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Richfield Mayor, council discuss budgets
Published on March 12, 2010 at 03:45PM
(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield Mayor and city council will meet this month with all department heads to discuss further cuts in the city’s budget. At the city council meeting last…
Toddler Nearly Drowns in Backyard Pond
Published on March 12, 2010 at 02:58PM
(MILLCREEK)—A 21-month-old girl was flown to Primary Children’s Medical Center after her mother found the girl floating in a backyard pond Friday. Police say the mother had just returned from…
Utah GOP Leader Comes Clean on Hot Tub Hush Money
Published on March 12, 2010 at 02:52PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Utah’s House Majority Leader has said he paid a woman $150,000 to keep quiet about going nude “hot-tubbing” with her when she was a minor 25 years ago….
2 Arizona Men Arrested in Robbery Spree Case
Published on March 12, 2010 at 02:42PM
(HOLBROOK, Ariz.)—Authorities say two Linden, Ariz. men have been arrested in connection with a series of armed robberies of banks and credit unions in four states. FBI officials say Joel…
Utah Bicyclists Won't Be Able To Run Lights
Published on March 12, 2010 at 02:35PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Utah lawmakers put the brakes on a bill that would have let bicyclists run red lights and stop signs in certain cases. The Senate came up one vote…
Ban on Nicotine-Flavored Candies Fails To Pass
Published on March 12, 2010 at 02:22PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Utah lawmakers have dropped a bill attempting to ban the state from the sale of nicotine-flavored candies. Time ran out on the last day of the legislative session…
Man Convicted of Ex-Wife's Murder
Published on March 12, 2010 at 02:18PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—A man accused of killing his ex-wife back in 1998 has been found guilty of murder. A jury handed down the verdict for Michael Johnson Thursday night after…
Dixie State To Build New Campus Centerpiece
Published on March 12, 2010 at 02:14PM
(ST. GEORGE)—Dixie State College will build a new campus centerpiece for a library and other facilities. Wednesday, the Utah Legislature authorized $35 million for the Jeffrey R. Holland Centennial Commons…
Solar panel installation topic at Richfield meeting
Published on March 12, 2010 at 12:50PM
(RICHFIELD) – Richfield City officials are seeking federal funding to install solar panels on the south-facing portion of the city building in order to save on energy costs. City Finance…
Richfield pursues funds for library roof repair
Published on March 12, 2010 at 12:36PM
(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield City library will get a new roof if the city can secure a USDA grant. At this week’s city council meeting, Finance Director Mike Langston approached…
Richfield approves property purchase
Published on March 12, 2010 at 12:24PM
(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield City Council approved an amended subdivision clause in a lot line adjustment for the Parker Subdivision at 925 North Main in Richfield at the council meeting…
Chaffetz seeks no earmarks for 2011 budget
Published on March 12, 2010 at 11:28AM
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Rep. Jason Chaffetz has decided to not seek earmarks for the 2011 budget year because spending by Congress is so excessive that he cannot justify pushing even…
Bennett pushes saving America's finances
Published on March 12, 2010 at 10:55AM
(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Sen. Bob Bennett is stating that America must act now to save its financial future. In a recent statement, Bennett said that Congress has refused to control…
Locals Killed In Trax Accident
Published on March 12, 2010 at 09:41AM
(Salt Lake City) Two Central Utah residents were killed in an accident with a Trax Train last night in Salt Lake City. According to police reports, a car driven by…
UHP responds to I-70 accidents
Published on March 12, 2010 at 07:22AM
(RICHFIELD) – Utah Highway Patrol Troopers investigated two separates rollovers on I-70 Wednesday due to icy conditions. The first occurred at about 7:40am five miles north of Richfield, where 29-year…
Provo man injured in SR-28 rollover
Published on March 12, 2010 at 07:00AM
(GUNNISON) – A Provo man sustained injuries after rolling his vehicle on SR-28 north of Gunnison Thursday at about noon. According to a UHP report, 62-year old Brent Young was…
Utah Legislature wraps up at midnight
Published on March 11, 2010 at 04:25PM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – The Utah State Legislature will wrap up its 45-day session by midnight tonight. Rep. Kay McIff says work on several bills will take legislators right up…
Judge Rules Roy Man Will Stand Trial For Double Murder
Published on March 11, 2010 at 02:30PM
(ROY)—Eyewitness testimony and a taped confession convinced a judge there was enough evidence to try a Weber County man on two counts of murder. The ex-girlfriend of Jeremy Valdes described…
Lawmakers Want 'State' Back in Liquor Store Signs
Published on March 11, 2010 at 02:19PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Utah lawmakers want the word “state” placed in all liquor store signs. In Utah, all liquor stores are state owned and many signs already tell customers that. However,...
Orem Teen Appeals Dismissal From Youth Council
Published on March 11, 2010 at 02:10PM
(OREM)—Two Orem teenagers are protesting their dismissal from a youth council after one of them put a politician on the spot. The Salt Lake Tribune reports Stevie Smith and Derek…
Dixie College Club Raises Funds For Emergency Kits
Published on March 11, 2010 at 02:04PM
(ST. GEORGE)—A Dixie State College club has raised more than $6,000 to help provide emergency preparedness kits to Washington County’s 1,000 school rooms. To raise funds, the Rural Health Scholars…
Planners eliminate PUD overlay zones, land issues
Published on March 11, 2010 at 10:46AM
(RICHFIELD) – The Sevier County Planning Commission held a public hearing Wednesday night concerning who can appeal a Commission decision on a land use issue, the elimination of Overlay Zones…
SLC woman, elderly women killed in crashes
Published on March 11, 2010 at 08:15AM
Updated
(PINTURA) – A 25-year old Salt Lake County woman on her way to her own wedding in Las Vegas was killed in a multi-vehicle pileup north of Pintura on I-15…
CentraCom expands service in Sevier County
Published on March 10, 2010 at 04:03PM
(RICHFIELD) – A local cable company is expanding their service in Sevier County. CentraCom Interactive of Fairview will soon provide Internet service to residents and businesses in Venice and Glenwood….
UHP Trooper Involved in Fatal Crash
Published on March 10, 2010 at 03:05PM
(ST. GEORGE)—Witnesses say a UHP trooper who was driving fast with his lights and siren on crashed into a car carrying two elderly women on their way to a Relief…
Multi-Car Accident Shuts Down I-15 in Southern Utah
Published on March 10, 2010 at 02:51PM
(CEDAR CITY)—A fatal accident involving at least 15 cars has shut down part of southbound Interstate 15 near Cedar City. The accident happened shortly before 1:00 p.m. near milepost 35…
Big Pipeline To Replace Provo Canal
Published on March 10, 2010 at 02:47PM
(PROVO)—A canal association plans to enclose an open ditch leaving Provo Canyon with a 21-mile pipeline to Salt Lake County. The Provo River Water Users Association says the 10.5-foot diameter…
Utah College Tuition Expected To Increase by 10 Percent
Published on March 10, 2010 at 02:41PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Since the Bowl Championship Series remains obstinate in running its patently-illegal cartel, Utah university and college students are forced to pay the penalty. In an era where universities…
Roosevelt Officer Cleared in Fatal Shooting
Published on March 10, 2010 at 02:38PM
(ROOSEVELT)—A Roosevelt police officer has been cleared in the fatal shooting of a burglary suspect last month. Authorities have said 44-year-old Gary Wheeler was shot February 17 in Duchesne County…
McDonald's Rapper Cited Again
Published on March 10, 2010 at 02:31PM
(AMERICAN FORK)—Two Utah County teenagers have been cited for a fight that developed after they traded messages on Facebook. One of the teens, 18-year-old Spencer Dauwalder of Alpine was cited…
New Miss Moroni
Published on March 10, 2010 at 10:59AM
A new Miss Moroni will be crowned this Saturday evening at 7pm at the North Sanpete High School in Mt. Pleasant. Six young ladies will compete for this years crown,...
Nevada woman crashes on I-70
Published on March 10, 2010 at 10:31AM
(JOSEPH) – A Nevada woman escaped serious injury when she slammed into a concrete barrier on I-70 near Joseph Tuesday night. According to a UHP report, 35-year old Christine Bolduc…
Six County Commuters
Published on March 10, 2010 at 09:43AM
(Manti) The Department of Workforce Services has released a report that shows large amounts of people commuting out of the six county area to work elsewhere. According to the report,...
Battle over garage heights continues
Published on March 10, 2010 at 08:49AM
(RICHFIELD) – The battle over maximum heights for accessory buildings or garages on residential property in Richfield continues between councilmembers, the Planning Commission and builders. For several months, officials have…
Richfield approves CUP extension on subdivision
Published on March 10, 2010 at 08:08AM
(RICHFIELD) – Developers of the Mt. Catherine Subdivision in Richfield approached the Richfield City Council at Tuesday night’s meeting to request an extension of completion of the project. Project Manager…
Richfield adopts resolutions at meeting
Published on March 10, 2010 at 07:36AM
(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield City Council approved a resolution honoring the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America organization at the council meeting Tuesday night. The resolution expressed gratitude…
Richfield man ejected in rollover on SR-118
Published on March 09, 2010 at 05:08PM
(RICHFIELD) – A Richfield man was taken to the hospital this morning after he was ejected from his vehicle in a rollover on SR-118 south of Richfield at about 11am….
Web Developer Announces Run Against Matheson
Published on March 09, 2010 at 03:02PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—A web developer has announced his candidacy for a U.S. House seat from Utah. Last week, Randall Hinton announced he will challenge Democratic Representative Jim Matheson in Utah’s…
Feds To Probe Cause of Runaway Prius
Published on March 09, 2010 at 02:50PM
(EL CAJON, Calif.)—A Toyota Prius that sped out of control on a California freeway was towed to a dealership Tuesday while federal and company inspectors converged on the car to…
U.S. Appeals Court Rebuffs Wilderness Groups
Published on March 09, 2010 at 02:42PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—A U.S. appeals court has ruled wilderness groups cannot intervene to help the government fight a lawsuit filed by Kane County seeking ownership of two dirt roads crossing…
Riverton Car Accident Injures 5; Woman in Critical Condition
Published on March 09, 2010 at 02:37PM
Updated
(RIVERTON)—A crash involving multiple cars near Riverton High School sent one woman to the hospital in critical condition Tuesday. Witnesses say a driver was making a left-hand turn Tuesday morning…
No Death Penalty For Man Accused of Wedding Murders
Published on March 09, 2010 at 02:33PM
(OGDEN)—Weber County prosecutors have decided against seeking the death penalty in the case of a man accused of shooting and killing two people at a wedding party three years ago,...
iPhone app Helps Utah Students Report Crime
Published on March 09, 2010 at 02:28PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—The University of Utah is letting its students know how they can use their cell phones find out where crimes are happening around them. The Daily Utah Chronicle…
Utah Scenic Byways Guide Goes Online
Published on March 09, 2010 at 02:24PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—A guide to some of Utah’s most scenic roads can now be found on the state’s Office of Tourism Web site. The site features listings of which roads…
Governor Signs Bill Requiring Financial Disclosure
Published on March 09, 2010 at 02:21PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Utah Governor Gary Herbert has signed a bill into law calling for candidates for state offices to file financial disclosure forms. Under House Bill 270, everyone running for…
Robber Takes Tills From Taylorsville 7-11
Published on March 09, 2010 at 02:17PM
(TAYLORSVILLE)—A robber got away with several tills from a 7-11 convenience store in Taylorsville early Tuesday morning. Witnesses say they saw a black Ford Explorer sitting outside the 7-11 in…
Roll Call selects Chaffetz as hamburger expert
Published on March 09, 2010 at 12:55PM
(WASHINGTON D.C.)- A newspaper that covers Congress has selected Rep. Jason Chaffetz as the official judge of hamburgers around the Capitol and its office buildings. Roll Call decided to do…
Utah cowboys use Internet to register livestock
Published on March 09, 2010 at 10:43AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – The traditional five-year renewal cycle for livestock brands is currently underway. The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is sending out notices to owners of cattle,...
Snow College Service Award
Published on March 09, 2010 at 09:31AM
(Ephraim) Snow College recently received a national award for its service learning programs. The award is called the Presidents Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll and was awarded to more…
Bear tracking proves successful
Published on March 09, 2010 at 07:04AM
(NEPHI) – Biologists with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources went on an adventure Monday morning to track down a hibernating bear for ongoing research. The three-year old, 200-pound female…
Deputy makes drug bust on I-70
Published on March 08, 2010 at 04:57PM
(ELSINORE) – A Las Vegas man was arrested on I-70 Friday for transporting over a pound of methamphetamine wrapped in duct tape. According to a sheriff’s report, Sgt. Adrian Hillin…
North Sanpete Sterling Scholar Contenders
Published on March 08, 2010 at 01:40PM
Updated
(Mount Pleasant) The Sterling Scholar Competition in central Utah will conclude next week. Schools throughout the area have put forward their top seniors to contend for top honors and scholarships….
SSD Board announces new superintendent
Published on March 08, 2010 at 12:03PM
(RICHFIELD) – The Assistant Superintendent of Schools for the Sevier School District has been chosen to replace Dr. Brent Thorne as superintendent. Myron Mickelsen was selected on March 4 after…
Storage tank topic at Sigurd public hearing
Published on March 08, 2010 at 11:05AM
(SIGURD) – The Sigurd Town Council will hold a public hearing this Thursday concerning amending the budget to fund construction of a 350,000 gallon storage tank. The Sigurd mayor and…
Budget hearing planned for Central Valley
Published on March 08, 2010 at 10:58AM
(CENTRAL VALLEY) – A public hearing is planned for Central Valley residents this Wednesday concerning amending the 2009-10 budget. The Central Valley Town Council is advising residents that they can…
Annabella plans public hearing on ordinances changes
Published on March 08, 2010 at 10:51AM
(ANNABELLA) – The Annabella Town Council has announced a public hearing to be held this Thursday for the purpose of gaining input on proposed changes to the existing Land Use,...
Cedar City cuts SUU impact fees
Published on March 08, 2010 at 10:44AM
(CEDAR CITY) – The Cedar City Council has cut impact fees for Southern Utah University. At last week’s city council meeting, councilmembers approved a resolution to cut $116,152 from the…
Rock slide closes stretch of I-70
Published on March 08, 2010 at 08:20AM
(GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO.) – A 17-mile stretch of I-70 has been closed in western Colorado after a rock slide punched gaping holes in a bridge and left huge boulders on…
Romney accuses Obama of "scapegoating"
Published on March 08, 2010 at 08:10AM
(SALT LAKE CITY) – Former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney said President Barack Obama is “scapegoating” insurance companies after failing to get health-care legislation passed in Congress. Romney told commentators…
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