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UT Governor Warns Of Online “Adversaries” Encouraging Violence

UT Governor Warns Of Online “Adversaries” Encouraging Violence

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The governor of Utah says there’s “tremendous amounts of disinformation” about the Charlie Kirk shooting circulating on social media. Republican Spencer Cox spoke at a press conference Thursday and told reporters not to be fooled by the unfounded theories running rampant online. Cox warned, “our […]

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Kirk’s Suspected Killer In Court This Week

Kirk’s Suspected Killer In Court This Week

(Orem, UT) — Tyler Robinson will be arraigned on state murder charges tomorrow in the shooting of Charlie Kirk, and is also expected to be charged federally at some point. He could face the death penalty. Meanwhile, Governor Cox says the 22-year-old suspect is “deeply indoctrinated with leftist ideology.” Cox […]

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Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect May Face Death Penalty

Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect May Face Death Penalty

(Orem, UT) — A suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk could face the death penalty. Court records show Tyler Robinson was arrested on charges of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, and obstruction of justice. President Trump has stated several times the “animal” who […]

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Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect In Custody

(Orem, UT) — A suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk is in custody. Utah Governor Spencer Cox identified the suspect as 22-year-old Utah resident Tyler Robinson. He added a family member of Robinson went to a family friend who then contacted law enforcement. Cox said a family member interviewed […]

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Governor Approves Of Call For Death Penalty

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox says the death penalty is “appropriate” if Ryan Michael Bate is found guilty of killing two Tremonton police officers. Cox spoke to reporters yesterday during his monthly news conference. He says he understands that people “make mistakes” but added they still “don’t […]

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Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox speaks during a COVID-19 briefing at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. Cox unveiled a plan Friday to ramp up Utah's COVID-19 vaccine distribution as the state sees a post-holiday surge in new cases. Cox, a Republican, said he will issue an executive order requiring facilities to allocate their doses the week they are received and have local health departments manage distribution, with an expectation of administering 50,000 doses a week. (Jeffrey D. Allred/Deseret News, via AP, Pool)

Governor Cox Defends Utah Senate President Amid Controversial Bill

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox is defending Utah Senate President Stuart Adams amid a personal connection to a controversial bill. Adams is accused of using his position and proposed legislation to help a relative receive a lighter sentence in a child sexual abuse case. Cox said he […]

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Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox speaks during a COVID-19 briefing at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. Cox unveiled a plan Friday to ramp up Utah's COVID-19 vaccine distribution as the state sees a post-holiday surge in new cases. Cox, a Republican, said he will issue an executive order requiring facilities to allocate their doses the week they are received and have local health departments manage distribution, with an expectation of administering 50,000 doses a week. (Jeffrey D. Allred/Deseret News, via AP, Pool)

Governor Orders Flags Half-Staff

(Tremonton, UT) — Utah Governor Cox has announced flags to be flown at half-staff on all state facilities. This in response to the fatal shootings of Tremonton Sergeant Lee Sorensen and Officer Eric Estrada. Box Elder sheriff’s deputy Mike Allred and K-9 Azula were injured while also answering the same […]

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Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox speaks during a COVID-19 briefing at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. Cox unveiled a plan Friday to ramp up Utah's COVID-19 vaccine distribution as the state sees a post-holiday surge in new cases. Cox, a Republican, said he will issue an executive order requiring facilities to allocate their doses the week they are received and have local health departments manage distribution, with an expectation of administering 50,000 doses a week. (Jeffrey D. Allred/Deseret News, via AP, Pool)

Utah Governor Declares State Of Emergency Amid Wildfires

(Undated) — Governor Spencer Cox has declared a state of emergency as wildfires have burned over 115-thousand acres across Utah this year. The order, effective immediately and lasting 30 days, allows all available state resources to combat the ongoing fires. Utah has experienced 695 fires so far, with nearly 103 […]

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Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox speaks during a COVID-19 briefing at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 8, 2021. Cox unveiled a plan Friday to ramp up Utah's COVID-19 vaccine distribution as the state sees a post-holiday surge in new cases. Cox, a Republican, said he will issue an executive order requiring facilities to allocate their doses the week they are received and have local health departments manage distribution, with an expectation of administering 50,000 doses a week. (Jeffrey D. Allred/Deseret News, via AP, Pool)

Governor Calls On Utahns To Be Extra Vigilant During Wildfire Season

(Pine Valley, UT) — Governor Cox is urging Utahns to be extra vigilant to help prevent wildfires during the summer months. The governor was in Pine Valley with other state and local officials yesterday to give an update on the Forsyth Fire. The fire had burned over 56-hundred acres as […]

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UtahRaptor State Park Opens to Public

UtahRaptor State Park Opens to Public

(Moab, UT) — A new state park is welcoming visitors in southeastern Utah. UtahRaptor State Park officially opened last week with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Governor Spencer Cox. The park, located northwest of Moab, is the 46th state park in Utah and filled with dinosaur fossils that mostly came […]

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