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Pleasant Grove home destroyed in fire started by fireworks
PLEASANT GROVE — Firefighters say one home is a total loss following a fire that was started by discarded fireworks. Crews from multiple Utah County fire departments responded to the home near 1500 N. 500 East early Friday. The fire started after someone gathered up their Fourth of July...
Reports of smoke sends Pleasant Grove firefighters back to home destroyed by fireworks
PLEASANT GROVE — A Pleasant Grove family is facing losses of nearly $1 million after their home went up in flames overnight Thursday. Firefighters from across Utah County came to fight the blaze in the early morning hours of July 5. Crews said the fire was caused by fireworks that were improperly disposed of in a garage trash can.
Majority of Utah County voters used drop boxes over mail in primary election, data shows
During this year’s primary elections, which were last week, Utah County voters utilized ballot drop boxes more than usual and had an overall turnout rate of just under 41%. This year’s primary election included heavily contested Republican races for the U.S. Senate and Utah’s 3rd Congressional District, as well as contests for various statewide offices and state Legislature seats.
Man accused of killing Santaquin officer gets new representation
SALT LAKE CITY — Michael Jayne, the man accused of killing Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser will be represented in court by private attorneys. However, they will not come from the Utah County Public Defender’s office, which said they have too many murder cases to handle right now.
Officials remind public of fire restrictions ahead of holiday weekend
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) West Desert District is reminding the public about Stage 1 fire restrictions ahead of the Independence Day holiday and holiday weekend. These restrictions apply to BLM-managed lands within the counties of Box Elder, Cache,, Morgan, Rich, Salt Lake, Summit, Tooele, Utah, Wasatch and Weber. Additionally, the WDD fire prevention order is still in effect.
Utah County cities have mix of firework restrictions. Here’s where you can, can’t discharge them
July in Utah means hot weather, two major holidays, family gatherings and fireworks. Late Tuesday morning, the window to light fireworks in permitted areas across the state opened. Utah law states that personal fireworks are only permitted for discharge between the hours of 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. from July...
Public pays for private attorneys to defend man accused of killing Santaquin officer
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The man accused of killing Sgt. Bill Hooser has new private practice attorneys after initially asking for a public defender. Officials with the Utah County Public Defender’s Office said it doesn’t have the resources to defend Michael Jayne due to Utah County having two capital murder cases.
Former Heber councilmember, attorney nominated for 4th District Court judgeship
The 4th District Judicial Nominating Commission has nominated five candidates to replace 4th District Court Judge Robert Lund, who will retire in January 2025. Utah’s 4th District spans Wasatch, Utah, Juab and Millard counties. A former federal prosecutor, Lund has served as a judge in Provo since 2020. Among...
Two vehicles impounded and arrests made after alleged speed racing in Utah County
EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah — Two drivers were arrested after allegedly racing at 84 mph in a 40 mph zone, according to the Utah County Sheriff's Office. On June 25, 2024, a Utah County Sheriff's Office Deputy observed two cars racing on Pony Express near the city center. The vehicles, which were escalating toward road rage, had to stop for a red light, allowing the deputy to intervene. Both cars were impounded, and the drivers were taken to jail for engaging in a speed contest and reckless driving, stated the Utah County Sheriff's Office.
Orem PD arrests man for forgery after typos found in temporary tag on Nissan ‘Paifander’
OREM, Utah, July 1, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A Los Angeles man was booked into the Utah County jail Saturday after Orem police noticed him blocking city traffic, then spotted a misspelled word on the SUV’s temporary tags. The vehicle driven by 28-year-old Juan Dario Carcamo was listed...
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