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Ex-Postal Worker Seei Charged With Discarding 300 Utah Ballots
Damon Matai Seei entered a not guilty plea to federal charges for discarding over 300 mail-in ballots in Utah. The former worker admitted throwing away the mail to lighten his workload, and his next court date is November 30.
Robinson Lawyers Argue Against Death Penalty in Kirk Case
Defense attorneys argued Tyler Robinson should not face the death penalty because the bullet hit only Charlie Kirk.
Monticello Utah Lowers Evacuation Status as Babylon Fire Reaches 54 Percent
Babylon Fire is 54 percent contained near Monticello, Utah, allowing officials to lower evacuation warnings. More than 1,500 firefighters work on 106,000 acres as federal agencies allocate nearly $42 million for response.
Utah Reports 680 Measles Cases Across 22 Counties
Utah reports 680 measles cases across 22 counties. State epidemiologist Leisha Nolen says transmission continues statewide.
Hilton Returns To Provo Canyon School
Paris Hilton visited the school to support two families suing the facility. Allegations detail student head injuries and staff failing immediate medical care.
Judge Hears Requests to Seal Exhibits in Robinson Hearing
Judge Tony Graf Jr. holds a hearing on sealing exhibits in Tyler Robinson's aggravated murder preliminary hearing. The defense seeks to limit public access to avoid jury bias while prosecutors argue evidence is admissible.
Utah Legislature Expands Gambling Definition To Include Proposition Bets
Utah lawmakers broaden gambling laws to target prediction market platforms. Governor Spencer Cox and Attorney General Derek Brown support legal challenges against these platforms.
Box Elder Commission Approves Stratos AI Datacenter Project
The Box Elder County Commission approves the Stratos AI datacenter despite thousands of objections. Utah Governor Cox says the project must not harm the Great Salt Lake or increase power bills.
Mohamed Wins Utah Democratic State Convention Vote
Liban Mohamed won the Utah Democratic Party state convention with 51% of the vote. He highlighted the district's diverse population and faced online hostility during his candidacy.