Local Ward Trek Converted to 48-hour Digital Event

The Saratoga Springs 116th ward was “devasted” when they realized they would have to cancel Trek 2020. Fortunately, ward leadership was able to convert the entire 2-day, 20-mile handcart trek into a digital event that the whole ward could participate in from the comfort of their own homes. “Everyone seemed so upset when we announced on the ward Facebook page that trek would be cancelled. … Continue reading Local Ward Trek Converted to 48-hour Digital Event

Warren DusenberryAugust 5, 2020August 5, 2020

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Infectious Disease Experts Backtrack After BYU Pre-Med Student Discredits Masks in Instagram Post

BYU premedical student Dallin Young has made waves in the medical community after his brave Instagram rant completely eviscerated the expert opinions of the world’s foremost infectious disease physicians. Young, who works as a CNA in Provo when he’s not otherwise busy studying for CHEM105, made his powerful comments in the caption under a photograph of a massive Provo party he hosted this weekend. His … Continue reading Infectious Disease Experts Backtrack After BYU Pre-Med Student Discredits Masks in Instagram Post

Emil Ratburn IIIAugust 4, 2020August 4, 2020

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Utah Testing Apologizes for Miscalculation in ‘Positive’ COVID-19 Test Results

The Utah Department of Health has issued a statement detailing the incorrect number of positive COVID-19 cases reported, followed with an apology and explanation for the extreme error. The average case count per day from last week was reported as 447, a noticeable decrease from the previous weeks. Unfortunately, last week’s average case count was corrected in the Utah Department of Health’s report as an … Continue reading Utah Testing Apologizes for Miscalculation in ‘Positive’ COVID-19 Test Results

Gail BlackAugust 3, 2020August 3, 2020

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Utah Ex-Mormons to Celebrate Pioneer Day by Trekking Back to Missouri

In commemoration of the 175th anniversary of the arrival of Mormon pioneers to Utah, the local ex-Mormon community is staging a trek back to Missouri. Noah Nombre, third great-grandson of Brigham Young, is leading the charge. “We don’t blame Missouri for wanting them to leave,” Nombre explained. “Utah is not the place,” said Nombre, who maintains that his group is not a religious faction. … Continue reading Utah Ex-Mormons to Celebrate Pioneer Day by Trekking Back to Missouri

Emil Ratburn IIIJuly 24, 2020July 24, 2020

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Joseph Smith Hologram Announces Presidential Run

Joseph Smith Hologram’s candidacy was officially announced in a press conference earlier today. The hologram stated, “Many saints have wondered which party is correct, but all of their platforms are an abomination, and their candidates are all corrupt.” In a time when American’s are concerned with corruption in office, and with anti-establishment candidates like Kanye West being edged out of the race, this digital prophet … Continue reading Joseph Smith Hologram Announces Presidential Run