material, officials have stated. Robert Edwards, 50, was taken into custody on allegations of obtaining and distributing numerous images depicting child sexual abuse from March 2021 to […]
Utah author Kouri Richins shows unusual response to the death of her husband, whom she is accused of killing: video
Trial of Utah Author Accused of Husband’s Murder Cori Richens, a children’s book author from Utah, was seen sobbing in a bathroom after her husband Eric was discovered unresponsive in 2022. This emotional scene was shown to jurors during her murder trial, creating a stark contrast to prosecutors’ claims that she had maliciously poisoned him […]
Snowmobiler killed in Utah avalanche, third deadly slide in a week statewide
Body of Snowmobiler Found After Avalanche in Utah Authorities reported on Monday that the body of a snowmobiler who was buried in an avalanche in a remote part of Utah has been located. This incident marks the third deadly accident in the state within just a week. A 45-year-old man from Rose Park was confirmed […]
Utah judge set to decide on whether to remove prosecutors from the Charlie Kirk murder case
SALT LAKE CITY A ruling from a Utah judge is expected on Tuesday regarding the potential removal of the county prosecutor in the murder case against Tyler Robinson, who is accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah college campus. The prosecution intends to pursue the death penalty for Robinson, 22, who […]
Federal court approves Utah congressional redistricting map in decision
On Monday, a federal court’s decision officially puts into action a newly drawn congressional redistricting map in Utah. This map notably creates a district that leans Democratic and is centered around Salt Lake City, which could significantly impact one of the Republican-held U.S. House seats in the state. A special panel of three judges ruled […]
Main witness appears in trial of Utah woman charged with poisoning her husband to death
Trial of Utah Mother Accused of Murdering Husband with Fentanyl Begins A Utah mother, Kuri Richins, is facing serious charges, including aggravated murder, related to the death of her husband, Eric Richins, in March 2022. The trial commenced on Monday in Summit County, which is known for its upscale ski resorts. During the opening proceedings, […]
Utah avalanche claims the life of Massachusetts sixth-grader, remembered as kind, spirited, and intelligent
Recently, an 11-year-old girl from Massachusetts tragically lost her life due to an avalanche at a secluded area near a ski resort in Utah, leaving her family in shock. Her family fondly remembers her as “kind, sassy, and smart.” Madeline Eitas, a sixth-grader from Rochester, was enjoying a skiing trip with her family when the […]
Utah reports its first two avalanche fatalities of the season from different snow slides.
In recent days, Utah has experienced two separate avalanches that tragically resulted in the deaths of an 11-year-old girl near a ski resort and a father who was snowmobiling with his son in a remote area. These incidents mark the first avalanche fatalities of the season in the state. The girl, identified as Madeline Eitas […]