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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...
Semitruck passenger died in crash on Saturday morning
SALT LAKE CITY — A passenger in a semitruck has died after the semi crashed in Lamb’s Canyon on Saturday morning. A news release published by the Department of Public Safety said the driver was towing a 53-foot trailer when he lost control of the semi around 4:30 a.m. The semi then hit into a right concrete barrier when it crashed.
Family members gather to honor legacy of early Cedar City builder George A. Wood
CEDAR CITY — Dozens of family members of Cedar City pioneer builder George A. Wood recently gathered at Wood Ranch in Cedar Canyon to celebrate his legacy. The July 20 reunion was attended by an estimated 130 people of all ages, many of whom were either direct descendants or extended family members by blood or by marriage, to George Albert Wood (1878-1964) and his wife Sabina Jochum Wood (1882-1967).
Millions given to Primary Children’s to diagnose, treat kids with genetic disorders
SALT LAKE CITY – Seven-year-old Scarlet was born with an undiagnosed genetic disorder that causes seizures and developmental delays. “We knew when I was pregnant with her that she was going to have something, we just didn’t know exactly what that meant,” her mom, Cassandra Hill, said.
San Juan County launches free cancer screening program
KUTV — San Juan County Public Health has launched a critical health initiative, the Monticello Free Cancer Screening Program. This life-saving program is designed to cover the cost of cancer screenings for past and present residents of Monticello, UT, and the surrounding area who may have been exposed to hazardous uranium mill tailings.
Trade Lands Former Cougar Andrew Pintar Opportunity With Miami Marlins
SALT LAKE CITY – Being a professional can come at you fast, as former BYU Cougar Andrew Pintar found out after being traded from the Arizona Diamondbacks organization to the Miami Marlins. Pintar was dealt alongside Deyvison De Los Santos to the Miami Marlins in exchange for lefty reliever...
Utah man walks at law commencement 52 years after finishing law school
SALT LAKE CITY — It took almost 52 years for F. Bryant McOmber Jr. to walk across the stage and accept his diploma from the University of Utah's S. J. Quinney College of Law. He finally did on May 10 with the class of 2024. McOmber's path through law...
Dikker Hill fire 95% contained, likely to be 100% contained Sunday
Fire officials report the 361-acre Dikker Hill fire is 95% contained as of 4:15 p.m. Saturday. Containment refers to how much of the fire’s perimeter is secure, not how much of the fire's 361 acres is still burning. Mike Eriksson from the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands...
‘A blatant mockery’: Utah officials react to drag performance at opening ceremony of Paris Olympics
After the opening ceremony at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France, Utah leaders are taking to social media to share their thoughts on the drag performance that appeared to recreate "The Last Supper."
Logan man arrested for alleged rape seven years ago
LOGAN — A 29-year-old Logan man already facing charges of domestic violence has now been arrested for an alleged rape more than seven years ago. Samuel Gordan Haws was booked Thursday, July 26, into the Cache County Jail. Haws was arraigned Friday afternoon in Logan’s 1st District Court, appearing...
Shaquille O'Neal fires shot at ex-Jazzman Rudy Gobert
Lot of people don't lake Utah Jazz alum Rudy Gobert, and it's not abundantly clear why. Maybe it's his ties to the Jazz or because he's never been an offensively dependable center, or maybe people still aren't over what went down with Gobert and COVID-19. Whatever the case is, Gobert...
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