Articles by: Associated Press
Police: Boy who fired at police had gotten dad’s gun before
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Court documents say the father of a 4-year-old boy who fired a gun at police told investigators the child had gotten ahold of the weapon before. Police say the boy stuck the gun out of a car window as police arrested his father, who had […]
Helicopters crash near Utah ski resort in training accident
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two Blackhawk helicopters crashed near a Utah ski resort during a Utah National Guard training exercise. The Utah National Guard says two helicopters were involved in the accident Tuesday morning near Snowbird ski resort, but no crew members were hurt. Both helicopters were damaged. Shortly […]
Utah police: Man told 4-year-old to fire at officers
MIDVALE, Utah (AP) — Police believe a man told his 4-year-old child to fire at officers following a dispute over his order at a McDonald’s drive-thru in suburban Salt Lake City. An officer was able to swipe at the gun as it was fired on Monday, directing the bullet away. […]
Fisherman dies after falling through ice in eastern Utah
VERNAL, Utah (AP) — Authorities have recovered the body of a 52-year-old angler who fell through the ice on a reservoir in eastern Utah. Uintah County sheriff’s officials say Travis Hanchett, of Vernal, was fishing near the west inlet of Steinaker Reservoir when the ice broke Saturday morning. Emergency crews […]