KCYN-KCPX News Weds 26Sept2012


>>West Valley Denies Trib Request For Susan Powell Records

(West Valley City, UT) -- West Valley City is denying a request from the Salt Lake Tribune for documents from the investigation of Susan Powell's disappearance. The paper was trying to get recordings or transcripts of police interviews with her husband, Josh. They also wanted forensic reports of blood found in the couple's home and even GPS data from rental cars. The city council denied the request, saying the release could harm an ongoing investigation.

>>Romney Seems Appealing To White Evangelicals After All

(Undated) -- Mitt Romney is the preferred presidential candidate among white evangelical voters, believe it or not. Pundits have long said Romney would suffer gaining support from that group. However, a Pew Research Center poll shows Romney has a clear advantage over President Obama when it comes to white evangelicals, 74-percent to 19-percent. John McCain and George W. Bush had similar support during their presidential campaigns.

>>Woman Sues West Valley Over Firing From Animal Shelter

(West Valley City, UT) -- A woman is suing West Valley City, saying she was fired from the animal shelter as retaliation for being a whistle-blower. This all goes back to Andrea the cat, who survived multiple attempts to put her down about a year ago. The cat was found in a dumpster, the city was embarrassed and began moving toward a no-kill policy at the shelter. The city manager released a statement saying Bird was a troubled employee long before Andrea the cat, and her firing is consistent with her performance.

>>Governor Challenges State Employees To Set Healthy Example

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Governor Gary Herbert is challenging state employees to live healthier lives. He announced the ten-week program yesterday. He sees it as a way for public employees to set an example for everyone else. Herbert set a goal himself, saying he wants to lose five pounds. He thinks he can do that by cutting soda from his diet, running a little more on the treadmill and getting in a few more tennis matches.

>>Cornbelly's Maze This Year Honors Choice Between Obama, Romney

(Lehi, UT) -- This year's Cornbelly's maze in Lehi is honoring the presidential election. Giant images of President Obama and Mitt Romney have been set up this year. Of course, Obama's portion of the maze is on the left, and Romney's is on the right. Previous Cornbelly's mazes have honored Larry H. Miller, the Boy Scouts, John Stockton and even the Winter Olympics. The maze opens to the public on Friday.


>>Report Questions Love's Immigration Tale

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The heartwarming story behind the immigration to this country by Mia Love's family is suddenly being called into question. The publication "Mother Jones" has published an article that places Love's family story under scrutiny. The article centers around a 70s-era immigration law which allowed Love's family to earn U.S. citizenship. Some are calling into question the timing of the article as it arrives just as Love is embroiled in a contentious campaign for Democrat Jim Matheson's seat in the Fourth Congressional District.

>>Man In Custody After Seven-Hour Standoff In WVC

(West Valley City, UT) -- A man who barricaded himself in his West Valley City home for most of the day is finally in custody. Thirty-six-year-old Robert Brown was taken by officers around 7 last night. It was around noontime when Brown holed himself up inside his home at 59-hundred West and 43-hundred South and threatened officers with a knife and a pit bull. KSL-TV says charges against Brown will likely be filed.

>>State Street Upgrade Celebrated At Ceremony

(Midvale, UT) -- It may be 18 years in the works but the State Street upgrade in Midvale is finally complete. Mayor JoAnn Seghini was on hand at yesterday's completion ceremony. The 13-million-dollar project added two lanes, re-paved roads as well as updated lighting, storm drains, sidewalks and curbs. Seghini lobbied for the project for nearly two-decades with the Legislature and state transportation officials.

LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYON –
Utahans heading up the canyons to find fall color found something else on Tuesday, fresh powder.
Peaks in the high Wasatch Mountains can usually see a dusting of snow in September, but this was more then a dusting.
“We’re always ready for snow here,” said Snowbird Resort Communication Manager Emily Moench. “It’s definitely building up the anticipation for the season to start.
The snow only hit peaks higher then 9,000 to 10,000 feet in altitude, but averaged four to five inches on the peaks.
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