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Downed power lines cause small fire at home in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Utah (KUTV) — Crews are assessing damage after downed powerlines caused a small fire. Mark Lund with Weber Fire District said crews received reports of the fire around 6:45 p.m. Saturday. There were reportedly several downed power lines in the area along 500 South and 7700 East in...
Biological mother speaks of red flags prior to 12-year-old Gavin Peterson's death
WEST HAVEN — The biological mother of 12-year-old Gavin Peterson, who was allegedly starved to death by his biological father, stepmother and oldest brother, is breaking her silence. "It broke my heart to know that he died that way," said Melanie Peterson. "I can't imagine being so hungry. It's...
Centerville police chief retires after 41 years, leaving legacy of 'compassionate enforcement'
CENTERVILLE — After 41 years of service in the Centerville and West Bountiful police departments, Centerville Police Chief Paul Child has retired from the force, handing the baton off to Lt. Allen Ackerson. Child started his career as a reserve officer and volunteer firefighter in January 1983. Months into...
Canadian crash leaves Kaysville family grieving
KAYSVILLE, Utah — A Kaysville family is grieving after a father was killed and a son seriously injured while on a trip in Canada. A head-on car crash in Nova Scotia, last Saturday claimed the life of a Kaysville man and two Canadian teenagers. Nick Gruniger said his father and brother were on a golfing trip in with some friends.
Strangers rally around woman who lost her wedding ring while treasure hunting
FARMINGTON — For the last few years, the Utah Treasure Hunt has lured people onto Utah's trails in hopes they would be the ones to find a hidden cash prize. Lindsey Olsen is one of them. She went to look for the buried treasure, $25,000 hidden in a chest...
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.
Residents looking for answers after a small plane crashes in Roy 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.
New Centerville Police Chief believes in ‘a life well lived’
Allen Ackerson was sworn in as Centerville’s fifth Chief of Police during the City Council Meeting on July 16. Courtesy photo. CENTERVILLE—Newly sworn in Centerville Police Chief Allen Ackerson can’t point to any one thing that made him go into law enforcement – it was just something he’d always wanted to do. Ackerson was appointed Chief following Paul Child’s recent retirement. He joined the Centerville Police Department right out of the police academy in 2004.
Two injured in fireworks malfunction during Pioneer Day show at Layton park
LAYTON, Utah (KUTV) — Several people have spoken out after attending a fireworks show in Layton where things went wrong. According to fire teams, two people were injured. Others who caught the mishap on camera expressed concerns about how close spectators were allowed to sit. The incident happened at...
Small plane crash raises questions about Ogden Hinckley Airport's proximity to homes
ROY, Utah (KUTV) — The crash of a small airplane into a Roy man's front yard has raised questions about the number of similar incidents on or near the Ogden Hinckley Airport. Two people inside the plane were transported to the hospital to be treated for minor injuries after...
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