Provo Local Buzz
Posts
🚍💥Provo News: Early Morning Crash in Provo with Double-Trailer Fuel Tanker, U.S. $2.47 Billion Military Aid for Ukraine, BYU’s Alamo Bowl Victory.

🚍💥Provo News: Early Morning Crash in Provo with Double-Trailer Fuel Tanker, U.S. $2.47 Billion Military Aid for Ukraine, BYU’s Alamo Bowl Victory.

Issue#243

December 31, 2024

There's a treasure hunter in each of us. It's an instinctive pull that captures our imagination and never let’s go. Solve thrilling puzzles and uncover real treasures like gold, cash, cars, and vacations. Ready to embark on the journey of a lifetime? Learn more!

Weather

Local News

Early Morning Crash in Provo Involving Double-Trailer Fuel Tanker

A double-trailer fuel tanker crash on University Avenue in Provo temporarily closed the road early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred at 5:40 a.m. when a Ford F150 reportedly ran a red light and collided with the tanker, which then struck another car and a lighted sign. Fortunately, no serious injuries or fuel spills were reported. The road was reopened by 8:40 a.m. after the crash site was cleared.

National News

Infamous Kidnapper Matthew Muller Charged in 2009 Home Invasions

Matthew Muller, infamous for the 2015 "Gone Girl" kidnapping of Denise Huskins, has now been charged in connection with two home invasions and attempted assaults from 2009. Advances in forensic DNA testing linked Muller to the crimes, involving the binding and drugging of two women in Northern California. Muller, currently serving a 40-year sentence for the 2015 crimes, faces potential life sentences if convicted of the new charges. His arraignment took place in San Jose, California, with a plea hearing set for January 17. The case underscores the challenges and eventual resolution of long-unsolved crimes.

International News

Department of Defense Unveils $2.47 Billion Military Aid for Ukraine

The U.S. Department of Defense announced two new military aid packages for Ukraine worth $2.47 billion to bolster its defense against Russian aggression. The first package, valued at $1.25 billion under the Presidential Drawdown Authority, includes air defense missiles, rocket system munitions, artillery, and anti-tank weapons. The second package, part of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative (USAI), valued at $1.22 billion, adds advanced air defense systems, air-to-ground capabilities, and unmanned aerial systems. This marks the Biden administration’s 23rd USAI package since August 2021. The announcement comes amid ongoing U.S. support from 50 allied nations and a growing U.S. national debt exceeding $36 trillion.

Sports News

BYU’s Alamo Bowl Victory Overshadowed by Broadcast Controversy

BYU's dominant 36-14 win over Colorado in the Alamo Bowl sparked controversy due to the perceived bias of the ABC broadcast team, Dave Pasch and Dusty Dvoracek. Fans criticized the commentators for focusing extensively on Colorado’s star players, Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter, while overlooking BYU’s performance. The issue gained traction on social media, with fans expressing frustration and blogs like Awful Announcing addressing the matter. Neutral college football fans also agreed that the coverage should have better reflected the game’s dynamics, highlighting a broader debate about media narratives in sports.