Weather

Local News

Provo Man Trains for Chicago Marathon to Support Father's Kidney Disease Treatment

Kyle LaPlant, a Provo resident, is training for the Chicago Marathon to raise funds for his father, Jimmie, who suffers from Stage IV chronic kidney disease. With only 14 weeks to prepare and limited running experience, Kyle's goal is to complete the marathon and raise $5,000 through a GoFundMe page. Despite the challenge of rapid training, he remains determined to finish the race and support his father's medical costs.

National News

Federal Judge Dismisses Major Felony Charges Against Ex-Louisville Officers in Breonna Taylor Case

A federal judge has dismissed major felony charges against two former Louisville police officers, Joshua Jaynes and Kyle Meany, who were accused of falsifying the warrant that led to Breonna Taylor's fatal shooting. The judge ruled that the actions of Taylor's boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, who fired at police during the raid, were the legal cause of Taylor's death, not the flawed warrant. Charges against Jaynes and Meany have been reduced to misdemeanors, though some charges remain. The Justice Department is reviewing the decision, while a third officer, Kelly Goodlett, has already pleaded guilty and is set to testify.

International News

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol Criticized for Private Jet Commute

Brian Niccol, Starbucks' new CEO, is facing criticism for his decision to "supercommute" by private jet between his California home and Starbucks' Seattle headquarters. Greenpeace has condemned this practice as environmentally damaging and socially unjust, pointing out that private jets have significantly higher CO2 emissions compared to commercial flights. Critics also accuse Starbucks of hypocrisy given its previous commitments to reducing carbon emissions.

Discovery News

Methods for Evaluating Historical Records in Genealogy

Genealogist Alice Childs shared methods for evaluating historical records during her Education Week class. She emphasized the importance of cross-referencing multiple documents to ensure accuracy in genealogical research. Childs outlined three key questions to assess the reliability of sources and stressed considering the context in which documents were created. Her approach aims to help researchers avoid errors and better understand their family history.

Events  

August 24th

• Fighter - Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM

• 3rd Annual Kensington Street Festival! - Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 2:00 PM

August 25th

• Round Rock Express at Salt Lake Bees - Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 1:05 PM

• Falling In Reverse - Sunday, August 25, 2024 at 5:45 PM

Laugh Lounge

How did we do in this issue on Lehi Local Buzz?