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Jeffs Returns To Utah
Published on June 15, 2010 at 04:15PM
(FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.)-Polygamist leader Warren Jeffs has been transported from a Kingman, Ariz. jail to the Utah State prison in Draper, nearly one week after the charges he faced in Arizona were dismissed. Mohave County (Ariz.) sheriff’s office spokeswoman, Trish Carter, said Jeffs was safely flown to the prison Tuesday morning under high security. He had been in Kingman, at the Mohave County Jail, since February 2008.
Man Drowns in Colorado River Near Moab
Published on June 15, 2010 at 04:10PM
(MOAB)-Authorities say a 47-year-old Clearfield resident drowned during a weekend rafting trip on the Colorado River near Moab. The Grand County Sheriff’s office says Lawrence Evaro of Clearfield fell out of the rubber raft Saturday before entering White Rapids near Red Cliffs Lodge. Heavy swirling currents kept him underneath the water through the rapids before a boat guide and others pulled Evaro from the water and performed CPR. He was later pronounced dead at Allen Memorial Hospital in Moab. The sheriff’s office says Evaro was wearing a life jacket at the time of the accident.
Mormon Miracle Pageant 2010
Published on June 15, 2010 at 09:05AM
(Manti) The 44th annual production of the Mormon Miracle Pageant will begin this week on the temple grounds in Manti. The Pageant is the largest single night attendance pageant in the United States and involves hundreds of volunteers from Sanpete and surrounding counties. Dress rehearsals will be held tonight and Wednesday night and regular performances will begin on Thursday night. Performances begin at 9:30 PM and are free of charge.
Sevier deputies investigate Burrville burglaries
Published on June 15, 2010 at 08:47AM
(BURRVILLE) – Several burglaries are being investigated in the Burrville area. Sevier County deputies said they believe a transient staying at a cabin in the area burglarized camp trailers and another cabin. The deputies say that evidence collected at the scene, including a jacket belonging to the man, indicate the transient is responsible for the theft of basic food items taken from the area. A sheriff’s report also said that about $900 of damage was done to windows and screens of the cabins. Sevier County deputies continue to investigate the burglaries.
Colorado man found dead at Clear Creek
Published on June 15, 2010 at 08:39AM
(SEVIER) – Sevier County Sheriff deputies are investigating the death of a Colorado man at Clear Creek Canyon Monday afternoon. A sheriff’s report said deputies were dispatched to Highway 4 to investigate the death of 57-year old Eric Lee of Austin, CO., who was found near his camper at Clear Creek. The report stated that friends of the man last saw him on June 13 and came to check on him. They told authorities that Lee had told them he was not feeling well. Lee has no family living the Sevier County area and it’s unknown how long he had been staying at the camp spot. Deputies continue to investigate the death.
Early voting nearing its end
Published on June 15, 2010 at 07:19AM
(RICHFIELD) – Early voting for the June primary in Sevier County is nearing its end. Sevier County Clerk Steven Wall has notified the public that early voting will be held until this Thursday between 10am and 4pm at the Administration Building and 10am to 5pm on Friday. Early voting will also be held at the Salina City Hall between 10am and 4pm until Thursday. The statute permits registered voters to vote prior to Election Day upon providing photo identification. A voter who registered after May 24 will not be eligible to vote early. Primary elections will be held June 22.