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Biological mother speaks of red flags prior to 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...
Roy mayor flies idea of moving Ogden-Hinckley Airport to west Weber County
ROY, Utah (KUTV) — Roy's mayor is not sure this will fly, but after a string of small plane crashes in his community, the latest this week, he raised the idea in a 2News interview of moving Ogden-Hinckley Airport. "If I were king for a day, and had the...
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...
Nancy Ballif, Montessori Canyon Academy Preschool
“Miss Nancy is tireless in her efforts to create an engaging and fun learning environment. She loves each of her students and works hard to develop strong bonds with them and their families. To hear Miss Nancy teach a new song or read a book is to listen to a masterful teacher! She is enthusiastic, entertaining, thoughtful and kind. She expects a lot from her students and they rise to the occasion. She is endlessly creative, not only in the work she puts on the shelves, but with ideas of how to make her classroom and the whole school a better place to learn. Miss Nancy is the kind of teacher every parent hopes their child will have as they begin their journey in school!”
Man accused of grabbing girl charged with attempted kidnapping
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah man was charged Thursday with grabbing a 12-year-old girl as she was walking home. Mason Musser, 29, is charged in 3rd District Court with attempted child kidnapping, a first-degree felony. On July 19, a 12-year-old girl and her 14-year-old friend had just gotten...
Six Utah Utes to Compete in XXXIII Olympiad: Diving, Relay, Basketball
Six current and former Utah Utes are gearing up to compete in the XXXIII Olympiad in Paris, with events commencing after the opening ceremonies on Friday. The athletes represent various countries and disciplines, including swimming, track and field, and basketball. Team Canada's pool play schedule: Tuesday, July 30 - 10...
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...
Barton, Kuithe, Tafuna Earn Preseason All-America By Pick Six Previews
SALT LAKE CITY – The University of Utah Football team landed three student-athletes on the 2024 Pick Six Previews' Preseason All-America teams with Brant Kuithe (3rd Team), Lander Barton (4th Team) and Junior Tafuna (4th Team) all earning spots. Kuithe, who has also been named preseason All-America by Athlon...
Utah Days of ’47: Recap, Highlights and Payouts
More than $600,000 was paid out in Salt Lake City and it concluded with a star-studded Gold Medal Round with $13,000 going to the winners Wednesday night. Brody Wells Wins Terrific Saddle Bronc Riding With 92 Points. Brody Wells is on the bubble and had his work cut out for...
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.
West Jordan firefighters using new heavy, specialized blanket to fight EV fires
WEST JORDAN— West Jordan firefighters trained Tuesday morning on how to fight an EV battery fire. And fight not with water, but with a specialized blanket. EV fires, or electrical vehicle fires, while not as common, are more tricky to put out than the average gas car fire. This is because the battery is designed to protect the inside from the elements.
'Unexpected logistical and safety concerns': No Pie and Beer Day at Beer Bar this year
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — An event that celebrates Utah's quirky alternative to the state's founding holiday each July 24 was canceled the week before by event organizers, who said new fire codes left them with few options to provide a worthwhile event. The event's official Facebook page made...
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