Author: Kevin Thompson

Ogden, UT – On January 20, 2024, President Donald Trump was officially sworn in for a second term, becoming only the second president in U.S. history to achieve this feat, joining Grover Cleveland, the 22nd and 24th president. Following the historic event, Utah’s elected leaders took to social media to offer their congratulations and express optimism for the future under Trump’s leadership. Among those celebrating the occasion was Utah Senate President Stuart Adams, who posted a message on Twitter: “Congratulations to President @realDonaldTrump on being sworn in as the 47th President of the United States. Today marks the beginning of…

LOGAN, Utah — A Utah State University (USU) student has been taken into custody following a hazardous chemical incident that led to the evacuation of Mountain View Tower dormitory on Thursday evening. Joshua Peter Jager, a 20-year-old student, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor counts of causing a catastrophe recklessly and disorderly conduct. The incident unfolded around 8 p.m. when USU police responded to a report of a “ventilation issue” at the Mountain View Tower. The building was quickly evacuated, and a full hazmat response was requested. According to court documents, Jager had allegedly mixed chemicals in his dorm room,…