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Motorhome Crash on I-15 in Orem Leaves Two Seriously Injured

A motorhome crash on Interstate 15 in Orem left two people seriously injured on Tuesday morning. Around 10:30 a.m., the southbound motorhome veered right, hit a concrete barrier, and rolled onto its side near University Parkway. The motorhome was towing a car, which went over the barrier. Emergency responders initially called for a medical helicopter, but it was later canceled, and both injured occupants were taken by ambulance to a local hospital. No other vehicles were involved. Traffic was heavily delayed as all lanes except the HOV lane were closed for over an hour. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

National News

Jack Teixeira Pleads Guilty to Obstruction of Justice in Court-Martial

Jack Teixeira, a former Massachusetts Air National Guard member, pleaded guilty to obstructing justice in his court-martial after leaking classified U.S. military documents. The plea deal grants him a dishonorable discharge but no additional jail time beyond his 15-year federal sentence. Teixeira admitted to destroying electronic evidence and encouraging a friend to delete messages after learning of the investigation. The leaked documents included sensitive intelligence on Ukraine’s war, U.S. military operations, and assessments of foreign nations. His family defended him, while prosecutors emphasized the seriousness of his actions.

International News

Europe Sees Worst Measles Outbreak in Over 25 Years, WHO Reports

Europe experienced its highest measles outbreak in over 25 years, with 127,350 cases reported in 2024, doubling the previous year’s count. The outbreak, affecting 53 European and Central Asian countries, saw children under five making up over 40% of cases, and over half required hospitalization. Declining global vaccination rates since the COVID-19 pandemic have contributed to this surge, with WHO urging increased immunization efforts. The U.S. is also experiencing its worst measles outbreak since 2019, with over 250 cases reported, mostly among unvaccinated individuals. Health officials warn that vaccination rates must reach 95% to prevent further outbreaks.

Sports News

Duke Star Cooper Flagg Injures Ankle, Ruled Out of ACC Tournament Game

Duke freshman star Cooper Flagg suffered a left ankle injury late in the first half of the ACC Tournament game against Georgia Tech and was ruled out for the remainder of the match. After being taken to the X-ray room in a wheelchair, he returned to the bench under his own power but did not re-enter the game. Flagg, the ACC Player and Newcomer of the Year, landed awkwardly on an opponent’s foot while attempting a rebound. Duke also lost Maliq Brown to a shoulder injury in the first half. The top-ranked Blue Devils, projected as a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, had won eight consecutive games before the ACC Tournament.

Events  

March 13th

• March Travel & Events Tribe - Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM

• Coffee Tasting Menu! - Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 4:00 PM

March 14th

• Date Night: Luck of the Irish March 14th - Friday, March 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM

• Salt Lake City Luck Of The Irish Bar Crawl - Friday, March 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM

March 15th

• Les Miserables - Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM

• Provo Farmers Market - Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM

March 16th

• LEONCAVALLO'S PAGLIACCI - Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 8:00 AM

• Shane Gillis - Sunday, March 16, 2025 at 2:00 AM

March 17th

• Salt Lake City Official St. Patrick's Day Bar Crawl - Monday, March 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM

• Bulls @ Jazz - Monday, March 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM

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