Author: Kevin Thompson

Ogden, UT – A woman who had been missing for several days was found dead in a remote area of Tooele County, Utah, early Saturday morning. Authorities have identified the victim as 31-year-old Talia Benward, whose body was discovered after an intensive search in harsh conditions. Benward was reported missing by her family on Thursday, sparking a large-scale investigation. Unified Police Department, along with U.S. Marshals, launched a manhunt for her ex-boyfriend, 24-year-old Nestor Rocha-Aguayo, of West Valley City, who is suspected of being involved in her disappearance. “As the investigation developed and evidence was gathered, it became evident that…

Ogden, UT – In a landmark ruling on Thursday, U.S. District Judge Robert Shelby granted a preliminary injunction that allows foreign exchange students attending Utah high schools on F1 visas to participate in varsity sports without restrictions. The ruling directly challenges a policy implemented by the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA), which had imposed limitations on the participation of F1 visa holders in high school athletics. The UHSAA’s controversial rule, amended in May 2024, had restricted F1 visa students from playing varsity sports without causing the entire team to lose eligibility for postseason play. Alternatively, students could compete at…