KCYN-KCPX News 26 June 2012 Tuesday


>>Utah Maintains Soft Touch On Tough Immigration Law

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah insists that on immigration issues, it is not Arizona. State officials say its laws are kinder and gentler. A U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Monday that upheld a key part off Arizona's crackdown on illegal immigrants will set the pace for Utah and other states. While Utah requires law enforcement to check the immigration status of anyone detained for a felony or serious misdemeanor, it makes those checks discretionary for those suspected of lesser offenses.

>>Salt Lake County Predicts 30-Percent Voter Turnout

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- High-profile races have Salt Lake County elections officials expecting a decent voter turnout for Tuesday's primary. Clerk Sherrie Swensen estimates voter turnout will be somewhere between 25- and 30-percent. Key races include U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch against former state lawmaker Dan Liljenquist, the race for state attorney general between Republicans Sean Reyes and John Swallow; and the contest between Mark Crockett and Mike Winder in the GOP race for Salt Lake County mayor.

>>Primary Election Today

(Undated) -- Today is primary election day in Utah. Polls will open at seven this morning and close at eight tonight. Dozens of races are on the ballot, but the one getting the most attention is the contest for the Republican U.S. Senate nomination. Six-term Senator Orrin Hatch faces a challenge by former state legislator Dan Liljenquist. Two other GOP primaries are high-profile affairs; Attorney general, pitting Sean Reyes against John Swallow, and Salt Lake County mayor, which matches West Valley City Mayor Mike Winder and former Salt Lake County councilman Mark Crockett. U.S. House District 1 features a marquee matchup between Democrats Ryan Combe and Donna McAleer.
　
　
　


>>Fire Fears Rise As Fireworks Season Looms

(Undated) -- With wildfires already charring large swaths of the state, officials worry that the upcoming July Fourth weekend could unleash a new round of fireworks-sparked blazes. Utah already has banned fireworks all over the state, allowing them only in incorporated cities and some townships. But weather conditions could make it worse. The weather service has issued a red-flag warning for nearly all of Utah as a result of the high temperatures, low humidity and windy conditions.

>>Kidnapping Victim Calls 911 From Inside Car Trunk

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Stabbed and terrified, the victim of a kidnapping manages to call police for help while he is locked inside a car trunk. Police say a call came at about 7 a.m. Monday from man saying he has been kidnapped and forced inside a trunk. Police say said the victim called from a location near Gunn Avenue, where officers followed the car into an apartment complex, where he was released. Police suspect Michael Forgette was the man's kidnapper. He escaped from the apartments and was still at large late Monday.


>>Utah Air Clears After Smoky Weekend

(Undated) -- Utah's air is fit to breathe again. The Utah Division of Air Quality says the problems that flared on Friday were gone by yesterday. Friday was when the Saratoga Springs Dump Fire pumped out soot, causing spikes in ozone and particulates. Bo Call oversees the state's air-pollution monitoring network and he says the weekend's winds cleared out much of the sooty, smoggy polluted air.

>>Utah Stockmen Warned About New Mexico Virus

(Undated) -- A virus outbreak in New Mexico is spurring a warning to livestock owners in Utah. The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is warning that the virus could spread to horses, cattle, sheep, and even people. The vesicular stomatitis virus can be spread to animals through biting insects and to people through contact with infected animals. Symptoms in people may include fever, sore muscles, headaches, and cysts on the mouth, lips, or hands, and infection can be prevented by wearing protective clothing and gloves.

>>Red Cross Announces Emergency Blood Need

(Undated) -- The American Red Cross says summer blood supply levels have gone from bad to worse. The Red Cross has issued a nationwide emergency need for donations. All blood types are needed, but particularly O negative, O positive, B negative, and A negative.

>>Utah Courts May Allow TV Cameras In Courtrooms

(Undated) -- Court officials want to hear from Utahns about a rule to allow TV cameras in courtrooms. The Utah Judicial Council approved a draft of the rule yesterday, along with one allowing the use of smartphones and tablets. The use of any of these technologies would be up to the judge's discretion. Utah is one of 15 states that don't allow TV news cameras to record trial proceedings.

OGDEN — A man saved his 11-year-old son from drowning in the Pineview Reservoir, but never resurfaced after saving the boy.
The man, who was not identified, was able to push the boy to where the boy could touch the bottom, and a sibling helped the boy to shore, according to witnesses.
Weber County Sheriff's Lt. Mark Lowther said the man disappeared after helping the boy and his body was later found by a dive team.
　
>>Airport TRAX Line Reaches Milestone

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The airport TRAX line reaches a new milestone Monday as the final section of concrete is poured. Mayor Ralph Becker was there to celebrate the line's completion. The line has been under construction since January 2009. The six-mile line will have five stops and a station at Salt Lake International Airport. Trains are expected to run from the airport to downtown every 15 minutes. The line is set to open next year.