Patrick Benedict

1 month ago | gephardtdaily.com | Patrick Benedict

For the third year in a row, Utah has been named the best state in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, a recognition that state leaders attribute to a strong economy, top-tier education system, and the work ethic of its residents.

Jan 16, 2025 | gephardtdaily.com | Patrick Benedict

WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 16, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) Utah’s newly elected U.S. Sen. John Curtis is endorsing former FOX News personality Pete Hegseth for U.S. Defense secretary. Curtis announced his decision Wednesday night in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter. “I take very seriously the role that the Senate has in the Constitution for advice and consent — and have spent significant time reviewing President Trump’s nominees, including his Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth.

Jan 15, 2025 | gephardtdaily.com | Patrick Benedict

KEARNS, Utah, Jan. 15, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) — Unified firefighters are battling a 2-alarm fire which broke out in Kearns early Wednesday morning. According to a statement by the Unified Fire Authority, the fire involves a one-story L-shaped strip mall at 4703 West 5415 South. Crews were first dispatched to the fire about 3:43 a.m. When they arrived, they “found pallets on fire adjacent to a building, with flames spreading to the structure,” the UFA said.

Jan 10, 2025 | gephardtdaily.com | Patrick Benedict

SALT LAKE CITY, JAN. 10, 2O25 (Gephardt Daily) – The suspect wounded during a Salt Lake City officer-involved shooting early Thursday morning has died. According to a Friday night news release from SLCPD PR Unit, the suspect, identified as Chandler Grillone, 32, died in the hospital. “Based on the preliminary investigation, a SLCPD officer conducted a traffic stop at 1:41 a.m. on Thursday, January 9, 2025, near 375 South 765 West.

Jan 9, 2025 | gephardtdaily.com | Patrick Benedict

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 9. 2025 (Gephardt Daily) — Police say an armed man who confronted a Salt Lake City police officer early Thursday morning is in critical condition after being shot by the officer. According to SLCPD news release, the officer was conducting a traffic stop at 1:41 a.m. near 375 South 765 West. “During the investigation, a man not involved in the traffic stop approached the officer on scene. That person, a 32-year-old man, had a weapon,” the news release said.