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‘The system is broken’: Cafeteria worker speaks out in death of 12-year-old boy
WEST HAVEN, Utah (KSL TV) — New details in the death of 12-year-old Gavin Peterson of West Haven. Gavin’s father, stepmother and brother were arrested and accused of causing the boy’s death following years of abuse, including severe malnutrition. Jan Davis, a school cafeteria worker at Kanesville...
2,800 lightning strikes from storms Wednesday leads to 15 new wildfire starts
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — The U.S. Forest Service reports that 15 new fire starts have been detected in the past 24 hours in Idaho, with more expected. Strong winds and thunderstorms across eastern Oregon and western Idaho Wednesday further complicated matters for fire managers as resources are already stretched thin. The National Weather Service in Boise reports 2,800 lightning strikes came from the storms on Wednesday, leading Forest Service personnel to believe more fires could soon be detected.
Murray High students share, immerse themselves in classmates’ cultures
Many students sampled a variety of international dishes shared at Murray High’s multicultural night. (Julie Slama/City Journals) Murray High School’s Latinos in Action President Will Diaz was dishing up portions of Ají de Gallina, a Peruvian cream chicken dish made with ají peppers. It complemented the...
Castle Valley residents in shock after receiving tax notices
I wasn’t shocked when I opened the envelope containing our Grand County 2024 notice of property valuation and tax changes. I wasn’t shocked only because I had already heard from my neighbor who received his tax notice a few days before me and said he was “shocked.” He said he had a $1,290 increase and he was wondering if it was a mistake. Then I began reading rumblings on the Castle Valley Facebook page from Castle Valley folks who started receiving their tax notices.
2 hurt after firework malfunctions at Layton neighborhood show
LAYTON — Two people suffered minor injuries after a firework malfunctioned and shot into a crowd at Andy Adams Park Wednesday night. Batallion Chief Jeremy Stell with the Layton Fire Department said the crowd had gathered on Pioneer Day to discharge legal fireworks near Gordon Avenue and Emerald Drive, which is an area designated for fireworks in the city.
Victim Advocate meets them where they’re at
Colette Rampton is Bountiful City’s Victim Advocate. Rampton’s goal is to make victims feel safe and walk them through the justice system. Photo by Becky Ginos. BOUNTIFUL—As a victim of a crime it can be overwhelming not knowing where to turn for help. That’s Colette Rampton’s job as Bountiful City’s Victim Advocate – helping them through the process and offering a listening ear.
Sundance early-bird ticket sale now sold out
For the first time ever, Sundance launched an early bird ticket sale for its 2025 film festival in Park City. A limited number of ticket packages and passes went on sale Tuesday, July 23. By Wednesday, they were sold out. The sale was originally going to last one week. The...
San Rafael Swell council to host public meeting, field tour
Official public comment can be provided on Aug. 14. Comprised of a diverse assembly of stakeholders, including outdoor enthusiasts, environmental conservationists, and Tribal and local governmental representatives, the council serves in an advisory role to the Bureau of Land Management concerning the stewardship of the Recreation Area, according to a statement from the BLM.
After losing son, a father carries on awareness campaign against bullying
LOGAN -- Stand for the Silent is an organization that started nearly 15 years ago by a group of high school students in Oklahoma. This after they heard the story of Kirk and Laura Smalley's son, Ty Field-Smalley, who at just 11 years-old tragically took his own life after being suspended from school for retaliating against a bully who had bullied Ty for two years.
2 escape with injuries from burning home in Salt Lake City's Ballpark neighborhood
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A late-night blaze consumed a home in Salt Lake City and left two residents displaced, authorities said. The fire erupted shortly after midnight on Van Buren Avenue in the Ballpark Neighborhood. Salt Lake Fire Capt. Shane Moser said responding firefighters were met with intense...
Fighter squadron wins top award, first in Hill Air Force Base history
OGDEN — For the first time, a fighter squadron from Hill Air Force Base has won what could be considered the Stanley Cup for pilots and the many personnel who support them. The annual Raytheon Trophy is passed to the top flight squadron in the Air Force, judged on missions they participate in, inspection results, exercise participation, squadron achievements and individual achievements.
Grantsville’s newest football coach has deep roots within organization
In his 25 years at Grantsville High School, new Cowboys football head coach David Millward has always had football at the forefront of his mind. In addition to being a math teacher at the school, he has been part of the school’s football staff for just over two decades.
Minnesota man bikes all of Cache Valley in 9 months | Multimedia
LOGAN – It all began with a bike and a desire to explore. “Cache County total – I have about 3,000 miles of biking in those 9 months,” says 24-year-old Neil Thompson of Minnesota. He says an app on his phone helped him gamify his progress –...
Col. Luke Clover assigned as new Army Depot commander
Tooele Army Depot has a new commander. Col. Luke Clover took the reigns as commander of the Tooele Army Depot on Thursday, July 11, during a change of command ceremony. During a morning ceremony at the depot officiated by Col. Ronnie Anderson Jr., the commander of the joint munitions command, former Col. Eric Dennis transferred his power to Clover.
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