Five family members were killed in a suspected flash-flooding incident in Wayne County over the weekend while camping, hiking, and rappelling. Among those lost was Katrina Gubler Long, a businesswoman and community figure whose death has prompted an outpouring of remembrance from friends, family, and colleagues in Spanish Fork. Vigil Honors Memory of Katrina Gubler … Read more
Ben Wilson, creator of the popular podcast “How to Take Over the World,” is currently undergoing treatment for stage 4 high-grade neuroendocrine carcinoma. After experiencing unexplained fatigue and physical pain, Wilson sought medical care that revealed multiple tumors in his lungs, liver, spine, and brain. Despite a terminal diagnosis, Wilson continues to produce content, supported … Read more
The Children’s Center Utah has opened the Kahlert Children’s Mental Health Center in Lehi, marking the organization’s first location in Utah County. Located on the Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital’s Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Campus, the facility aims to provide outpatient mental health services for children from birth through age six, reducing travel times … Read more
Mai FM breakfast host Fame Teu has departed the station after 11 years, citing a desire to rest and pursue new ventures, according to reports from Media Insider. Teu’s exit follows four years as a breakfast co-host alongside Nickson Clark and Tegan Yorwarth. While his departure prompted social media tributes from his colleagues, Teu has … Read more
Textile Recycling Expansion in Central Minnesota Residents of Stearns, Benton, and Sherburne counties can drop off unwanted textiles, including worn clothing, shoes, and linens, at the Stearns County Service Center in Waite Park. According to the Tri-County Solid Waste Commission, the initiative aims to divert waste from landfills, addressing a portion of the 11 million … Read more
University of Utah astronomers have identified the first stellar-mass black hole within the Omega Centauri star cluster, a discovery that challenges the very idea of how black holes form within environments like Omega Centauri. By analyzing 20 years of Hubble Space Telescope data paired with James Webb Space Telescope observations, researchers confirmed the object, dubbed … Read more
Utah quarterback Devon Dampier is entering the 2025 season fully healthy after offseason surgery to repair a sports hernia that limited his mobility and performance during his first year with the program. According to head coach Morgan Scalley, Dampier played more than half of the previous season injured, though he still recorded 310 passing yards … Read more
The Trump administration is blocking U.S. citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from boarding commercial flights to the United States due to a widening Ebola outbreak. According to a White House official, the order utilizes transportation authority under Title 49 to place affected citizens on a “do-not-board” list until they spend 21 days … Read more
The live-action adaptation of Disney’s Moana has officially arrived in theaters, following a world premiere at the Hollywood Bowl that emphasized cultural authenticity and Pacific Islander representation. According to Disney, the production utilized the expertise of nearly 2,900 workers, including cultural consultants, to ensure that the film’s music, choreography, and costume design accurately reflected the … Read more
The Neuchâtel International Fantastic Film Festival (NIFFF) marked its 25th anniversary this year by showcasing 129 cinematic works, drawing a dedicated community of cinephiles who have maintained long-standing traditions of audience participation. According to reports from the local broadcaster RTN, the festival continues to thrive by fostering a unique, interactive culture where spectators perform ritualized … Read more