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Vineyard Man Arrested After Allegedly Firing Gun in Apartment Complex

A Vineyard man was arrested after reportedly firing a gun inside an apartment complex while intoxicated. Utah County Sheriff's deputies responded to shots fired at the Vine apartment complex Thursday evening. The suspect, a convicted felon with multiple arrest warrants, fired from a third-floor unit but refused to communicate with police. A SWAT team was activated, eventually breaching the door and taking the suspect into custody. He faces charges including unlawful discharge of a firearm and possession of a firearm by a felon.

National News

Texas Judge Fines New York OB-GYN for Sending Abortion Pills

A Texas judge ordered Dr. Margaret Daley Carpenter, a New York OB-GYN, to stop sending abortion pills to Texas and pay a $100,000 fine. This marks the first enforcement of Texas House Bill 1280, which penalizes illegal pregnancy terminations. The lawsuit, led by Attorney General Ken Paxton, alleges Carpenter mailed the pills to a Texas woman, whose partner later discovered the abortion. The case also challenges New York’s shield law, which protects doctors from out-of-state prosecution. Legal experts predict the lawsuit may move to federal court and potentially reach the U.S. Supreme Court.

International News

Tennessee Man Sentenced to Life for Murdering Wife on Honeymoon

Bradley Robert Dawson, a 40-year-old man from Memphis, Tennessee, was sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife, Christe Chen, during their honeymoon in Fiji in 2022. Dawson, convicted in December, must serve at least 18 years before being eligible for parole. The crime occurred at Turtle Island resort, where Chen was found with multiple blunt force injuries. After the murder, Dawson fled by kayak to a nearby island but was later arrested. Despite his defense claiming insufficient evidence, the judge ruled there was no reasonable doubt of Dawson’s guilt. Under Fijian law, he may apply for a pardon or sentence reduction after serving his minimum term.

Sports News

Tyreek Hill to Race Olympic Champion Noah Lyles in Sprint Showdown

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill will face off against Olympic 100m gold medalist Noah Lyles in a highly anticipated sprint showdown. Hill has long claimed he could outrun Lyles, and after months of trash talk, the two have agreed to race. While the exact date and distance remain undecided, a 60m sprint seems likely, as Lyles believes a full 100m race would be a "blowout" in his favor. Lyles recently ran 6.52 seconds in the 60m, while Hill's best is 6.64, making for a close competition if Lyles makes a mistake. Both athletes continue exchanging competitive banter on social media.

Events  

February 14th

• Salt Lake Coffee Ride — Sweet Streets - Friday, February 14, 2025 at 7:00 AM

• Luminaries – February 14, 2025 - Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11:30 AM

February 15th

• Winter Rock Reggae - Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM

• Torchlight Parade & Fireworks Show - Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM

February 16th

• Cinderella - Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 2:00 PM

• Rome - Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM

February 17th

• Matilda the Musical - Monday, February 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM

• The Wild Thistle Market - Sandy — Fun with Jane Dough - Monday, February 17, 2025 at 10:00 AM

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