Salt Lake City – Virgin Islands Free Press

Scary tornado spotted in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — A rare and terrifying tornado was seen ripping through Utah's desert terrain on Saturday afternoon, destroying homes and prompting residents to flee. The National Weather Service (NWS)…

John McCarthy September 14, 2025

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Charlie Kirk killing: Suspect Tyler Robinson in custody

SALT LAKE CITY — Officials have identified the person accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk as 22-year-old Utah resident Tyler Robinson. Utah Governor Spencer Cox confirmed the suspect's identity at…

John McCarthy September 12, 2025

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77-year-old found in home full of feces dies, Utah officials say. Daughter charged

SALT LAKE CITY — A woman has been charged in the abuse and neglect that eventually killed her 77-year-old mom, Utah officials said. On March 10, police responded to the…

John McCarthy September 10, 2025

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Underwater robot finds college athlete dead in reservoir

SA;T LAKE CITY — The body of a 22-year-old student-athlete has been found after he drowned in a reservoir, Utah officials said. On August 16,22-year-old Deng Ador was in Blackridge…

John McCarthy August 18, 2025

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Nurses, Doctor Help ‘Lucky’ Mom Who Gave Birth On Hawaii Flight

HONOLULU — A doctor and a team of neonatal medical professionals were in the right place at the right time — helping a Utah woman deliver her baby onboard an…

VI Free Press May 3, 2021