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Latter-day Saint honored with Polar Star Medal in Mongolia
ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia () — A member of the was recognized by the president of Mongolia for her humanitarian efforts in February. Tuvshinjargal Gombo, director of the Church's Mongolia office, received the from President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh following a number of community-enriching accomplishments. Gombo has taken initiative in a number of programs and activities like self-reliance, addiction recovery, and English language learning programs. Gombo's humanitarian efforts have also included increasing access to education, health, child protection, and disaster relief. The church also notes her efforts collaborating with BYU on international law and religion symposiums and food preservation. According to the LDS Church, Gombo spoke on behalf of the Church during Pope Francis' visit to Mongolia in 2023. Gombo also played a major role in 12 significant interfaith meetings, including services during Pope Francis' visit. BYU study says drinking sugar may be worse than eating it The award was given during a ceremony on February 28, 2025, at the Citizens' Hall of Bayanzurkh District. Created in 1936, the medal, commonly referred to as the , is one of the highest national awards in Mongolia for civilians. The medal is meant to commemorate the country of Mongolia overcoming the geographical handicap as a landlocked country through investing in human capital and recognize individuals for their services to the nation. A Utah woman's passion for kindness transforms lives in Downtown Salt Lake Latter-day Saint honored with Polar Star Medal in Mongolia Owner of Utah outdoor retailer sentenced for tax fraud, ordered to pay over $2M 24-year-old pleads guilty to chasing down, killing 17-year-old victim in Cedar City Comer demands interviews with former top Biden aides as part of probe into mental acuity Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Owner of Utah outdoor retailer sentenced for tax fraud, ordered to pay over $2M
SALT LAKE CITY () — The owner of a Utah-based outdoor retailer was sentenced to five months imprisonment after he evaded paying taxes for six years. In February, Phyllip Hallman Heaton, 43, of Washington City, the owner of Zion Outfitter, pleaded guilty to charges related to tax evasion. In addition to the prison sentence, Heaton was also sentenced to 18 months of supervised release, including six months of home detention. The court also ordered Heaton to pay a $95,000 fine and $1,947,906 in restitution, which the Department of Justice said he paid in full at his sentencing. According to court documents, Heaton evaded taxes by underreporting his income to the IRS by more than $5.4 million between 2017 and 2022. The Department of Justice said Heaton's actions resulted in him evading nearly $2 million in taxes. Suspect hides in trap door during SWAT raid in Murray 'No one can decide they are not going to pay their fair share of taxes without serious consequences,' said Acting U.S. Attorney Felice John Viti of the District of Utah. 'Mr. Heaton's sentence is one such consequence and also serves as a deterrence to others by demonstrating that tax evasion comes with serious penalties from the Department of Justice.' Zion Outfitter, a southern Utah rental company, is situated near the pedestrian entrance of Zion National Park. The business provides rentals for bikes, tubes, and gear for canyoneering. According to the website, Zion Outfitters' doors are still open and the company is operating as usual. ABC4 has reached out to Zion Outfitter and will update this story with any new information. A Utah woman's passion for kindness transforms lives in Downtown Salt Lake Latter-day Saint honored with Polar Star Medal in Mongolia Owner of Utah outdoor retailer sentenced for tax fraud, ordered to pay over $2M 24-year-old pleads guilty to chasing down, killing 17-year-old victim in Cedar City Comer demands interviews with former top Biden aides as part of probe into mental acuity Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
