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Davis County Buys Possible Property @ Legacy Parkway
Published on May 18, 2009 at 03:40PM
(FARMINGTON)—Davis County has purchased seven properties along a route in the western part of the county that could eventually become an extension to the Legacy Parkway. The properties are along a route identified as the preferred alternative for an extension according to a 2001 study by the Wasatch Front Regional Council. Officials hope for the extension to to stretch from Farmington and eventually travel through Weber County completing the Legacy Parkway, which is an alternate route to I-15. The properties bought by Davis County include 44 acres of land in Kaysville, Syracuse, and West Point. During the summer, UDOT will also begin an environmental study to determine whether there is need for the road, its potential impacts, and a final alignment.
Huntsman and Herbert Announce Transition Plans
Published on May 18, 2009 at 03:36PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—Utah Governor Jon Huntsman held a press conference to outline the gubernatorial transition of power and to introduce Lieutenant Governor Gary Herbert as the state’s next chief executive. Governor Huntsman conducted this press conference Monday to discuss the transition of power. Saturday, Huntsman accepted the charge from President Barack Obama to become the new U.S. ambassador to China, but will not officially become an ambassador until the U.S. Senate confirms it. Herbert has said he will fill the position of governance until a special election in 2010.
Woman Dies in South Ogden Crash
Published on May 18, 2009 at 03:33PM
(SOUTH OGDEN)—South Ogden police are currently investigating a late night accident which left one woman dead. 47-year old Sheila Dominguez was reportedly speeding down Wall Avenue around midnight Sunday when she took a turn too fast. Dominguez then ran off the road, hit a sign, and flipped the car. Police stated that Dominguez was not wearing a helmet and was partially ejected while being killed instantly. A passenger was in the car, but he was wearing his seat belt and received only minor injuries. Police also believe alcohol played a role in the crash.
Utahns Should Expect Delays While Driving
Published on May 18, 2009 at 03:27PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—As weather improves throughout Utah, numerous construction projects are underway. According to the Utah Department of Transportation’s Web site, there are 30 significant projects going on in such locations as I-15 near American Fork and from Redwood Road-Bangerter Highway along 104th South in the Salt Lake City area. Therefore, UDOT authorities advise Utah motorists to be patient as the projects get completed.
Security Guards Hired To Protect Building Full of Explosives
Published on May 18, 2009 at 03:21PM
(SARATOGA SPRINGS)—Security guards have been hired to protect a building in Saratoga Springs where thousands of gallons of explosives have been sitting for years. The 25,000 gallons of explosives sits inside a shed above several Saratoga Springs subdivisions, while the building is protected by padlocks and a chain link fence. Mayor Tim Parker stated he doesn’t want residents to worry as he said the explosives are relatively benign. The EPA is currently paying to have security protect the building while they figure out how to clean the place up. They also plan to notify residents of the cleanup by distributing flyers and talking to people throughout the community. More information will also be forthcoming on the Saratoga Springs Web site. Plant owner Merrill Cook also said he hopes to sell the explosive material. The EPA plans to have all explosives cleaned up within the next 60 days.
Four Finalists Named For Utah Superintendent Seat
Published on May 18, 2009 at 03:16PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—The Utah State Board of Education Superintendent Search Committee named four finalists Monday for the Utah State Superintendent of Public Instruction. W. Bryan Bowles, the superintendent of the Davis School District in Farmington, Nicholas A. Fischer, the former superintendent of Fall River Public Schools of Fall River, Mass., Richard T. LaPointe, the director of International Education Higher Education Department at the U.S. Department of Education in Washington D.C., and Larry K. Shumway, deputy state Superintendent at the Utah State Office of Education in Salt Lake City are in the running. The full 15-member Utah State Board of Education will interview the candidates on May 29 while the selection will likely be announced the same day. The Board plans to interview all candidates separately in a closed session and will vote to name the new superintendent in an open session.
Robbery Victim Beaten Up With His Own Skateboard
Published on May 18, 2009 at 03:11PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—A Salt Lake City man is currently recovering and police are looking for suspects who robbed and beat him up on a downtown area street. Police say the skateboard the victim was riding was used in the incident when he was skating around 2:00 a.m. last Saturday morning. Salt Lake City Police Department spokeswoman Lara Jones stated three male suspects attacked the skateboarder and began to beat him with his skateboard until he was unconscious. The 21-year old was taken to the hospital in serious condition. Police are not sure of the reason for the robbery, but the suspects took the man’s wallet which contained debit and credit cards but no cash, while they fled on foot.
Stimulus Money To Bring Radioactive Waste To Utah
Published on May 18, 2009 at 03:07PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)—EnergySolutions, Inc. will get a share of $6 billion in federal stimulus funds earmarked to clean up low-level radioactive waste. The Salt Lake City-based company has been specifically named in more than half of the project proposals for the Energy Department’s stimulus money. Projects that specifically mention the company include large government cleanups in such places as the nation’s nuclear-weapons complex in Hanford, Wash. and Savannah River, S.C. Company CEO Steve Creamer recently told investors that the disposal firm campaigned for inclusion. Waste from the projects would be disposed of in Utah.
Chaffetz Asks For Money To Purify Water in Magna
Published on May 18, 2009 at 03:04PM
(MAGNA)—Utah representative Jason Chaffetz is asking Congress for $12 million to help purify contaminated water in Magna and has introduced a stand-alone bill for the project, the Deseret News reported. The money would be used to build a facility for the Magna Water Company that would remove dangerous chemicals found in the underground water. Chaffetz said the project requires federal support to help the city comply with unfunded federal environmental mandates.
Swine Flu Confirmed at Lehi Schools
Published on May 18, 2009 at 03:01PM
(LEHI)—Three Lehi schools have confirmed cases of the swine flu. Officials at Lehi High School, Fox Hollow Elementary and Lehi Elementary have informed parents of the cases and district maintenance staffs were sent to each school to sanitize and clean the schools, the Daily Herald reported. Parents are also being asked to keep their children at home if they show any signs of the flu.
Former Richfield resident witnesses Cambridge fire
Published on May 18, 2009 at 02:22PM
(CAMBRIDGE, MA.) – A former Richfield resident was an eyewitness to the fire that gutted a 60-year old LDS Church building in Cambridge, Mass. Sunday morning. Jerick Poulson, the son of Kimball and Cindy Poulson of Richfield, has been attending meetings for seven years at the Cambridge Ward building and was in a stake conference when the fire started. Poulson said the fire started in the attic of the building at about 11am and the 300 churchgoers were able to evacuate in a timely and orderly manner by the time fire crews arrived. He said the roof of the building collapsed but the steeple remained standing. No one was injured in the blaze.
Sevier teachers honored at dinner
Published on May 18, 2009 at 01:31PM
(RICHFIELD) – Fifteen employees of the Sevier School District are retiring at the end of the school year and were honored at a dinner hosted by the district on May 13. Superintendant, Brent Thorne, says good teachers and employees who retire leave a big hole in the teaching system. Those recognized for their service, included Bruce and Sue Douglas, Ron Hamblin, Diane Mower, Genie Nielsen, Lana Ogden, Mary Ann Parker, Shanna Peterson, Sue St. Pierre, Linda Quinn, Don Sudweeks, Roger Taylor, Ron Thorn, Roger Williams and Jack Wood.
Public hearing held on RV change
Published on May 18, 2009 at 12:30PM
(RICHFIELD) – Sevier County Commissioners held a public hearing today to take comments on a change in the zoning ordinance allowing recreational vehicles on property in county subdivisions. Several RV users attended the hearing armed with questions concerning RV’s permanently stored on their property, the disposal of waste, requirements to hookup to septic tanks and conditional use permits. Commissioners want to resolve complaints of raw sewage from RV’s being dumped on county land, weather-damaged structures and other violations of the ordinance. Most RV users who attended the hearing were pleased with the ordinance change and Commissioners are planning to pass the amended ordinance in the next meeting in June.
Magic Down Celts; Face Cavs Next
Published on May 18, 2009 at 12:10AM
BOSTON (AP)—Hedo Turkoglu had 25 points and 12 assists as the Orlando Magic surged past the Boston Celtics, 101-82 Sunday at TD Banknorth Garden to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. The Magic overcame a 3-2 deficit in the series by using an impressive 4th Quarter surge in Game 6 to get to this point and they retained the momentum en route to the win Sunday. Although the Celtics trailed only 66-61 heading into the last stanza, the Magic outscored them, 35-21 to win going away and advance to the ECF where they will face Cleveland Wednesday at Quicken Loans Arena. Rashard Lewis added 19 points for Orlando while Mickael Pietrus chipped in with 17 points off the bench for the Magic. Ray Allen had 23 points for the Celtics, while Paul Pierce added 16 more in the loss. In other NBA action Sunday, the Los Angeles Lakers defused Houston, 89-70 to advance to the Western Conference Finals where they will face the Denver Nuggets Tuesday at Staples Center.