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Utah officials warn against keeping wild animals as pets

Utah officials warn against keeping wild animals as pets

By Associated Press /January 3, 2020 /Local News

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Wildlife officials are warning people against keeping wild animals as pets after a 5-year-old boy from Uintah County was badly scratched by his family’s pet raccoon. The Deseret News reports Thursday that the boy had to undergo surgery as a result of the scratches he […]

Utah woman stole $145K from youth justice center

By Associated Press /November 1, 2019 /Local News

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah authorities say the treasurer of a youth justice center has stolen more than $145,000 from the organization. Authorities say 41-year-old Michelle Lyn Coon was booked into the Uintah County jail Wednesday on suspicion of a second-degree felony count of theft over $5,000. Authorities say […]