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U of U professor describes situation in Tel Aviv amid Iranian attacks
TEL AVIV, Israel () — A law professor from the University of Utah described the scene Friday just 10 minutes outside Jerusalem where Iran has begun retaliatory attacks following a deadly strike from Israel less than a day earlier. Amos Guiora, a professor of law with the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah, was alerted of an incoming air strike on his phone Friday afternoon. 'The air raid warning is very clear, and very loud,' Guiora told Guiora has lived in Israel for four decades, commuting back and forth between Tel Aviv and Salt Lake City. According to Guiora, the warning came just before 9:30 p.m. IST, or 12:30 p.m. MST. Shortly after, rumbles could be heard throughout Israel, and plumes of smoke could be seen over the Israeli coastline. 'The primary focus is to make sure [the grandchildren] don't wake up… and that they can sleep through this,' Guiora said. Anti-ICE protest mostly peaceful; arrest made after fight breaks out There have been . However, the missile strikes have inflicted damage in Tel Aviv, Guiora says. The strikes come less than a day after an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear sites that killed at least three top military officials. Guiora, an active demonstrator against the Israeli government, doesn't see tensions dying down anytime soon. 'This is not a 'one and done'. The general assumption is… that there will be more coming within the next few days.' The escalating violence began shortly after the for not working with agency inspectors and claiming they will reengage a third nuclear enrichment facility. Just one day after the censorship, Israel attacked claiming the attack was necessary to fend off a rapidly increasing Iranian nuclear program. While U.S. intelligence agencies do not believe that Iran is actively pursuing the building of nuclear bombs, a report by a U.N. watchdog found evidence that Iran has . Prior to the air strikes, the U professor was scheduled to speak at a demonstration against the government in Jerusalem tomorrow evening. He says the demonstration has since been canceled. Just last week, Guiora spoke at a demonstration in the Israeli city of Haifa about what he calls 'enablers in the Israeli government,' a major focus of his work. Beyond activism, Guiora has also written articles and books about . He concluded his speech in Haifa by saying, 'we are obligated to do something now.' He says his current focus, however, is on protecting his family. 'The critical thing is to keep the girls as calm as possible.' Congressman curses fellow lawmaker on House floor How to Train Your Weekend: The best new movies and shows, ranked and roasted Democrats demand testimony from Noem over Padilla handcuffing U of U professor describes situation in Tel Aviv amid Iranian attacks US aiding Israel in intercepting Iranian missiles Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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13-06-2025
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New Nimbus COVID-19 variant — What you need to know
SALT LAKE CITY () — With reports of a new variant of COVID-19 out there, it's important to remain informed and prepare. Public health experts are saying that the new Nimbus variant is more contagious, and they're recommending COVID boosters. The official name of the new variant is NB.1.8.1, but it has been nicknamed Nimbus. spoke with Dr. Kelly Oakeson, Chief Scientist for Next Generation Sequencing and Bioinformatics at the Utah Public Health Lab with the Utah Department of Health about what you need to know about this new COVID-19 variant. According to Dr. Oakeson, the CDC is predicting that the Nimbus variant makes up anywhere from 38-50% of the current COVID cases in the United States. He also said that we've seen it in Utah, through a handful of clinical cases, and it's been detected in wastewater. As we have seen with previous variants, new mutations have made the virus more transmissible. 'It's better at attaching to our cells and infecting our cells and making us sick, but it also has mutations as well that help us avoid our immune response, right?' Dr. Oakeson explained. 'It has ways of avoiding our antibodies that we have built up against COVID, either from vaccination or from infection.' Symptoms are similar to current COVID symptoms: cough, fatigue, fever, loss of taste and smell, etc., he said. Four measles cases now reported in Arizona, first of this year What can you do to protect yourself? Dr. Oakeson recommended the same measures people have been taking all along to protect themselves against COVID. 'If you're not feeling well, stay in bed, rest up. If you have to go out and you're going to be in large places, put a mask on,' Dr Oakeson said. 'We know these N95, these surgical masks do a good job at helping prevent spread of respiratory viruses.' She also recommended getting a COVID booster if you haven't yet. 'If you got one last fall, and depending on your health status, you're probably okay. There are recommendations for people that are immunosuppressed or immunocompromised to get boosters more often,' he explained. If you haven't gotten a booster in the past year, Dr. Oakeson said that it's probably time to go out and get one. The formulation of the newest booster will provide some protection against the new variant, he said. From a public health perspective, Dr. Oakeson said that the biggest concern is a summer surge, where large groups of people would be infected, putting pressure on hospital systems. 'We tend to see COVID come in waves, you know, in the summer and then again in the winter, so we're keeping an eye out to see how that wave crests here as cases start increasing,' he said. New Nimbus COVID-19 variant — What you need to know Wildfire burns 1500 acres in France Canyon in Garfield County, not contained Judge blocks Trump's National Guard deployment in Los Angeles Rubio: US 'not involved' in Israel's strike inside Iran Highland man threatened to kill his wife and himself with rifle over financial dispute, charges say Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-06-2025
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Utah man charged for messaging Alisa Petrov online seeks bail, claims he is not a flight risk
Related video: Charges filed against third suspect in Alisa Petrov case SALT LAKE CITY () — The Utah man arrested for allegedly messaging 15-year-old Alisa Petrov online before she went missing has requested bail. Samuel Mitchell, 41, of Herriman, Utah, with five counts of sexual exploitation of a minor, a second-degree felony, and one count of enticement of a minor, a class A misdemeanor. He is accused of communicating with Alisa through the online messaging app Discord and having conversations that were sexual in nature. PREVIOUSLY: Utah man, 41, messaged missing 15-year-old girl days before she disappeared: Documents Mitchell has posted a bond between $5,000 and $10,000, arguing that he is not a flight risk due to strong ties to Utah. He has agreed to submit to ankle monitoring, a pretrial release supervision by a private probation provider — which would require regular phone check-ins — and have no internet access. He claims he has no prior criminal history and has the financial resources to pay for home confinement/GPS geo-fencing monitoring if the court deems it appropriate. Mitchell was previously in the disappearance of 15-year-old Alisa Petrov. Police obtained a search warrant for his phone, and he was . PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Family releases statement after South Jordan girl found alive in Colorado Petrov went missing on April 21 and on June 1. The South Jordan Police Department (SJPD) told that she was found 'alive and healthy'. After finding several online messages exchanged between Petrov and three separate men, detectives believed Petrov was trying to get to Las Vegas, Nevada. The three men, including Mitchell, have been charged in connection with Petrov's disappearance. The other two have been identified as , 35, of Miami, Florida, and , 37, of Texas City, Texas. Charges are allegations only. All arrested persons are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. TRAFFIC ALERT: Eastbound I-70 closed in Grand County for semi rollover Senator Padilla kicked out of press conference Preps for 250th birthday of the Army underway Johnson, heckled by Democrats, backs censure for Padilla President Trump blocks California's ban on the sale of gas powered cars Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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12-06-2025
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‘We just want to know that she's safe' — Mother of missing West Jordan teen speaks out
WEST JORDAN, Utah (ABC4) — The mother of the has spoken out about her worries about her daughter's disappearance. Sophia Rojas, 15, was last seen on June 3, and she has had no contact with her friends or family since, according to West Jordan police. She was last seen wearing a grey suit and pants. Police believe that she may be with an adult, and she may be lying about her age. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Family, police seeking information on missing 15-year-old girl from West Jordan Her mother, Porscha Chavez, spoke to about her daughter's disappearance. 'She took off in the middle of the night, and I haven't heard from her or seen her since,' she said. Chavez told that Sophia left a note, but that the first sentence of the note didn't sound like her. The note said, 'Don't jump into getting the police involved.' The rest of the note said that she had a place to stay, not to worry about her, and not to be mad, that she would be back eventually. Chavez believes that she is with an adult because she left in the middle of the night on a school night and none of her usual circle of friends have heard from her. Sophia also has a history of talking to adults online and lying about her age, Chavez said. Chavez took Sophia's phone away in February for that reason. 'I do feel like she's possibly been groomed. I think that she feels like it's not gonna happen to her, and that she'll be okay, and she has the teenager mindset of nothing's gonna happen to her and she knows everything and she's fine,' she said. Chavez told that she is able to see that Sophia has a different phone signed into her Google account, and Chavez does not know where that phone came from. She is able to see that it is logged in, but she cannot see its location. VIDEO: UTA releases footage of 4-vehicle crash involving bus on I-15 Chavez also shared her biggest worries about the situation her daughter is in. 'My concerns are that she's with an adult, who may be feeding things to her, and possibly, now that this is getting awareness and stuff, that they may not let her go if she wants to go home,' Chavez said. She also told that she feels like Sophia's case is not getting the attention it deserves because her daughter is not white. Chavez shared what she wants Sophia to hear from her. 'Come home,' she said. 'We just want to know that she's safe, and we want her back home safely.' West Jordan Police are asking that anyone with information about Sophia Rojas contact 801-256-2000 and reference case WJ25-27102. 'We just want to know that she's safe' — Mother of missing West Jordan teen speaks out Creamy Smoked Beef Links with Pasta offers serious flavor Declutter your space and life with the help of Junk King America First Credit Union supports summer fun with splash summit deals and real savings Partly sunny and hot with a isolated strong storm or two possible across northern Utah Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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11-06-2025
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Family, police seeking information on missing 15-year-old girl from West Jordan
WEST JORDAN, Utah () — A 15-year-old West Jordan girl has been missing for the past six days, and police and her family are seeking information that can help them find her. Sophia Rojas, 15, was last seen on June 3, and she has had absolutely no contact with her friends or family since, West Jordan Police Department said. Police also believe that she may be with an adult and lying about her age. She was last seen wearing a grey suit and pants. spoke to Sophia's family, and they shared a message: 'We just want her to come home.' She is Hispanic with dark brown eyes and black hair. She is 5'2″ tall and weighs roughly 130 pounds. West Jordan Police are asking that anyone with information about Sophia Rojas contact 801-256-2000 and reference case WJ25-27102. The Utah Department of Public Safety has a page on its website with , and you can on the website as well. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children also has resources for . Here is a list of hotlines and resources from a 2021 guidebook by the : : 800-799-7233 : 888-373-7888 : 833-872-5176 : 800-786-2929 : 800-273-8255 : 844-762-8483 Bureau of Land Management approves construction of Millard County potash mine November statewide special election for collective bargaining referendum 'not off the table,' Cox says Family, police seeking information on missing 15-year-old girl from West Jordan RSL hoping to make a run in second half of season Utah lawmakers oppose AI regulation in Trump's 'Big, beautiful bill' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
