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NTSB: Engine failure reported before deadly June crash of plane bound for Ogden
DENVER (KDVR) — A deadly plane crash in Steamboat Springs, Colo., of a plane bound for Ogden, Utah, was caused by engine failure, a preliminary report from the NTSB indicates. The National Transportation Safety Board released its initial report on the June 17 crash Wednesday afternoon. According to radio...
Taylorsville police officer’s home a total loss after fire, family lost everything inside
SUNSET — Many of us have plenty of photos on our phones these days. However, the pictures Colton Gordon took Wednesday morning are memories he wishes never happened. “That is the inside of my living room,” Gordon said while scrolling through his photos. “And there is my house roof on fire.”
Farmington police report an increase in purse robberies by South American theft rings
FARMINGTON — Farmington police are alerting residents about an increase in purse snatches or “distraction thefts.”. According to Lt. Brian Cooper of the Farmington Police Department, in the last month, more than four such crimes have been reported in the city, many of them happening at the Station Park shopping center.
Two-alarm Sunset apartment fire leaves three families putting pieces back together
SUNSET, Utah (ABC4) — A two-alarm fire early at an apartment complex in Sunset gave residents a startling wake-up call on Wednesday morning, July 3. The fire sparked just after 8 a.m. North Davis Fire District Chief Mark Becraft told ABC4.com that firefighters were greeted with “heavy flames” coming out of the apartment building with four units near 500 West and 2600 North.
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.
Charges filed against man accused of trying to hijack UTA bus
LAYTON — A Farmington man who police say huffed a can of air duster before trying to hijack a UTA bus and attempting to burn an officer, is now facing formal charges. Keith Sterling Frandsen, 36, was charged Monday in 2nd District Court with bus hijacking, a first-degree felony; assault on a police officer, a class A misdemeanor; and interfering with a police officer, a class B misdemeanor.
Keeping luggage safe from thieves at the airport carousel
SALT LAKE CITY — A Davis County family believes their luggage was stolen right off the airport carousel, and they’re hoping to warn others to be prepared. Sarah Barrett said they tracked their bag with the Delta app all the way to the baggage carousel, but by the time they got there, it was gone.
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