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Orem Man Arrested for Attempted Murder During Family Dispute

An Orem man, Angel Gil Guevara, was arrested for attempted murder after allegedly trying to shoot a family member during an argument on September 17. The incident occurred in a home where shouting was reported, and a bullet was later found in a shared wall of the duplex. Guevara claims he grabbed the gun in self-defense. He faces multiple charges, including domestic violence-related offenses.

National News

Pipeline Fire in Deer Park, Texas, Finally Extinguished After Four Days

A four-day pipeline fire in Deer Park, Texas, was extinguished on September 19, 2024. The fire, which started after a car crashed into a pipeline valve, led to the evacuation of nearly 1,000 homes and caused significant damage. Authorities are investigating the incident, which resulted in the discovery of human remains in the vehicle involved. No evidence of a terrorist attack has been found, but the investigation remains ongoing. Local residents returned to assess the damage, with many expressing concerns about safety.

International News

Vladislav Bakalchuk Arrested After Deadly Wildberries Office Shootout in Moscow

Vladislav Bakalchuk, the estranged husband of Russia’s richest woman, Tatyana Bakalchuk, was arrested and charged with murder following a deadly shootout at the Wildberries office in Moscow on September 18, 2024. The incident, which left two people dead and seven others injured, is linked to a business dispute over the company's future after a merger. Vladislav claims he acted in self-defense, while Tatyana accuses him of attempting to seize the office. The case has echoes of violent corporate conflicts from the 1990s.

Sports News

BYU Faces Critical Challenges with Third-and-Short Conversions

BYU's promising season could be jeopardized by its struggles on "third-and-short" situations. The team has converted only 4-of-12 attempts (33%) in such scenarios, with six rushing attempts gaining a mere 0.5 yards per carry. The key to improvement may lie in a healthy LJ Martin, whose contributions have been crucial. The coaching staff’s reliance on fourth-down attempts instead of resolving the third-down inefficiencies could prove disastrous in Big 12 play.

Events  

September 20th

• SUPER EVENT 20 - Friday, September 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM

• Latino Conservation Week Festival & Gear Swap - Friday, September 20, 2024 at 5:30 PM

September 21st

• Night Lights Event - Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 3:00 PM

• Fall Festival - Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 10:00 AM

September 22nd

• Hoodoo Gurus - Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 2:00 PM

• Snail Fest 2024 | Slow Food Utah's Annual Gathering - Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 5:30 PM

September 23rd

• Ziggy Alberts - Monday, September 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM

• Sensory Inclusive Afternoon 9/23 - Monday, September 23, 2024 at 3:00 PM

September 24th

• Friday Pilots Club - Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 7:00 PM

• Rodrigo y Gabriela - Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:00 PM

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