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Speaker Cut From UVU Commencement For Charlie Kirk Comment

Speaker Cut From UVU Commencement For Charlie Kirk Comment

(Orem, UT) — The commencement speaker has been cut from Utah Valley University over her comments about Charlie Kirk. Sharon McMahon will not be speaking on April 29th after anger from Utah Republicans including Senator Mike Lee. McMahon, who’s known as “America’s government teacher,” last year posted a comment where […]

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Utah Congressman Urges Commencement Speaker To Withdraw From UVU

Utah Congressman Urges Commencement Speaker To Withdraw From UVU

(Provo, UT) — A Utah congressman is calling on a scheduled commencement speaker at Utah Valley University to step aside. Representative Burgess Owens is urging author Sharon McMahon to withdraw, citing concerns over timing following the killing of Charlie Kirk on campus. Owens says the request is not about silencing […]

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Backlash Over UVU Commencement Speaker

Backlash Over UVU Commencement Speaker

(Orem, UT) — There’s growing backlash against this year’s commencement speaker at Utah Valley University. KUTV reports author, educator and podcaster Sharon McMahon has been selected to not only give a speech to graduates, but to receive an honorary degree. However, many in the university community are upset over comments […]

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Judge Denies Tyler Robinson Request To Close Hearing

Judge Denies Tyler Robinson Request To Close Hearing

(Provo, UT) — A judge is denying a request from the man accused of killing right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk to close an upcoming court hearing. Tyler Robinson had asked the court to seal certain evidence and ban cameras from the courtroom. KUTV reports the hearing is scheduled for April 17th. […]

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Utah Valley University Gets To Play In Tournament After Money Dispute

Utah Valley University Gets To Play In Tournament After Money Dispute

(Orem, UT) — Utah Valley University will play in the Western Athletic Conference tournament for men’s and women’s basketball. That agreement was reached after the WAC threatened to keep them out over a one-million dollar payment. Because Utah Valley is getting ready to leave the WAC for the Big West […]

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Judge Denies Request To Recuse Prosecutors In Charlie Kirk Murder Trial

Judge Denies Request To Recuse Prosecutors In Charlie Kirk Murder Trial

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A judge has denied a request to remove prosecutors from the Charlie Kirk murder case. Attorneys for defendant Tyler Robinson argued the Utah County Attorney’s Office should be recused because one prosecutor’s child attended the rally, though the 18-year-old did not witness the shooting. Kirk […]

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Lawmaker Seeks 2-Million-Dollars For Tyler Robinson Trial

Lawmaker Seeks 2-Million-Dollars For Tyler Robinson Trial

(Orem, UT) — A Utah lawmaker is requesting two-million-dollars from the state to cover added costs tied to the upcoming Tyler Robinson trial. Robinson is accused of gunning down right-wing activist Charlie Kirk during an event at Utah Valley University last September. Representative David Shallenberger of Orem made the funding […]

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UVU President Stepping Down At End Of Semester

UVU President Stepping Down At End Of Semester

(Orem, UT) — The head of the largest university in Utah is leaving her position at the end of the year. Astrid Tuminez says her nearly seven years running Utah Valley University have been rewarding, but she’s ready for her next chapter. About a year ago, she lost her husband […]

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Running Title Stripped From Utah Valley University

Running Title Stripped From Utah Valley University

(Orem, UT) — An NCAA title has been stripped from a runner who competed for Utah Valley University. Reports indicate Everlyn Kemboi lost her 2023 Division 1 National Championship title in the 10-thousand meter event. The NCAA is not naming her but says the winner of that event was found […]

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Accused Charlie Kirk Killer In Court For Hearing

Accused Charlie Kirk Killer In Court For Hearing

(Provo, UT) — The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk was in court yesterday while attorneys argued over the public’s ability to view the court proceedings. Tyler Robinson was dressed in a shirt and tie and was chained to shackles. The 20-year-old from Washington County is accused of capital murder. […]

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