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Utah man dead after jet ski slams into rock wall at state park reservoir
A jet skier died after crashing into a reservoir rock wall along at East Canyon State Park in Utah on Wednesday, rangers said in a press release.
Benjamin Paul Rosser, 30, of Salt Lake City, was riding a Jet Ski alone on the reservoir, when he crashed along the west side around 7:30 p.m., Utah State Parks said.
A nearby fisherman heard the crash, saw the wreckage, and immediately called for help. Rangers responded to the area by patrol boat.
East Canyon State Park in Utah, where a jet skier was killed Wednesday after crashing into rocks. (Utah State Parks)
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When rangers arrived and recovered Rosser, he had succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Rosser, who is originally from Pennsylvania, had been wearing his life jacket at the time of the crash. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office and Morgan County Emergency Services assisted in the rescue.
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Utah State Parks is reminding visitors to practice “responsible recreation” going into Memorial Day weekend, when thousands of residents and tourists are preparing to visit the area.
East Canyon State Park is about an hour’s drive northeast of Salt Lake City.
Utah
After a historic building’s demolition, SLC Council slashes developer’s incentive
Blaser Ventures planned to renovate the iconic Utah Pickle Co. Building in the Granary District, but later demolished it.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Construction crews work on the Pickle & Hide property at 739 S. 400 West on Tuesday, April 14, 2026. The partially rebuilt Utah Pickle Co. Building is at right.
Utah
Utah County Republican Party to hold convention Saturday
Staff Writer | Lehi Free Press
All Utah County Republican delegates are invited to participate in the Utah County Republican convention this Saturday at Skyridge High School. Several high-profile Utah County races with numerous republican contenders will vie to represent the party in the primary election. Those races include two county commission seats, and a republican nominee will emerge from the county clerk and county recorder races.
The day-long event starts at 7:30 a.m. with a greeting time for candidates and delegates, then registration from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. According to county officials, food trucks will be on site. Delegates are encouraged to bring water and a cushion for more comfortable seating.
The Utah County Democratic Party held its nominating convention earlier in April.
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Kentucky Wildcats set to host Utah transfer Terrence Brown on visit
Kentucky basketball continues to stay aggressive in the transfer portal, hosting Utah transfer guard Terrence Brown for a visit, according to Matt Jones of KSR, as the Wildcats look to rebuild their backcourt heading into next season.
Brown, a 6-3, 175-pound point guard, is coming off a standout year in which he averaged 19.9 points, 3.8 assists, and 2.4 rebounds per game. He shot 45.3% from the field and 32.7% from 3-point range while starting all 32 games and playing over 31 minutes per contest.
There is already a connection between Brown and Kentucky, as he previously played alongside former Wildcat forward Ansley Almonor during the 2023-24 season before Almonor transferred to Kentucky the following year.
Kentucky’s interest in Brown comes as the program looks to reload at the guard position following multiple departures, including Jaland Lowe, Denzel Aberdeen, Jasper Johnson, and Collin Chandler. Head coach Mark Pope and his staff have made it a priority to evaluate all options, with Brown emerging as a serious candidate after a recent phone conversation between the two sides.
The Wildcats have also hosted other guards like Zoom Diallo, and currently, Rob Wright is on campus.
Brown’s visit is part of a busy stretch for Kentucky, with several other notable transfer targets expected to make their way to Lexington, including Alex Wilkins, Donnie Freeman, Jalen Cox, and Magoon Gwath.
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