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Local News

Fatal Collision Between FrontRunner Train and Trespasser in Orem

A man in his 20s was struck and killed by a northbound UTA FrontRunner train at the 400 South crossing in Orem early Monday morning. The incident caused significant delays of 10 to 40 minutes for trains running between Vineyard and Roy. The man’s vehicle was found nearby, though his identity has not been publicly released. UTA kept passengers informed about the delays via updates on their X account, @RideUTA.

National News

Waymo Self-Driving Taxi Goes Rogue in Dizzying Incident

Mike Johns, an AI consultant, experienced a bizarre incident with a Waymo self-driving taxi that circled a parking lot eight times, almost causing him to miss his flight. Despite contacting Waymo customer support, the issue persisted for several minutes, raising concerns about self-driving technology's reliability and customer service. Waymo has faced past technical recalls and federal investigations, though it claims to prioritize safety and reduce traffic accidents. Johns expressed frustration with the lack of meaningful follow-up and vowed to stick with traditional rideshare options.

International News

Italian Journalist Freed After Three Weeks of Detention in Iran

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran for three weeks, was released and is on her way back to Italy following diplomatic efforts. Sala, accused of violating Iranian laws without any specific allegations, was reportedly used as leverage in a dispute involving Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini, wanted by the U.S. for supplying drone technology linked to a fatal attack on American troops. The case underscored Iran's history of using prisoners for diplomatic negotiations. Sala’s release was announced by Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who thanked those involved in securing her freedom.

Sports News

BYU Veteran Kody Epps Transfers to Western Kentucky After Injury

Following the 2024 season, 16 BYU football players entered the NCAA Transfer Portal. Seven have finalized their transfer destinations, including Kody Epps to Western Kentucky, Jackson Bowers to Oregon State, and Aisea Moa to Michigan State, making him the first to join a Power Five program. Others, like Miles Davis and Jake Eichorn, will join Utah State, while Dallin Johnson and Prince Zombo head to Utah Tech. Nine players, such as Crew Wakley and Noah Lugo, are still exploring offers.

Events  

January 8th

• Utah Hockey Club vs. Florida Panthers - Wed, Jan 8, 2025 at 8:00 pm at Delta Center

• Estate Planning Seminar: Wills and Trusts - Wed, Jan 8, 2025 7:00 pm

January 9th

• Utah Jazz vs Miami Heat - Thu, Jan 9, 2025 7:00 pm at Delta Center

• National Theatre Live Presents: HAMLET - Thu, Jan 9, 2025 6:30 pm at Noorda Center

January 10th

• Local's Only Art Exhibition - Fri, Jan 10, 2025 6:00 pm at Gallery MAR

• Recess on Main - Que Syrah, Shiraz! - Fri, Jan 10, 2025 6:30 pm at Treasure Mountain Inn

January 11th

• Utah Grizzlies vs. Kansas City Mavericks - Sat, Jan 11, 2025 7:10 pm at Maverik Center

• National Theatre Live: Nye - Sat, Jan 11, 2025 12:00 pm at Broadway Centre Cinemas

January 12th

• Stops & Starts: Bach Cantatas & Organ Music - Sun, Jan 12, 2025 3:00 pm at Libby Gardner Hall

• 2025 Wasatch Powderkeg - Sun, Jan 12, 2025 8:00 am at Solitude Mountain Resort

January 13th

• Buddha Trixie - Mon, Jan 13, 2025 7:00 pm at Kilby Court

• USU Full Moon Snowshoe Hike - Mon, Jan 13, 2025 6:00 pm at Utah State University

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