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Governor Herbert Plans Immigration Discussion
Published on July 02, 2010 at 01:55PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)-Utah Governor Gary Herbert says he plans to hold a frank, open discussion about immigration issues in the next several weeks. Herbert made the announcement Thursday on both English and Spanish radio stations in Salt Lake City and that he plans to specifically hear from two Utah lawmakers: Republican Stephen Sandstrom of Orem, who plans to propose a bill modeled after one recently passed in Arizona in the next legislative session and Democratic Senator Luiz Robles in Salt Lake City who opposes the measure. The Arizona law requires that police conducting traffic stops or questioning people about possible legal violations should ask them about their immigration status if “reasonable suspicion” exists that they’re illegally in the country. Herbert affirmed that Utah will come up with an immigration law unique to the state.
2 Dead in Southern Utah House Fire
Published on July 02, 2010 at 01:49PM
(ST. GEORGE)-St. George City officials say two people are dead after a house fire in the southern Utah city. An assistant to the city manger, Marc Mortensen, says an elderly woman and young boy were the victims in the early Friday fire. Mortensen says firefighters got the boy and the woman out of the home and they were taken to Dixie Regional Medical Center where they were both pronounced dead. Their names and ages were not immediately released. Firefighters say about 40 percent of the home was destroyed by fire and the rest was damaged by smoke.
SC Sheriff's Office makes personnel changes
Published on July 02, 2010 at 12:28PM
(RICHFIELD) – A Sevier County Sheriff’s deputy has been promoted to fill the vacancy of a sergeant killed in the line of duty a few months ago. A sheriff’s report said that Deputy Stacy Mickelson has been promoted to Sergeant over one of the two crews of Patrol Deputies in the Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Mickelson is filling the slot left vacant when Sgt. Franco Aguilar was killed in an accident on I-70. The report said Mickelson has been with the Sheriff’s Office for over 18 years, including service as a 911 Dispatcher and a Jailer at the old Sevier County Jail. He has also been a patrol deputy for over 11 years. Other changes in the department include Detective Nate Curtis assigned as Chief Deputy due to the resignation of Chief Deputy John Hunt. Hunt is filling the full-time EMT slot left open when Jeff Daniels left to accept employment elsewhere. Hunt will continue being the Director of Emergency Medical Services and Director of Emergency Management. The changes in the department will take place July 5.
Redmond vandalism incidents investigated
Published on July 02, 2010 at 11:50AM
(REDMOND) – Sevier County deputies investigated two cases of vandalism in Redmond Thursday. In one case, a 13-year old juvenile was cited for the spray painting of a bicycle that was stolen and left at the Redmond Park. Other juveniles in the community recognized the bike and returned to the owner. In another incident, deputies investigated the scattering and damage of solar lights over a yard at 145 South 100 East in Redmond. No known suspects have been apprehended in the case.
RMP reports power outages in Monroe
Published on July 02, 2010 at 11:18AM
(MONROE) – Rocky Mountain Power reported a power outage Wednesday in the Monroe area due to interruptions along the power grid. RMP Spokesman Jeff Hymas said the company couldn’t pinpoint the exact cause of the outage but suspect it was power interruptions. Hymas estimated the power outage affected over 1400 RMP customers in the Elsinore and Central Valley area and others on the Monroe power system. He said the outage started at about 5pm Wednesday with power restored at about 6pm. Several customers on the Monroe power grid said power was restored at about 8pm.
SSD seeking bids on home demolition
Published on July 02, 2010 at 10:40AM
(RICHFIELD) – The Sevier School District is seeking bids for the demolition of four homes in the Richfield area. Officials say that bids must be submitted to the District Office by July 12 at noon. District officials say all bids can be submitted but they reserve the right to reject any or all bids.
Sevier Commissioners plan hearing on funds
Published on July 02, 2010 at 10:36AM
(RICHFIELD) – Sevier County Commissioners will hold a public hearing this Wednesday to consider an increase to several funding agencies. Commissioners will discuss increases to the Debt Service Fund, the Building Authority Fund and the Capital Improvement Fund. The hearing will be held at 11am in the Commission Chambers of the Sevier County Administration Building in Richfield. The public is invited to attend and offer comments.
Police eradicate pot operation in Wayne County
Published on July 02, 2010 at 07:19AM
(BOULDER) – Dozens of local, state and federal law enforcement officers, along with volunteers, eradicated an illegal marijuana growing operation on Boulder Mountain in Wayne County recently. Wayne County Public Information Officer Tal Ehlers said about 50 officers were involved in the search and seizure of 9,000 pot plants on the north slope of Boulder Mountain. He said the plants were hauled out by helicopter and destroyed. A sheriff’s report said an illegal male suspect was taken into custody and transported to the Sevier County Jail.
CFL Steals Headlines in Sports Today
Published on July 02, 2010 at 12:07AM
Well, it was Canada Day in case you are multiculturally unaware of your surroundings. Traditionally, the Canadian Football League kicks off this day and perhaps the greatest game on opening day in the league’s storied history took place between Montreal and Saskatchewan. The Alouettes and Roughriders, who played for last November’s Grey Cup (the CFL’s version of the Super Bowl), put on an offensive show which saw the Saskatchewan Roughriders earn a 54-51 win in overtime when signal-caller Darian Durant (30 of 44, 478 yards, 5 TD’s) hit Weston Dressler (10 rec, 154 yards, TD) on the game-winning strike from three yards out. The Alouettes had taken a 51-48 lead previously in overtime on a Damon Duval field goal, but the Roughriders capitalized on overtime rules which differ from the NFL’s, to earn a huge victory. The 105 combined points are a Week 1 CFL record and the nightcap in Calgary, which saw the home-standing Stampeders oust Toronto, 30-16, was also a good game. Thus, CFL, you’re doing great!
Meanwhile, all remains quiet on the NBA free agency front and as you know, Roger Federer was ousted from Wimbledon, so there’s upsets in Britain galore to enjoy. The NFL will return shortly, but for now, the CFL’s doing an impeccable job filling the gap. Thanks for reading!