Plus, Santaquin sergeant killed in the line of duty returned home.
Good morning! Here are today’s temperatures: 🌧️ 34 – 47° in Logan | 60% 💧 🌧️ 39 – 50° in Salt Lake | 70% 💧 🌤️ 46 – 78° in St. George On our minds: Utah's eagerly anticipated NHL team has taken strides towards establishing its home-base with a planned state-of-the art practice facility. Gen Z values connection, yet struggles with feelings of worthiness for love. Phoenix, Arizona, is known as the Silicon Valley of chip manufacturing in the Western region. |
| Utah ranked the No. 1 overall state by U.S. News and World Report |
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| | Utah claims the title as the best state in the nation, marking its third consecutive year as the crowning point of the U.S News and World Report ranking. “Utah has a vibrant, diverse economy and unsurpassed natural beauty, but what truly sets our state apart is our people,” said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox, per the press release. “We lead the nation in volunteering and charitable giving every year and this spirit of community leads to a collaborative approach to problem solving, an ecosystem that supports innovation, and a culture that strengthens families and individuals. I’m proud of the Beehive State and appreciate the validation that Utah really is the best state in the nation.” In the latest rankings, Utah excelled in multiple categories, ranking second in education, third in economy and third in infrastructure. Read more about why Utah was ranked the No. 1 overall state. |
| On Monday morning, Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser was honored in a procession from Taylorsville to his hometown of Santaquin. Despite the rain, hundreds of police cruisers and ambulances accompanied his body on the 60-mile journey. Hooser was "struck and killed" by a semi-truck driver early Sunday morning. An extensive manhunt led to the apprehension of the suspect. “Everybody out there listening, if I can give them any advice, it’s to hold your loved one a little tighter. Make phone calls, tell them you love them — especially the ones you don’t get to see every day,” Hooser's brother told KSL on Sunday. Hooser will be remembered as a "great man" devoted to his family and community. Read more about Hooser and his procession. |
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