Flash Flood Watch in effect  today through this evening.  The area includes Lake Powell and San Refael Swell.  More information on KCYN-KCPX.

3235 W. 5400 South. Employees from neighboring businesses helped evacuate more than 70 residents from the center.
KCYN-KCPX News Tues 31July2012
>>Flash Floods Leave Two Homes Damaged

(Sanpete County, UT) -- Flash flooding in Sanpete County leaves at least two homes with damages. KSL-TV says heavy rains from the recent Wood Hollow Fire is to blame for yesterday's flash floods. The homes are located between Fountain Green and the fire's burn scar. Another Flash Flood Watch is in effect for that area today.
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>>Former Sergeant Sues West Jordan Police Over Harrassment

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A former police officer is taking the West Jordan Police Department to federal court. Aaron D. Jensen, a former Sergeant with West Jordan PD, says the department tried to press felony drug charges against him as retaliation for a settlement he reached with the city. That settlement, according to the "Deseret News", was reached over a labor and sexual harrassment claim he filed. He says he was subjected to gay jokes and crude comments for years. He claims a Lieutenant showed him gay pornography on his computer and was even told he couldn't be the father of his wife's baby. He's suing West Jordan police for one-million dollars.

>>Call Center Raises Stakes In 4th District Election

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>>Big Wildfire Burning In Tooele County

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TAYLORSVILLE — A two-alarm fire forced the evacuation of an assisted living center Monday evening.
No one was injured in the fire that started just after 6 p.m. at Legacy House of Taylorsville,
Unified Fire Authority Capt. Cliff Burningham said the fire likely started in the attic above the center's dining room. Most of the damage was contained in that area.Residents were temporarily moved to partner facilities because of smoke damage
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