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Electrical problems plague Richfield water supply
Published on July 01, 2010 at 04:22PM
(RICHFIELD) – Electrical problems at the main Richfield water tank continue to plague the culinary water supply throughout the city. City Manager Mike Langston said that repairs on the water pump and other equipment have caused continuous flow into the system to slow. He said city officials are asking residents to restrict water use for the next few days until repairs are completed and water flow is back to normal.
LDS Artist Dead @ 96
Published on July 01, 2010 at 02:19PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)-Arnold Friberg, a world-renowned artist and devout member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, died at the age of 96 Thursday morning at a Salt Lake City rehab center. Friberg is perhaps best known for his “The Prayer at Valley Forge” painting which he completed in 1975 and depicts George Washington kneeling in prayer, as well as his Book of Mormon paintings which he originally did for LDS publication “The Friend.”
Los Angeles Police Release Video of Suspect in Temple Fire
Published on July 01, 2010 at 02:08PM
Updated on July 01, 2010 at 08:13PM
(LOS ANGELES)-Los Angeles police released video footage Wednesday of a man they believe tried to set fire to the temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the city. The Los Angeles Times reported that the video shows a man carrying a backpack consisting of combustible material and a thermos cup walking onto the Los Angeles Temple grounds at 1077 Santa Monica Boulevard May 17. The suspect, who appeared to be in his late 20s, wore a red T-shirt and blue jeans. The video depicts the man unsuccessfully attempting to open a locked door on the premises. Three hours later, Los Angeles police say a suspicious fire broke out in the temple’s garden area. Authorities don’t know how they obtained the video footage or how it was shot.
Utah Lawmakers Choose Ethics Commission Members
Published on July 01, 2010 at 02:03PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)-Utah’s legislative leaders have named the five individuals who will serve on the state’s first independent ethics commission. The ethics commission will meet in private to screen complaints against lawmakers and consists of three retired judges and two former lawmakers. The judges are former Utah Supreme Court Justice, Michael Wilkins, retired Utah Appeals Court Judge, Russell Bench, and retired 2nd District Judge Jon Memmott. The former lawmakers are Gayle McKeachnie, a Republican, and Joanne Milner, a Democrat. The commission does not have the authority to discipline lawmakers. It can only recommend that legislators review complaints.
Cows Come Home To Manti
Published on July 01, 2010 at 01:55PM
(MANTI)-As summer reaches its midpoint in south central Utah, farmers brought their cows into Manti in hopes of leading them to pastures where they can effectively prepare for the fall. Thursday morning, at Temple View Lodge, community members as well as representatives of the Manti Area Chamber of Commerce, the Miss Manti Royalty and the Manti Historical Committee were on hand to welcome the cows into town. The proceedings began at 6:45 a.m. with cowboy poetry by Sanpete County commissioner, Steve Frischknecht, and Howard Horrocks while Mid-Utah Radio’s own Willy Akers served as emcee. Nearly 200 cows passed by the lodge at 7:40 a.m., much to the delight of the community members on hand. The Manti Chamber of Commerce thanks those who took time out of their days to witness the event.
Medical examiner determines Greathouse death
Published on July 01, 2010 at 08:53AM
(DELTA) – A Las Vegas medical examiner has determined the brother of slain Millard County Deputy Josie Fox died of an accidental drug overdose. The report said the body of 40-year old Ryan Greathouse was found April 22 in the bedroom of a Las Vegas apartment. The Clark County Coroner’s Office said Wednesday that Greathouse died of an accidental overdose of cocaine, heroine, ethanol and methadone, that was found in his system. Greathouse’s sister, Fox, was gunned down while making a traffic stop of a suspected car burglar in Delta on Jan. 5. Following a statewide manhunt, 37-year old Roberto Roman and 36-year old Ruben Chavez-Reyes, both of Delta, were arrested in connection with Fox’s death. A pretrial conference for Chavez-Reyes is set for Aug. 18 and Roman’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for August.
Two Moab men die in truck rollover
Published on July 01, 2010 at 08:46AM
(MOAB) – Two Moab men were killed Wednesday when their truck went off a small cliff just outside Moab. According to a UHP report, 34-year old Shelby Limas and 26-year old Thayn Shumway were traveling westbound on SR-128, when they went off the highway and into the Colorado River Gorge. UHP said the vehicle landed upside down in the river. Troopers said Limas was ejected and Shumway was found under the truck. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene. UHP said a driver noticed the crash later in the morning Wednesday and called police. Officials have not determined the cause of the crash but suspect alcohol may have been a factor.