Plus, Jeff Lewis and dreams of playing at BYU, Jonathan Roumie's commencement speech and fallen Santaquin officer funeral
Good morning! Here are today’s temperatures: ⛈️ 55 – 75° in Logan | 30% 💧 ⛈️ 47 – 72° in Salt Lake | 30% 💧 ☀️ 60 – 91° in St. George The five-second rule is not as effective as we might think — in that it's not effective at all. Bacteria can instantly transfer to foods that have fallen on the ground, according to two different studies. Also on our minds: 'The Chosen' Jonathan Roumie's commencement speech The connection between writing with pen and paper and enhanced memory The son of a former BYU great remains positive amid health concerns |
| 'I'm completely broken': Family, friends give emotional farewell to fallen Santaquin 'hero' |
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| | On Monday, family members, co-workers, city and state leaders, as well as police officers from across the state and across the country, paid their final respects to Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser, who was killed in the line of duty a little over a week ago. During an emotional ceremony in Orem at Utah Valley University's UCCU Event Center, the two personas of Bill Hooser were remembered — "Cop Bill," the by-the-book law enforcer who became the best instructor the Santaquin Police Department ever had and revamped how new officers are trained in the field; and "Bill Bill," or simply "Dad," a dedicated husband, father and grandfather who, when he wasn't working, loved being in the outdoors and with his family. Read more about Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser's funeral services. |
| If Melissa Holyoak could give advice to women who want to have strong families and strong careers, she said it’s important to redefine what having it all means. “You can make whatever balance you want.” Holyoak said on a number of occasions she has been the only woman in the room during a meeting. “I would love to encourage women to seek out those leadership positions,” she said. “You can make it work.” About her confirmation to the Federal Trade Commission, she said, “I don’t know where this job is going to lead. It’s an excellent opportunity and I’ll see where life goes.” If there’s one thing Holyoak said she can expect, it’s that her life will continue to follow an unconventional path. Read more about the former Utah solicitor general and her journey to the FTC. |
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