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Driver Ejected Due to Lack of Seatbelt

A fatal single-vehicle crash occurred in Benjamin, Utah, early Sunday morning, involving a Dodge Durango driven by Hunter J. Walker, 25, of Santaquin. Walker, who was not wearing a seatbelt, was ejected from the vehicle when it veered off the road, launched off an overpass concrete wall, and collided with a round pillar before rolling back down. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

National News

FBI Testimony on Cellphone Data Analysis

In the Chad Daybell murder trial, an FBI agent presented cellphone data indicating Chad Daybell's and Lori Daybell's locations around the times when Joshua "JJ" Vallow and Tylee Ryan were last seen alive. The agent highlighted the movements of Lori Daybell's brother, Alex Cox, and Chad Daybell on the days of the children's disappearances, aligning with the locations where their bodies were later found. Testimony also included inconsistencies in Chad Daybell's accounts of his wife's death and observations of his demeanor during her funeral.

International News

Paramount Global's Strategic Plan

Paramount Global announced the stepping down of Bob Bakish as President and CEO, with George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy, and Brian Robbins appointed to lead the Office of the CEO. This new leadership aims to accelerate growth, develop content, streamline operations, and optimize streaming strategy. The Board expresses confidence in the new leaders' ability to enhance performance and value creation.

College Sports

Outstanding Performances by BYU Track and Field Team

BYU senior sprinter Jaslyn Gardner broke both the 100-meter and 200-meter school records during the Robison Invitational, setting new personal bests and leaving a lasting mark on the program. The BYU track and field team also saw notable performances from other athletes, including freshman Lainey Jones and Alysa Keller. Meanwhile, the BYU baseball team faced losses in a doubleheader against Oklahoma State, and the softball team fell to Baylor on Senior Night.

Events

April 30th

• Lunch and Learn - Unlock Your Potential With Core - Tue, Apr 30, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

• Preschool Time - Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM

• Provo Job Fair - Provo Career Fair Event - Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 11:00 AM

May 1st

• Escape From Germany - Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 4:00 PM

• Elephant's Graveyard - Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 5:00 PM

May 2nd

• Olivia and Neil Event — Wedding & Events in Provo - Thu, May 2, 2 – 8 PM

• Tween Thursdays Event  - Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 4:15 PM

May 3rd

• Cuentos (Spanish Story Time) - Friday, May 3, 2024 at 10:30 AM

• Provo Prowl Scavenger Hunt - Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:00 AM

• Orem UT - Fiddler on the Roof - Friday, May 3, 2024 at 4:30 PM

May 4th

• Curious Savage Blue Cast Matinee - Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM

• DJ Teardrop @ Maplewood Events - Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 5:00 PM

May 5th

• Chancel Ringers Rehearsal - Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 3:00 PM

• Let's Meditate (Sunday) - Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 11:30 AM

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