The Police Association: protect officers under investigation like any other victim or suspect
SALT LAKE CITY — The Police Association is speaking out about an angry letter they sent to the Salt Lake City Police Chief and Mayor following the controversial arrest of a Utah nurse. The association says officers should be treated just as fairly as suspects and victims in an investigation. The letter from the police […]9 years ago
Lawyers donate time to set up first responder’s wills
MURRAY — Utah lawyers are gathering to help our first responders put together legalized wills for free. Christine Poulson, with the Springville Police Department, asked the program “Wills for Heroes” to visit Utah County about two weeks ago to help the officers there. She said quite a few couples showed up, eager to legalize plans […]9 years ago
Utah family worried about relatives in Puerto Rico
UTAH — A Utah family is frantic after almost a week of silence from relatives on Puerto Rico. The contact stopped just after hurricane Maria made landfall on the Island. Tuesday was the last time Inelise Rivera Perez was able to get through to her family. She said they live in a small rural neighborhood […]9 years ago
Audit: Western Governor’s University should pay back financial aid money
UTAH — A distance education university may have to back several years worth of federal aid after a recent audit found the money was used improperly. The question comes down to title ix financial aid eligibility. The report from the Department of Education’s Office of Inspector General claims Western General University (WGU) doesn’t qualify for […]9 years ago
Family searches for men who saved a life on Pineview Reservoir
PINEVIEW RESERVOIR — A Utah family is searching for two men who stepped in to save a life over Labor Day weekend. They want to say thanks. Jordan and Johnie Medeiros were walking on the shorline when Johnie says her daughter suddenly collapsed and started seizing. “I didn’t know what to do!” Johnie Medeiros explained […]9 years ago
Audit: Western Governor’s University should pay back financial aid money
UTAH — A distance education university may have to back several years worth of federal aid after a recent audit found the money was used improperly. The question comes down to title ix financial aid eligibility. The report from the Department of Education’s Office of Inspector General claims Western General University (WGU) doesn’t qualify for […]9 years ago
Body found in Millcreek river may belong to missing Murray man
Millcreek — Trax crews spotted the body around 10:30 AM near 145 West and Central Avenue this morning. Unified Police Lt. Brian Lorhke said they called in a search and rescue crew to pull it out of the river. “The body was tangled up in some reeds and brush.” Lorhke said. Family of missing man, […]9 years ago
DWR says Mountain Lion “attack” in Ogden is false
OGDEN — Reports of a mountain lion attack near Ogden Canyon has prompted the Division of Wildlife Resources to remind hikers to use caution while in the back country. Northern Region Conservation Outreach Manager, Phil Douglass, said they were told Tuesday about a dog that was attacked by a mountain lion near twenty-first street in […]9 years ago
Utah health centers get 1.7 million dollar grant to fight opioid addiction
Utah Health Centers are getting a leg up in the fight against opioid addiction with a recent million dollar grant from the federal government. Split between 11 health centers in Utah the money is close to about 85 thousand dollars per center. It’s isn’t a cash fall but Lori Wright, the CEO of Family Health […]9 years ago
Utah family’s plea: give us a path to citizenship
UTAH – At a glance the Sanchezs look like many other Utah families: a father who waves goodbye when he heads off to work, two children who dance around the living room and shout about their favorite “pretty” rocks, and a mother who wipes little tears and helps to keep the rest of the bunch […]9 years ago
Scientists turn to crowdfunding to continue research on Utah’s own dinosaur
UTAH — A paleontology team has turned to crowdfunding to continue their research after cuts stalled their project for several years. Dr. Jim Kirkland, State Paleontologist of Utah, said the bones were actually found back in 2004 but it took years for scientists to realize just how monumental they were. Dr. Jim Kirkland, who named […]9 years ago
Wildlife officials: little concern about bear sighting in Mapleton
MAPLETON — Sightings of a young bear on the outskirts of Mapleton caused alarm yesterday. Now the Division of Wildlife Resourses says they don’t believe the bear will cause any trouble, but residents should still be careful to avoid any encounters. “When dealing with wild animals they are unpredictable,” said Shawn Bagley, the Conservation Officer […]9 years ago
White nationalist posters torn down on Weber State University campus for breaking rules
OGDEN — Students woke up this morning to find black and white flyers covering other advertisements for movie showings, club events, and other posters. The flyers asked students if they were tired of “anti-white propaganda” and encouraged readers to look into the alt-right movement. Today, they were torn down. “They were taken down not in […]9 years ago
Viewmont High School won’t hault construction for start of school
BOUNTIFUL — The 28 million dollar renovation project started last spring and Shauna Lund, community relations supervisor for the Davis School District, said they plan to continue the work until the end of this upcoming school year. “These types of projects we can’t do in big chunks. It needs to be an ongoing project,” Lund […]9 years ago
Forest Service asks Utahns to respect areas in Idaho and Wyoming when they visit for eclipse
IDAHO — The forest service is calling for all hands on deck August 21st when they expect thousands to flock to Idaho and Wyoming to see a rare solar eclipse that will only reach totality in the U.S. Idaho has five national forests, and Wyoming one national forest, that will sit directly under the […]9 years ago
11 year old flown to hospital after horse accident in Spanish Fork Fairgrounds
SPANISH FORK — An 11 year old girl was flown to the hospital this morning after police say she was thrown from her horse in the county fairgrounds. Police Lt. Matt Johnson said the girl was competing in a 4H event at the arena when her horse reared and rolled on her. The girl was […]9 years ago
West Jordan Police K-9’s to get bullet-proof vests after donation from citizen
WEST JORDAN — The same West Jordan woman who donated money for a new police K-9 after one passed away in 2014, has stepped up again. This time Alexandra Eframo gave 4,000 of her own dollars to the department to outfit their dogs in bullet-proof vests. Sgt. Joe Monson, spokesperson for the department, said until […]9 years ago
Clerk’s office: Ballot mistake in Utah County will cost about 20,000 to fix
UTAH COUNTY — The county clerk’s office says they are still trying to figure out how republican ballots went out to 70 thousand unaffiliated voter’s mail boxes. This ballot included a race that only republicans can vote in- a primary battle between three men who want to take former Congressman Jason Chaffetz’ spot in D.C. […]9 years ago
Experts worried about the financial “hole” the Outdoor Retailer show will leave in Utah
SALT LAKE CITY — The Outdoor Retailer show is in full swing for one more weekend before they pack up and relocate to Denver, Colorado. As some Utahns enjoy the OR’s final days in our state, others are scrambling to find new conventions to fill the gap this show will leave. Jason Mathis, Executive Director […]9 years ago
Radio collars to GPS: Wildlife officials hope tech will give them an edge as Black Bear numbers rise
WASATCH MOUNTAINS – Deep in the mountains in Spanish Fork Canyon, a group of biologists trudged through snow, mud and thick brush. Several in the group were out of breath and grasping branches for support, as they climbed up and down the slick slopes around the draw, trying to find the winter den of a […]9 years ago
Salt Lake City widens firework restrictions
SALT LAKE CITY — After spending much of the July 4th holiday putting out blazes, the Salt Lake City Fire Department has decided to close off more of Utah’s capitol city to personal fireworks. “This usually impacts rural homes and areas like that, but I am seeing more and more this year that are impacting […]9 years ago
Utah’s largest airport isn’t concerned about the heat wave
SALT LAKE CITY – Last month American Airlines was forced to cancel dozens of flights in Phoenix when it became too hot for small jets to take off. Now as Utah’s heat wave continues, the Salt Lake International Airport says each airline in Salt Lake City will also run through a list of protocols to […]9 years ago
Salt Lake City leaders- donating to panhandling is donating to addiction
SALT LAKE CITY – Local leaders presented a united front today as they announced a new campaign to funnel more donations to service providers and less to panhandlers asking for money on the street. “These people that are caught up in addiction that have alcohol or drug problems, they need help,” said Police Chief Mike […]9 years ago
