KCYN-KCPX News Fri 12 Oct 2012


>>Hundreds Attend Funeral Services For Slain Border Patrol Agent

(Spanish Fork, UT) -- Hundreds of people gathered at a the Spanish Fork Cemetery yesterday to pay their respects to slain border patrol agent Nicholas Ivie. The Utah native was accidentally shot and killed last week in a well-known smuggling corridor near the Arizona-Mexico border. His funeral service was held at Utah Valley University's basketball center that morning, followed by a procession to the cemetery. Several hundred Boy Scouts, war veterans and law enforcement officials from across the nation were in attendance.

>>Candidates Spar In Last Gubernatorial Debate

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah's top two candidates for governor have squared off in their final debate before Election Day. Governor Gary Herbert, who's seeking his first full term since assuming the post in 2009, pointed to his record of growing the state's economy. Democratic challenger Peter Cooke, a retired Army general, slammed Herbert for not making education a priority. The general election will be held on November 6th and early voting begins on October 23rd.

>>Kearns Forster Mother Accused Of Having Sex With Teenage Sons

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A Kearns woman is accused of having sex with two of her teenage foster sons. Delshawn Little was charged yesterday with felony rape and forcible sodomy. The alleged incidents occurred three times with one of the boys and once with the other. A second woman who allegedly engaged in sexual activity with Little and her two sons is also facing felony charges.

>>Section Of Mountain View Corridor To Open Early

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The large section of the Mountain View Corridor in Salt Lake County is opening up two months early. UDOT opened the first-two-mile section of the corridor earlier this year and will open up another seven miles tomorrow. The route from Porter Rockwell Boulevard at 16-thousand South to Old Bingham Highway features fresh asphalt, bike lanes and trails. An additional six miles is set to open by the end of the year.

>>Man Arrested In American Fork Road Rage Attack

(American Fork, UT) -- A man is accused of repeatedly punching a woman after a road-rage incident in American Fork. Police say the 39-year-old man rammed the woman's car on 700 North on Wednesday, causing him to lose control and flip his vehicle. They both got out, and the man allegedly started punching the victim in her back. A passer-by called police, who later arrested the suspect on suspicion of aggravated assault. Neither driver was seriously injured.

>>Judge Orders MacNeill Stand Trial For Wife's Death

(Provo, UT) -- A judge in Provo is ordering Martin MacNeill stand trial for the murder of his wife. Fourth District Judge Samuel McVey said there's probable cause to believe Michelle MacNeill died by drowning at the hands of her husband. Michelle MacNeill was found dead in 2007. The case is largely built around circumstantial evidence but the judge said MacNeill's unusual actions have created valid suspicion.

>>Man Re-United With Goat

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A man from Washington State is reunited with his pet goat this morning in Salt Lake City. Authorities impounded the animal earlier this week after Steve Westcott leashed his goat named LeeRoy outside a Salt Lake bar. Westcott paid a 50-dollar fine yesterday which he says was avoidable. Westcott says he brought the goat to Salt Lake for a fundraiser for an orphanage in Kenya.

>>Christmas Concerts To Feature Brokaw, Boe

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The annual Christmas concerts by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir will feature several heavy-hitters this year. Tony Award-winner Alfie Boe and veteran TV journalist Tom Brokaw will be among the dignitaries at the concerts scheduled for December 13th through 15th. The two are also scheduled to accompany the choir for the Sunday morning broadcast on the 16th.
HERRIMAN — A 38-year-old man is in serious condition after crashing a pickup truck through two fences and two backyards near Rocky Point Drive (13765 South) and 5600 West Thursday night.Police say the truck crashed though the fence about 8:30 p.m., drove through a home's backyard and crashed through another fence into the backyard of a house at the corner of Draft Horse Court and 5600 West. The driver was transported to Intermountain Medical Center by medical helicopter.
Officers said alcohol was a contributing factor in the crash.