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Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson asks judge to take potential death penalty off table

August 12, 2026

Accused Charlie Kirk assassin Tyler Robinson asks judge to take potential death penalty off table

Tyler Robinson's defense argues prosecutors failed to prove the sole aggravating factor that could make Charlie Kirk's killing a death penalty case.

What happened to leaving the groom at the altar like an adult? Bride-to-be accused of setting fire to church

July 29, 2026

What happened to leaving the groom at the altar like an adult? Bride-to-be accused of setting fire to church

A Utah bride-to-be allegedly started a fire in the church the day before her wedding using a stolen lighter and a tampon, causing over $108,000 in damage.

America's No. 1 state is crowned again — find out who's on top and where your state ranks this year

July 28, 2026

America's No. 1 state is crowned again — find out who's on top and where your state ranks this year

Utah ranks as America's best state for a fourth straight year while Texas claims the No. 1 economy and South Dakota surges to the No. 2 spot.

Utah hiker killed by lightning just steps from mountain summit during trek with brother

July 21, 2026

Utah hiker killed by lightning just steps from mountain summit during trek with brother

A lightning strike near the summit of Salt Lake County's highest peak killed a 59-year-old hiker whose brother watched him collapse just steps away.

Tyler Robinson's father runs thriving hometown business as taxpayers face possible $10M defense bill: report

July 17, 2026

Tyler Robinson's father runs thriving hometown business as taxpayers face possible $10M defense bill: report

Matthew Robinson's masonry business continues operating as Utah taxpayers face a defense bill experts say could exceed $10 million for his son's case.

Trump to shrink 2 Utah national monuments by 90%

July 14, 2026

Trump to shrink 2 Utah national monuments by 90%

Trump signed an executive order shrinking Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears from 3 million acres to 300,000, removing drilling protections.

Charlie Kirk's close friend calls for death penalty for convicted assassins

July 13, 2026

Charlie Kirk's close friend calls for death penalty for convicted assassins

Jack Posobiec calls for the death penalty for assassins after watching what he calls an "avalanche of evidence" against Tyler Robinson in a Utah courtroom.

Surveillance video timeline tracks accused Charlie Kirk assassin across UVU campus before fatal rooftop shot

July 12, 2026

Surveillance video timeline tracks accused Charlie Kirk assassin across UVU campus before fatal rooftop shot

Surveillance video shown in court tracks a figure to the Utah Valley University rooftop where prosecutors say the fatal shot was fired at Charlie Kirk.

Tyler Robinson hearing: Top moments from explosive Lance Twiggs interview played in court

July 10, 2026

Tyler Robinson hearing: Top moments from explosive Lance Twiggs interview played in court

Lance Twiggs told investigators Tyler Robinson "wishes he hadn't done it" and shared text messages allegedly confessing to the Charlie Kirk shooting.

Accused Charlie Kirk assassin allegedly confessed in texts, apologized and described motive, agent testifies

July 9, 2026

Accused Charlie Kirk assassin allegedly confessed in texts, apologized and described motive, agent testifies

Text messages read in court reveal that Tyler Robinson allegedly told his roommate and lover that he shot Charlie Kirk because he "had enough of his hatred."