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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.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced plans for two new temples in Utah: one in West Jordan and one in Lehi. The West Jordan Temple will be located on approximately 16 acres near Sunset Ridge Middle School and Oakcrest Elementary School, while the Lehi Temple will be situated on a 22.5-acre spread near Viewpoint Middle School and Texas Instruments campus.

Jeanette Bennett, a prominent figure in Utah’s business and philanthropic communities, has been named President of Colliers Utah, the state’s largest commercial real estate firm. With a successful career spanning over two decades, Bennett brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this leadership role.

Ivanka Trump shared family photos from a weekend getaway in Utah, marking her first public appearance since her father’s hush money trial began. Despite ongoing legal battles, Ivanka has opted to spend time with her family and has remained silent on her father’s re-election campaign.

Leallen Blackhair, 47, used his position as the Compliance Supervisor for the Energy and Minerals Dept. of the Ute Tribe to extort $109,925 for personal gain over three years. He reportedly used the money on dining, shopping, and trips to amusement parks. Blackhair reportedly convinced companies to pay him personally by offering to reduce fines against them.