(PROVO)—A suspected robber is on the loose in Provo after reportedly robbing a Walgreen’s in Provo. Provo police reported Monday morning the man in question pointed a gun at a pharmacist, demanding oxycontin and oxycodone. The suspect then jumped over the counter, stuffed bottles of drugs into a bag, and left. The man is described as a 30-year old with medium build, brown hair and a goatee. He was seen on security cameras wearing a red shirt, a black jacket and a black baseball cap.

(WAUSAU, Wis.)—The U.S. Department of Agriculture says national production of tart cherries is expected to spike about 30 percent this year from 2008 to nearly 284 million pounds. Most of the nation’s tart cherries are grown in Utah and six other states such as Michigan, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Tart cherries are also called sour, red, or pie cherries and are best known as ingredients in beverages and desserts. The increase in this year’s crop is unlikely to significantly affect consumer prices because nearly all tart cherries are frozen, canned or dried and the supply is regulated. Wisconsin suffered an almost total crop loss last year and is expected to produce more than 8 million pounds this year.

(PROVO)—The National Basketball Association and the NBA Development League, the NBA’s official minor league, announced the affiliation system of all NBADL teams for the 2009-10 season Monday. It was announced that the Orem-based Utah Flash will be affiliated with the Utah Jazz for the third consecutive season and the Atlanta Hawks will replace the Boston Celtics as a second affiliate for the Flash. For the fifth consecutive year, each NBA team has at least one NBA D-League affiliate to which it may assign players either in their first or second seasons. The NBA D-League will feature 16 teams playing in 2009-10, including two teams playing in the northeast, the Maine Red Claws based in Portland, Maine and another team which will be in Springfield, Mass. Current Jazz players eligible for assignment with the Flash include recent draft picks, Eric Maynor and Goran Suton, while players from the Hawks who may play in Orem include Jeff Teague and Othello Hunter. The NBA D-League is renowned for having a positive impact on recent Jazz players, such as Kosta Koufus and current Celtics such as J.R. Giddens.

(KANAB)—A judge has ruled that a former Bureau of Land Management official charged with sex abuse of a child can continue to be represented by a public defender. Rex Lee Smart was charged with seven counts of sex abuse of a child, two counts of sodomy on a child and a single count of rape of a child, each of which are first degree felonies. He has pleaded not guilty. Smart is the former manager for the BLM’s field office in Kanab while prosecutors had wanted Smart to pay for his own defense. Friday, sixth District Judge Wallace A. Lee did not grant a defense request to reschedule a three week trial slated to begin in September. Kane County prosecutors contend Smart abused a 9-year old girl between May 15 and June 15, 2005 and again in September 2006.

(PROVO)—A Provo elementary school is offering dual immersion French classes this upcoming fall. Edgemont Elementary School Principal Dennis Pratt said the opportunity is so popular among students that a third class has been added. Students begin in first grade with additional grade levels added as they progress. Students will be taught in French for half of the day and in English for the other half. All tests will be conducted in English. The school district also has immersion classes in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese at other schools. Pratt also said Edgemont currently has room for nine more students in the third class.

(SALT LAKE CITY)—The host of weekend political television show, “Meet the Press,” apologized for mistaking Utah Governor Jon Huntsman for another political leader who made headlines for having an affair. David Gregory, the host of “Meet the Press,” was mentioning Republicans looking at becoming president, but also mentioned those involved in affairs. Instead of mentioning Nevada Senator John Ensign, Gregory mentioned Huntsman’s name and it didn’t take long to realize the mistake. Gregory apologized multiple times and mentioned Huntsman had gone to China to be the U.S. ambassador in Beijing although Huntsman has not officially become the ambassador to China yet.

(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield Parks and Recreation Department continues to promote their “Summer in the Parks” program to help keep kid’s busy during the summer months. Recreation Manager, Paul Foster, says these programs have been well attended in the past and involve a lot of kids. Foster said the program takes place from 10am to noon Monday through Thursday at the four major parks in the city, including the Richfield City park, Centennial Park, Rotary Park and Lion’s Park. He said youth football and soccer signups will take place at the Recreation Department at the beginning of July.

(PROVO) – A Glenwood man was arrested for DUI Wednesday morning after another man witnessed him driving erratically along a road in Provo. A Pleasant Grove police report said that 29-year old, Jeffery Lee, was weaving along the road, nearly hitting several automobiles, while another motorist, Alan Kirkham, followed him as he entered the freeway. The report said that Kirkham called 9-1-1 but dispatch said no officers were in the area, so, he followed Lee until they both took the Pleasant Grove exit. Police said that when Lee stopped at a stop light, Kirkham ran to the man’s passenger door, opened it and turned the car off. He then took the keys and ran to the driver’s side, pulled Lee out and laid him on the ground. Police arrived a short time later and administered a field sobriety test, which Lee failed. Police said Lee blew a .228 on a breath alcohol test and was too drunk to fight off Kirkham. Lee was booked into the Utah County Jail for investigation of open container in a vehicle, DUI with prior restrictions and alcohol restriction.

(RICHFIELD) – The Central Utah Relay-For-Life Event in Richfield gained more than $44,000 over the weekend and organizers say more is being counted. Event Organizer, Sue Parsons, says that staffers continue to count money that’s still coming in and don’t have a complete total. Last year’s event totaled $36,000 to be given to the American Cancer Society. Parsons said that the money gained at this year’s event will be used for cancer patients in our local areas. Relay-For-Life began Friday night at 6:00 and ended with closing ceremonies Saturday morning at 5:30. Organizers say that more people participated in the event this year than last.

(RICHFIELD) – The Sevier School District plans to install hand sanitizer stations in school this fall to help stave off swine flu and other diseases. Business Administrator, Pat Wilson, says sanitizing hands is an effective way to help prevent spread of disease. Wilson made the announcement to school board members at this month’s administration meeting, saying that wellness will be the focus at the opening institute on August 17. A wellness committee was established under the direction of Shelly Winn, a school nurse. Incentives will be offered to employees to help them reach their goals. School starts Wednesday, August 19.

(FAIRVIEW) – A Payson motorcyclist was injured on SR-264 near Fairview Lakes when he ran into a herd of deer on the highway over the weekend. A UHP report said that at about 6:20 Sunday night, 54-year old, Roger Forsey, was traveling westbound on a 1985 Honda motorcycle, when he noticed deer on the side of the road and slowed down. The report said that the deer suddenly began crossing the highway at which time Forsey hit the herd and flipped his motorcycle. He was thrown off his bike and was transported to the Sanpete Valley Hospital by private vehicle. The UHP report said that Forsey was wearing his helmet.

(SALINA) – The semi-truck driver who rolled his trailer, causing the closing of I-70 east of Salina last Thursday morning, has been identified. UHP reports identified 21-year old, Hector Charriez-Rivera of Erie, PA., as the driver. The report stated that Charriez-Rivera was traveling too fast for the curve westbound on I-70 and hit the guardrail on the right shoulder of the highway. The trailer overturned across westbound lanes of travel, causing closure of the highway for about two hours while crews cleared debris and fuel from the accident. The report said the cab remained upright and also blocked lanes of traffic. Charriez-Rivera was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured in the accident. The semi was a 2008 Freightliner, registered to Daimler Trust, out of Chattanooga, TN.