Utah
Three-Star 2025 Linebacker Taani Makasini Picks Utah as His First Official Visit
Taani Makasini has scheduled his first official visit with the University of Utah, which is set for June 21st according to 247Sports.
The 2025 three-star linebacker is a Provo, Utah native hailing from Timpview High School. Makasini currently comes in as the 8th best linebacker prospect in Utah, the 83rd best linebacker prospect in the nation, and the 839th best overall prospect in the nation.
Weighing in at 6’2″ and 190 pounds, the big middleman has received offers from BYU, Oregon State, Washington State, Cal, and of course Utah, but has only scheduled an official visit with the Utes so far.
Dec 23, 2023; Las Vagas, NV, USA; Utah Utes running back Micah Bernard (2) celebrates with Utah Utes
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Makasini would be the first linebacker to commit to the U in the 2025 class, and the visit bodes well for the potential prospects of him claiming that title.
With three hard commits already secured for the program in 2025, the push to strengthen the class and bolster the future of the program continues for Kyle Whittingham and Co. and adding Makasini to the list would prove a massive boost to a weak spot of the Utah defensive unit.
Utah
Embattled Utah Rep. Trevor Lee loses county GOP convention — but wins enough support to make primary
Earlier in the week, House Speaker Mike Schultz said lawmakers asked the attorney general to investigate allegations of fraud and bribery against Lee.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, running for reelection, addresses delegates during the Davis County Republican Party nominating convention at Syracuse High School on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
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Utah
Zion National Park closes popular trail during ongoing search and rescue operation – KSLNewsRadio
FILE: An entrance to Zion National Park is pictured on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020. The West Rim and Angel’s Landing Trails are temporarily closed in Zion National Park for an ongoing search and rescue operation. (Ravel Call, Deseret News)
(Ravel Call, Deseret News)
SALT LAKE CITY — The West Rim and Angel’s Landing Trails are temporarily closed in Zion National Park for an ongoing search and rescue operation.
According to park officials, an incident occurred on the Angels Landing trail at approximately 2 p.m. on Friday, April 17.
At the time of publication, emergency services and search and rescue officials were on the scene.
Views along the Angel’s Landing Trail, Zion National Park. (KSL)
No further information was available.
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