Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images (PHILADELPHIA) — Cherelle Parker is literally one in a hundred after being elected Philadelphia’s first female mayor. In a historic vote, Parker became the City of Brotherly Love’s 100th mayor and the first woman elected to the office. “Who is Cherelle Parker going to be? A get-it-done Philadelphian. […]
LOGAN, Utah-Wednesday, Utah State men’s basketball head coach Danny Sprinkle announced the signing of point guard Terrence Hill Jr. (Portland, Ore., Roosevelt High School, AZ Compass School) and wing Kase Wynott (Winchester, Idaho, Lapwai High School). Hill chose the Aggies over Colorado State, Montana, New Mexico and Oregon State. Wynott […]
PBNJ Productions/Getty Images (HOUSTON) — A massive fire at a chemical plant near Houston Wednesday prompted a school evacuation and a warning for residents to shelter in place, according to authorities. There was an explosion at the plant in the town of Shepherd just after 8 a.m. local time Wednesday, according […]
ftwitty/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Former President Donald Trump is on trial in New York in a $250 million civil lawsuit that could alter the personal fortune and real estate empire that helped propel Trump to the White House. Trump, his sons Eric Trump and and Donald Trump Jr., and […]
Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue (DETROIT) — A suspect is in custody in connection with the murder of Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll, police said. Woll was found stabbed to death outside her home on Oct. 21. Detroit police said last month that there was no evidence to point to the crime […]
JazzIRT/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A Florida mom is suing American Airlines after she claims the airline “misplaced” her two unaccompanied children and put them in a “cold room akin to a jail cell” for a night after the kids’ connecting flight during a July 2022 trip was canceled. “It’s […]
SALT LAKE CITY-Wednesday, Alta High School boys basketball standout Jaxon Johnson signed with the University of Utah. Johnson led the Hawks to the 5A state championship last season, averaging 16.5 points and 8.8 rebounds per game. Johnson is also the defending 5A MVP from last season and has obtained academic […]
PROVO, Utah-Per Wednesday news, BYU men’s basketball signed Texas high school star guard Brooks Bahr to a national letter of intent. Bahr, a 6’4″ guard out of Keller, Texas, is a 247sports.com 3-star recruit is the 132nd ranked player in the Class of 2024 recruiting class. BYU head coach Mark […]
(Undated) — Hospitals in St. George and Cedar City are getting high marks for patient safety. The nonprofit Leapfrog Group has given St. George and Cedar City hospitals “A” grades for safety. And, for the first time, Utah leads the nation in safety grades for its hospitals in Leapfrog Group’s […]
(Brian Head, UT) — Brian Head Resort is pushing back its opening date. The ski area 40 minutes east of Cedar City said yesterday it will open for the season November 17th, one week from this Friday. Resort managers say they need more time to get the runs ready. They’ve […]
