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Double vehicle-semi crash reported near Axtell
Published on July 03, 2009 at 02:29PM
(AXTELL) – The Utah Highway Patrol has reported injuries in a double vehicle-semi truck accident north of Axtell Thursday afternoon. The report said that at about 1pm, 28-year old, Stephen…
Ryan Cuff visits hometown for clinic
Published on July 03, 2009 at 01:01PM
(RICHFIELD) – A local high school basketball star is in Richfield today to conduct a basketball clinic at the high school. Ryan Cuff, who played basketball and football for Richfield…
Richfield City plans July 4th events
Published on July 03, 2009 at 12:43PM
(RICHFIELD) – Richfield City has a full plate of activities and events planned for Fourth of July celebrations. Councilmember Richard Barnett is in charge of this weekend’s events, including “Beatlemania”,...
Artifact theft suspect may strike plea bargain
Published on July 03, 2009 at 10:14AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – A woman charged for her role in a massive artifacts theft case may strike a plea deal with federal prosecutors. A KSL-TV news report said that…
Motorcyclist injured in SR-89 accident
Published on July 03, 2009 at 09:18AM
(MT. PLEASANT) – A St. George motorcyclist sustained head injuries when he collided with a vehicle on SR-89 south of Mt. Pleasant late Tuesday night. UHP Troopers said that at…
California couple escapes injuries on I-70
Published on July 03, 2009 at 08:55AM
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(SALINA) – A California couple escaped injury in a single vehicle accident on I-70 east of Salina Tuesday morning. UHP said that at about 9am, 19-year old, Kendra Tate, of…
Truck driver injured on SR-28 in rollover
Published on July 03, 2009 at 08:44AM
(FAYETTE) – A Midvale truck driver and his passenger sustained injuries in a rollover Wednesday afternoon near Fayette on SR-28. According to a UHP report, at about 4pm, 30-year old,...
Natural Gas Leak Forces Ogden Valley Evacuations
Published on July 02, 2009 at 05:53PM
(EDEN)—Crews said a 2-inch line has been cut in half and is leaking gas in the Ogden Valley. Dispatchers at the construction site where the leak occurred Thursday say the…
Utah Lawyer Loses Right To Interview Terry Nichols
Published on July 02, 2009 at 05:45PM
(DENVER)—A Utah lawyer has lost his bid to interview Oklahoma City bombing conspirator Terry Nichols. The Denver-based 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court order Thursday allowing…
New Search For 8-Year Old Missing Boy
Published on July 02, 2009 at 05:40PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—More than 100 law enforcement officials are looking for the body of 8-year old Trejon Fite. Salt Lake City Police Department Sergeant Robin Snyder said the boy’s family…
Inquiry Reopened in Discovery of Poet's Remains
Published on July 02, 2009 at 05:35PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Utah’s state archaeologist, Kevin Jones, is raising doubts about the recently announced discovery of the missing remains of Everett Ruess, a legendary poet and painter who disappeared in…
Rare Utah Fish Shows Signs of Recovery
Published on July 02, 2009 at 05:30PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Wildlife officials say an endangered Utah fish is showing signs of recovery. The June sucker, which only lives in Utah Lake and its tributaries, made its first appearance…
Man Remains Mentally Incompetent To Face Trial in Bountiful Slaying
Published on July 02, 2009 at 05:22PM
(FARMINGTON)—A man accused of stabbing a woman to death with a steak knife remains mentally incompetent to face trial, court records indicate. During a hearing in 2nd District Court Wednesday,...
Authorites Warn About Posting Vacation Deals Online
Published on July 02, 2009 at 05:17PM
(SALT LAKE COUNTY)—Utahns looking to hit the road for the 4th of July holiday or who are planning other vacations might want to think twice about writing it online. While…
Utah BLM posts parcel list
Published on July 02, 2009 at 05:16PM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – The Utah BLM has posted the proposed list of parcels for the quarterly competitive oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Aug. 18, 2009 in Salt…
Rocky Mountain Power Asks For $67 Million Increase
Published on July 02, 2009 at 05:13PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Rocky Mountain Power has notified state regulators that it wants to increase electricity rates by $67 million as of February 2010. The increase would mean an average Rocky…
Change of Command Set For Ogden Logistics Center
Published on July 02, 2009 at 05:03PM
(HILL AIR FORCE BASE)—The Ogden Air Logistic’s Center got a new leader Thursday. In a change of command ceremony Thursday morning, Major General Andrew E. Busch took over for Major…
Contractors warn of Gooseberry closures
Published on July 02, 2009 at 05:00PM
(RICHFIELD) – Officials at the Fishlake National Forest are warning motorists to expect delays and closures at two projects on the Gooseberry Road this month. RAM Contractors are working to…
Utah Concealed Carry Permits Restricted in Nevada
Published on July 02, 2009 at 04:55PM
(LAS VEGAS)—Big changes to gun laws in Nevada may change how some Utahns travel through the Silver State. Nevada is recognizing concealed carry permits from states like West Virginia and…
Zion's employee hospitalized after propane leak
Published on July 02, 2009 at 04:40PM
(ZION’S PARK) – An employee at Zion’s National Park was hospitalized Thursday morning for inhaling propane fumes after attempting to fix a leak at Zion Lodge. National Park Service Spokesman,...
UHP Wants Racial Profiling Lawsuit Tossed
Published on July 02, 2009 at 04:39PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—The Utah Highway Patrol is asking a federal judge to toss a lawsuit filed by a woman who claims she was pulled over and her car searched because…
Homeless Center Gets Financial Help
Published on July 02, 2009 at 04:35PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—A downtown Salt Lake City day shelter for the homeless will stay open after all. The Bishop Weigand Center day shelter was scheduled to close this week because…
UHP reports head-on accident near Axtell
Published on July 02, 2009 at 03:44PM
(AXTELL) – The Utah Highway Patrol is reporting a head-on accident between a semi and truck north of Axtell this afternoon. Crews are at the scene to clean up the…
Voters pass bond in Nebo district
Published on July 02, 2009 at 02:27PM
(SPANISH FORK) – Voters in southern Utah County Wednesday narrowly passed a $160-million bond for the Nebo School District. The measure, which would pay for seven new schools and several…
Triple fires spark in South-Central Utah
Published on July 02, 2009 at 12:58PM
(RICHFIELD) – Thunderstorms that moved through South-Central Utah Wednesday afternoon sparked three fires on the Fishlake National Forest. Two of the three fires were suppressed by fire crews and the…
June rains destroy fruit crops
Published on July 02, 2009 at 12:00PM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – Wetter-than-normal weather in June has hurt Utah’s summer fruit crop. The Deseret News reported that 30% of all sweet cherries grown in Utah were lost to…
Wayne County resident discovers pot field
Published on July 02, 2009 at 11:53AM
(LOA) – A huge marijuana growing operation has been discovered in Wayne County. A Wayne County resident discovered the grow on Sunday and reported it to local officials. Wayne County…
Police arrest pharmacy robber in La Verkin
Published on July 02, 2009 at 09:42AM
(LA VERKIN) – La Verkin Police have apprehended a robbery suspect due to an alert resident who saw the man in a news story earlier this week. A police report…
Beaver couple killed in accident
Published on July 02, 2009 at 09:34AM
(BEAVER) – A Beaver couple were killed in a rollover north of Beaver early Wednesday morning. According to a UHP report, at about 12:30am, 46-year old, Darla Polhamus was driving…
Miss Richfield leads royalty in parade
Published on July 02, 2009 at 09:23AM
(RICHFIELD) – The Miss Richfield royalty will be on hand this weekend to lead Fourth of July activities in Richfield. Miss Richfield, McCall Nielson, says the city’s float in the…
Inmate Makes Bomb Threat in Escape Attempt
Published on July 01, 2009 at 05:55PM
(CEDAR CITY)—An inmate made a bomb threat at the Iron County Jail Monday while holding a corrections officer hostage and attempted to escape. According to Iron County Sheriff’s deputies, 28-year…
Tooele County Fire Forces Out Campers
Published on July 01, 2009 at 05:53PM
(TOOELE COUNTY)—A grass fire has erupted up Dry Canyon, east of Stockton in Tooele County. Thus far, the Soldier Fire has burned four acres near a campsite forcing the evacuation…
Charges Refiled Against Accused Internet Sex Predator
Published on July 01, 2009 at 05:42PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—After federal prosecutors agreed to dismiss the case because of medical issues, state prosecutors have now charged a retired Air Force major busted in an Internet sex sting….
Man Holds Children for Ransom Money To Fix Car
Published on July 01, 2009 at 05:35PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Salt Lake City police say Juan Lopez took three children against their will, used threats and demanded money which landed him in jail on first-degree felony charges. The…
Latter-Day Saints in Mexico Protest Kidnappings
Published on July 01, 2009 at 05:19PM
(CHIHUAHUA, Mexico)—Thousands of people are expected to protest a recent spate of kidnappings, while demanding their government do more to stop them from happening. Among the protesters are numerous members…
Small Fire @ Hill Air Force Base
Published on July 01, 2009 at 05:14PM
(HILL AIR FORCE BASE)—An electrical malfunction sparked a small fire at a building on Hill Air Force Base Wednesday, officials said. The fire occurred at Building 5 around 9:00 a.m.,...
3 Bountiful Children Expected To Survive Following Separate Accidents
Published on July 01, 2009 at 05:07PM
(BOUNTIFUL)—Three tragic accidents left three Bountiful children hospitalized with each of them happening within hours of each other Tuesday. The first child was hurt when a 2-and-a-half-year-old boy was playing…
Utah Expands Mercury Advisory List for Fish
Published on July 01, 2009 at 05:03PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Utah is expanding its list of places where anglers should be careful about eating fish, due to mercury. For the first time, mercury has been detected in fish…
Salt Lake Chamber Gets New Chairman
Published on July 01, 2009 at 05:00PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—The Salt Lake Chamber has a new chairman as Jake Boyer will take his place as the group’s 101st chairman Wednesday. He is part of the only father-son…
Small Plane Wreckage Found in southern Utah
Published on July 01, 2009 at 04:53PM
(ST. GEORGE)—The Federal Aviation Administration says search crews in southern Utah have found the wreckage of a single-engine plane that crashed after leaving from the Las Vegas area while the…
31 new Utah laws enacted today
Published on July 01, 2009 at 01:01PM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – Dozens of new Utah laws went into effect today (Wednesday) after being passed earlier this year by the Legislature. 31 pieces of legislation sprung into life,...
Ex-congressman angry over EPA cleanup
Published on July 01, 2009 at 11:50AM
(SARATOGA SPRINGS) – A former congressman is angry at being forced off his business site for a chemical cleanup operation. Ex-congressman, Merrill Cook, says the School and Institutional Trust Lands…
New Manti Miss Independence chosen
Published on July 01, 2009 at 10:55AM
(MANTI) – A new Miss Independence for Manti was crowned Monday night during a pageant that was held at the Eva Beal Auditorium at 7pm. Marissa Hedelius was crowned as…
Dixie State lowers tuition
Published on July 01, 2009 at 09:34AM
(ST. GEORGE) – Dixie State College in St. George is lowering tuition for out-of-state students attending the college this fall. Starting today, Dixie State is offering a “Good Neighbor Policy”,...
Centerfield woman critical after I-15 crash
Published on July 01, 2009 at 09:23AM
(PROVO) – A Centerfield woman was critically injured on I-15 Tuesday night after crashing into a center median barrier. A UHP report said that 30-year old, Jackie Schugk, was driving…
Flight Evacuated @ SLC International After Smoke Arises
Published on June 30, 2009 at 06:09PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—A regional jet bound for Chicago at Salt Lake City International Airport was evacuated after the pilot reported smoke in the cockpit. United Flight 6184 was slated to…
Eureka Residents Still Under Boil Water Order
Published on June 30, 2009 at 05:32PM
(EUREKA)—The state Division of Water Quality has taken more samples from Eureka’s water system after a test last week revealed trace amounts of E. coli. Eureka, a town of less…
Grant Helping Highway Patrol Catch Davis County Speeders
Published on June 30, 2009 at 05:23PM
(DAVIS COUNTY)—Drivers in Davis County are being put on notice that the Utah Highway Patrol and at least 10 other police agencies are taking advantage of a federal grant to…
Remains Near Vail Pass Part of FBI Investigation
Published on June 30, 2009 at 05:19PM
(DENVER)—Eagle County sheriff’s officials say human remains were discovered in a backcountry area of Vail Pass during a search as part of an FBI investigation. FBI spokeswoman Kathy Wright confirmed…
Residents Losing Portion of Yards To Expanded Road
Published on June 30, 2009 at 05:15PM
(SANDY)—The Utah Department of Transportation is expanding to 700 East from 114th South-Carnation Drive and the change includes bike lanes, larger sidewalks, turn lanes and more. To accomplish this, UDOT…
Boy Seriously Burned By Playing With Lighter
Published on June 30, 2009 at 05:04PM
(WEST VALLEY CITY)—A West Valley City boy is in the hospital after suffering second and third-degree burns to nearly one-third of his body. Neighbors say the 6-year old boy and…
Man Facing Auto Homicide Charges Appears in Court
Published on June 30, 2009 at 04:58PM
(TOOELE)—A volunteer firefighter charged with automobile homicide in a head-on crash that killed two people made his first appearance in court Tuesday. 30-year old Adam Smart is charged with second…
Smith's Expands Beef Recall
Published on June 30, 2009 at 04:53PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Smith’s Food and Drug Stores said it is expanding its recall on beef to include packages weighing two pounds or more of store-brand labeled beef grind 85/15 with…
Utah Buys 5700 Acres of Wildlife Habitat
Published on June 30, 2009 at 04:46PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Utah’s wildlife agency has bought more than 5700 acres in Duchesne County that is prime habitat for deer, elk and sage grouse. Mike Canning, the habitat section chief…
Utah Police Look For Underwear Thief
Published on June 30, 2009 at 04:40PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—University of Utah police are looking for a man who broke into a student’s bedroom and went through her dresser drawers, likely in an attempt to steal underwear….
Women Rescued After Boat Capsizes On Green River
Published on June 30, 2009 at 04:37PM
(MANILA)—Three women used survival skills to keep themselves from harm after their boats overturned on the Green River. Daggett County sheriff’s deputies said this occurred June 26 and a boat…
Utah Ushers In Relaxed Rule For Bar Patrons
Published on June 30, 2009 at 04:32PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—In a state long known for its reticent attitude toward alcohol, the advent of July will bring some radical changes to Utah. Wednesday, a new state law will…
Motorcyclists sustain injuries on SR-31
Published on June 30, 2009 at 03:26PM
(FAIRVIEW) – A motorcyclist and his passenger were injured Monday morning on SR-31 east of Fairview after crashing their bike. A UHP report said that 68-year old, Freddie Draper of…
Oil tanker rolls on SR-24
Published on June 30, 2009 at 12:50PM
(SIGURD) – The Utah Highway Patrol has reported an oil tanker rollover this morning on SR-24 at the Sigurd exit. UHP said that at about 9:30am, 30-year old, Dean Sanderson…
Colorado pilot killed in Parowan
Published on June 30, 2009 at 12:32PM
(PAROWAN) – A Colorado man was killed Monday in a glider plane crash in Parowan. Iron County Sheriff’s Deputies reported that the pilot plunged 2,000 feet into a field a…
Federal judge throws out Sevier lawsuit
Published on June 30, 2009 at 10:03AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – A federal judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit filed by five officers at the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office who alleged they were demoted and their free…
BLM adjusts fees on mining claims
Published on June 30, 2009 at 09:23AM
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – The Bureau of Land Management has announced adjusting fees due to inflation for the location and maintenance of unpatented mining claims, mill sites and tunnel sites. BLM…
Salina police seek shop shooter
Published on June 30, 2009 at 08:53AM
(SALINA) – Salina Police are asking the public to be aware of illegal activity in the area and report it. In a police report, Garry Lund went out to his…
Armed Man Robs Provo Pharmacy
Published on June 29, 2009 at 06:26PM
(PROVO)—A suspected robber is on the loose in Provo after reportedly robbing a Walgreen’s in Provo. Provo police reported Monday morning the man in question pointed a gun at a…
Smoke May Be Visible From Manti La Sal Forest Burn
Published on June 29, 2009 at 06:20PM
(PROVO)—Residents in southern Utah County and those near the Manti LaSal National Forest may see smoke this week from a prescribed burn in the area. Additionally, some roads near the…
Tart Cherry Crop Expected To Jump By a Third
Published on June 29, 2009 at 06:14PM
(WAUSAU, Wis.)—The U.S. Department of Agriculture says national production of tart cherries is expected to spike about 30 percent this year from 2008 to nearly 284 million pounds. Most of…
Teacher Charged in Sex Scandal Headed For Trial
Published on June 29, 2009 at 06:07PM
(FARMINGTON)—A former Bountiful Junior High School teacher accused of carrying on a sexual relationship with a teenage boy is apparently headed for trial. During an appearance in 2nd District Court…
Serious Medical Mistakes Rise @ Utah Hospitals in 2008
Published on June 29, 2009 at 05:51PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Utah’s health experts are working to reduce unnecessary accidents and deaths in the state’s hospitals. Statistics show 28 people died unexpectedly last year. Utah Department of Health patient…
Judge Lets Ex-BLM Official Keep Public Defender
Published on June 29, 2009 at 05:47PM
(KANAB)—A judge has ruled that a former Bureau of Land Management official charged with sex abuse of a child can continue to be represented by a public defender. Rex Lee…
LDS Missionaries in Honduras Safe
Published on June 29, 2009 at 05:42PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has confirmed all missionaries in Honduras are safe and staying in their apartments as Church leaders monitor the country’s tenuous…
French Immersion Classes Popular in Provo
Published on June 29, 2009 at 05:37PM
(PROVO)—A Provo elementary school is offering dual immersion French classes this upcoming fall. Edgemont Elementary School Principal Dennis Pratt said the opportunity is so popular among students that a third…
Colorado Governor is Mormon Tabernacle Choir's Guest Conductor
Published on June 29, 2009 at 05:31PM
(MORRISON, Colo.)—Colorado Governor Bill Ritter is taking a turn conducting the world-renowned Mormon Tabernacle Choir. When the choir performs at the Red Rocks Amphitheater in suburban Denver Monday evening, Governor…
"Meet the Press" Host Apoligizes For Error About Huntsman
Published on June 29, 2009 at 05:26PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—The host of weekend political television show, “Meet the Press,” apologized for mistaking Utah Governor Jon Huntsman for another political leader who made headlines for having an affair….
St. George Leaders Say City Needs Improved Airport
Published on June 29, 2009 at 05:21PM
(ST. GEORGE)—City leaders in St. George believe they need a new and improved airport, but some residents aren’t quite as assured. Due to poor demand, air service from Los Angeles-St….
"Summer in the Parks" program continues
Published on June 29, 2009 at 03:25PM
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(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield Parks and Recreation Department continues to promote their “Summer in the Parks” program to help keep kid’s busy during the summer months. Recreation Manager, Paul Foster,...
Salina hiker dies in fall
Published on June 29, 2009 at 02:50PM
(GUNNISON) – The Sanpete County Sheriff’s Office has reported the death of a Salina man hiking in a remote area of Mellor Canyon east of SR-28 Saturday morning. The report…
Glenwood man arrested for DUI
Published on June 29, 2009 at 02:41PM
(PROVO) – A Glenwood man was arrested for DUI Wednesday morning after another man witnessed him driving erratically along a road in Provo. A Pleasant Grove police report said that…
MMP sets new attendance records
Published on June 29, 2009 at 01:27PM
(MANTI) – Mormon Miracle Pageant organizers say that more people attended the pageant this year than last year. Directors say that official totals indicate that pageant attendance numbers were up…
Relay-For-Life results in big gains
Published on June 29, 2009 at 01:18PM
(RICHFIELD) – The Central Utah Relay-For-Life Event in Richfield gained more than $44,000 over the weekend and organizers say more is being counted. Event Organizer, Sue Parsons, says that staffers…
Bishop-Chaffetz sponsor new census bill
Published on June 29, 2009 at 12:46PM
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – 3rd District Congressman, Jason Chaffetz, is co-sponsoring a bill that would force Congress to allow for Americans living overseas to be counted in the 2010 Census. 1st…
SSD plans hand sanitizers at schools
Published on June 29, 2009 at 12:04PM
(RICHFIELD) – The Sevier School District plans to install hand sanitizer stations in school this fall to help stave off swine flu and other diseases. Business Administrator, Pat Wilson, says…
Secretary makes solar energy announcement
Published on June 29, 2009 at 11:44AM
(LAS VEGAS) – Sec. Of the Interior, Ken Salazar and Sen. Harry Reid, are announcing a series of initiatives today to expedite the development of solar energy on U.S. public…
Payson motorcyclist injured on SR-264
Published on June 29, 2009 at 11:17AM
(FAIRVIEW) – A Payson motorcyclist was injured on SR-264 near Fairview Lakes when he ran into a herd of deer on the highway over the weekend. A UHP report said…
Richfield City kicks off July 4th events
Published on June 29, 2009 at 09:35AM
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(RICHFIELD) – Richfield City kicked off July 4th activities with the Miss Richfield Pageant Saturday night and Patriotic Program Sunday night at the Sevier Valley Center Theatre in Richfield. Judges…
Semi truck driver identified in I-70 crash
Published on June 29, 2009 at 09:03AM
(SALINA) – The semi-truck driver who rolled his trailer, causing the closing of I-70 east of Salina last Thursday morning, has been identified. UHP reports identified 21-year old, Hector Charriez-Rivera…
Provo man escapes injury on SR-89
Published on June 29, 2009 at 08:51AM
(MANTI) – A Provo man escaped serious injury after rolling his utility trailer on SR-89 about 2 miles south of Manti Thursday afternoon. According to a UHP report, at about…
Relay For Life completes 2009 run
Published on June 27, 2009 at 08:46AM
(RICHFIELD) – The Central Utah Relay-For-Life event wrapped another successful run early this morning from the Richfield High School football field. Event Chairperson, Cherish Works, says the event was more…
3 Arrested In Kidnapping, Robbery Plot
Published on June 26, 2009 at 06:31PM
(WEST VALLEY CITY)—Three people accused of kidnapping and robbing a man last week have been jailed. They were tracked down and arrested Thursday and police say they planned out the…
Salt Lake City Seeks To Tackle Gang Issues
Published on June 26, 2009 at 06:25PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Almost a year after a 7-year old girl was shot and accidentally killed in a drive-by shooting, Salt Lake City leaders, police, and community advocates have created a…
Zions Bank Sues City Over Subdivision Demands
Published on June 26, 2009 at 06:17PM
(DRAPER)—Zions First National Bank is accusing the city of Draper of sabotaging the bank’s efforts to get the half-finished SunCrest housing development completed. The bank filed a $25 million lawsuit…
Public Input Sought On Web Site Identifying Repeated Drunk Drivers
Published on June 26, 2009 at 06:11PM
(FARMINGTON)—A controversial Web site that would post repeat drunk drivers’ information, such as mug shots and blood alcohol levels will not go online without public input first. A coalition of…
Jowers-Romney Ticket Closer To Reality
Published on June 26, 2009 at 06:07PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Friday’s “Swing State Project Morning Briefing” implied that Kirk Jowers and Josh Romney may share a ticket in the 2010 Utah governor’s race. Although Gary Herbert, the current…
Zions Park Proposes Repairs of 9 Miles of Road
Published on June 26, 2009 at 06:03PM
(ZION NATIONAL PARK)—Zion National Park officials are proposing major repairs for nine miles of road. Park officials have completed an environmental assessment of the Mount Carmel Highway project, which would…
Utah To Receive $49 Million For Transit Projects
Published on June 26, 2009 at 05:24PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—A big boost in funding for UTA means projects are moving forward, creating jobs in the process. The U.S. Department of Transportation made the announcement Thursday night that…
Home Sales Up in Salt Lake County
Published on June 26, 2009 at 05:20PM
(SALT LAKE COUNTY)—Home sales are up in Salt Lake County while the Salt Lake Board of Realtors says sales of existing homes and condos were up 15 percent in May…
Boat Found; Boater Still Missing
Published on June 26, 2009 at 05:12PM
(PROVO)—A boat that capsized at Utah Lake Monday has been found, but there is still no sign of anyone who was on it. Search teams found the flat-bottomed boat Thursday…
Charges Not Likely in Shooting Death of 5-Year Old Girl
Published on June 26, 2009 at 05:05PM
(BERYL)—Charges will likely not be filed in the shooting death of a 5-year old girl in Beryl. Iron County Sheriff’s deputies said the girl was accidentally shot with a rifle…
Westbound I-80 Reopens After Tanker Accident
Published on June 26, 2009 at 04:55PM
(SUMMIT COUNTY)—Westbound Interstate 80 in Summit County was shut down at Wanship Friday morning because of a rollover involving a truck carrying a propane tank. The freeway reopened just before…
Utah Authorizes $4 Million in Water Projects
Published on June 26, 2009 at 04:47PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Utah officials have authorized $4 million in water projects around the state including $1 million to restore a portion of the Ogden River channel. The Water Quality Board…
Davis County Suspect Returned To Jail 4 Times
Published on June 26, 2009 at 04:39PM
(DAVIS COUNTY)—Davis County prosecutors are attempting to figure out how a man charged with more and more felonies turn the jail into a revolving door. The Ogden Standard-Examiner reports 38-year…
Foreclosed Homes Could Be Breeding Ground For West Nile Virus
Published on June 26, 2009 at 04:33PM
(OGDEN)—Health officials say the bad economy has created a new breeding ground for West Nile virus. Lori Buttars of the Weber-Morgan Health Department says standing water has caused grave concern…
Boy Dies in ATV Accident Near Monticello
Published on June 26, 2009 at 04:27PM
(MONTICELLO)—A 7-year old Draper boy has died after his ATV collided with a dump truck on a family farm near Monticello. The boy and his 12-year old sister were riding…
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