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'I think my dad killed my mom,' man says in 911 call of American Fork murder-suicide
AMERICAN FORK — Last month, an American Fork couple who had been married for over 30 years and had six children together were found dead inside their home. Police determined that Olin Johnson, 57, shot and killed his wife, Kerilyn Johnson, 52, before turning the gun on himself on June 20.
Warriors doing everything in their power to ensure Lauri Markkanen stays in Utah
The Lauri Markkanen sweepstakes continue, with the Utah Jazz All-Star eligible for an extension starting Aug. 6. He is due $18 million this season, making Markkanen one of the best value contracts in the NBA with the looming promise of long-term team control. Of the teams engaged on the Markkanen...
Layton City PD offers $500 reward, asks for tips on man who threw fireworks into July 4 crowd
LAYTON, Utah, July 17, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Police are asking for a public assist in tracking down suspects who were throwing lit fireworks into a crowd of people. “During the City’s July 4th festivities, a large group of 100 or more young people gathered near the vendors on Constitution Circle, and then made their way to the soccer field at Layton High School,” Layton City Police said in an online post that included a suspect photo and which offers a $500 reward for information.
Rockslide forces road closure in Ogden Canyon
OGDEN, Utah (KUTV) — Ogden Canyon has been closed in both directions after a rock slide left debris and several small boulders in the roadway. The incident happened Wednesday afternoon on State Route 39 at milepost 9, about a mile east of Ogden. Officials with the Utah Highway Patrol...
Former head of University of Utah's diversity division, axed by HB261, is stepping down
SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah official who headed the U.'s now-disbanded Division for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion will be leaving to take a post promoting diversity initiatives at the American Association of Colleges and Universities. Mary Ann Villarreal — the vice president for equity, diversity and...
St. George Police Launch Campaign To Improve Pedestrian Safety
The St. George City Police Department has seen too many tragedies involving pedestrians and crosswalks and their officers are determined to do something about it. Just in the past year, several pedestrians have died in St. George and eve one death is too many. So SGPD is embarking on a...
Birth of premature baby at West Valley overflow shelter 'sheds light on the urgent need'
WEST VALLEY CITY — A premature baby boy was born between the sliding glass doors of the West Valley overflow shelter early Thursday last week. The baby and his mother were transported by paramedics on scene, leaving behind a small crowd of residents and staff members who, moments prior, had been talking the woman through labor. The sequence of events had unfolded quickly and unexpectedly.
Longtime Park City-area landscapers fined $164K for storing equipment at home
Humberto Fragapane and Melisa Delarroca have been running their landscaping business from the home they bought in Highland Estates in 2020. The couple had been in business since at least 2015, but ran afoul of Summit County’s rules—and some neighbors—when they moved vehicles and equipment onto their 1.69-acre property.
New horror movie starring Hugh Grant has some missionary moms concerned
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A new horror movie, starring Hugh Grant, has some moms of missionaries in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints concerned. The movie is called "Heretic," and it isn't in theaters until November 15 of this year, but an A24 movie trailer was recently released. Online, it said the movie is about two young missionaries who get trapped inside a man's home.
St. George Musical Theater Hosting Groundbreaking of New Theater July 18
One of Southern Utah’s founding community theater companies is breaking ground on their own original theater after more than 20 years of dreaming. The new theater for St. George Musical Theater will be located on 900 S. Main Street in St. George. The groundbreaking will start at 8 a.m. on July 18 at the same location.
NBA Trade Talks: Lauri Markkanen Deadline Drama Between Warriors and Jazz
The Warriors and Jazz are in negotiations over a potential Lauri Markkanen trade, with an impending deadline of Aug. 6 for Markkanen to renegotiate his contract with the Jazz, affecting trade possibilities. Yes, But. The Warriors and Jazz are facing challenges in finding a middle ground in trade negotiations, with...
Salt Lake City Development Boom: Transforming Utah’s Capital Amid Rapid Growth
Big Development Continues in the Beehive State’s Capitol. The pandemic marked a significant turning point for Salt Lake City, spurring a wave of new developments. According to the most recent census data, Salt Lake City’s population grew by 10.5% from 2010 to 2020, making it one of the fastest-growing cities in the country. This growth underscores the need for thoughtful urban planning and development.
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