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👩Provo News: Provo Woman Arrested for Stealing Truck, Pro-Palestinian Protest Escalates at University of Minnesota Campus.

👩Provo News: Provo Woman Arrested for Stealing Truck, Pro-Palestinian Protest Escalates at University of Minnesota Campus.

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October 22, 2024

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Woman Arrested for Stealing Truck at Gunpoint Near Bridal Veil Falls

Heather Leann Murray, a Heber City woman, was arrested for allegedly stealing a truck at gunpoint from BYU students near Bridal Veil Falls and driving it into the Provo River on October 19, 2024. The incident began when Murray, believed to be under the influence of drugs, approached the students' vehicle and threatened them with a realistic-looking BB gun, prompting them to flee and call 911. Despite orders from officers to stop, she drove the truck into the river and later fled, but was eventually apprehended. Murray faces multiple charges, including aggravated robbery, possession of controlled substances, and aggravated assault.

National News

Pro-Palestinian Protest Escalates at University of Minnesota Campus

Eleven pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities after they barricaded Morrill Hall, locking staff inside on October 21, 2024. The protest began as a peaceful assembly before escalating when demonstrators spray-painted security cameras, broke windows, and blocked the building’s entrances and exits. University police, with assistance from the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, arrested the protesters after issuing a campus-wide emergency alert. The situation was resolved by the evening, though the extent of the damage remains under investigation.

International News

Lloyd Austin Visits Kyiv to Reaffirm U.S. Support for Ukraine’s Defense

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin visited Kyiv to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov. The visit emphasized continued U.S. military aid to Ukraine, including a new $400 million package. Austin's trip comes amid rising concerns over North Korea's reported military support to Russia, with nearly 11,000 North Korean troops preparing to fight in Ukraine by November 1. Zelenskyy warned of the global implications if this "malign alliance" is not addressed, as the war enters a critical phase with ongoing Russian drone and missile attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure.

Sports News

Cheapest Tickets for Yankees-Dodgers World Series Soar Over $1,000

As the New York Yankees prepare to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2024 World Series, ticket prices have surged. The cheapest tickets for Game 1 at Dodger Stadium are priced at $1,034, with prices increasing for later games. The matchup is generating immense fan interest, with prices for premium seats behind home plate reaching as high as $20,000. Games 1 and 2 will take place in Los Angeles, while the series will move to New York for Games 3 through 5. If necessary, Games 6 and 7 will return to Los Angeles, where ticket prices remain among the highest.