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Cat who survived nearly 400-foot fall adopted by rescue pilot who saved her
A cat who survived a nearly 400-foot fall will live the rest of her nine lives with the woman who came to her rescue. As rescue crews searched a ravine at Bryce Canyon National Park for a couple that had fallen over a railing on April 29 they found something they didn't expect: a soft-sided pet carrier covered in dirt. At first, they thought it was just a backpack. But inside was the couple's 12-year-old tabby cat, who survived the 380-foot fall, according to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, the animal rescue organization that took her in. The couple, Matthew Nannen, 45, and Bailee Crane, 58, allegedly climbed over a railing at Inspiration Point, which is situated along a high plateau at the top of the park's Grand Staircase, according to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office. The couple fell and were killed. MORE: 10-year-old rescue cat becomes a model for Target The cat was bruised, shaken and suffered fractured ribs, according to the rescue organization. After veterinarians became concerned, she was sent to a specialty veterinary hospital in Las Vegas, where she received treatment for fluid in her heart, Salt Lake City ABC affiliate KTVX reported. Staff at the rescue organization named her Mirage because it was a miracle she was alive after falling from such a height. Mirage made a full recovery after receiving emergency care from the veterinary team, Judah Battista, chief sanctuary officer of the Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, told ABC News. MORE: Viral cat dubbed 'largest cat anyone has ever seen' gets adopted Utah Department of Public Safety pilot Chelsea Tugaw was among the search and rescue team that day and "never forgot" Mirage, the animal sanctuary said. "We couldn't believe the cat was alive. I thought she was injured and was uncertain of her future," Tugaw said in a statement. "It gave me a lot of comfort when I found out she was going to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary to get the help she needed." Tugaw came to the rescue again and adopted Mirage -- with a blessing from the family of Mirage's late owners, according to Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. "I'm so ecstatic to be taking Mirage home," Tugaw said. "I hope I can give her the perfect retirement life and let her be a nice lazy cat in her old age." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Best Friends Animal Society (@bestfriendsanimalsociety) Mirage has been given a "second chance," Battista said. "This reunion offers a glimmer of hope and light to a tragic beginning, and we're thrilled that Mirage will live out her golden years in such a loving home with Chelsea," Battista said. "We couldn't ask for a better ending for this sweet girl." Battista reminded animal lovers that there are still "countless cats" like Mirage still in need of loving homes. "You can be a hero for them," Battista said. Cat who survived nearly 400-foot fall adopted by rescue pilot who saved her originally appeared on
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Politics
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Salt Lake City, Boise seek to skirt laws banning Pride flags by adopting them as city emblems
SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) – The Democratic-controlled cities of Salt Lake City and Boise adopted new city flags this week showing support for LGBTQ+ people in defiance of their respective states' Republican-controlled legislatures, which have banned traditional rainbow pride flags at schools and government buildings. 'Our City flags are powerful symbols representing Salt Lake City's values,' Mayor Erin Mendenhall said. 'I want all Salt Lakers to look up at these flags and be reminded that we value diversity, equity, and inclusion — leaving no doubt that we are united as a city and people, moving forward together.' The Salt Lake City Council had voted to approve the addition of three new city flags that feature LGBTQ+ and Juneteenth designs at a meeting late Tuesday evening. This meeting was called to bring the city under code with the recently passed H.B. 77 flag bill, which allows the display of only 'certain flags on government property.' The measure — which aims to sidestep such violations by adopting the new flags as official city flags — passed unanimously. House votes to overturn California clean truck rules – defying internal watchdog Under the Utah law, which went into effect Wednesday, state or local government buildings can be fined $500 a day for flying any flag other than the U.S. flag, the state flag, a city or county flag, military flags, Olympic and Paralympic flags, official college flags or tribal flags. Political flags are not allowed. It is currently unclear if Salt Lake City will face any litigation due to the passage of its three new flags, which commemorate Juneteenth and acknowledge the city's LGBTQ+ residents and transgender community. According to H.B. 77, the State Auditor's Office is tasked with the enforcement of the flag ban. Idaho's flag ban, meanwhile, took effect April 3, barring government buildings from displaying any flags except those on a short list including the U.S. flag, flags of military branches and official flags of government entities. A separate ban containing some exemptions for school buildings takes effect July 1. The pride flag has regularly flown over Boise's City Hall for years, and Mayor Lauren McLean kept the flag aloft even after Idaho's law took effect. McLean said she believed the law was unenforceable. Last week, McLean responded to the Idaho law by issuing a proclamation retroactively making the pride flag an official city flag, along with a flag honoring organ donors. It allowed both to be flown alongside Boise's traditional blue flag featuring the Capitol building and the slogan 'City of Trees.' The city council voted 5 to 1 for the proclamation during a packed and sometimes rowdy meeting Tuesday night. 'Removing the flag now after years of flying it proudly would not be a neutral act,' said council member Meredith Stead. 'It would signal a retreat from values we've long upheld and send a disheartening message to those who have found affirmation and belonging through its presence at city hall.' Florida seeks to enforce a law making it a crime for people in the US illegally to enter the state Both Salt Lake City and Boise's actions have already faced criticism from Republican lawmakers in each state. Utah State Rep. Trevor Lee (R-Layton), the bill's sponsor, took to X and said, 'Does Salt Lake City really want to play these games? Good luck!' And the bill's state Senate sponsor, Sen. Dan McCay (R-Riverton), also needled Mendenhall by posting edited pictures of flags representing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Israel and 'MAGA Country,' claiming that she should adopt these flags, too, if she truly wants her constituents to feel 'seen.' Idaho State Sen. Tammy Nichols also claimed 'there will be consequences' for Boise in a post on X. Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador also recently warned he would ask lawmakers to add a mechanism in the 2026 legislative session to enforce the state's new ban. Other Idaho communities are also grappling with the restriction. City buildings in Bonners Ferry, roughly 30 miles from the Canadian border, have long flown Canada's flag in a sign of cross-border friendship, removing it only in April after Idaho's governor approved the flag restriction. But the law contains an exception that allows government entities to fly the flags of other countries during 'special occasions.' Seeking to again fly the flag year-round, the Bonners Ferry City Council passed a resolution Tuesday designating every day of the year a 'special occasion' to commemorate friendship with Canada. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
08-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Salt Lake City, Boise seek to skirt laws banning Pride flags by adopting them as city emblems
SALT LAKE CITY (KTVX) – The Democratic-controlled cities of Salt Lake City and Boise adopted new city flags this week showing support for LGBTQ+ people in defiance of their respective states' Republican-controlled legislatures, which have banned traditional rainbow pride flags at schools and government buildings. 'Our City flags are powerful symbols representing Salt Lake City's values,' Mayor Erin Mendenhall said. 'I want all Salt Lakers to look up at these flags and be reminded that we value diversity, equity, and inclusion — leaving no doubt that we are united as a city and people, moving forward together.' The Salt Lake City Council had voted to approve the addition of three new city flags that feature LGBTQ+ and Juneteenth designs at a meeting late Tuesday evening. This meeting was called to bring the city under code with the recently passed H.B. 77 flag bill, which allows the display of only 'certain flags on government property.' The measure — which aims to sidestep such violations by adopting the new flags as official city flags — passed unanimously. Under the Utah law, which went into effect Wednesday, state or local government buildings can be fined $500 a day for flying any flag other than the U.S. flag, the state flag, a city or county flag, military flags, Olympic and Paralympic flags, official college flags or tribal flags. Political flags are not allowed. It is currently unclear if Salt Lake City will face any litigation due to the passage of its three new flags, which commemorate Juneteenth and acknowledge the city's LGBTQ+ residents and transgender community. According to H.B. 77, the State Auditor's Office is tasked with the enforcement of the flag ban. Idaho's flag ban, meanwhile, took effect April 3, barring government buildings from displaying any flags except those on a short list including the U.S. flag, flags of military branches and official flags of government entities. A separate ban containing some exemptions for school buildings takes effect July 1. The pride flag has regularly flown over Boise's City Hall for years, and Mayor Lauren McLean kept the flag aloft even after Idaho's law took effect. McLean said she believed the law was unenforceable. Last week, McLean responded to the Idaho law by issuing a proclamation retroactively making the pride flag an official city flag, along with a flag honoring organ donors. It allowed both to be flown alongside Boise's traditional blue flag featuring the Capitol building and the slogan 'City of Trees.' The city council voted 5 to 1 for the proclamation during a packed and sometimes rowdy meeting Tuesday night. 'Removing the flag now after years of flying it proudly would not be a neutral act,' said council member Meredith Stead. 'It would signal a retreat from values we've long upheld and send a disheartening message to those who have found affirmation and belonging through its presence at city hall.' Both Salt Lake City and Boise's actions have already faced criticism from Republican lawmakers in each state. Utah State Rep. Trevor Lee (R-Layton), the bill's sponsor, took to X and said, 'Does Salt Lake City really want to play these games? Good luck!' And the bill's state Senate sponsor, Sen. Dan McCay (R-Riverton), also needled Mendenhall by posting edited pictures of flags representing the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Israel and 'MAGA Country,' claiming that she should adopt these flags, too, if she truly wants her constituents to feel 'seen.' Idaho State Sen. Tammy Nichols also claimed 'there will be consequences' for Boise in a post on X. Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador also recently warned he would ask lawmakers to add a mechanism in the 2026 legislative session to enforce the state's new ban. Other Idaho communities are also grappling with the restriction. City buildings in Bonners Ferry, roughly 30 miles from the Canadian border, have long flown Canada's flag in a sign of cross-border friendship, removing it only in April after Idaho's governor approved the flag restriction. But the law contains an exception that allows government entities to fly the flags of other countries during 'special occasions.' Seeking to again fly the flag year-round, the Bonners Ferry City Council passed a resolution Tuesday designating every day of the year a 'special occasion' to commemorate friendship with Canada. The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Yahoo
7-year-old who wanted McDonald's drove 10 miles with little sister in car
OGDEN, Utah (KTVX) – A Utah mom woke up to the police knocking on her door Sunday morning, telling her that her 7-year-old son had taken his 5-year-old sister on a drive to a different city. In an interview with Nexstar's KTVX, Whitney Bush said that she woke up early to check on her four children and went back to bed when she found everyone asleep in bed. Later, a knock on the door alerted her to the fact that her car and two of her children were missing. 'I absolutely had my heart in my stomach… I had no idea what was going on, I was being told different stories of what was happening,' Bush said. 7-year-old drives car from Clearfield to Ogden with 5-year-old passenger According to the Ogden Police Department, they received calls about a reckless driver around 8 a.m. on April 27. Officers began to pursue the vehicle, but soon disengaged when they noticed the age of the driver and assessed the risk to the public. The vehicle later hit a parking strip, and police responded to the scene of the crash. The children were found unharmed, according to officers. The drive from the family's home in Clearfield to where the car crashed in Ogden was about 10 miles. 'I went to the scene of the crash… and then I got rerouted to the police department,' Bush said. 'They had already had – I guess – EMS come out and check on my kids and transferred them over to the police station.' She said her 7-year-old has had some behavioral issues, although nothing to this extent before. Bush said that she had reached out for resources from the Department of Child and Family Services, the police, and even hospitals. She said that nobody had offered help due to his age. Homicide suspect allegedly shot victim with stolen gun after fight 'I don't think anybody wakes up in the morning or goes through their day thinking their 7-year-old is going to play 'Grand Theft Auto' with their vehicle,' she said. Bush shared her story on Facebook and said that there had been some positive support. 'He's got a family full of truck drivers. He's gonna be a truck driver someday, that's what he wants to do,' Bush laughed. 'I told him it's not gonna be today, he's gotta wait.' According to Bush, her son told everyone he was planning to go to McDonald's. She said that he did pass several on his route and had the money prepared. He was also proud to say that he wore his seatbelt during the drive. As a single mother, Bush said that this has been difficult. Her car is out of commission and in a tow yard. She's not sure if it's totaled, but says that it doesn't look like it from photos. 'I'm not proud of him by any means,' Bush said, although she admitted it was impressive. 'He's in a world of trouble, he's probably grounded for the rest of his life.' She said that the 7-year-old is not facing charges because of his age, but she's having him perform community service for neighbors to serve his time. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Int'l Business Times
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
An Immigration Attorney And Naturalized U.S. Citizen Was Ordered to Self-Deport: DHS Says It Was a 'Glitch'
For more than a decade, Carlos Trujillo, a Venezuelan-born attorney, has practiced immigration law in Salt Lake City, Utah, serving the local community. Trujillo moved to the United States at age 18 and later became a naturalized U.S. citizen. Despite that, he recently received an email from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ordering him to self-deport within seven days. "It's time for you to leave," read the opening line of the email, sent to Trujillo on April 11. Trujillo moved to the U.S. about 24 years ago and has been a naturalized citizen for almost a decade. Despite this, he was one of hundreds of thousands of people across the country that received a letter from DHS ordering them to self-deport. "I know the laws of this country," Trujillo told KTVX . "I am not leaving. I am not deportable. But I do want everybody to know that these kinds of things are happening." He added that the "threatening language" in the email bothered him, and encouraged the immigrant community to be aware of any changes in immigration laws. Trujillo also told the outlet that many people who received the email are in the country under legal circumstances and recommended them to know their rights. According to the Associated Press , the emails sent by DHS were "an apparent glitch" in the Trump administration's move to end a Biden-era policies allowing people to live and work in the country temporarily. Similarly to Trujillo's case, Nicole Micheroni, a Massachusetts-born immigration attorney, received an identical email earlier this month, despite being a lifelong U.S. citizen. Micheroni posted the message to Bluesky, showing it threatened federal pursuit if she remained in the country past a seven-day deadline. A senior DHS official later admitted to HuffPost that some citizens may have received the notices due to clerical mistakes—specifically when non-citizens list an incorrect or shared email address on their immigration applications. DHS says it is reviewing such incidents on a case-by-case basis, but no formal apology or correction has been issued to the affected individuals as of yet. "I don't want to believe or draw conclusions that this is something personal against me or because of the work that I do with the community," Trujillo said. "It's just simply a mistake." The immigration attorney said the state of Utah counts with "very respectful" judges and officers involved in immigration cases, but just as other similar experiences throughout the country, decisions over immigration are coming from a federal level. "We're seeing all these uniform characterizations that make no sense because our communities are diverse," Trujillo said. "Our communities are ... respectful of the law. Our communities are hardworking people." For Jim McConkie, another immigration attorney in Utah, the letter send out by the government can be seen as a scare tactic to get people out of the country. "It's a letter which misrepresents what's actually going on," he said. "Using threats of fines and incarceration. It's wrong morally, it's wrong legally, and it needs to be challenged." Originally published on Latin Times
