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Month: August 2019

Utah diversion program for low-level offenders set to begin

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah county intends to launch a program prioritizing rehabilitation over prison for low-level offenders. The Deseret News reported Tuesday that the Salt Lake County criminal justice diversion program is expected to reduce the county prison population. The program intended to prevent individuals from entering […]

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Death penalty sought in slaying of teens found in mine shaft

Death penalty sought in slaying of teens found in mine shaft

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Prosecutors say they will seek the death penalty for a Utah man accused of killing two teenagers and dumping their bodies in an abandoned mine shaft. Utah County Attorney David Leavitt said Wednesday at a news conference in Provo that he will keep the option available […]

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Utah dismisses protests by marijuana firms

Utah dismisses protests by marijuana firms

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah has dismissed appeals from six companies that were denied licenses to grow medical marijuana for the state and argued the state chose unqualified companies. Utah’s Division of Purchasing announced its decision to dismiss all of the appeals Wednesday. Director Chris Hughes says rejected applicants […]

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BYU; Utah, Commence Fall Camps Wednesday

BYU; Utah, Commence Fall Camps Wednesday

PROVO, Utah-As BYU football commenced fall practice Wednesday, head coach Kalani Sitake said there were some “really good things” citing the players’ enthusiasm and work ethic during the off-season and confirming such things were apparent. Sitake said the emphasis for rising-star sophomore quarterback Zach Wilson is “getting his legs back.” […]

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Carbon wins first Region 12 Boys Golf tourney, Richfield 2nd

Carbon wins first Region 12 Boys Golf tourney, Richfield 2nd

ROOSEVELT, Utah- The Carbon Dinos had three of the top five finishers at the Roosevelt City Golf Course Wednesday to win the first Region 12 Tournament of the 2019 season with a team score of 317. Richfield placed second paced by Jaren Anderson with a team score of 336, followed […]

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