Plus, the latest on Lori Vallow Daybell’s murder trial
Good morning. Today’s temperatures: Logan: 41 - 69° ⛅ | 20% 💧 | ⚠️ Salt Lake City: 49 - 72° ⛅ | 10% 💧 St. George: 55 - 85° ☀️ ⚠️ Flood Watch Did you know that the world's first KFC restaurant was opened in Salt Lake City in 1952? That year, Colonel Harland Sanders of Corbin, Kentucky, arrived in Utah to visit Pete Harman and his wife, Arline. Pete and the Colonel had met the year before at the National Restaurant Association convention in Chicago. When Sanders arrived at their doorstep, Pete and Arline suggested that they take him out to dinner that night. But the Colonel had other plans. He wanted the Harmans to taste his special fried chicken with its secret recipe in the hopes they might, for a small surcharge, consider serving it in their cafe located in Millcreek. Read a 2012 Deseret News story about how KFC got its start right here in Utah. Also on our mind: The case for big, weird hats, India is now the most populated country in the world and why the current group of former BYU players in the NFL may be the strongest ever.
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| Willard Bay releases water to help the Great Salt Lake this spring |
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| | After dire predictions that the Great Salt Lake could die in five years, the lake is making something of a comeback. But not without the help of neighboring reservoirs. Willard Bay is the latest body of water to lend the state's saline giant a hand. Over the next two to four weeks, Weber Basin Water Conservancy District is using its “flood rights” to deliver 71.6 billion gallons of water from Willard Bay to the Great Salt Lake. At the same time, the move will relieve pressure on the Weber River, helping to stave off flooding in some areas and giving a boost to the Great Salt Lake’s struggling ecosystem which is home to thousands upon thousands of birds. “I cannot tell you how grateful I am to be standing here to see this release of water into the Great Salt Lake,” said Sen. Scott Sandall, R-Tremonton. Lawmakers over the last two years have poured $2 million into the arena of water conservation and infrastructure. Sandall got $200 million appropriated for agricultural optimization to help farmers and ranchers conserve water more efficiently and also to allow them to lease unused portions of their water rights, without having to relinquish them. It was a huge policy shift, and is another way for water to make it to the lake. |
Read more about what lawmakers and locals are doing to divert water to the Great Salt Lake. |
| Lori Vallow Daybell, in her pursuit of money, power and sex, “set in motion a series of events that led to three horrific murders,” prosecutors said on Thursday during an impassioned closing argument that marked the final day of the high profile trial. For six weeks more than 60 witnesses took the stand, painting a damning picture of Vallow Daybell. They described her as a once loving mother, whose spiral coincided with an obsession over fringe beliefs espoused by her now husband, Chad Daybell. Those beliefs, Wood said, were used to manipulate others and justify their crimes. After a monthslong search that drew the attention of the nation as Vallow Daybell lied or refused to answer questions about their whereabouts, her children were found buried on Daybell’s Rexburg property. But during the defense’s closing argument, Vallow Daybell's attorney painted a much different picture, describing her as someone with good intentions, who was manipulated by a cult leader. Chad Daybell — Vallow Daybell's husband — is also charged in the murders and will face his own trial. Alex Cox, Vallow Daybell’s brother who is believed to be an accomplice in the deaths, died of blood clots before charges were filed. A 12-person jury is now considering Vallow Daybell's case. The group deliberated about four and a half hours before recessing for the night. They will resume deliberations Friday morning. Read here about the jurors' deliberation and conclusion. More in the West Greg Abbott says to stop mass shootings, Texas must improve mental health care (Texas Tribune) Dramatic footage captures chaos at the southern border as Title 42 reaches expiration (FOX News) | FROM DESERET NEWS MARATHON Chase 53 Years of Tradition — Run Utah's Oldest Road Race This Pioneer Day Experience tradition on July 24th while racing down the historic pioneer route into Salt Lake Valley and through the Days of ‘47 Parade in the Deseret News Marathon. Full marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K are available. Prices increase on May 16th. | Faith See the latest earthquake relief efforts from the Church in Turkey and Syria (Church News) Texas Legislature passes bill allowing chaplains in public schools (Religion News Service) Health Women should start getting mammograms at 40, but should it really be every other year? (Deseret News) Scientists May Have Figured Out How to Make Vaccines Last Longer (Healthline) Politics During CNN town hall, Trump denies sexual assault allegations and attacks DeSantis (Deseret News) What’s next for George Santos? (Deseret News) Tech How technology can help your child’s screen obsession (Deseret News) Why does your iPhone heat up? How to protect it from heat damage this summer (Deseret News) Wasatch Front Former Utah postal worker found guilty of destroying immigration mail (KSL) Head of Utah charity organization accused of participating in 'sex tourism' (KSL) Southern Utah Lee asks National Park Service chief to lean on locals to solve crowding at Zion and accessibility at Glen Canyon (Deseret News) Popular Lake Powell ramp open to houseboats, large vessels for 1st time in months (KSL) The Nation The Deseret News Editorial Board: Congress could fix the border mess — Why don’t they? (Deseret News) New York City passes bill banning weight discrimination (CNN) The World India is now the most populated country in the world. What does its future look like? (Deseret News) Italy is holding a crisis meeting as pasta prices jump nearly 20% (Deseret News) Culture Meg Walter: In defense of big, weird hats (Deseret News) Elizabeth Grace Matthew: Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret’ — is it dated or ahead of its time? (Deseret News) Sports Is this year’s crop of former BYU players in the NFL the strongest ever? (Deseret News) Will Dwyane Wade run for Senate? (Deseret News) Successful spring continues for Utes teams (Deseret News) With Aaron Rodgers now with the Jets, will Zach Wilson get a do-over to his NFL career? (Deseret News) |
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