Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of April.
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Ricardo Trujillo Rojel is accused of killing his partner on March 24 at their Riverdale trailer by choking her, setting a fire, and fleeing with their children — a crime that followed a 2021 incident of attempted strangulation — while Utah lawmakers recently cut funding for forensic strangulation exams meant to detect abuse signs.
Ogden City has acquired the historic US Forest Service building at 507 25th Street for $3.6 million and plans to preserve it for future use.
The city will work with Giv Group—known for community projects—to create a mixed-use space with affordable housing, creative studios and art areas in the Nine Rails Creative District.
Utah lawmakers passed several water conservation bills to adjust management for the Great Salt Lake and Lake Powell after House Speaker Mike Schultz requested a pause from major water laws.
The session saw administrative changes and funding moves (including $276 million for water optimization) amid mixed water conditions and ongoing drought in parts of the state.
Former Weber State track athlete David Blair and former BYU runner Kenneth Rooks were among 14 honorees at Friday night's Governor’s State of Sport Awards at the Delta Center.
Blair was named Utah’s adaptive athlete of the year after winning medals in past Paralympics—while Rooks earned the Olympic male athlete honor after setting a personal record with a silver in the steeplechase.
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