OREM, Utah (AP) — Officials say the mayor of a city in northern Utah is being investigated for misusing his city retirement account. The Daily Herald reports the Orem City Council said Thursday in a statement that they are investigating Mayor Richard Brunst on claims he altered dates and made unauthorized withdrawals […]
CEDAR CITY, Utah (AP) — A painted image of a Native American and the name “Redmen” will remain as a city marker in a southern Utah town despite a decision to change the high-school mascot that inspired it. The Spectrum newspaper reports the Cedar City council approved the measure on Wednesday with […]
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The U.S. Forest Service says it’s changing sage grouse protection plans in five Western states to conserve habitat for the at-risk bird while allowing ranchers to maintain their livelihoods. The federal agency made the announcement Thursday, but details of the plans involving Idaho, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Authorities say efforts to fight a wildfire by air were put on hold after a drone was spotted near the fire. KUTV-TV reports all air operations to contain the fire south of Provo were shut down Thursday morning. Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands spokesman Jason […]
Two Utah airports will receive grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation to improve their operations. Richfield Municipal Airport will get $120,000 to erect a building for snow-removal equipment and install a fence around the airport. Heber City Municipal Airport will receive just over $240,000 to update its master plan. […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Supreme Court has rejected arguments that defense attorneys were ineffectual for a man convicted of sexually abusing two women. The Salt Lake Tribune reported Wednesday that the court has upheld the convictions of Keith Robert Vallejo, a former bishop for the Church of Jesus Christ […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Prosecutors have filed criminal charges against a former small-town fire chief accused of failing to act on a sexual assault complaint against his son. The Desert News reports that 62-year-old Scott Corry was charged Wednesday with obstructing justice and official misconduct. Corry was fire chief […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
