KCYN-KCPX News Monday 2 July 2012

>>UHP Trooper Falls To Death During Rescue

(Mount Olympus, UT) -- Friends and family are remembering Utah Highway Patrol Trooper Aaron Beesley as a brilliant man. Beesley fell to his death while rescuing two teenagers from Mount Olympus on Saturday evening. UHP Colonel Daniel Fuhr says Beesley loved to help find and rescue people. Officials say Beesley stayed on the mountain after finding and loading up the two hikers into the rescue helicopter. They believe when he went to retrieve his medical bag, lost his footing and fell 60 feet off a cliff. Fellow UHP officers say Beesley not only worked search and rescue, but also help develop smart phone apps for the UHP and acted as assistant fire chief in the town of Corinne. Beesley leaves behind a wife and three young boys.
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Moab Utah — This past week the "Lone Ranger" is riding again into Utah's adventure capital as shooting for the film version of the popular television show is under way in Moab. The movie stars Johnny Depp and brings with it exposure for the state and revenue for local and state coffers.
"As the economy goes, so goes the film industry," said Utah Film Commission Director Marshall Moore. The state's "sweet spot" is typically independent films, cable and network television, with the occasional blockbuster like the "Lone Ranger" shooting here.
The film is just the latest to take advantage of a decision to provide monetary incentives to those who choose to do business in Utah. "It's where we've been making our living for the last few years," Moore said.
>>Two Wildfires Spark In Rural Utah

(Logan, UT) -- Two brand new Utah wildfires are breaking out in Kane and Cache counties. Flames from the new wildfires sparked for the first time yesterday afternoon. Authorities say target shooters may have started the 120-acre Cache County fire in Millville Canyon just south of Logan. And in Swains and Stout creeks in Kane County residents from about 100 cabins are being evacuated as another 500 acres burn southeast of Cedar City. Fire crews report ten active wildfires in Utah at this time.

>>Teen Runs Over Another After Fight In Kearns

(Kearns, UT) -- An altercation after a party in Kearns is under investigation after a driver allegedly runs over a teenager on purpose. According to Unified Police, the 17-year-old victim was still in critical condition last night after 18-year-old Angelo Ginori drove over him while he lay prone on a lawn Saturday night. Police say Ginori and the victim had just been involved in fisticuffs before the vehicular assault. Ginori is jailed on charges including attempted homicide.

　
>>June Equals Driest On Record In SLC History

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The month of June ties for the driest on record in Salt Lake City. Quoting national weather officials the "Tribune" says the mere trace of rain officially recorded over the whole month equaled the 1994 record for driest June ever in Salt Lake City history. The trace amount is equal to less than one-one-thousandth of an inch of precipitation. They city's records go back to the year 1928.

>>SLC Residents Want To Can Brewery's Expansion Plans

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Folks from one Salt Lake City neighborhood want to can a local brewery's expansion plans. Epic Brewery on State Street faces fierce opposition from some residents on nearby Edison Street. Officials representing Epic Brewery are petitioning the city to re-zone the area which would pave the way for an expansion onto Edison Street. Residents however enjoy their currently quaint lifestyle and tell the "Tribune" they don't want it marred by heavy traffic. Planning Commissioners will discuss the matter at a public hearing July 11th.

>>Fireworks Banned In Certain Areas Of SLC

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- State officials want to remind residents in Salt Lake City where fireworks are banned this Fourth of July holiday. In Salt Lake City, all fireworks are banned in areas such as east of Foothill Drive including the University of Utah campus; all of Creek Canyon; all city parks and wildland urban areas; and everywhere west of Interstate 215. For a complete list of banned areas around Salt Lake check out slcfire.com.
>>Barbecue Burns Down West Valley City Apartments

(West Valley City, UT) -- About 20 people are homeless this morning after fire destroyed two apartment buildings in West Valley City over the weekend. West Valley City Fire Chief John Evans says high winds blew flames from an outdoor barbecue fire into one building, and the flames quickly spread to a neighboring unit. Fire consumed both buildings within ten minutes. Fire crews kept the flames from spreading to nearby apartments.

>>Utah County Cities Discourage Water Use

(Undated) -- Officials in at least a half-dozen Utah County communities are asking people to use less water, in this hot, record-dry summer. The Central Utah Water Conservancy District's Daryl Devey says conserving water is particularly important this year, when mountain snowpack is less than 50-percent of last year's total. The district offers classes on landscaping that makes economical and effective use of scarce water supplies. The district's website says 60-percent of the average home's water is used to irrigate lawns and gardens.