KCYn-KCPX News Friday June 22nd 2012

>>Justice Department Files Suits Against Polygamous Towns

(Hildale, UT) -- The U.S. Justice Department is suing the twin polygamous towns of Hildale, Utah, and Colorado City, Arizona. The lawsuits cite a pattern of mistreatment of those who are not members of the Fundamentalist LDS Church. Federal authorities allege that the cities' non-FLDS residents are discriminated against when it comes to police protection, housing and other public services, violating their civil rights. It asserts that local police in both towns operate as an arm of the FDLS Church under its jailed leader Warren Jeffs.

>>Target Shooting Cited As Cause For Numerous Wildfires

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Authorities say nineteen wildfires have been started in Utah this year by target shooting as dry and windy conditions make such fires more likely. Authorities say there were 24 wildfires sparked by guns last year, and 20 the previous year. There are three months left in the current dry season. The state says it can't do much to prevent such fires, as gun laws limit regulating the types of ammunition and targets that shooters can use.

>>Red Air Quality Alert Today For Wasatch Front

(Undated) -- The Utah Department of Environmental Quality has issued a "RED Air Quality Alert" condition today for Salt Lake, Davis, Utah, Weber, Box Elder and Tooele counties. It has issued a "YELLOW Air Quality Action" condition for Washington and Uinta counties. The Bear River District Health Department has issued a "YELLOW Condition" for Cache County. For more detailed information, visit airquality.utah.gov.

>>Two Handguns Found At SLC And Provo Airports

(Undated) -- Two handguns were found within ten minutes of each other at different Utah airports on Wednesday. One was found in one in Provo and the other in Salt Lake City. At Salt Lake City International Airport, it was the 12th handgun TSA has recovered this year. Wednesday was the first time a firearm was found at the Provo Municipal Airport since it opened a year ago. Last year, 34 guns were found at Utah airport security checkpoints.

>>Body Of Missing Swimmer Recovered From Lake Powell

(Page, AZ) -- Authorities say the body of an apparent drowning victim has been recovered from Lake Powell on the Arizona-Utah border. Officials with the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area say 26-year-old Colby Roman was reported missing May 25. The Scottsdale, Arizona, man apparently drowned when he went swimming and a houseboat drifted away from him. After a 26-day search, Roman's body was located Wednesday at a depth of more than 260 feet by a remote unit equipped with sonar and video.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah – Fire crews are battling a human-caused wildfire that started west of the landfill in Saratoga Springs. The fire has traveled over the mountain ridge and has came closer to Eagle Mountain.
Authorities say the 750-acre “Dump” fire was caused by target shooters at around 11 a.m. Thursday. The fire quickly grew, fueled by sagebrush and Juniper trees.
FARMINGTON, Utah — Crews have most of the flames knocked down in the Shepards Canyon wildfire above Farmington. As of 11 p.m. Thursday night, dispatch says firefighters were in the mop up stage putting out hot spots.
　Mitt Romney’s most important financial backers are trekking to Park City for a weekend of personal attention and consultation — not just from Romney, but also from Republican stars that include top candidates to be his vice presidential running mate, former secretaries of state and big-name strategists.
Events for the Friday-through-Sunday campaign at Deer Valley Resort are closed to the news media,
-0->>First Internet Gaming Licenses Approved

(Las Vegas, NV) -- The Nevada Gaming Commission has approved the state's first licenses for Internet gaming devices. Rivals Bally Technologies and International Game Technologies will provide systems for online poker within the Silver State's borders. Congress still has not yet approved Internet betting on a national basis. Supporters say online gaming will give the casino industry a boost and bring new jobs to Nevada.