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Ogden homeowner says he and a neighbor shot 2 pit bulls in self-defense
OGDEN — A homeowner said he and a neighbor shot two pit bulls in self-defense Monday after the dogs cornered, attacked and charged at them. Dane Wise said the dogs came into his cul-de-sac Monday evening as he was working on his truck in a covered area outside of his home.
Woman dead, man airlifted to hospital following motorcycle crash that partially shut down local freeway for hours
SPENCER — Idaho State Police are investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on southbound Interstate 15 near Spencer at 10:51 am on Monday, July 22, 2024. A Kawasaki motorcycle, driven by a 69-year-old male from Farr West, Utah, was traveling southbound on I15. He lost control of the motorcycle and crashed, blocking both southbound lanes of I15. His passenger, a 60-year-old female from Farr West, Utah, succumbed to her injuries at the time of the crash. The driver was transported by air ambulance to a local hospital. Both occupants were wearing helmets. The roadway was blocked for approximately 4 hours. The crash is still under investigation at this time.
Adults, child facing charges after misusing fireworks, starting large house fire in Layton
LAYTON, Utah (KUTV) — Two adults and a child are facing multiple charges after their illegal use of fireworks started a massive house fire. Surveillance video from across the street shows the flames. There was also an explosion, when propane tanks were hit. Both adults are facing several misdemeanor...
Suspects in death of West Haven 12-year-old appearing in court
WEST HAVEN, Utah (KUTV) — The West Haven father accused in the death of his 12-year-old son, Shane Peterson, had his arraignment hearing Monday. Although Peterson was not present, he remains in jail without bail. His son and wife, who face the same charges, are scheduled to be arraigned Tuesday.
POLICE: Someone is setting empty buildings on fire in Mantua amid wildfire season
MANTUA — Police in Mantua have asked the Utah State Fire Marshal to investigate a string of recent building fires they believe could be the result of arson. Police said three fires and an unreported fourth have sprung up over the summer that appeared to be human-caused. Early Thursday...
Utah State’s Seldon Jr. dies in apparent drowning
Utah State University football player, Andre Seldon Jr., has died in an accident at Porcupine Reservoir. He was 22 years old. According to information from the Cache County Sheriff’s Office, they received reports that a young man was spotted cliff diving on Saturday and that he did not resurface at about 2:20 p.m. on Saturday July 20. Dive units found Seldon just after 9 p.m.
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