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District attorney says Unified Police justified in deadly Kearns shooting
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill released the findings of his investigation into a nearly year-old police shooting in Kearns that left the suspect dead. Gill on Wednesday discussed the outcome of the investigation into the Aug. 23, 2023 shooting, which included excerpts...
Salt Lake home prices are rising again
Data: Redfin. Chart: Axios VisualsHome prices in the Salt Lake metro area rose steadily this spring after the market seemingly cooled a bit last year.Why it matters: Summer is the most fruitful home-selling season, so we're checking out where the market stands.By the numbers: The median price as of May was $534,900, up from $530,500.What's next: Elevated mortgage rates, which are dampening the appeal and affordability of home buying, could remain high for longer.The Fed signaled in June that only one interest rate cut is coming this year.Zoom in: The high mortgage rates are especially significant in Utah, where existing homeowners enjoy unusually low mortgage rates, disincentivizing them to sell. That likely adds pressure to Salt Lake's already-strapped housing supply.
Salt Lake Tribune journalists launch campaign to unionize
Salt Lake Tribune staff members announced in a letter Monday their intent to unionize. The big picture: The Tribune is the latest newsroom in the U.S. to seek unionization, following in the footsteps of major publications like the Los Angeles Times, the Texas Tribune, and more.Why it matters: Since the pandemic, a record number of journalists have joined unions over concerns about layoffs, wages, representation among editorial staff, and new leadership. State of play: In a letter sent to newsroom leaders, the majority of Tribune staffers said tying professional performance to web traffic "disincentivizes meaningful journalism that serves our true...
Wanted Fugitive Found Hiding In Fruitland Area; He And Girlfriend Arrested
A wanted fugitive from the Salt Lake area and his girlfriend were arrested last week in the Fruitland area where they were found hiding out. According to the Affidavit of Probable Cause, the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office was made aware that fugitive Pohiva Fatafehi was suspected to be hiding in Duchesne County and that he was known to be armed and dangerous. On July 12th, detectives and deputies responded to the area of Current Creek Meadows in an attempt to locate Fatafehi and were given a tip to check a certain camp trailer. Officers surrounded the trailer and commanded anyone inside to exit. Fatafehi’s girlfriend, 23-year-old Meliame Angilau, exited the trailer. After being given more commands, Fatafehi eventually exited the trailer and was placed into custody. In addition to drug paraphernalia in plain sight, a search of the trailer revealed blank checks, a printer, multiple IDs belonging to other people, personal documents with Social Security numbers and bank accounts belonging to other individuals, methamphetamine, prescription drugs belonging to another individual, and additional drug paraphernalia. Angilau told detectives that they had taken the checks and other items from a house they had lived in before coming to the Fruitland area. Fatafehi was booked into Duchesne County Jail on active warrants before being released to the Springville Police Department. He was taken to the Utah County Jail on charges of kidnapping and burglary. Angilau was booked into the Duchesne County Jail on over 21 charges, including drug related offenses, theft, and felony charges related to the forgery and unlawful possession of financial cards. Officers noted that if the suspect is released from custody it is likely she will flee this jurisdiction and continue to take others personal documents for monetary gain. It was ordered that she be held without bail. Her initial appearance in court was held on July 15th.
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