TUESDAY KCYN-KCPX NEWS
>>Former Doctor Sentenced For Kidnapping, Drug Abuse
(Provo, UT) -- A former Orem plastic surgeon is spending the next six months in jail for kidnapping and tying up his girlfriend and abusing prescription drugs. Joseph Berg was sentenced yesterday after pleading guilty to three felonies. Berg was arrested last November when his girlfriend called 911 saying she was tied up to a dresser inside Berg's home. Police arrested Berg and discovered he was abusing prescription drugs while working as a plastic surgeon. His medical license was taken away. Berg will also have to attend drug treatment and anger management programs.
>>Equality Bus Tour Meets With LDS Officials
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- An equality bus tour promoting the acceptance of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people is finally getting the opportunity to meet with LDS church officials. The group met with LDS policy makers. They have four items they would like the church to address. First is to have the LDS church cut all ties with anti-LGBTQ groups, second is to have the church stop funding groups that are fighting civil marriage, third they want the LDS church to be more understanding towards students at their schools and universities and fourth they want the church to update their non-discrimination policy to add sexual orientation and gender identity/expression to the list. The LDS church did not comment on the meeting but did verify that it took place.
>>UDOT Ask Woman To Sign Letter To Democratic Party
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A woman entangled in a wrongful termination suit against the Utah Department of Transportation is being asked to sign a letter to the Democratic Party asking them to stop using her story as a campaign tool. Denice Graham says she was shocked and disgusted the agency would try to silence her like this. Graham recently won the lawsuit against UDOT for the wrongful termination and received her job back. She also wanted her backpay from when she was fired in 2010. UDOT agreed to give her the backpay only if she signed the letter. The request had come from the agency's executive director who says the lawsuit had become political. The governor's office has since told UDOT to rescind the request for a signed letter.
>>Utah's Oldest Resident Dies At 109
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah's oldest resident has passed away. Edna S. Decker was 109 years old when she died last Saturday. Decker credited her longevity to good nutrition, a positive attitude and an independent spirit. She had four children, 15 grandchildren, more than 40 great grandchildren and at least one great-great-great grandchild. Decker outlived her husband by more than 40 years and was preceded in death by two of her children.
>>Public Pools Working Towards ADA Compliance
(Murray, UT) -- Public pools in Utah are working to meet a federal deadline to be in compliance with having accessibility for people with disabilities. The American Disabilities Act was modified in 2010 requiring all public pools to have a chair lift or ramp to allow people in wheelchairs access to the water. The changes also apply to outdoor pools as well. Salt Lake County Parks and Recreation says about half of their pools are prepped and ready for the lifts. The pools will be ready to go and are scheduled to open on Memorial Day.
>>Kindergartners Learn About Money
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Kindergartners are learning all about money at a Salt Lake elementary school. Scott Anderson, the CEO of Zions Bank, talked to the kids at Madeleine Choir School about how to save, spend and give. He read them a book about having three cups to divide the money between so kids will have a little bit in each. Zions Bank employees will visit more than 600 classrooms to teach them all about money.
SUNSET, Utah — A woman died in a car accident after she crossing into oncoming traffic on Interstate 15 Monday evening.
Utah Highway Patrol says The female driver, Eva Trump, 41, of Morgan, was killed after the vehicle hit the side of a semitruck traveling north near Sunset. Her car crossed through the median into southbound lanes and hit the side of the semi around 7:30 p.m.
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SANDY — Police officers will be writing orders instead of tickets as part of a Wednesday evening fundraiser.
The law enforcers who serve and protect will serve meals, drinks, and bus tables at Salt Lake Valley Sizzler locations in COPSFORKIDS, to raise money for the
The event will take place from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday at Sizzler locations in Sandy, 20 E. 9000 South; West Jordan, 1477 W. 7800 South; and West Valley City, 3429 S. Redwood Road.
Edna S. Decker, Utah’s oldest resident, died Saturday at age 109 in Salt Lake City.
Decker credited her longevity to good nutrition, a positive attitude and an independent spirit — she lived on her own in Sugar House until just six months ago, when frailty required a move to the Sarah Daft Home in Salt Lake City.
Salt Lake City breaks another hot weather mark
Monday’s high of 88 degrees soars past 1934’s mark.
The high temperature at Salt Lake City International Airport on Monday hit 88 degrees. That broke the record of 85 set in 1934
The heat wave could continue into Tuesday.
Moab Breaks 1934 heat record Monday with a temp of 93. The old 1934 record on APril 23rd was 90.
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
Monday KCYN-KCPX News
>>Hatch To Face Liljenquist In Primary
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Orrin Hatch did not get enough votes at the Utah State Republican Convention to bypass a primary. He is now facing Dan Liljenquist who says he has plans to move America forward. Hatch needed at least 60-percent of the vote but came up short with only 50-point-one-percent. The 36-year Senate veteran says he is happy with the results and is looking forward to the challenge, calling himself a "tough old bird." The primary will be held June 26th. Whichever candidate wins the June primary will face former Sen. Scott Howell, who won the delegate vote against Pete Ashdown at the Democratic Party convention.
In the 4th District, delegates gave Saratoga Springs may Mia Love 70 percent on a second ballot over former lawmaker Carl Wimmer.
Love will face Democrat Jim Matheson, who has served six terms as Utah's 2nd Congressional District representative
Another newcomer, Chris Stewart, won the GOP 2nd District Congressional nomination outright.
"It's a conservative district, it deserves to be represented by a Republican. We think it will be," Stewart said.
>>Governor Herbert Wins Republican Nomination
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Governor Gary Herbert is able to avoid a primary to become the Republican nominee at the Utah State Republican Convention. The governor had faced challengers with plenty of business and legislative credentials in the first round of votes. Morgan Philpot was able to outlast everyone and face off against Herbert in the second round. The final tally was Herbert, 63-perent to Philpot's 37-percent.
>>Men Face Charges For Setting Hiking Trail Traps
(Provo, UT) -- Two men are facing charges for setting up booby traps on a popular hiking trail in Provo Canyon. U.S. Forest Service Officials were doing routine patrols last week at The Fort when they came across two different traps. One of the traps released a spiked ball made from sticks and the other caused a person to fall onto sharpened sticks pointing up from the ground. Deputies were able to follow leads through Facebook contacts to arrest the two men. Officials say there was no real motive, but it seems like they guys were doing it just for fun.
>>Two Guys Arrested For Car Burglaries
(Draper, UT) -- Two guys are facing charges in connection to about a dozen car burglaries in Draper. Officials say they were able to catch the two guys after tips came in from people viewing surveillance video of the guys using stolen credit cards from the vehicles. Police say they found cells phones, iPods, cameras and other stolen goods with the suspects. Investigators are looking to see if the suspects are connected to any other crimes in the surrounding areas.
>>Pilot Injured In Small Plane Crash
(Tooele County, UT) -- A pilot is recovering from injuries after losing control of his small plane. FAA Officials say the man was revving the engine on his Cessna 182 at the Tooele County Recreation Area when the plane flipped up on its nose. The pilot was airlifted to University of Utah Hospital with unknown injuries.
>>New Park To Open Soon In Cottonwood Heights
(Cottonwood Heights, UT) -- A new park is opening soon in Cottonwood Heights. Mountainview Park will feature basketball hoops, a soccer field, two tennis courts, a 100-person pavilion, and a splash pad. The city is asking residents to help out by bringing and planting a tree on May 5th from 9 a.m. until noon to help create plenty of shade and fall color. The park will officially open May 19th.
TACOMA — The father-in-law of missing West Valley City mom Susan Cox Powell is challenging the evidence seized by police in the voyeurism and child pornography case against him.
Steven Powell, 61, is seeking to have the evidence thrown out, claiming it has violated his Fourth Amendment rights. Powell’s defense attorneys have called the search a “fishing expedition” in court documents. A judge will hear arguments today in the case. A ruling could be issued as early as Tuesday.
MOAB (KCYN-KCPX) — Police say a man died after being hit head-on by another vehicle on SR 191 15 miles south of Moab Saturday.
Police say the driver of a green Ford Taurus was traveling at high speeds, driving recklessly while heading southbound. They say the 32-year-old driver from Phoenix, Ariz. crossed the centerline in the Taurus, hitting a Ford Escape traveling northbound.
Police say the driver of the Escape died on impact. He is identified as 57-year-old Filemon Montoya of Sweetwater, Texas. He was wearing a seat belt.
The driver of the Taurus was transported to Moab Regional Hospital in critical condition and later flown to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. Police say he was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
During the investigation police found that the Taurus was stolen out of Moab earlier Saturday. Police say alcohol, along with excessive speed, were the main factors involved in the crash.
The roadway was closed for one hour. No citations have been issued or arrests were made while an investigation of the incident continues.
(Moab Utah) (KCYN-KCPX)
A 37-year-old Salt Lake City man died Saturday when his pickup hit a boulder just off Kane Creek Road.
Ricky L. Rush was driving north on Kane Creek Road, about seven miles southeast of Moab, when his pickup went off the right side of the road, according to the Grand County Sheriff's Office.
His truck hit a boulder about 30 feet off the road, and he was ejected from the vehicle, which rolled on top of him, the Sheriff's Office said.
Rush had no passengers.
KEARNS — Police say a 14-year-old boy stole his father’s car early morning Sunday and led police on a short pursuit in Kearns.
Unified Police say the teen stole the keys to his father’s vehicle around 5:30 a.m.
Police set up a containment in a Kearns neighborhood to intercept, but say the juvenile crashed the car and fled on foot. They say he was also seen with a female passenger before police began pursuit.
“The vehicle took off from the officer at speeds up to about 30 miles per hour through a residential area. [The driver] stopped, let the female out; the male continued to flee at a high rate of speed,” said Unified Police Sgt. James Blanton.
>>Hatch To Face Liljenquist In Primary
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Orrin Hatch did not get enough votes at the Utah State Republican Convention to bypass a primary. He is now facing Dan Liljenquist who says he has plans to move America forward. Hatch needed at least 60-percent of the vote but came up short with only 50-point-one-percent. The 36-year Senate veteran says he is happy with the results and is looking forward to the challenge, calling himself a "tough old bird." The primary will be held June 26th. Whichever candidate wins the June primary will face former Sen. Scott Howell, who won the delegate vote against Pete Ashdown at the Democratic Party convention.
In the 4th District, delegates gave Saratoga Springs may Mia Love 70 percent on a second ballot over former lawmaker Carl Wimmer.
Love will face Democrat Jim Matheson, who has served six terms as Utah's 2nd Congressional District representative
Another newcomer, Chris Stewart, won the GOP 2nd District Congressional nomination outright.
"It's a conservative district, it deserves to be represented by a Republican. We think it will be," Stewart said.
>>Governor Herbert Wins Republican Nomination
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Governor Gary Herbert is able to avoid a primary to become the Republican nominee at the Utah State Republican Convention. The governor had faced challengers with plenty of business and legislative credentials in the first round of votes. Morgan Philpot was able to outlast everyone and face off against Herbert in the second round. The final tally was Herbert, 63-perent to Philpot's 37-percent.
>>Men Face Charges For Setting Hiking Trail Traps
(Provo, UT) -- Two men are facing charges for setting up booby traps on a popular hiking trail in Provo Canyon. U.S. Forest Service Officials were doing routine patrols last week at The Fort when they came across two different traps. One of the traps released a spiked ball made from sticks and the other caused a person to fall onto sharpened sticks pointing up from the ground. Deputies were able to follow leads through Facebook contacts to arrest the two men. Officials say there was no real motive, but it seems like they guys were doing it just for fun.
>>Two Guys Arrested For Car Burglaries
(Draper, UT) -- Two guys are facing charges in connection to about a dozen car burglaries in Draper. Officials say they were able to catch the two guys after tips came in from people viewing surveillance video of the guys using stolen credit cards from the vehicles. Police say they found cells phones, iPods, cameras and other stolen goods with the suspects. Investigators are looking to see if the suspects are connected to any other crimes in the surrounding areas.
>>Pilot Injured In Small Plane Crash
(Tooele County, UT) -- A pilot is recovering from injuries after losing control of his small plane. FAA Officials say the man was revving the engine on his Cessna 182 at the Tooele County Recreation Area when the plane flipped up on its nose. The pilot was airlifted to University of Utah Hospital with unknown injuries.
>>New Park To Open Soon In Cottonwood Heights
(Cottonwood Heights, UT) -- A new park is opening soon in Cottonwood Heights. Mountainview Park will feature basketball hoops, a soccer field, two tennis courts, a 100-person pavilion, and a splash pad. The city is asking residents to help out by bringing and planting a tree on May 5th from 9 a.m. until noon to help create plenty of shade and fall color. The park will officially open May 19th.
TACOMA — The father-in-law of missing West Valley City mom Susan Cox Powell is challenging the evidence seized by police in the voyeurism and child pornography case against him.
Steven Powell, 61, is seeking to have the evidence thrown out, claiming it has violated his Fourth Amendment rights. Powell’s defense attorneys have called the search a “fishing expedition” in court documents. A judge will hear arguments today in the case. A ruling could be issued as early as Tuesday.
MOAB (KCYN-KCPX) — Police say a man died after being hit head-on by another vehicle on SR 191 15 miles south of Moab Saturday.
Police say the driver of a green Ford Taurus was traveling at high speeds, driving recklessly while heading southbound. They say the 32-year-old driver from Phoenix, Ariz. crossed the centerline in the Taurus, hitting a Ford Escape traveling northbound.
Police say the driver of the Escape died on impact. He is identified as 57-year-old Filemon Montoya of Sweetwater, Texas. He was wearing a seat belt.
The driver of the Taurus was transported to Moab Regional Hospital in critical condition and later flown to St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. Police say he was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash.
During the investigation police found that the Taurus was stolen out of Moab earlier Saturday. Police say alcohol, along with excessive speed, were the main factors involved in the crash.
The roadway was closed for one hour. No citations have been issued or arrests were made while an investigation of the incident continues.
(Moab Utah) (KCYN-KCPX)
A 37-year-old Salt Lake City man died Saturday when his pickup hit a boulder just off Kane Creek Road.
Ricky L. Rush was driving north on Kane Creek Road, about seven miles southeast of Moab, when his pickup went off the right side of the road, according to the Grand County Sheriff's Office.
His truck hit a boulder about 30 feet off the road, and he was ejected from the vehicle, which rolled on top of him, the Sheriff's Office said.
Rush had no passengers.
KEARNS — Police say a 14-year-old boy stole his father’s car early morning Sunday and led police on a short pursuit in Kearns.
Unified Police say the teen stole the keys to his father’s vehicle around 5:30 a.m.
Police set up a containment in a Kearns neighborhood to intercept, but say the juvenile crashed the car and fled on foot. They say he was also seen with a female passenger before police began pursuit.
“The vehicle took off from the officer at speeds up to about 30 miles per hour through a residential area. [The driver] stopped, let the female out; the male continued to flee at a high rate of speed,” said Unified Police Sgt. James Blanton.
Friday, April 20, 2012
Friday KCYN-KCPX News
>>Report Recommends Consolidating Two Main 9-1-1 Call Centers
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A new report aimed at improving 9-1-1 service says the city's two main dispatch centers should be consolidated. According to the report, combining the call centers at the Valley Emergency Communications Center and the Unified Police Department would speed up service. If the recommendation is approved, the Unified Police Department's sheriff would be in charge of the new agency.
>>Cottonwood Football Coach Accused Of Inappropriate Relationship
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The Cottonwood High School football coach has been put on administrative leave for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a female student. A school district spokesman says 32-year-old Josh Lyman was removed from the school premises Wednesday, and a criminal investigation is under way. Lyman is denying the allegations.
>>Police Still Looking For Jordan River Trail Attacker
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah police are still trying to find the man accused of attacking a woman on the Jordan River Trail earlier this week. The man is described as being in his mid-30s, 150 pounds and about five-feet-nine. This is the third attack along a Utah trail so far this year.
>>Fire Causes $500,000 In Damage To LDS Conference Center
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Monday's fire at the downtown Conference Center caused 500-thousand dollars of damage to the LDS Church building. Officials told the "Deseret News," the fire started in the mechanical room and appears to be accidental. Sprinklers located in the building's auditorium extinguished the fire, so water caused most of the damage.
>>Runners Hit The Street Saturday For Salt Lake City Marathon
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Thousands of runners will pound the pavement Saturday for the ninth annual Salt Lake City Marathon. The 26-point-two-mile race has a new owner this year. The "Salt Lake Tribune" reports U.S. Road Sports bought the race in February from embattled owner Chris Devine, who has left race winners waiting for their money in the previous years of the event.
>>Fewer Americans Practicing "Green" Living
(New York, NY) -- Earth Day is this Sunday, and while the number of Americans who would describe themselves as "green," a "conservationist," or an "environmentalist" has gone up over the past three years, the number of people who actually live those ideas has fallen. A new Harris Poll shows that 61-percent are reusing items instead of tossing them and buying something new, which is down four-percent from 2009. Meanwhile, 57-percent are making an effort to use less water, while 60-percent were doing so three years ago. The number of people who say they're "environmentally-conscious" has dropped from 30-percent in 2009 to 27-percent today. Just 31-percent say they "personally care a great deal" about the environment, which is down from 36-percent in 2009. And three years ago 43-percent expressed concerns about the condition in which the planet will be left for future generations, but these days just 34-percent are looking beyond their own lifetime.
>>BYU Graduates Nearly 6,000
(Provo, UT) -- Brigham Young University recognizes the nearly six-thousand members of the class of 2012 this week. Yesterday's commencement ceremonies featured former BYU president, Utah Supreme Court justice and current LDS Church General Authority Dallin Oaks. Oaks told the graduates they now have a mark upon them as BYU alumni, that it is visible, like a banner, and that is it will have an effect on others. Convocations for BYU's colleges are scheduled today, throughout the day and in a number of locations across the campus.
>>Weber State Commencement Set For Today
(Ogden, UT) -- Weber State University is awarding degrees to more than four-thousand students. The university's 2012 commencement ceremony begins at eight this morning in the Dee Events Center. on the Ogden campus. Convocations will follow during the rest of the morning and afternoon on campus.
>>CORE Project Bringing Major Closures On I-15
(Undated) -- The first of a spring and summer's worth of long-term shutdowns is about to begin on Interstate 15 in Utah County. Construction crews will shut down the northbound on-ramp and southbound off-ramp at 16-hundred North in Orem as soon as Monday. The shutdown could last as long as a month, followed by shutdown at the 800 North and Center Street interchanges in Orem. I-15 CORE project director Todd Jensen says all the traffic lanes on I-15 will remain open during the interchange shutdowns.
>>Big "Spice" Bust In Washington County
(Undated) -- Washington County authorities have seized more than two-million dollars worth of illegal drugs. The Area Drug and Gang Task Force hauled in more than 200 pounds of synthetic marijuana, known as "spice," with a street value of over one-and-a-half-million dollars. Agents also seized 56 pounds of amphetamine-like bath salt powder with a street value of over 600-thousand dollars. They arrested four people following an eight-month investigation that led to raids on smoke shops, a home and a warehouse.
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Thursday KCYN-KCPX News
>>Dispatcher In Powell Explosion Case Reprimanded
(Tacoma, WA) -- The Washington state dispatcher who took the call from the social worker the day Josh Powell blew up his house with his two sons inside is being reprimanded. The assistant director of LESA, Washington's dispatch agency, gave the official written reprimand to the dispatcher saying there were four violations of LESA's policies. The letter also says the call should have been handled better. The dispatcher told the social worker authorities would have to respond to emergency, life threatening situations first, to which the social worker replied this could be life threatening and she was afraid for the boy's lives. The letter of reprimand also says the dispatcher has been the first to admit he was wrong in how he handled the call.
>>Head Of Utah Valley Chamber Stepping Down
(Provo, UT) -- The Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce is looking for a new president. Current president Steve Densley announced he is stepping down August 1st. Densley joined the Chamber in 1982. He says 30 years is long enough, and there are many things on his bucket list he wants to complete.
>>Ex-Deputy Facing Federal Charges
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A former Box Elder County Sheriff's deputy is facing federal charges for allegedly forcing women to strip search during traffic stops. Scott Womack surrendered to the FBI and pleaded not guilty in court yesterday. Federal prosecutors say Womack would pull women over, force them to remove their clothing or expose themselves to him. FBI officials believe there are more victims out there and urge them to come forward.
>>Great Utah Shakeout Drill Continues In Sandy
(Sandy, UT) -- Volunteers are taking part in another round of Great Utah ShakeOut drills. Darlene Turner was one of the volunteers at Lone Peak Park in Sandy yesterday. She helped pass out survival kits, which would be used in the event a real earthquake hit Salt Lake City. Organizers say the drill went smoothly, although they could have used some traffic control due to the number of vehicles picking up supplies.
>>Gateway Mall Evacuated
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Things are getting back to normal today at Gateway Mall after the food court had to be evacuated. A refrigerant leak was discovered at Rumbi Island Grill last night causing two people to go to the hospital with minor respiration issues. Fire crews were called in and they ordered the evacuations. The restaurant was aired out and was reopened to the public.
>>Salt Lake County Libraries To Go Dark
(Salt Lake County, UT) -- Salt Lake County libraries will be inaccessible for two days starting this weekend so the system's computer data center can be moved to its new home at the West Jordan Library. The 18 branches will be closed from 6 p.m. Saturday night and will not reopen until Tuesday morning. Also not available during that time will be all online access to personal accounts, the library catalog or the library website.
PROVO — Three suspects have been arrested for counterfeiting U.S. currency at a Provo home.
In a news release, Provo police say officers received a tip then executed a search warrant at 343 N. 800 West on April 12. They found three printers and cotton paper that had the backside of $10 and $20 bills printed on it.
Investigators also found a total of more than $2,000 in printed counterfeit bills.
The team located a total of more than $2,000 in printed counterfeit bills.
Officers also discovered heroin, drug paraphernalia, and hydrocodone pills in the residence.
FARMINGTON, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Local law enforcement is using Social Media to catch the bad guys. Davis County Sheriff's office hopes Facebook will help them catch whoever burglarized 16 cars in West Point.
Davis County Sheriff Todd Rirchadson says "Communication to us is everything."
The sheriff's office is on Facebook, and twitter, using social media to interact with the community asking for tips on their cases and more.
Davis County isn't alone, Weber and Salt Lake Counties plus Unified POlice are just a few of the agencies getting on line.
The Facebook and Twitter accounts are updated daily and as soon as there is something new to get on line.
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Eastern Utah counties are so steamed about federal plans to pull back hundreds of thousands of acres from potential oil-shale leasing that they’re banding with their Wyoming and Colorado neighbors to demand the Obama administration reverse course.
The Uintah County Commission passed a resolution last week calling on the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to keep vast parts of the Uinta Basin open to shale leasing
"BLM entered into a sweetheart deal with the environmental community," Uintah County Commissioner Mike McKee said Wednesday, The resolution alleges the BLM is bucking congressional direction to start leasing the rock, and that in doing so, it’s harming America’s energy security.
Two Grand County Business operators this wek urged the county council to leave Transient Room Taxes unchanged. The council is considering boosting the room tax to 4.25 per cent from the current level of 3 percent. The money would be used to offset increased county expenses and to avoid a property tax increase.
Doug Sorenson, owner of Portal RV Resort and Campground…and Brian Merrill of the Moab Adventure Center say they are seeing more complaints by customers about increasing costs.
The County Counils will take written comments until April 26th.
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A new Free Weekly Newspaper is launching today in Moab. The Moab Sun News is operated by a company that also publishes the Telluride Daily Planet newspaper. The paper has no subscription cost…relaying on ad sales to fund it. This make the 8th regularly printed publication in the Moab area.
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(Tacoma, WA) -- The Washington state dispatcher who took the call from the social worker the day Josh Powell blew up his house with his two sons inside is being reprimanded. The assistant director of LESA, Washington's dispatch agency, gave the official written reprimand to the dispatcher saying there were four violations of LESA's policies. The letter also says the call should have been handled better. The dispatcher told the social worker authorities would have to respond to emergency, life threatening situations first, to which the social worker replied this could be life threatening and she was afraid for the boy's lives. The letter of reprimand also says the dispatcher has been the first to admit he was wrong in how he handled the call.
>>Head Of Utah Valley Chamber Stepping Down
(Provo, UT) -- The Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce is looking for a new president. Current president Steve Densley announced he is stepping down August 1st. Densley joined the Chamber in 1982. He says 30 years is long enough, and there are many things on his bucket list he wants to complete.
>>Ex-Deputy Facing Federal Charges
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A former Box Elder County Sheriff's deputy is facing federal charges for allegedly forcing women to strip search during traffic stops. Scott Womack surrendered to the FBI and pleaded not guilty in court yesterday. Federal prosecutors say Womack would pull women over, force them to remove their clothing or expose themselves to him. FBI officials believe there are more victims out there and urge them to come forward.
>>Great Utah Shakeout Drill Continues In Sandy
(Sandy, UT) -- Volunteers are taking part in another round of Great Utah ShakeOut drills. Darlene Turner was one of the volunteers at Lone Peak Park in Sandy yesterday. She helped pass out survival kits, which would be used in the event a real earthquake hit Salt Lake City. Organizers say the drill went smoothly, although they could have used some traffic control due to the number of vehicles picking up supplies.
>>Gateway Mall Evacuated
(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Things are getting back to normal today at Gateway Mall after the food court had to be evacuated. A refrigerant leak was discovered at Rumbi Island Grill last night causing two people to go to the hospital with minor respiration issues. Fire crews were called in and they ordered the evacuations. The restaurant was aired out and was reopened to the public.
>>Salt Lake County Libraries To Go Dark
(Salt Lake County, UT) -- Salt Lake County libraries will be inaccessible for two days starting this weekend so the system's computer data center can be moved to its new home at the West Jordan Library. The 18 branches will be closed from 6 p.m. Saturday night and will not reopen until Tuesday morning. Also not available during that time will be all online access to personal accounts, the library catalog or the library website.
PROVO — Three suspects have been arrested for counterfeiting U.S. currency at a Provo home.
In a news release, Provo police say officers received a tip then executed a search warrant at 343 N. 800 West on April 12. They found three printers and cotton paper that had the backside of $10 and $20 bills printed on it.
Investigators also found a total of more than $2,000 in printed counterfeit bills.
The team located a total of more than $2,000 in printed counterfeit bills.
Officers also discovered heroin, drug paraphernalia, and hydrocodone pills in the residence.
FARMINGTON, Utah (ABC 4 News) - Local law enforcement is using Social Media to catch the bad guys. Davis County Sheriff's office hopes Facebook will help them catch whoever burglarized 16 cars in West Point.
Davis County Sheriff Todd Rirchadson says "Communication to us is everything."
The sheriff's office is on Facebook, and twitter, using social media to interact with the community asking for tips on their cases and more.
Davis County isn't alone, Weber and Salt Lake Counties plus Unified POlice are just a few of the agencies getting on line.
The Facebook and Twitter accounts are updated daily and as soon as there is something new to get on line.
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Eastern Utah counties are so steamed about federal plans to pull back hundreds of thousands of acres from potential oil-shale leasing that they’re banding with their Wyoming and Colorado neighbors to demand the Obama administration reverse course.
The Uintah County Commission passed a resolution last week calling on the U.S. Bureau of Land Management to keep vast parts of the Uinta Basin open to shale leasing
"BLM entered into a sweetheart deal with the environmental community," Uintah County Commissioner Mike McKee said Wednesday, The resolution alleges the BLM is bucking congressional direction to start leasing the rock, and that in doing so, it’s harming America’s energy security.
Two Grand County Business operators this wek urged the county council to leave Transient Room Taxes unchanged. The council is considering boosting the room tax to 4.25 per cent from the current level of 3 percent. The money would be used to offset increased county expenses and to avoid a property tax increase.
Doug Sorenson, owner of Portal RV Resort and Campground…and Brian Merrill of the Moab Adventure Center say they are seeing more complaints by customers about increasing costs.
The County Counils will take written comments until April 26th.
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A new Free Weekly Newspaper is launching today in Moab. The Moab Sun News is operated by a company that also publishes the Telluride Daily Planet newspaper. The paper has no subscription cost…relaying on ad sales to fund it. This make the 8th regularly printed publication in the Moab area.
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