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Woman dies after running out of water, hiking near Utah state park in extreme heat, officials say
A 56-year-old woman died while hiking near a state park in southwestern Utah over the weekend after running out of water on a sweltering day, officials said. Emergency crews responded near Quail Creek State Park on Sunday to a report of a hiker "in distress due to not having enough water and the temperature being 106 degrees Fahrenheit," the Hurricane City Police Department said in a statement.
Grocery store employee accused of using lost IDs to issue refunds to himself
SALT LAKE CITY — An employee of a bulk grocery store warehouse has been arrested for allegedly using lost IDs to defraud the store out of more than $40,000. The 27-year-old man was arrested Wednesday for investigation of unlawful use of technology to defraud and four counts of unlawfully possessing someone else's identification card.
Judge sends 2 killers to prison; 1 gets harsher sentence for laughing, mocking after murder
SALT LAKE CITY — Jessica Romero McDonald told one of the two men who murdered her sister that she now has a mission to help others going through what her family did, and is training to be a police officer. She said the two men still have the freedom...
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.
University of Utah expands meal plans to all students
SALT LAKE CITY — Students at The University of Utah who want to save money with their meal plans no longer have to live on campus. Discounts on student meal plans used to only be available to students on campus. Once Vice President of Housing and Residential Education Sean...
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.
Trespassing dispute: Coalition gives ultimatum over access to Willard Canyon
WILLARD, Box Elder County — Willard Mayor Travis Mote calls Willard Canyon "the centerpiece of the community" and really the centerpiece of northern Box Elder County ever since the city was settled. But changing attitudes toward gravel mining, and the closure of a treasured trail system has been the...
Bear sighting closes A.F. Canyon campground
The U.S. Forest Service has closed the Granite Flats campground in American Fork Canyon after a bear sighting in the improved campground area. The closure began on Tuesday, July 23, and will extend through at least Sunday, July 28. “We have had to evacuate and close the campground because of...
Tooele taxes could increase by hundreds to compensate for school district deficit after massive funding loss
TOOELE — Residents in Tooele County are calling on the state to perform an audit of their school district after another tax increase proposal could cost some hundreds per month. The district made the proposal earlier this summer, citing a budget deficit of seven million dollars after losing state...
Lehi’s first female police officer and longtime public servant, Kathy Stewart passes away
Lehi City’s first female police officer and longtime public servant, Kathy Stewart, passed away on July 20, 2024. Stewart served in the Lehi Police Department for 14 years. She was an ardent advocate for teens and was President of the D.A.R.E Officers Association, a statewide organization that shared information about the dangers of teen drug use. She is remembered for her kind and loving nature, even as a police officer.
Roy city leaders looking for answers after a small plane crashes in a neighborhood
ROY — After a small plane crashed in front of a Roy home on Wednesday, city leaders are concerned about why these crashes are an ongoing problem. “I think everybody involved was living right. So definitely, I don’t know how many people out there are religious, but a lot of people here were blessed,” said Roy resident Anthony Baugh.
Park City lodging industry unaffected despite Delta difficulties
PCALA Board President Rob Alday of Abode Luxury Rentals said hotel and rental operators he’s spoken with didn’t have many guests miss reservations. “Like two or three people here and there, but out of 50 or 100 arrivals, it's not a huge thing,” Alday said. That’s despite...
Quarry in Parleys Canyon faces setback over stream reroute
A company that wants to build a controversial quarry in Parleys Canyon asked the state for permission to alter a stream that provides water for Salt Lake City. But last week, the state said it can’t approve the application — yet. Granite Construction, based in California, wants to...
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