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Increased Burglaries in Hobble Creek Canyon Raise Safety Concerns Among Locals

Hobble Creek Canyon in Utah has seen a rise in burglaries this summer, with eight incidents reported, which has made local residents feel unsafe in a previously "trustworthy place." Jenna Vincent, a Springville resident, shared her experience of returning to her family’s trailer to find it vandalized and several personal possessions stolen. Sgt. Spencer Cannon of the Utah County Sheriff’s Office acknowledged that criminals often look for "crimes of opportunity" in areas where people leave their belongings unattended. Vincent and other locals are now reconsidering leaving their trailers in the canyon, despite it being legal to leave them on public land for up to two weeks.

National News

Alabama Executes Alan Eugene Miller Using Nitrogen Hypoxia for 1999 Workplace Murders

Alabama executed Alan Eugene Miller using nitrogen hypoxia on Thursday, marking the United States' second use of this execution method. Miller, who was convicted of killing three coworkers in a 1999 shooting spree, died after about 15 minutes of exposure to nitrogen gas at the William C. Holman Correctional Facility. Media witnesses observed Miller shaking for two minutes and gasping for six before being pronounced dead at 6:38 p.m. The execution followed a failed attempt by the state to carry out the death sentence via lethal injection in 2022, leading Miller to pursue execution by nitrogen hypoxia instead. Attorney General Steve Marshall described the shaking as part of the natural dying process. Alabama first employed this method in January to execute Kenneth Smith.

International News

National Trust Launches “Trees of Hope” to Commemorate Sycamore Gap Tree’s Legacy

The iconic Sycamore Gap tree, which stood by Hadrian’s Wall in northern England and became famous after its appearance in the 1991 film Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, was felled illegally a year ago. To commemorate its loss, the National Trust has launched the “Trees of Hope” initiative, distributing 49 saplings—one for each foot of the tree’s height—to communities across the UK. The saplings, to be placed in publicly accessible areas, will also be sent to the country’s 15 national parks and a local primary school. This marks an effort to create a new chapter in the tree’s legacy. The initiative coincides with an exhibition opening and the ongoing legal proceedings against the two men charged with cutting down the tree, with trial dates set for December.

Sports News

BYU Football Honors Ronney Jenkins with Return of His 1998 Game-Worn Jersey

Former BYU football star Ronney Jenkins was recently reunited with his game-worn jersey from the 1998 season during a celebration honoring the 1996 BYU team. The gesture took place when Jack Damuni, who manages alumni relations for BYU football, presented the jersey to Jenkins at the Kansas State game, as part of BYU’s 100th-season festivities. Jenkins, a standout running back with over 2,000 rushing yards during his BYU career, was thrilled to receive his old jersey, marking a special moment for the player who contributed significantly to the program’s history. After leaving BYU, Jenkins continued his football journey at Northern Arizona and in the NFL. His contributions to BYU football remain celebrated, with Jenkins ranked 61st on the list of the top 100 BYU players of all time.

Events  

September 27th

• HISPANIC HERITAGE FEST - CELEBRANDO NUESTRAS RAICES - Friday, September 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM

• Tailgate Party - Friday, September 27, 2024 at 5:30 PM

September 28th

• Deyaz - Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 12:00 PM

• Sandy's Heritage Festival 2024 - Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 10:00 AM

September 29th

• Lucius - Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 5:45 PM

• Salt Lake City Road Trip - Sunday, September 29, 2024 at 7:00 AM

September 30th

• Cross E Ranch Fall Festival 2024 - Monday, September 30, 2024 at 4:00 PM

• FIDLAR @ The Grand - Mon Sep 30, 2024 - 7:00 PM

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