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'Project Runway' Designer Killed at Salt Lake City Protest
Collider
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June 16, 2025
A tragic loss for both the Utah community and fashion industry transpired this past weekend. Former Project Runway contestant Afa Ah Loo (also known as Arthur Folasa Ah Loo), was shot dead while at the No Kings protest in Salt Lake City. While Afa...
Utah nonprofit eye care organization celebrates 25 years, new CEO
KSL - Utah
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MIDVALE — Joseph and Jan Carbone sacrificed everything 25 years ago to provide eye care for kids in need. As a longtime optician, Joseph Carbone decided to close his for-profit practice and devote all of his time and energy to his nonprofit,...
‘Project Runway’ Contestant Killed by Gunfire During “No Kings” March in Salt Lake City
The Hollywood Reporter - California
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June 16, 2025
Arthur Folasa Ah Loo, a 39-year-old former contestant on the fashion design competition series Project Runway, died Saturday after being struck by gunfire while attending a “No Kings” demonstration in downtown Salt Lake City. Salt Lake City Police...
Performance Brokerage Services Advises on the Sale of Airstream of Utah and Airstream of Wyoming to Windish RV Center
WFMZ - Pennsylvania
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Performance Brokerage Services, the leader in dealership buy-sell activity, announces the sale of Airstream of Utah and Airstream of Wyoming from the Decker family to Windish RV Center. IRVINE, Calif., June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Performance...
The ultimate guide to the Utah Shakespeare Festival
KSL - Utah
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CEDAR CITY — Every summer, Cedar City transforms from a relaxed southern Utah town into a bustling hub of Shakespearean drama. Set among red rocks and soaring mountains, the Utah Shakespeare Festival gathers visitors and locals alike to appreciate...
Utah to receive $57 million in settlement agreement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family
KOAL - Utah
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June 16, 2025
By Aidan Mortensen | KOAL News The ongoing fight against the opioid epidemic has reached a new milestone. On Monday, June 16, the Office of the Utah Attorney General announced that Utah, alongside 54 eligible jurisdictions, agreed to sign onto a...
Deseret News archives +: Salt Lake City chosen to host 2002 Olympics way back in 1995
Deseret News - Utah
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June 16, 2025
A look back at local, national and world events through Deseret News archives. Thirty years ago today, Utahns began their Olympic legacy. The quest to host an Olympic Winter Games had been dreamed about for many years. Previous bids had been...
Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — June 2025
National Law Review
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June 16, 2025
In a pivotal month for energy and fiscal policy, House Republicans advanced their sweeping reconciliation package, narrowly passing the bill on May 22 by a 215-214 vote. The legislation aims to make permanent the expiring tax provisions of the...
Utah resorts saw 6.5 million skier visits this past season
KPCW - Utah
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Ski Utah Director of Communications Alison Palmintere shares details on this past season's skier days — coming in at the third highest number of skier visits. Utah's 15 resorts saw 6.5 million skier visits, a 3.5% decline from the previous year....
Salt Lake City, Utah Has Broken Barriers, Though Some Things Will Never Change
Travelbinger
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June 16, 2025
Utah has come a long way from concealing alcohol behind curtains in bars and setting up partitions to separate the drinkers from the non-drinkers (referring to the Zion Curtain Law, which was enforced in the late 2000s after decades of strict...
Utah to receive $57 million in settlement with Purdue Pharma, Sackler Family
KPCW - Utah
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June 16, 2025
Utah is slated to receive $57 million to mitigate the impact of the opioid crisis on its communities. The Division of Consumer Protection sued Purdue Pharma, Richard Sackler and Kathe Sackler in 2019, saying the family manufactured opioid...
Famous Samoan fashion designer fatally shot in Utah
Talanei
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June 16, 2025
There’s shock and disbelief at news of the untimely death of famous Samoan fashion designer Afa Ah Loo. The 39-year old father of two, died Saturday after being shot at the No Kings Protest in Salt Lake City, Utah. Investigations are continuing...
Five-Star OT Felix Ojo To Visit Utah Football This Weekend
KSL TV 5 - Utah
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June 16, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY—Kyle Whittingham’s Utah football program has had a busy month of recruiting, welcoming a large number of prospects to campus for visits. This weekend, they’ll welcome five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo to Salt Lake City, as first...
Who Will The Utah Mammoth Pick At 4? NHL Draft Profiles: Anton Frondell
KSL TV 5 - Utah
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June 16, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY – With the NHL Draft less than two weeks away, the biggest overlying question surrounding the league’s newest franchise is very simple. Who will the Utah Mammoth pick at 4? Following combine week, let’s take a look at potential...
Five Players To Watch For Utah Jazz With 21st Pick
KSL TV 5 - Utah
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June 16, 2025
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz own the fifth and the 21st pick in the 2025 NBA Draft and will have plenty of options with the players available to choose from. While they will be looking for a star with their top-five selection, finding a steal...
How many H-1B petitions were made by Utah employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry during 2024?
Beehive State News - Utah
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June 17, 2025
Jennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services | https://medium.com/the-u-s-digital-service/meet-the-dhs-digital-service-champions-may-2018-caee7dade2bJennifer B. Higgins, Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and...
Utah agrees to $57 million settlement from Purdue Pharma for opioid harms
The Salt Lake Tribune - Utah
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June 16, 2025
Purdue Pharma and previous owners, members of the Sackler family, have agreed. to a $7.4 billion settlement with multiple states, including Utah. Multiple lawsuits over the years have claimed the Sacklers new their drug, OxyContin, was highly...
'Yellowstone' spinoff among new productions set to film in Utah
KSL - Utah
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SALT LAKE CITY — "Yellowstone" is coming back to Utah — sort of. A new CBS series called "Y: Marshals," a spinoff of the popular Western drama that ended last year, is one of four new film productions in Utah that will receive incentives from the...
Stay cool this summer with these energy-efficient tips
KSL TV 5 - Utah
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June 16, 2025
The following article about staying cool and saving energy is sponsored by Mountain Home Services. How AC use spikes in the summer impacts the power grid As summer heats up across Utah, air conditioners are working overtime to keep us cool. But...
Utah Arts Festival 2025 Feature Profile: Emerging Artist Elise Williams set to bring Side Hustle Dance Project’s Paint Piece
The Utah Review
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June 16, 2025
EDITOR’S NOTE: For preview coverage of the 49th Utah Arts Festival, which runs June 19-22, The Utah Review is presenting individual or group profiles of artists, performers, entertainers and some newcomers to the event. Visitors will also see the...