(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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. […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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. […]
