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Utah Valley University Ramping Up Security

Utah Valley University Ramping Up Security

(Orem, UT) — Utah Valley University is increasing campus security nearly two months after the murder of Charlie Kirk. The school is hiring eight additional security officers and two new security managers. UVU has faced criticism for not following standard security protocols used by colleges nationwide, including the lack of […]

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Accused Kirk Assassin Police Encounter Before Shooting

Accused Kirk Assassin Police Encounter Before Shooting

(Orem, UT) — Authorities say the accused gunman in the assassination of Charlie Kirk “made contact” with an officer hours after the shooting occurred. According to authorities, Tyler Robinson encountered a police officer near where investigators recovered the alleged murder weapon in the woods of Utah Valley University’s campus. The […]

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UVU Announces Plans On Charlie Kirk Memorial Creation

UVU Announces Plans On Charlie Kirk Memorial Creation

(Orem, UT) — Utah Valley University is planning a campus memorial to honor Charlie Kirk. UVU officials said a committee will oversee the project, co-chaired by the university Board of Trustees chair and the state higher education board leader. Students, political leaders, and other stakeholders will also participate in shaping […]

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UVU Considering Campus Safety Measures

UVU Considering Campus Safety Measures

(Orem, UT) — Utah Valley University is reviewing its campus safety procedures following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk earlier this month. Kirk was shot while answering a question about mass shootings at a campus event. UVU officials say they are conducting an independent review of the circumstances surrounding […]

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Debate Over Kirk Memorial At UVU

Debate Over Kirk Memorial At UVU

(Orem, UT) — There’s a debate over what a memorial for Charlie Kirk might look like at Utah Valley University. So far more than 90-thousand dollars has been raised by Republicans to establish it on campus. Some people, however, have concerns that the memorial could turn political. They tell Fox […]

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Charlie Kirk Remembered

Charlie Kirk Remembered

(Glendale, AZ) — A massive crowd packed State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona on Sunday to pay their respects to the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The 31-year-old Turning Point USA founder was assassinated earlier this month while speaking on a college campus in Utah. A laundry list of representatives […]

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Space Where Charlie Kirk Was Shot Bricked Over

Space Where Charlie Kirk Was Shot Bricked Over

(Orem, UT) — The place where conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was fatally shot now looks different than it did last week. Students at Utah Valley University returned to class Wednesday and noticed the changes. They say the grass where Kirk fell bleeding has been pulled up and replaced with bricks […]

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Pennsylvania Man Arrested For Threatening UVU

Pennsylvania Man Arrested For Threatening UVU

(Summit County, UT) — A 20-year-old Pennsylvania man is arrested for allegedly making a video threatening Utah Valley University, which he claimed was a joke. Police say Blake Francis Rogers traveled to Park City and posted the video on social media, stating he planned to “fulfill my lifelong duty of […]

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Students Will Return To Class At UVU This Week

Students Will Return To Class At UVU This Week

(Orem, UT) — Students at Utah Valley University will be returning to class this week for the first time since conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on campus. They were immediately sent away following the assassination. Students were able to gather books and belongings on Friday, and will […]

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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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