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Ida Ann Lorenzo, dubbed the ‘Utah Karen,’ has been charged with a Class A battery charge for pulling down the mini skirt of a teenage girl in a crowded restaurant. The incident occurred at Sakura Japanese Steakhouse in St George, Utah, on Saturday night and was captured on video. Lorenzo claimed she would call Child Protective Services if she saw the girl’s pubic hair again, and later stated she planned to file an indecent exposure report. She was booked into Purgatory Correctional Facility but has since been released.

A devastating fire tore through Oakdell Egg Farms on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in the tragic loss of approximately 120,000 chickens. The blaze erupted around 4 p.m. near Lewiston, Utah, and took roughly five hours to bring under control. Firefighting crews from multiple counties rushed to the scene to assist, using tanker trucks to transport water to the remote location. Despite their efforts, the fire caused extensive damage, destroying the barn and claiming the lives of over 100,000 chickens. No human injuries were reported, but the loss of the animals and the facility is a significant blow to the farm and the local community. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and further information is expected as the investigation progresses.

A second suspect, identified as 18-year-old DeAjai Guaydacan, has been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy in Las Vegas earlier this month. Guaydacan was apprehended in Spanish Fork, Utah, and is currently facing extradition to Las Vegas on suspicion of open murder. The incident occurred on April 9th at around 9:20 p.m. in the 2100 block of Club Pacific Way. The victim, identified as Ah’Sioni Henderson, was involved in an altercation with several individuals prior to the shooting. All suspects initially fled the scene before the arrival of law enforcement officers. Henderson was transported to University Medical Center but succumbed to his injuries. Another suspect, a 17-year-old male, was previously arrested in connection with the case. His identity remains undisclosed due to his juvenile status. The Metropolitan Police Department urges anyone with information to contact the homicide section at 702-828-3521 or by email at homicide@lvmpd.com. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or through crimestoppersofnv.com.

Authorities in Duchesne County, Utah, are seeking the public’s help in identifying human remains discovered over two decades ago. The remains, which were found on a property in 2001, are believed to belong to a Hispanic female between the ages of 17 and 25. Investigators have released a composite sketch of what the woman may have looked like. The remains were initially thought to be Native American, but an anthropological analysis determined them to belong to a young modern woman. Anyone with information about the missing woman is urged to contact the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.

Authorities in Holladay, Utah, are planning a controlled explosion at a home after discovering a large amount of “ancient” dynamite inside. The detonation is scheduled for Wednesday morning local time and is expected to render the home uninhabitable. The discovery was made after the homeowner contacted a friend for advice on removing the explosives. It is unclear if the homeowner will face criminal charges.

Utah’s childhood poverty rates exhibited mixed trends between 2021 and 2022, with some districts experiencing declines and others reporting increases. While the statewide poverty rate decreased by 0.3%, several districts saw double-digit percentage increases, raising concerns about the economic well-being of children in those areas. School districts utilize various data sources to track poverty levels, including the federal poverty level and the poverty threshold, which can lead to discrepancies in reported numbers.

A field hearing held by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee in Hurricane, Utah, drew criticism for excluding Democratic members and environmental groups from speaking. Utah Republican Congressman John Curtis, who chaired the hearing, said that all committee members were invited but none attended by choice. Environmental groups were not invited to speak and the committee did not take public comment, prompting accusations of federal overreach and mismanagement of public lands. The hearing focused on the proposed North Corridor Highway, which environmental groups oppose due to concerns about its impact on desert tortoise habitat in the Red Cliffs National Conservation Area. Supporters of the highway argue that it is necessary to reduce traffic congestion and boost the economy.

Officials are currently responding to a planned detonation in Holladay, Utah. This is a developing story, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.

The NHL’s newest team, coming to Utah, will be led by General Manager Bill Armstrong and Head Coach André Tourigny, who have been instrumental in building the team’s roster. Top players on the team include Clayton Keller and Lawson Crouse, both of whom have shown promise and potential. Fans in Utah can look forward to an exciting season with a new NHL team.

Rapper NBA YoungBoy, whose real name is Kentrell DeSean Gaulden, has been arraigned on charges of leading a large-scale prescription fraud ring in Cache County, Utah. Gaulden is facing 46 charges, including patterns of unlawful activity, unlawful conduct-pharmacy practices, identity fraud, and forgery. The Cache County Sheriff’s Office alleges that Gaulden and several associates called in prescriptions for Promethazine with Codeine, a heavily abused cough suppressant, at pharmacies throughout the county. Gaulden’s pretrial release hearing is set for Monday, April 29.