>>Man Fires In WVC Police Lobby

(West Valley City, UT) -- The man police say shot up a West Valley City police station yesterday is no stranger to law-enforcement. Police said James Ramsey Kammeyer [[ CAM-eye-er ]] is a registered sex offender, and attempted suicide in December 2012.

{UTWVCShooting} Q...kids from him :07.2

Kammeyer, who was shot twice in his right arm, allegedly started firing a handgun in the lobby of the South Market Street station. It's not clear what charges he'll face.

>> Cat Mutilation Reward Increases

(Provo, UT) -- The Humane Society of Utah is increasing its reward for information on a series of cat mutilations. The animals were found one month ago near railroad tracks between Independence Avenue and Geneva Road. Police say the kitties were bound with tape, strangled, and left on the tracks to get run over. The Humane Society is offering a reward of five-thousand dollars.

>>Soccer Ref Critical Condition

(Taylorsville, UT) -- A soccer referee is in critical condition after a player punched him. Authorities say the 46-year-old man was officiating a game this weekend when the 17-year-old player got angry about a call. The teen's now in a juvenile-detention center and could be tried as an adult.

>>Utah Dems Could Ditch State's Caucus System

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah Democrats will put to a vote whether to ditch the state's caucus system for nominating candidates for office. Democratic party chairman Jim Dabakis said Utah delegates will hear arguments for and against the caucus system and then vote at its convention this June. The party also wants to hear from the public on the matter via its website at utahdemocrats-dot-org.

>>Tooele Co. Considers Dropping Health Bennies

(Tooele, UT) -- Retirees in Tooele County could soon lose their health insurance benefits. Commissioners there say they're dealing with a four-million dollar shortfall. One plan to deal with the lack of funds is cut benefits for all current and future retirees. This development comes on the heels of the commissioners' decision to terminate some county employees.

>>Station Throws 'Bloody,Violent' Show Off Air

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A Utah television station says it's taking a stand against violence with its decision to yank a popular network show from the airwaves. Officials from NBC affiliate KSL-TV say they've pulled the show "Hannibal" from its programming lineup. A station official tells the "Tribune" they made the decision after watching last weekend's episode and determining it was too "bloody and violent." "Hannibal" is a prequel to the -suspense-horror movie "Silence of the Lambs."

>>Owner Has Five-Days To Help Its Neglected Horse

(Farmington, UT) -- The owner of a horse in Farmington has five-days to get it medical help or face reprimand for alleged animal cruelty. Davis County Animal Care and Control says its options are limited because it was deemed the horse in question is not in life-threatening danger. A couple discovered the horse over the weekend in a pasture severely neglected with a solid halter embedded in its face. Davis County officials say the five-day order is mandatory despite the pain the horse allegedly seemed to be suffering.

>>Girl Saves Brother's Life

(Washington Terrace, UT) -- A 17-year-old Weber County teen has his sister to thank for being alive today. Friday, Hayden White -- who is diabetic -- had a seizure at home. He hit the kitchen floor in front of 12-year-old Abbey.

{UTTeenSaved} Q...to call 911 :04.9

The ambulance arrived within minutes of Abbey's call taking Hayden to the the local hospital.


(Washington DC)- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, has jumped into the ongoing fray over Common Core State Standards, signing a letter asking Senate budget leaders to "restore state decision-making and accountability." Lee, along with eight other Republican senators, sent the letter to the chairman and the ranking member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee that funds education on Friday. The letter asks that any future education appropriations bill includes language prohibiting the U.S. Secretary of Education from using the money to implement or require the standards in any way, in hopes of eliminating "further interference by the U.S. Department of Education with respect to state decisions on academic content standards."

(Moab-Monticello)- Lake Powell News Net.

The Bureau of Land Management Utah Moab Field Office released a Finding of No Significant Impact and has approved the proposed Hatch Point Potash Exploration Project in San Juan County, Utah. After completing an environmental assessment the BLM decided to authorize approximately 39 acres of surface disturbance and drilling associated with potash exploration to identify the existence and workability of potentially valuable potash resources. Associated documents can be viewed online at the BLM website.

(Moab Utah)-KCYN-KCPX News

Two persons were slightly injured Friday Night while sitting and watching the Friday Nite main street drag during April Car Show. Moab Police say a motorist with an older vehicle not associated with the car show says his throttle stuck. His vehicle careened off the street northbound, in front of Woody's Tavern...hitting the two bystanders, missing others and striking and dislodging a Moab City decorative street light pole.

　

>>Rescue Effort In Big Cottonwood Canyon

(Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT) -- Crews working in Big Cottonwood Canyon were on scene where a female climber is reportedly trapped. Authorities said a couple became stranded while climbing along the rocks around Storm Mountain. According to Fox 13 news, the man was able to free himself but the woman was able to get off the mouontain with Salt lake Unified Police Search and Rescue help.

(LAke Powell)- Spring is bringing boat weather! More people are on the lake with even more to come as the season ramps up. The National Park boating tips can help to keep it safe and fun this season: Personal watercraft are vessels. Make sure you're legally old enough to operate one. Kids under 12 must wear personal flotation devices while on vessels. Most serious boating accidents involve alcohol. Slow down and make no waves when 150 feet from other vessels, people, or shore. Also remember, high winds equal high waves so seek shelter when storms threaten. Be aware of carbon monoxide coming off of engines, generators and other appliances. Cliff jumping and diving is illegal and also watch out below for underwater threats to your vessel. Only Lake Powell's main channel is marked with navigational aids.

　

>>One Dead In Parleys Canyon Crash

(Parleys Canyon, UT) -- One person is dead following a weekend crash in Parleys Canyon. Authorities said the victim - identified as 29-year-old Winston Craig of West Valley City - was killed yesterday when his pickup rammed the back of a semitruck. Troopers say speed was likely a factor.

>>Hacked Info Costs Utah Big Bucks

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The mistaken release of sensitive health data will be a costly one for the state of Utah. That's according to the "Tribune" which reports Utah officials have spent nine-million dollars already for security audits and credit monitoring for victims. The state says about 750-thousand people had their information hacked.


>>Hatch Says Immigration Reform's Time Has Come

(Undated) -- Utah Republican Senator Orrin Hatch says reform to the nation's policy on immigration must happen now. Hatch is helping push a bipartisan deal in Washington that would create a so-called pathway to U.S. citizenship. Hatch said the current deal will not offer anyone citizenship faster than to others who applied legally.

>>Officials Want Opinions On Canyon Trail Project

(Undated) -- Utah officials want the public's opinion on a proposal to expand Bryce Canyon. The idea would stretch the walking and biking trail along Scenic Byway 12 in Red Canyon to Bryce Canyon National Park and Bryce Point. Anyone who wishes to comment can do so by emailing park officials no later than May 16th at brca_information@nps.gov.

>>Bye-Bye Bubbles; 'Adaptive' Testing Coming In Spring

(Undated) -- Those fill-in-the-bubble test sheets commonly used for school tests around the nation will be just a memory soon for Utahns. State education officials say beginning in the spring students will use a computer-based system for test taking which adapts automatically to each student's strengths and weaknesses. The "Tribune" says the system - called S-A-G-E for Student Assessment of Growth and Excellence - makes each question easier or harder based on the answer the student gives for the preceding question. One state official says adaptive testing has proven to be a better way to assess students.


San Diego, CA) -- San Diego Mayor Bob Filner says former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney can help bring the 2024 Summer Olympics to "America's Finest City." "UT San Diego" reports this weekend, Filner said he would like to enlist Romney to serve as the honorary chair due to his experience. Romney was the president and CEO of the organizing committee that brought the 2002 Winter Olympics to Salt Lake City. San Diego is reportedly one of ten international cities being considered by the Olympic selection committee as host in 2024. Filner also he would be willing to work with officials in Tijuana, Mexico on a proposal to bring a binational event to the world in 2024.


(Kayenta Arizona)-

Tourists and local residents can now appreciate the shade and upgraded facilities at the new Vendor Village set up in Kayenta this spring. Navajo artisans, jewelers and homemade food service vendors can put aside makeshift tarps or tents when they sell their products to visitors and the community, thanks to the Kayenta Township. The Township used tax dollars to build a sturdy shelter to accommodate vendors to its Vendor Village. According to Andre Cordero, Kayenta Township Manager,


"Opening the Vendor Village this season is expected to be beneficial to all stakeholders involved, and a welcoming site to visitors to the area."
The village is completely enclosed for the safety of all parties involved, and the facility upgrades include on-site restrooms, trash bins and ash bins for the food vendors. The slot allotment for the vendors stipulate 15 dedicated spots for food vendors, while the other 45 slots will cater to other merchants to sell jewelry, pottery, weavings

>>Doctor Charged With Murder Of Ex-Wife

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A Salt Lake City pediatrician is being charged with the 2011 murder of his ex-wife. Doctor John Wall was arrested outside his home yesterday, and Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill is confident in his 18-month investigation

{gill1} Q...fully revealed 7.4

Uta von Schwedler was found drowned in a bathtub in her Sugar House. At the time, she had large levels of Xanax in her system, and there was evidence of a struggle. However, the medical examiner could not determine if her death was a suicide or homicide. Wall and Von Schwedler went through a messy divorce in 2006, and their two young children are in the care of the state.


>>Mormon Church Speaks Out On Boy Scouts

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The Mormon church is apparently satisfied with a Boy Scouts of America policy proposal that is seen as a compromise when it comes to gay members. The church released a statement yesterday that said the proposal constructively addresses the issues that have been discussed in recent months. The new proposal would not prohibit youths from joining the BSA strictly based on sexual orientation alone. But, the proposal keeps with its current standards to not allow leaders who are opening gay or behave in a manner that is a "distraction" to the mission of the BSA.

>>Data Shows Utah Residents In Poverty

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- New data indicates more than 100-thousand children were living below the federal poverty line in Utah during 2011. The "Salt Lake Tribune" reports the federal poverty level for that year was 22-thousand-350 dollars for a family of four. The Kids Count data also showed over 107-thousand households received food stamps that year.


>>Utah At Center Of "Suicide Belt"

(Undated) -- A new report places the state of Utah at the center of the nation's so-called "suicide belt." KSL-TV says Utah ranks amongst the nation's top-ten states for numbers of suicides. The statistic officials find the most troubling is the state's suicide rate among youths, which is fifth nationally. Last year, 23 Utahns ages ten-to-17 committed suicide, a number which has already reached 18 between January and the end of March.

>>Key EnergySolutions Shareholder Vote Today

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Shareholders of EnergySolutions will cast a critical vote today over whether it should merge with a private equity firm and remove itself from the stock market. Shareholders will decide whether the Salt Lake City-based nuclear energy firm will be traded on the New York Stock Exchange. It was uncertain last night if shareholders had accepted an offer of four-15-per-share to Equity Capital Partners.

>>Remodeled Macey's Stores Open Today

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Three remodeled Macey's grocery stores are set to re-open today in West Jordan, Provo and Pleasant Grove. In tandem with the grand re-openings each location will feature in-store events and special sales through today. Macey's says the stores have all new decor, a store logo and packaging.

Utah State University Eastern nursing students are honoring a fellow classmate at this week’s graduation ceremony April 27. Penny Eleazar passed away suddenly earlier this year. She was an international student who had lived with her adoptive grandparents in Price while she attended school.

"Penny was a great student who contributed much to the program," said Nikkie King, USU Director of Nursing in Price. "Her classmates felt it was important to honor her memory and help in any way they could."

There will be a tribute to her life during the ceremony and the students will present additional funds they have collected to the family. They will present her adoptive grandparents with a picture that all of her classmates signed.

The nursing students also all donated to help defer the cost of returning her body to her home in the Philippines.

>>Put Your Best Feet Forward For Spring

(Cleveland, OH) -- Many people have ignored their feet in boots and socks all winter but the season for sandals is approaching and it's time to put your best feet forward for spring. Doctors at the Cleveland Clinic say dry skin is the biggest thing they see around this time. If you have cracks in your skin that are deep, painful or bleeding, doctors say to see a podiatrist because they could become infected.





　

In Morning Sports News....



>>Ansah, Lotulelei Draft In Top 14

(New York, NY) -- Two local NFL prospects heard their names called yesterday during the first round of the NFL Draft from New York City. BYU defensive end Ziggy Ansah was taken by the Detroit Lions fifth overall while Utah defensive tackle Star Lotulelei was picked 14th overall by the Carolina Panthers. Rounds two and three are tonight with four through seven tomorrow.


>>Broncos Draft DT Williams

(New York, NY) -- The Denver Broncos selected North Carolina defensive tackle Sylvester Williams with the 28th overall pick in the NFL Draft last night. The Broncos' next choice is tonight with the 26th pick in the second round. Rounds two and three are tonight with rounds four through seven on Saturday.


>>RSL Plays L.A.

(Sandy, UT) -- Real Salt Lake welcomes in the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday night. Salt Lake is coming off a 1-0 victory over Chivas USA last weekend. RSL is 3-3-and-2 on the season while the Galaxy are 3-1-and-2.

>>Bees Fall To Sacramento

(Sacramento, CA) -- Matt Young lifted a grand slam in the eighth inning but it wasn't enough as the Salt Lake Bees lost 6-5 to the River Cats in Sacramento. Brad Hawpe added the other RBI for Salt Lake, which dipped to 12-and-9. Orangel Arenas allowed six runs in an inning and two-thirds for the loss. The Bees and River Cats continue the series tonight.

>>Blaze Battle Gladiators

(Cleveland, OH) -- The Utah Blaze are on the road tomorrow in Cleveland facing the Gladiators. The Blaze have lost three in-a-row since opening the season with a win over Pittsburgh. Cleveland is coming off its first win of the AFL season after beginning the year 0-and-3.

>Supercross Returns This Weekend

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Supercross returns this weekend. The AMA Supercross circuit stops at Rice-Eccles Stadium tomorrow night for its ninth visit to the area. More than 40-thousand fans are expected to attend. The Utah Sports Commission told ABC-4 that each supercross event brings about $11 million to the local economy.


>>D'backs Edge Rockies

(Phoenix, AZ) -- Paul Goldschmidt smacked a two-run homer as the Diamondbacks edged the Rockies 3-2 in the opener of a four-game series at Chase Field. Troy Tulowitzki drove in a run for Colorado, which has lost four-of-five. Jorge De La Rosa gave up three runs, two earned, in six frames to fall to 2-and-2. The Rockies and D'backs continue the series tonight.

(Salt Lake City)- Due to waning funds and growing caseloads, Utah’s Department of Workforce Services temporarily will close the door to new General Assistance (GA) applicants next Wednesday, May 1. The state-funded GA program provides a monthly payment for up to 12 months to low-income individuals and couples without children who are temporarily or permanently disabled and unable to work. An individual who qualifies can receive $287 per month, a couple $398. In a recent email to low-income advocates, Deputy Director Geoffrey Landward said that DWS "has reached the point where our allocated general fund dollars for the General Assistance Program are insufficient to meet increasing caseload demand."How soon GA applications will be reinstated remains to be seen. DWS will revisit that question after the start of the 2014 fiscal year this July, said Nic Dunn, the department’s public information officer.

　

(Moab-Salt Lake City) KCYN-KCPX News- Planned twice daily bus service between Salt Lake City and Blanding with stops in Moab, Monticello and other communities, has been cancelled. An official with Salt Lake Express tells KCYN-KCPX Radio that a major glitch in the proposed USDOT Federal Grant for the service is the cause..

(Hanna Tape) (problems with costs of handicapped access on every bus)

She says the entire project will have to be rebid and it could be a year before a new contract is awarded.

　

(Moab Utah - Pickertine Ohio) KCYN-KCPX News- The American Motorcyclist Association and other off road side by side and ATV organizations are united in opposing a proposed US Senate Bill and US House Bill called the "Red Rock Wilderness Act." U.S. Rep. Rush Holt (D-N.J.) introduced H.R. 1630, and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) introduced S. 769, on April 18. The legislation would designate more than 9 million acres of Utah public land as Wilderness. Once land is designated as Wilderness, no vehicles, including motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles or bicycles, are allowed on that land.

The organizations tell us that in the 9.1 million acres are existing OHV riding areas around Moab, the San Rafael Swell and Chimney Rock. These popular OHV areas represent some of the most important remaining OHV recreation areas in Utah, and are some of the most popular with responsible OHV riders. The targeted areas also include existing roads and developments. The groups say Passage of the legislation would have a significant, negative effect on local economies already struggling to recover from the recession.

　

>>Chase Leads To School Lockdown

(Farmington, UT) -- A chance encounter with a burglary suspect led to a school lockdown yesterday. Police say Christian Pyle, wanted on burglary charges, ditched his car near Farmington Junior High after running from police. The school got shut down for about 30 minutes. City manager Dave Millheim says Pyle finally got caught in the mayor's daughter-in-law's garage.

{UTSchoolLockdown} Q....was quickly caught :06.1

Pyle was booked on multiple charges, including drug possession and evading police. He may face charges in Grantsville, Tooele and Salt Lake City, too.

DRAPER, Utah – A woman is in custody after allegedly leading police on a high-speed chase through Salt Lake County. She said she didnt stop ecause she is a "Soveriegn Citizen" and laws don't apply to her. The chase egan in Draper and ended in Salt lake at 6th north when road spikes deployed by troopers blew a tire. She was jailed.


>>Utah Ranks Fourth For Most Stressed

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- It is apparently pretty stressful living in Utah. A new Gallup poll ranked Utah residents as the fourth most-stressed in the country. West Virginians topped the list, while Hawaiians were ranked the least stressed. More than 44-percent of Utah residents said they feel stressed.

>>Lung Association Gives Utah Air Failing Grade

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah's air quality leaves a little to be desired. The American Lung Association gave the state a failing grade for its air quality. Some areas of Utah ranked sixth worst in the country for air quality, including Salt Lake and Weber counties. The state didn't rate well for particle pollution and smog.


>>Governor Engaged In Historic Trade Talks In Israel

(Undated) -- Utah's governor is engaged in a weeklong trip to Israel to discuss future trade. Governor Herbert is participating in what's been called "historic" meetings, including talks with Israeli President Shimon Peres [[ SHEE-moan PEREZ ]]. Peres said he is encouraged by the enthusiasm shown by Herbert.

>>Tourism Safety Conference Underway In Vegas

(Las Vegas, NV) -- The Boston bombings are front and center in Las Vegas this week. Law enforcement and security experts are taking part in conference this week for one simple purpose.

{tarlow1} Q...the probabilities. 5.1

That's Peter Tarlow, an expert on tourism protection and one of the key presenters at the International Tourism Safety Association gathering. The conference allows security experts and law enforcement the opportunity to share ideas on terrorism preparedness, and to examine the latest in surveillance equipment.

　

(Blanding Utah) KCYN-KCPX News

Building bridges through education and cooperation has been a lifelong passion for Shirlee Silversmith, tapped to deliver the commencement address for the Utah State University Eastern Blanding Campus on April 26 at 1 p.m. in the San Juan High School auditorium.
Silversmith heads up the Utah Division of Indian Affairs that focuses on promoting positive intergovernmental relations between the state of Utah and the state’s American Indian tribes. For 20 years prior to that, she worked with the Utah State Office of Education as the Indian Education Specialist.

(San Juan County) KCYN-KCPX News

The FBI on Monday afternoon investigated a bomb threat involving a tour bus in San Juan County. The threat closed U.S. Highway 163 south of Mexican Hat. tah Department of Public Safety spokesman Dwayne Baird said the threat involved a tour bus that was 14 miles north of the Arizona line in Utah’s Monument Valley, on Indian reservation land.Utah Department of Transportation spokesman Kevin Kitchen said the roadway was closed as a precaution about 2 p.m. while the FBI investigated.Everyone was evacuated safely from the bus.

Kitchen said traffic between the Arizona border and Bluff was rerouted to U.S. Highway 191, a parallel route to the east of Highway 163. tHE ROAD WAS REONED OVERNIGHT AFTEER THE BOMB SQUAD HAD SEARCHED TEH BUS AND LUGGAGE. A bomb squad from the Utah County Sheriff’s Office was called in to help Monday afternoon.


(Moab Utah) KCYN-KCPX News

A long-anticipated land exchange between the state and federal governments moved a bit closer toward the finish line Monday with the release of a draft environmental assessment.

The proposed deal would give the Bureau of Land Management nearly 46,000 of state acres with conservation and recreational values.

In exchange, the state School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration, or SITLA, would gain 35,516 acres of federal lands with oil and gas and other kinds of profitable potential. Most of the lands the feds are giving up is in Uintah County, while most of the state holdings are in Grand County. The deal, authorized by the 2009 Utah Recreational Land Exchange Act, is designed to enable the state to consolidate its scattered holdings. It loses popular recreation destinations like Corona Arch near Moab but gains land with valuable resources.

The Evironmental Assessment examined how the swap would affect several Areas of Critical Environmental Concern, such as Nine Mile Canyon, Behind the Rocks and Lower Green River, big game habitat, grazing, mineral resources, local economies, sensitive species and archeological resources. The public has until May 17 to submit comments, which can be emailed to BLM_ut_comments@blm.gov.


>>DeChristopher A Free Man

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Environmentalist Tim DeChristopher is a free man. The activist, who made a phony one-point-eight-million-dollar bid for an oil-and-gas lease in 2008, was freed yesterday after serving 21 months in federal prison. He says he has no regrets.

{UTActivistReleased} Q....than I expected :06.8

DeChristopher says he plans to become a minister. A documentary about him had its first showing last night in Salt Lake City.


>>Copper Mine Contractors Lose Jobs

(Bingham Canyon Mine, UT) -- Dozens of contract workers have been laid off their jobs at Bingham Canyon Mine. Thanks to a massive landslide, contracted projects were indefinitely suspended and terminated. Yesterday, Kennecott Copper received limited clearance to check out an area buried under the landslide.

>>Woman Charged In Texting Accident

(St. George, UT) -- A St. George woman has been charged with homicide for allegedly causing a deadly accident while texting. Police say according to eyewitnesses, 50-year-old Carla Brennan was speeding and looking down just before rear-ending a car. That car slammed into a couple out on a morning walk. David Henson died of his injuries; his wife Leslee was severely injured.




>>Pipe Bomb Found At Elementary School In Layton

(Layton, UT) -- Layton police are called to investigate at an elementary school after yesterday's discovery of a pipe bomb. Authorities say they safely destroyed a device containing rifle gunpowder that was found by a maintenance worker on the roof of Mountain View Elementary school. Police say the bomb didn't appear to have a fuse which could be lit. Students and faculty were forced to evacuate while officers destroyed the device.

>>Copper Mine Firm Asks Workers To Take Time Off

(Undated) -- A Utah copper mining company wants more than two-thousand workers to either take vacation or unpaid time off. The "Tribune" says Kennecott Utah Copper made the request to its workers in light of the landslide at its Bingham Canyon Mine. The company expanded the request to all 21-hundred workers after originally asking just 800 open-pit mine employees. The development comes as questions mount over whether the company will shut down temporarily.

[[ Note Nature ]]

>>H-S Teacher Charged With Sexually Assaulting Student

(Riverton, UT) -- A female math teacher at Riverton High School is under arrest in connection with the alleged sexual assault of a student. Authorities say 22-year-old Courtney Louise Jarrell faces charges including first-degree rape and second-degree forcible sexual abuse of a 17-year-old female student. Jarrell -- who also coaches the sophomore girls' basketball team -- has submitted her resignation. An attorney for Jarrell says she intends to plead not-guilty.

>>Alleged Kidnapper Marries Victim, Strikes Plea Deal

(Provo, UT) -- An unusual plea deal is struck in Provo with a man accused of kidnapping and sexual assault. KSL-TV says prosecutors agreed to a deal with Juan Leiva because he married the woman who he's accused of kidnapping. Deputy Utah County attorney Craig Johnson alleges Leiva violated a no-contact order last week and married his victim solely to prevent her from testifying at his trial. As his wife, the woman can't be ordered to testify due to marital privilege.

WEST JORDAN — Cities are turning on their secondary water systems but water watchers say that doesn't mean it's time to start watering the lawn. A lot of Utahns started working in the yard in the past week, but a number of water conservancy districts around the state say with the reduced water supply and the weather, its too early to start watering now. Most lawn care managers say the ideal time to start watering is around mothers day, May 12th.

>>SLC Marathon Will See More Police

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Expect an increased presence of law enforcement Saturday at the Salt Lake City Marathon. Officials have decided to beef up security in the wake of the twin bombings at this week?s Boston Marathon. Police have said they have not received any threats, but despite that, will dramatically increase patrols on the street during the 10th annual run.

>>Reverend Calls For 'Fervent' Prayers

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A Salt Lake City-area reverend is calling for prayers to support the people affected by Monday's bombings in Boston. Reverend Matthew Gilbert told worshippers yesterday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral that prayers don't have to be long and elaborate "just fervent." The service was held to give parishioners an outlet to heal in light of the tragic events. Saint Mark's Cathedral held a similar service yesterday.

>>Report: Renters Increase In SLC Area

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Renters are increasing in the Salt Lake City area. A new report issued by the U.S. Census Bureau has Salt Lake City tied for the highest increase in renters over the past two years among the nation?s largest metro areas. An expert from the University of Utah said the trend is directly related to the fallout from foreclosures.

>>Former Attorney General Promotes New Immigration Reform Bill

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Former Utah Attorney General Mark Shurtleff is backing an immigration reform bill before Congress.

{slcimmigrationbill} Q...demand it :11.8

Shurtleff will testify to urge passage of a bill from the bipartisan group of senators known as the "Gang of Eight." Their measure tightens the borders and offers a pathway to citizenship. Those behind the bill say it has similarities to the 2010 Utah Compact. That document said families should be allowed to stay together and those here illegally should not be arrested for their immigration status.


>>Green Light Systems Installed For Ambulances

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Ambulances have gotten the green light. The Utah Department of Transportation has completed its installation of systems at 35 major intersections that will give green lights to ambulances en route to University of Utah hospitals. Drivers of the emergency vehicles will use a device to trip the traffic lights, improving safety for the ambulance and the public, according to experts.

>>Bon Jovi Rocks SLC Tonight

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Bon Jovi will rock the EnergySolutions Arena tonight, without Richie Sambora. The guitarist has been MIA from the ?Because We Can? tour since April 8. Phil X has replaced Sambora for the remainder of the tour. In an interview with the ?Salt Lake City Tribune,? Jon Bon Jovi insists tabloid reports about Sambora are not true.

>>Scientists Say Asteroid Formed Moab Crater

(Canyonlands, UT) -- Scientists say an asteroid like the one that created the massive crater at Upheaval Dome, near Moab could strike there again someday. Centuries ago scientists believe an asteroid the size of a city block formed the three-mile-wide crater. If such an asteroid were to strike today one scientist says the entire city of Moab would be set afire and get bombarded with 400-mile-an-hour winds. Scientists are meeting in Flagstaff to discuss forecasting Astroid hits. KCYN will air the audio, during the 8 am portion of the Morning Show, of the CH5 news report aired yesterday.


(Salt Lake)- After 21 months in custody, Tim DeChristopher will exit federal incarceration Sunday, just in time to allow the climate activist to resume speaking out for social justice and against the nation’s addiction to fossil fuels on Earth Day. The one-time University of Utah student found himself in the criminal justice system’s cross hairs in December 2008 after entering bogus bids at a Bureau of Land Management oil and gas auction, ultimately winning 14 leases on public lands with no intention of paying for them. His prosecution pushed him onto the national stage, but it also cost him his freedom and the Utah environmental community a powerful voice.

Moab Utah, UT - The 2013 list of America's Most Endangered Rivers is out and the Colorado River is at the top. The report from American Rivers cites climate change, drought and increasing water demands. The group's director of western water policy, Matt Niemerski, says the Colorado is being threatened by outdated water management policies and climate change.

Cut 83116 :16 "We’re in our 12th or 13th year of prolonged drought in the basin; we’ve had below-average precipitation most years, and that is compounded upon itself, year to year. Reservoirs like Lake Mead and Lake Powell are at about 50 percent or slightly less capacity."

The Colorado River provides drinking water for 36-million people and irrigates more than four-million acres of land in seven states, including Utah. The river flow is expected to shrink even more in the decades to come, according to Bart Miller with Western Resource Advocates. At the same time, he says water demands will continue to grow. The good news, says Miller, is that there are ways to deal with the building pressures on the Colorado. The latest study from the Bureau of Reclamation spells them out, including a focus on efficient use and reuse of the water.

Cut 85116 :16 "And the Basin Study actually articulates that there’s a million acre-feet of water, that’s a big part of the gap between the supply and demand, that might be made available through urban conservation. And there’s another million acre-feet that could be made available through agricultural conservation."

>>Local Runner At Boston Finish Line

(North Ogden, UT) -- A North Ogden runner was in the thick of the terror at the Boston Marathon yesterday. Ben vanBeekum -- who was cheering friends near the finish line -- says Boston police and emergency crews went above and beyond helping the injured and traumatized.

{UTMarathonReaction} Q....time was incredible :05.5

At least three people were killed in Boston yesterday, including an eight-year-old boy. In the meantime, Salt Lake City marathon organizers say the Saturday event will go on as planned.

Additional audio:

{UTMarathonReaction2} Q....out for us :02.9
Ben VanBeekum, a North Ogden runner, says he's thankful to be alive.


Eric Lew, Utah medical student:

As runners and patrons tried to flee, Utah medical student and volunteer Eric Lew was in a tent that had suddenly transformed into a triage unit.

"(I) heard the blast, felt it and smelled it," Lew said. There was a lot of gun powder and soot and debris on the patients themselves."

Lew said he treated six people himself. He was originally there to support his mom, who was running in the marathon.

　

>>Utahns At Boston Marathon Recount Bombings

(Undated) -- Some of the more than 350 Utahns competing in yesterday's Boston Marathon are speaking out about the twin explosions that reportedly killed at least three people and injured more than 140. Participant Crag Oberg of Ogden tells the "Tribune" he was resting about a block away from where one of the blasts occurred and initially thought a canon had been fired. Oberg said he witnessed a plume of smoke that was six-stories high. Utah Governor Gary Herbert's daughter also ran in the marathon but left the scene well before the explosions.

　

　

　


>>Salt Lake City Marathon Still Going On

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The Salt Lake City Marathon is going on as planned this Saturday. Salt Lake City Police Chief Chris Burbank says he's unsure yet if he'll increase security after yesterday's deadly explosions in Boston.

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Burbank says marathon security is handled by multiple agencies, and the police department typically has about 75-percent of their staff working that day.


>>More Drug Case Dismissals

(Salt Lake County, UT) -- The Salt Lake County district attorney wants to dismiss another 69 drug-related cases from West Valley City. According to a press release, the cases are being dismissed due to credibility issues. The FBI has been investigating the police department's narcotics unit, at the acting police chief's request.

>>Bingham Canyon Unpaid Time Off

(Bingham Canyon Mine, UT) -- Kennecott Copper has asked Bingham Canyon Mine employees to take unpaid time off from work. The company says the offer is not mandatory. Kennecott Copper's still working on restoring access to the area impacted by last week's landslide.

>>Businesses: TRAX Equals Profits

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Salt Lake City business owners along the new TRAX line are eagerly anticipating more profits. The new line is expected to carry at least 45-hundred riders during weekdays. Trey Snow, the manager of Red Iguana, says his cash register is already ringing more frequently.

>>Court For Dead Child's Father

(Provo, UT) -- An American Fork man accused of killing his five-month-old son made his first court appearance yesterday. Twenty-one-year-old Joshua Petersen has been charged with aggravated murder. He's accused of shooting his son, Ryker, with a rifle. Investigators say Petersen had planned the murder for a month.




(Salt Lake City, UT) -- For any Utah residents who didn't file their state income taxes by midnight last night, you're in luck. A computer glitch has forced the Utah State Tax Commission to make the rare decision to extend the state deadline 24 hours for anyone filing their 2012 tax returns. The commission said they made the decision after hearing numerous complaints about an error message that popped up when people tried to file online. The extended deadline is tonight, April 16th, at 11:59 p.m.

>>Provo Teen Missing

(Provo, UT) -- Provo police are looking for a young girl who's been missing since yesterday. Authorities say 14-year-old Charice Beaumont never showed up for class yesterday morning at Dixon Middle School. Beaumont is described as four-foot-seven, about 70 pounds with blond hair and green eyes. Call Provo police if you have any information.

>>Salt Lake Could Become 'Wall Street West'

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Officials in Salt Lake City envision a future when their beloved City is considered "Wall Street of the West." Renowned investment firms like Goldman Sachs says its Salt Lake office is booming and now employs 15-hundred workers. A spokesperson with the state's Economic Development Corporation said Utah is discussing deals that would witness the expansion of three major banks around Salt Lake City. The Royal Bank of Scotland recently opened an operations center in Taylorsville and Zions Bank has a large presence here as well.


Spartanburg, S.C. – KYMCO USA is the official title sponsor of the Rally On The Rocks side-by-side vehicle jamboree to be held May 15-18 in beautiful Moab, Utah.In its fourth year, Rally On The Rocks offersparticipants four days worth of riding their personal side-by-side vehicle along more than 15 of the most spectacular slick rock trails in the world. Some routes are casual and scenic while others are technically demanding. A highly qualified guide with an intimate knowledge of the area leads each daylong excursion.Other daytime opportunities include the chance to peruse the latest market advances and accessories in a large vendor area, as well as the availability of demo rides and concessions.Nightly events include bonfires, a show-n-shine, a catered dinner, and prize raffles that this year support The Sagebrush Coalition – a Moab local trail support group.KYMCO USA will of course be on hand with its demo truck stocked with new 2013 product, including its four-modelline-up of capable UXV 500 side-by-side vehicles – the UXV 500 IRS 4×4 ($7,899), UXV 500i IRS 4×4 ($8,999), UXV 500i IRS 4×4 SE ($9,599) and UXV 500i IRS 4×4 LE ($10,299).




　


Washington • Tired of the gridlock over how to manage federal lands, Rep. Rob Bishop is attempting to bring together all sides of the issue to find common ground to either preserve or drill.The Utah Republican is one of Congress’ top cheerleaders for oil and gas development and a dogged critic of environmentalists — but he says it’s time to tone down the rhetoric and seize on a change at the Interior Department to get beyond the bitter feud in the public-lands debate. Bishop has invited energy companies, green groups, local officials and other interested parties to submit their plans for what they want to get done and hopes to craft legislation to bring up later this year.

The prospect of a deal, or series of deals, has generated some optimism that perhaps for the first time the parties can sit down and settle some of the long-standing land disputes."We’re weary of the struggle," says Kathleen Clarke, the former BLM director who now heads up Gov. Gary Herbert’s Public Lands Policy Coordination Office. "We’re tired of the endless battle, and nobody is winning. Everyone is anxious to see something break loose."Herbert has endorsed the process and twice met with Bishop to go over the concept, Clarke said. The Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, too, is on board

>>Murder-Suicide In Summit Co. Investigated

(Summit County, UT) -- A murder-suicide is under investigation in Summit County. Authorities said two victims were found dead yesterday from single-gunshot wounds to their heads. Sheriff's investigators seem to think the incident is the result of a domestic dispute.


>>Teen Shot Outside Gas Station

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Investigators and a devastated family are still searching for whoever killed a young man Saturday morning. Nia Taulanga [[ NEE-uh TAW-lahng-uh ]] is Sione Fakatoufifita [[ SEE-own FOCK-oh-toe-fiff-EE-tuh ]]'s aunt.

{UTTeenKilled} Q....will be served :05.5

Police say Fakatoufifita got shot at a Maverik gas station at 1700 South and Redwood Road around 1:15 a.m. His family says he called them for a ride moments before he was killed.



>>Females Investigated For Alleged Crime Spree

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A real-life "Thelma and Louise" are under investigation for their alleged ties to nearly a dozen robberies across Utah. Though Kelly Fay Simmons was shot and killed by authorities earlier this year, her alleged partner in crime Sandra Chotia-Thompson could be charged with various crimes in addition to the ones she's already been charged with. Utah authorities say the duo embarked on their crime spree between December and last January -- including stick-ups at The Grocery Store in Salt Lake City and Family Dollar Store in Murray.

>>Horse Killed When Struck By SUV

(Grantsville, UT) -- Utah Troopers are investigating how a horse found its way onto a busy highway and was killed over the weekend. An SUV on Route 138 in Grantsville struck and killed the horse late Saturday night. Witnesses say as many as four horses were on the road before the accident. The passengers in the SUV were treated for minor injuries.

>>Nesting Falcons In Downtown Spark Curiosity

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Wildlife experts are keeping careful tabs on a pair of peregrine falcons found nesting in downtown Salt Lake City. The "Tribune" says the birds' daily routine atop the Joseph Smith Memorial Building is being monitored with a special video camera. The falcon parents are expected to add three more of their special speckled brown eggs sometime this week. Utah's Department of Wildlife has set up an Internet feed of the camera falcon footage that can be viewed for free by heading to their website.

>>Even Tax Day Can Be A Treat

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- With this being Tax Day in the United States a few fast food restaurants around Salt Lake City are offering up some sweet relief -- today only. "Forbes" says all Arby's locations are giving away free french fries or potato cakes all day with a coupon that customers can find at Arbys.com. Not to be outdone, Cinnabon will serve up two free cinnamon bites to each customer at participating locations between 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. tonight.



>>UTA's New Line Gets Thumbs Up

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- People in Salt Lake City are giving the Utah Transit Authority's new airport line extension a thumbs up.

{1commuters0415} Q...is great :06

The line offers travelers a way to catch a flight at the airport without parking your car there. It also gives the airport's 15-thousand employees another way to get to work. The line opened on Saturday.


>>Daycare Robbed, Damaged

(South Jordan, UT) -- Staff at a local daycare center are picking up the pieces after this weekend's break-in. Director Sheena Rose says Lotsa Tots Child Care Center sustained around 50-thousand dollars in damages. Surveillance photos showed a young white male, with either shaved or very short hair. He wore a jacket with two white stripes on each sleeve cuff.

>>Tax Rush Likely Today

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(Undated) -- Millions of people across the country will be rushing to get their taxes in before tonight's deadline. The tax returns must be filed electronically or postmarked by 11:59 tonight. Those who don't think they'll make the deadline can file for an extension. That'll push the deadline back six months, to October 15th.


SALT LAKE CITY — Navajo Nation leaders and Utah education officials met Friday to sign an agreement aimed at improving education for Navajo students in the state. The memorandum of understanding creates a collaborative effort for the sharing of student performance data to contribute to the development and implementation of best practices, as well as keep students from falling behind as they transition between Utah's public schools and schools operated by the Bureau of Indian Education. The agreement follows changes to the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, commonly known as FERPA, which until recently blocked the exchange of student information with tribal educational agencies.


Rex Lee Jim, vice president of the Navajo Nation, said the agreement will help create a partnership between tribal leaders and the state with the goal of seeing that all children in Utah are academically prepared.

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>>Skier's Body Recovered

(Big Cottonwood Canyon, UT) -- Crews lopcated the body of a UDOT avalanche forecaster from Big Cottonwood Canyon. Authorities say 34-year-old Craig Patterson was apparently testing snowpack when he got caught in an avalanche. This happened around 7:30 last night. It's not clear what triggered the avalanche.

>>Bingham Canyon Mine Slide

(South Jordan, UT) -- Investigators are keeping a close eye on ground movement at Bingham Canyon Mine following Wednesday night's landslide. Kennecott Copper officials say the slide happened around 9:30. The landslide is estimated at two-thousand feet long. Kennecott Copper says all personnel and equipment are safe.

SALT LAKE CITY – Both of Utah’s senators voted against a measure that moves forward the gun control debate, including a proposal for background checks on all gun purchases. Senators Mike Lee and Orrin Hatch voted against the measure, which passed through the Senate with a 68-31 vote.

>>Poaching Restitution Ordered

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Five people convicted in two poaching cases have been ordered to pay 90-thousand dollars. The Division of Wildlife Resources says consumer tips led to the five people. They reportedly poached several dozen deer.

>>Budget Cuts Could Affect Firefighting

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Federal budget cuts could mean trouble fighting summer wildfires. Utah Division of Forestry spokesman Jason Curry says the recent rain is helping -- but the new grass could mean trouble.

{UTSequestrationWildfires} Q....of an unknown :08

Curry says there should be enough manpower, but there may not be enough planes.

>>Man Injured In Trainyard Dies

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A man injured in a South Salt Lake trainyard Wednesday has died. Officials say a service truck ran over 54-year-old Jerome Abele near the Roper Train Yard. He died of his injuries at a nearby hospital.

>>Cowley Employed For Now

(West Valley City, UT) -- For now, West Valley detective Shaun Cowley is still employed. Acting police chief Anita Schwemmer says she will not make a decision until the Professional Standards Review Board does. Cowley, one of two officers that shot Danielle Willard to death last year, learned last week he was going to be fired.

　

>>Ogden Streetcar Proposal

(Ogden, UT) -- Ogden could see a streetcar soon. City leaders are discussing adding a streetcar connection between the Intermodal Hub and Weber State University. The city will decide by May 21st whether it's okay with the proposal.

>>Glass Recycling Plant Opens

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah's first glass-recycling plant has opened. The plant could process as much as 75-thousand tons of glass each year. Momentum Recycling says partnerships made it possible.

>>Woman Sentenced For Fatal Accident

(Provo, UT) -- A Provo woman will spend time in jail for an accident that killed a BYU employee. Authorities say Maria Fregoso Avina didn't see 69-year-old Douglas Crow on his bicycle, because of frost on her windshield. She hit him and sent him flying into an oncoming train. She'll spend 210 days behind bars for negligent homicide.

>>Utah Education Problems Panel

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah education fails minorities and women miserably. That's one conclusion coming from a panel at the Governor's Economic Conference. The members said only 43-percent of Hispanics in the state graduate from high school. Possible solutions included more certificate programs.

　

(Denver, CO) -- A lot of people in Colorado are dropping their employee healthcare plans. A new report by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation shows only 63-percent of Colorado workers are using company health insurance.

{cohealthinsurance} Q...significant decline :08

Foundation Senior Officer Kathy Hempstead says the national average of people who are on company healthcare plans is 60-percent, which is down from 70-percent ten years ago. She says there are two main reasons for the decline in employee healthcare. Expensive premiums are making it difficult for employers to offer solid healthcare plans, and even if they did, most workers simply can't afford to pay for them.

(Washington, DC) -- Those still waiting to file their taxes are running out of time. April 15th is the deadline for folks to file their taxes with the IRS or ask for an extension. IRS officials say choosing to file electronically is still the best step someone can take to make sure their tax return is accurate and complete. Those who insist to file a paper return are being reminded to check their numbers carefully, especially when it comes to ID numbers like Social Security numbers.

IRS officials also say those who file for an extension should be reminded that such an extension only covers your time to file, not time to pay. Those concerned about not having enough money to cover tax payments are being urged to go to IRS.gov and check out the "1040 Central" section to learn about options.

(Moab Utah)- More details are spilling out in the Moab Murder Case as a third person is arrested in the case. The mother of one of the two 16 year suspects, the girlfriend of victim Gregario Salazar Campos, whose body was pulled from along the Colorado River over the weekend is now the third person arrested in connection with his death.

Corina "Cori" Yardley is also the mother of 16-year-old Brody Blu Kruckenberg, one of two teens charged as an adult with murder. The 44 year old Yardley was booked into Grand County Jail yesterday for investigation of obstruction of justice, according to Grand County Chief Deputy Darrel Mecham.

Investigators first learned of Campos' death on Saturday — 13 days after he was last seen by a family member — when someone informed them Charles Anthony "Tony" Nelson, also 16, "told a friend he had killed someone," according to charging documents. The document further say, that "Tony went on to say that the person was an illegal, so no one will miss him,"

According to the filings, Investigators interviewed Nelson. They said the teen told them Kruckenberg called him on March 25, and informed him that Campos was asleep in his mother's bed and invited Nelson over. Nelson told detectives that Kruckenberg suggested that they kill Campos, but wouldn't shoot the man. "Tony said it was not his deal, but was talked into doing it by his friend," officers charge.

Detectives say Nelson told them he pointed a gun through a crack in the bedroom door and fired a shot that struck Campos in the bottom of the jaw. "The victim started to regurgitate and Tony shot him two more times," according to the law documents. The second and third shots also struck Campos in the head, according to an autopsy.

The teens then used Yardley's truck to drive Campos to the banks of the Colorado River, where they tied his body to a metal bumper and threw it in the water, Investigators said the teens later led authorities to the site.

Forensic tests conducted in Yardley's bedroom showed evidence of blood in a "large area of the carpet and wall," according to police. Investigators said they also determined that the bed in Yardley's bedroom had been replaced after the shooting. It’s not clear from the documents whether Yardley, was at her trailer park home, 608 River Sands Road, when the killing occured.

Yardley is being held on a $10,000 cash-only bail, pending filing of formal charges, expected today. Kruckenberg and Nelson are both charged in 7th District Court with murder, a first-degree felony, and obstruction of justice, a second-degree felony. Their first court appearances are set for Tuesday, April 23rd.
 Charles Anthony     Brody Kruckenburg
 Corina  Yardley

>>WVC Drug Cases Dropped

(West Valley City, UT) -- The U.S. Attorney's Office for Utah has confirmed it's dropped another eight drug cases from the West Valley City's narcotics units. This comes as the FBI probe gets underway. Acting Police Chief Anita Schwemmer says she asked the FBI get involved.

>>Business Leaders Urge Immigration Reform

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah business leaders say Congress must pass comprehensive immigration reform this year. Lane Beattie, president of the Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce, says representatives have had enough time to study the issue.

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Business leaders say the current immigration laws hurt the local economy.



>>Willard Bay Spill Contaminated Groundwater

(Willard Bay, UT) -- Scientists say groundwater near the Willard Bay fuel spill has been contaminated. Walt Baker, director of the Utah Division of Water Quality, says they'll be issuing a violation notice to Chevron later this week. Also, thanks to the spill, the Willard Bay State Park North Marina will probably be closed through Memorial Day weekend.

>>Ambulance War Over

(St. George, UT) -- Dixie Ambulance Service in St. George is closing. The company announced yesterday it's closing April 14th. Rival Gold Cross Ambulance, based out of Salt Lake City, will be taking over. A week ago, Dixie Ambulance had promised a court fight over the state order granting Gold Cross the St. George paramedic-service license.

>>Dress Code Change Review

(Washington County, UT) -- Outcry over auburn hair has prompted a dress-code review at a Washington County middle school. In February, Hurricane Middle School student Rylee McKay was sent home after her principal found her hair color violated district policy. McKay said she had been dying her hair the same color for years. The Washington County School Board says it's taking public comment on a proposed revision of the dress and grooming standards.

>>Salt Lake Residents Feel Safe

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Salt Lake City is a pretty safe place at night. A new Gallup poll says 77-percent of the city's residents say they feel safe walking alone at night. The top city for feeling safe is Minneapolis, Minnesota.

>>County Council Backs Sheriff's Pic Decision

(Salt Lake County, UT) -- The Salt Lake County Council will back Sheriff Jim Winder's decision to deny a website's request for more than 13-hundred mugshots of criminals. The person behind a website called "bustedmugshots-dot-com" requested the Sheriff send him every mugshot taken between January 11th and January 27th of this year. The website publishes jail booking photos shot by local law enforcement agencies. However the Council says the photos are "protected records" under the terms of the Copyright Act of 1976.

>>Swim Coach Critic Under Investigation

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- An outspoken critic of an embattled University of Utah swimming coach is now under investigation himself. The "Tribune" says former Utes swimmer Austin Fiascone is under investigation for allegedly making comments perceived as quote "intimidating and hostile." Fiascone's father tells the newspaper the allegations against his son were done in retaliation. Fiascone is the whistle-blower whose complaint led to the investigation into physical abuse by Utes swimming coach Greg Winslow and the school's athletics department.

>>Murray Soldier Helps Rescue Afghan Boy

(Murray, UT) -- A Utah soldier is gaining notoriety for his apparent heroism thousands of miles away in Afghanistan. Specialist Thomas Wirthlin of Murray is one of several U.S. and Afghan soldiers credited with rescuing a three-year-old boy trapped in a well in Afghanistan over the weekend. The "Deseret News" says Wirthlin and his fellow soldiers worked together to bring the boy to safety on Sunday. After six hours of digging the soldiers finally reached the boy who was about 30-feet-below the surface.

(Moab Utah)-

Two Moab teenagers have been charged as adults in 7th District Court in connection with the death of 33 yr old Gregorio Salazar Campos. His body was found Saturday along the Colorado River near the intersection of U.S. 191 and state Route 128. Campos was reported missing March 29 when his sister told police he did not show up for work.

Arrested over the weekend and charged as adults in the case are: Brody Blu Kruckenburg and Charles Anthony Nelson, both 16. Reportedly, Campos was shot but but full details of his death have not been released, pending an autopsie. Grand County Sheriff Steve White asked anyone with information about the case to contact the Grand County Sheriff's Office at 259-8115.

(Canyonlands National Park)- The bodies of a father and his adult son were found in an extremely remote part of the maze section of Canyonlands National Park over the weekend. Both had been shot, according to park officials. Investigators were trying to determine if the two died as a result of a murder-suicide or a double suicide. Garfield County and Park Service Authorities say that Saturday afternoon, a woman from Scottsdale, Ariz., called to report that her husband and father-in-law were overdue from a backpacking trip in the Maze area. After looking at their itinerary, park officials made their "best guess" on the route they took and found the men's bodies a couple of hours later in Lou's Spring. The Moab Sun Times reported the victims were Aarron Olvera, 40, and his father, Dennis Olvera, 65. Each suffered a single gunshot wound to the head, Henderson said. A weapon was recovered at the scene. Henderson said the area where the bodies were found is not easy to get to. "It's incredibly remote," he said, noting that the area is 65 miles away from the nearest paved road. "It's the most remote part of the park."

　

>>Storms Sweep State

(Undated) -- A winter storm warning's in effect for the Wasatch Mountain Valleys until noon today. The National Weather Service says snow may taper off this afternoon. Reduced visibility's possible, especially along highways. Meanwhile, Centerville and other Davis County areas could see wind gusts of 90-miles-per-hour all day.

>>West Valley Detective Firing

(West Valley City, UT) -- A West Valley narcotics detective could lose his job soon. Shaun Cowley was the investigator on at least 19 discarded drug cases. He's also at the center of the Danielle Willard shooting case. Channel Four says according to Cowley's attorney, a firing recommendation will be submitted. City officials say the acting police chief hasn't decided anything.

>>Bingham High Basketball Investigation

(South Jordan, UT) -- Police are checking into allegations of money mismanagement involving a former Bingham High basketball coach. The "Deseret News" says Mark Dubach's resignation was also prompted by verbal-abuse allegations. Dubach resigned his teaching and coaching positions earlier this year.

>>New Temple Planned

(Cedar City, UT) -- Cedar City Mormons are overjoyed -- they're getting a new temple!

{UTNewTemple} Q...that congratulated us :07

So far, there's no official word where the new temple will be. Many believe it will be near Beacon Hill, with easy access to I-15.


>>Benson announced as EKU president

(Cedar City, UT) -- The president of Southern Utah University is leaving. Michael Benson has accepted Eastern Kentucky University's offer. His last day will be August 1st.


>>Father Denied Bail In Son's Murder

(Utah County, UT) -- A man accused of murdering his five-month-old son has been denied bail. Craig Johnson, deputy Utah County Attorney, says Joshua Petersen readily admitted the murder to police.

{UTSonMurdered} Q....quite some time :03.8

Authorities say this past Friday, Petersen shot his son in the head. A family member intervened before he could kill himself. Petersen's first felony appearance is April 15th.


(Undated) -- Sears and Walmart portrait studios across the country will no longer be taking photos. The operating company has decided to shut down for good, meaning people can no longer take pictures at any Sears or Walmart locations nationwide. If you've had a recent session, photos may still be available at the location, just check with customer service departments. The company blames a decline in business over the last several years.

>>Juveniles Accused Of Moab Murder

(Moab, UT) -- Two young people are charged with murder in connection with the death of a Moab man. Sheriff Steve White...

{1white0407} Q...into custody :11

White says a tip led them to the remains of 33-year-old Gregorio Salazar Campos., along the Colorado River near the 191 Highway Bridge. White says a cause of death will be released when they get an autopsy report. The two juviniles are from Moab but are not identified.




>>Triple Murder Investigation Continues

(Holbrook, ID) -- The investigation continues into a triple murder in Holbrook, Idaho, just over the Utah border. Sheriff Jeff Semrad of Oneida County says it was a weird scene officers found Friday:

{UTTripleMurder2} Q....of those things :11.7

Authorities say it's likely Trent Christensen and Yavette Carter knew their attackers. Trent's 61-year-old father Brent was also killed. Two little girls -- one age two, one two months -- survived.


>>Vigil Held To Honor Infant

(American Fork, UT) -- A vigil in American Fork is held in honor of the young victim of a weekend shooting. Police are investigating the death of the five-month old Ryker Petersen, who they believe was killed by the child's father, Joshua Petersen. Ryker was found dead Friday with a gunshot wound to the head. The "Tribune" is reporting that police believe Petersen also tried to kill himself before a relative stopped him.

>>Report: State's Legal System Lawsuit-Prone

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Experts say Utah could be vulnerable to a lawsuit if state officials don't improve how they offer legal defenses to the underprivileged. The "Tribune" says if a lawsuit were filed it would likely allege a violation of the U.S. Constitution since the state has so far failed to fund a system for public defenders. That in turn leaves too few lawyers to handle the thousands of poor people who need public defense in Utah.

>>Mormons Celebrate At General Conference

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah Mormons are heralding the success of the annual General Conference over the weekend. L-D-S members worldwide met in Salt Lake City to discuss the most important issues facing the faith. Followers were encouraged to strengthen their marriages and join the battle in what Elder L. Tom Perry calls the "war on sin." President Thomas Monson announced the opening of two new temples - one to be built in Cedar City and the other planned for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.


>>LDS: Tolerance Going Too Far

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Amid nationwide controversy on same-sex marriage, members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have learned they shouldn't be too tolerant:

{consequence1} Q....spiritual consequence :11.2

Apostle Boyd Packer, president of the Quorum of Twelve Apostles, delivered his remarks yesterday at the LDS Annual General Conference. Lately, the LDS church has said same-sex attraction is not sinful -- but acting on it is.

>>Motorcycle Rider Survives Weird Crash

(West Valley City, UT) -- A motorcyclist from West Valley City will live to tell the tale of a bizarre accident that has authorities scratching their heads. Police say the motorcycle rider was launched into the air after striking the rear of a pickup truck early yesterday on S-R 201 near Bangerter Highway, an impact that was so hard it sent the man flying into the truck bed. It wasn't until minutes later when the driver of the truck finally stopped when he realized what had happened. The motorcycle rider is still being treated for multiple injuries including two broken arms.

>>Water Experts Say Utah Reservoirs Struggling

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah's so-called water gurus are feeling a bit uneasy over dry conditions facing state reservoirs. The "Tribune" says tight water supplies and potential restrictions on its use are possibilities this summer because of the ongoing conditions. An agriculture department supervisor says Utah reservoirs are about 20-percent lower than this time last year.

>>Rally To Protest Pipeline Held In S-L-C

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Protesters speaking out against the Keystone X-L Pipeline gather in Salt Lake City for a rally. Protesters yesterday stood around a coffin during a so-called "Funeral for the Future" rally outside the Bennett Federal Building. If completed the major pipeline would carry petroleum products from Canada to refineries on the U.S. Gulf Coast. Backers of the rally include HEAL Utah; the state's chapter of the Sierra Club; and Tar Sands Resistance.

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>>Massage Parlor Owner Ordered To Stand Trial

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The owner of a Salt-Lake City massage parlor is being ordered to stand trial in connection with an alleged sex trafficking ring. KSL-TV says prosecutors are alleging Luis Daniel Arano-Hernandez coerced a 17-year-old girl and her mom into prostitution at two massage parlors. Arano-Hernandez allegedly threatened the teen with physical harm and deportation if she didn't cooperate. He now faces a litany of charges - including aggravated human trafficking and exploitation of prostitution.

>>Utah's Mountain Man Faces More Charges

(Manti, UT) -- New criminal charges are handed to the "Mountain Man" of Utah. Authorities say Troy Knapp faces three new charges for crimes that allegedly happened in 2012. The new charges bring the total number facing Knapp to 21. He was arrested Tuesday near Ferron Reservoir.


>>West Valley Drug Case Problems

(West Valley City, UT) -- More West Valley criminal drug cases could be dumped. Channel 2 says Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill may toss out over 100 more cases. Gill wouldn't say why. The West Valley narcotics unit -- disbanded in December -- is under FBI investigation.

>>More Money For Willard Beavers

(Ogden, UT) -- The beavers affected by the Willard Bay fuel spill have received more money. The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah says Chevron has donated an additional 25-thousand dollars for the animals' care. Chevron originally gave ten-thousand. The center had to cancel their annual fundraiser because of the beavers' care demands.

>>Idaho Inmate Fights Extradition

(Ogden, UT) -- An Idaho inmate linked to a 1983 Ogden murder is fighting extradition. Authorities say DNA connects Gregory Seamons to 11-year-old Rebecca Lemberger's death. Channel 2 says according to Seamons, the sample was collected in dirty conditions. Lemberger was last seen walking to school.

>>Skier Dead After Hitting Tree

(Park City, UT) -- A skier died yesterday afternoon at Deer Valley after hitting a tree. Deer Valley spokeswoman Emily Summers says James Kimball suffered severe head trauma. He was on the Little Bell run when it happened. Kimball was a Deer Valley seasonal employee from 1994 to 2001.

>>Disease Hitting Bighorn Sheep

(Moab, UT) -- There's a virus going around the bighorn sheep in Zion National Park. Fred Armstrong, Zion National Park Chief of Natural and Cultural Resources, says sore-mouth disease can only be transmitted to humans if they're too close to the sheep. Armstrong says the disease mostly affects the lambs and is rarely fatal. He says it will probably run its course within the next four weeks.


>>Woman Stabbed, Shot

(Sandy, UT) -- Police say a Sandy woman was assaulted and shot yesterday morning at a local hotel. The woman said she was dragged inside the room, punched and bruised, and had her phone and purse stolen. The victim told authorities she jumped into the man and woman's truck to get her stuff back, and the female suspect shot her twice more. The suspects' vehicle is a white Ford F-150 pickup with an Ohio license plate.


ST. GEORGE — A car belonging to a man wanted in California was found on fire Wednesday in St. George with several guns inside. The car was discovered near the port of entry by the Utah-Arizona border. St. George police believe Christian Barroso, 27, a parole fugitive from California, intentionally set his car on fire following a chase with a Washington County sheriff's deputy.

The chase started after a deputy pulled Barroso over about 2 a.m. on I-15 just north of the port of entry. When he discovered the driver was wanted out of California, Barroso took off. St. George police received a call not long after about the car fire. An extensive search of the area turned up no trace of the man, who is considered armed and dangerous.

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(Moab Utah)- The Moab Slickrock, Sand Flats, Hells Revenge area is featured in a Salt Lake Tribune photo spread in this morning's edition. Tribune Photog Trent Nelson took the photos this week and today feature is called, Spring in Moab – radiant redrock and sunsets.

>>Snake River Proposal Rejected

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- No signature has come from Utah on the Snake River agreement with Nevada. Governor Gary Herbert says it was one of his toughest decisions.

{UTSnakeRiver} Q...sign anything :09.8

The agreement would have allowed Nevada to siphon 40-billion gallons of water a year from Utah?s Snake Valley aquifer. Opponents said the deal would have devastated farming and ranching operations in Utah-Nevada border communities.

(Blanding Utah)- Voters may have the opportunity to determine if there is to be a change in the alcohol sales policy in Blanding. The Blanding City Council in a recent meeting, declined to make a change in the policy through a council action and also defeated a motion that would have put the issue on the November ballot.
Blanding has not permitted the sale of alcoholic beverages since the community was founded more than 100 years ago.
Supporters of the proposal were urged to pursue the matter through a citizen’s petition. A petition would put the measure on the ballot if it contained the name of ten percent city voters. About 2 decades ago, Blanding Voters rejected a similar issue.

(Moab Utah)- The Grand County COuncil apparently will NOT support putting a sale tax issue on the June Ballott to help fund the struggfling Canyonlands Care Center. County Council members made the informal decision during a joint meeting of the City and County councils recently.

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(Moab Utah)- Yesterday we reported on a major theft of coppy wire from UDOT Highways Lights along I-15 in Salt Lake. Now, we are also learning of some major thefts of copper wiring in the 4 corners area. Recent theftrs in Grand County involved taking copper wire from Union Pacific facilities north of Moab. Also recently reported were thefts of copper cable worth 60 thousand dollarr from the Topaz Mine in Colorado's San Miguel County. Law enforcement officials say they have alerted recyling centers to watch for attempts to sell the stolen wire.

　

>>Layton Nurse Arrested For Allegedly Forging Prescriptions

(Farmington, UT) -- A Layton nurse is facing felony charges of forging painkiller prescriptions. Police say the Kaysville Walgreens tipped them off to what 33-year-old Camille Hyatt was doing. Prosecutors say Hyatt was using the medication herself. She's facing up to five years on each of seven felony counts.

>>FBI Investigation Requested

(West Valley City, UT) -- The West Valley Police Department says it's requested an FBI investigation of its drug unit. Acting police chief Anita Schwemmer [[ SHWEMMER ]] says any and all files the FBI needs will be open to them. The department's been under fire recently for the way it handled the Danielle Willard case. There are also questions about 19 dismissed drug-related cases investigated by one of the Willard shooting officers.

>>Intermountain Healthcare Settles Case

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Intermountain Healthcare has settled a financial case for just over 25-million-dollars. Federal regulators said the hospital paid its doctors bonuses without accounting for the value of their referrals. They also said the hospital violated a Medicare provision when arranging office leases and compensation arrangements.

>>Tar Sands Mine Could Open In A Year

(Moab, UT) -- The nation?s first fuel-producing tar-sands mine could be operating within a year. U.S. Oil Sands has leased more than 30-thousand acres just north of Moab [[ MOE-ab ]]. Barclay Cuthbert, vice president of operations for U.S. Oil Sands, says the company could be producing two-thousand barrels of oil a day. The company's also estimated 75 jobs could be created within the first year.

>>Willard Baby Beavers Fighting To Survive

(Ogden, UT) -- Two baby beavers are struggling for their lives after last week's fuel spill at Willard Bay. The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah says not only are the animals having internal and skin problems, their fur's coming out by the handfuls. The center says if it becomes clear the kits won't live, they'll have to be euthanized [[ YOU-thun-ized ]].



>>District Says No Scouts Were Denied Access

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Salt Lake City School District officials are fighting back against a federal complaint. The "Tribune" says the complaint by a board member alleges a Cub Scout pack was recently denied permission to hold its meeting at Mountain View Elementary school. The report says the school's principal has concerns about the Boy Scouts of America's ban on homosexuals. But a statement by the district claims that no Scouts were ever denied access at any point.

>>Study: Utah Cigarette Smuggling Smoking Hot

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A new report suggests Utah's high tax on tobacco is fueling the sale of bootlegged cigarettes across the state. The study by a Michigan think-tank says cigarette bootlegging has doubled in Utah since 2010 when the state hiked its tax on cigarettes to a dollar-70 per pack. The study also says Utah ranked ninth in the nation for the most cigarette smuggling activity in 2011.

>>Child Care In Utah Costlier, Harder To Locate

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Experts say child care in Utah is getting more expensive, and that's when parents can find it. A report in the "Tribune" cites data from the U.S. Census Bureau which says day care costs nationwide have doubled in the last 25-years. Utah ranks 47th in the nation for child care availability, with just 23 facilities for every one-thousand children.

>>Fredette Says Utah Firm Won't Honor Deal

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Former BYU basketball star Jimmer Fredette is launching a full-court press against a Utah clothing manufacturer. The "Tribune" reports Fredette alleges in his lawsuit that Black Clover Enterprises won't honor its endorsement contract. Now a member of the NBA's Sacramento Kings, Fredette is asking for 50-thousand dollars plus interest, court costs and attorney's fees.


>>Group: Mormon Women Deserve Priesthood

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A group of Mormons say it's time women were eligible for the priesthood. Lorie Winder, an active LDS member and contributor to www.ordainwomen.org, says the idea has support from many people.

{UTMormonPriesthood} Q...grandmothers, young mothers :07.8

LDS female members can't be ordained to the priesthood. As a result, they can't hold leadership roles such as bishops. The group spearheading the women-for-the-priesthood effort is planning a Saturday meeting, after the LDS General Conference sessions.

　

UTAH – Open hunting season is still several weeks away, but wildlife biologists have been monitoring big game for weeks. On Wednesday, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources put together their recommendations for the number of 2013 permits.Wildlife biologists recommend a decrease in the number of general buck deer hunting permits, from 86,500 in 2012 to 84,600 this fall. They also recommend decreasing the number of limited-entry buck deer permits from 967 in 2012 to 860 this year. Cow elk and buck pronghorn permits are recommended to increase. The DWR’s recommendations are just one step in the permit process. A number of public meetings will be held throughout April to gather public comment. DWR will decide the final number of permits in May.

　

SOUTH SALT LAKE — A weak steel cable thwarted an early-morning attempted robbery on Easter. South Salt Lake police are now looking to the public for help in identifying suspects. At about 12:30 a.m., two men were recorded on surveillance cameras attempting to break into a Zion's Bank ATM at 3900 South and 700 East using a truck and a steel cable, according to South Salt Lake police spokesman Gary Keller. The robbers pried open the front cover of the ATM and attached a heavy steel cable to the handle of the internal safe. After attaching the cable to the rear end of their truck, they tried to drive and pull the safe out, Keller said. However, the cable broke and the would-be thieves fled the scene, according to Keller.

>>Witness: Ramseyer Had Gun

(Box Elder County, UT) -- A witness to Cody Ramseyer [[ RAM-sayer ]]'s March 29th death says he did indeed have a gun. Grant Bartholomew says the father of 10 was on the ground after veering off I-15. When officers surrounded Ramseyer, he jumped up and started shooting. The Sandy man was shot to death March 29th.

>>Former Teacher Pleads Guilty In Sex Abuse

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(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A teacher and principal with over 40 years' experience has pleaded guilty to child sexual abuse. Charles Edward Weber is facing up to life in prison on two charges. Weber will learn his fate May 28th. Authorities say he may face additional charges, since other alleged victims have come forward.

>>Texting Problems To 911

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Soon, you might be able to contact 911 without saying a word. William Harry is the executive director of the Valley Emergency Communications Center. He says recent technology updates mean you could either text or send a picture message to 911. However, this is still a couple of years away.

>>Accused Killer Wants Venue Change

(Ogden, UT) -- An Ogden teen's accused killer wants another trial location. Eric Millerberg's attorney told the court publicity, Weber County's size, and 16-year-old Alexis Rasmussen's [[ RASS-mew-sen's ]] popularity mean Millerberg can't get a fair trial. The attorney says the trial should be in either Salt Lake or Summit County. The court will consider the request May 8th.


>>"Mountain Man" Alleged Burglar Fires At Officers During Arrest

(Manti, UT) -- The alleged "Mountain Man" burglar who avoided arrest for several years is finally behind bars. Sanpete County officials say Troy James Knapp [[ NAP ]] did not go down without a fight, though.

{SLCmountainmanauthorities} Q...by Mr. Knapp :12

Authorities say Knapp shot at a Utah Department of Public Safety helicopter above the cabin where he was found and also fired at officers on the ground including the Emery COunty Sheriff, who returned Fire and Knapp then ran.. More than 40 officers from agencies around the state came to arrest him yesterday morning along the Sanpete-Emery County line. Hunters told police they saw him last week. Knapp is accused of stealing guns and other items from dozens of cabins in central and southern Utah as a statement against "excess."

>>Explosion Injures Two Workers

(Grantville, UT) -- Two workers from a Grantville manufacturing plant are recovering today after an explosion. Authorities in Tooele County are investigating the afternoon explosion at the ATI Rowley metal-making plant. The victims were flown to Salt Lake City for treatment of second-degree burns.

>>Ogden Serving Up Its First Restaurant Week

(Ogden, UT) -- Ogden foodies are salivating in preparation of the city's first-ever Restaurant Week. More than a dozen independently owned restaurants from downtown Ogden will join forces starting April 12th. They're offering the choice of two-course lunches for eight-bucks or three-course dinners for 15. Menus and more information are available online at www.ogdenrestaurantweek.com.

>>I-15 Copper Wire Theft

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A stretch of I-15 is now dark, thanks to some copper thieves. John Gleason, a spokesman for the Utah Department of Transportation, says about 35-thousand-feet of copper wire's missing from eleven junction boxes.

{UTCopperTheft} Q...dollars per pound :05.7

Gleason says replacement will cost Utah taxpayers about 60-thousand dollars. He says the thief or thieves are probably disguising themselves as UDOT or construction workers.

MOAB, Utah – A 92-year-old Moab Business Icon is dead after a crash in Moab yesterday. The Utah Highway Patrol says 92-year-old Retired Optomitrist, Dr. Bernard Broughton, from Moab, was driving northbound on Highway at 1075 South Main Street around 11 a.m. when his pickup truck drifted to the right shoulder and hit a parked empty flatbed trailer. The pickup began to roll and sideswiped the parked Ford truck that was attached to that trailer, then rolled onto its side and stopped next to another truck and trailer parked on the shoulder. Broughton was not wearing his seat belt and was partially ejected. He was declared dead at the scene.

Police are investigating a possible medical condition and whether Doc Broughton was talking on the phone at the time of the crash.

(Manti Utah)- A Nevada woman was killed in a head-on collision in Sanpete County on Monday afternoon that also sent another driver to the hospital. According to the Utah Highway Patrol, 20-year-old Marissa D. Watkins of Moapa, Nevada, died in the accident, which occurred on State Road 89 north of Axtell shortly before 1 p.m. A four-door Saturn she was driving north on the highway drifted off the road, causing her to overcorrect into the oncoming lane, UHP said. The car was then hit head-on by a southbound Nissan Maxima driven by Richard Larsen, 68, of Nampa, Idaho. UHP said Monday that Watkins was not wearing a seatbelt and was ejected from the car.Larsen, who was wearing a seatbelt, was injured and was transported in critical condition to a nearby hospital in Gunnison. He was later flown to a Provo hospital.

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>>Copper Mine Visitors Center Closed

(Salt Lake County, UT) -- The Bingham Canyon Mine visitors' center will stay closed until next year. Kennecott UT Copper says yesterday, mine personnel discovered movement in a mine wall. They say safety is the first priority. About 200-thousand people go through the visitors' center every year.

>>Ambulance War Brewing

(St. George, UT) -- A war's brewing in St. George over an exclusive paramedic-service license. The Utah Department of Health granted the license to Salt-Lake-City-based Gold Cross. The state said Gold Cross is better equipped and has more resources. Dixie Ambulance Service, based in St. George, says it'll fight that in court.

>>Salt Lake City Judge Arrested

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A Salt Lake City judge has been charged with drug possession. Virginia Bauskett Ward was arrested over the weekend. Police say a package Ward got was full of Oxycodone. They say she was going to give the pills to someone else. Ward's on administrative leave.

>>Grandfather Accidentally Run Over

(Wellsville, UT) -- A Wellsville family is mourning the loss of their father and grandfather. The Cache County Sheriff's Office says Sunday afternoon, 54-year-old Steven Speth was working on a semi-tractor. His three-year-old grandson accidentally shifted the vehicle out of park, and Speth got run over. No one else got hurt.

>>Upset Parent Outed Coach

(Highland, UT) -- An upset parent engineered the resignation of Lone Peak High School's football coach. Channel 4 says Dan McDonald got angry his son wasn't playing much. When e-mails to Tony McGeary didn't work, McDonald submitted a complaint saying the coach pocketed thousands. Another parent told Channel 4 McDonald's point was revenge.



>>Salt Lake City Judge Arrested

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A Salt Lake City judge is facing felony drug charges. Special agent Frank Smith, with the DEA, says Virginia Bauskett Ward was part of a drug-distribution ring stretching from California to Nevada.

{UTJudgeArrested} Q...oxycontin, oxycodeine :06.1

Authorities said they caught Ward by intercepting an out-of-state oxycodone package. The judge is on administrative leave.


>>Speed Limit Expansion Research

(Grantsville, UT) -- Good news! The Department of Transportation is checking into expanding 80-mile-per-hour speed-limit zones. UDOT spokesman John Gleason says studies show higher speed doesn't necessarily mean more accidents.

{UTSpeedLimit} Q...been the opposite :06.9

That change isn't coming tomorrow, though. UDOT is carefully considering just where those zones will be. Right now -- among other areas -- they're looking at a stretch of I-80 from Grantsville to Wendover, and on I-15 from Santaquin to St. George.


WILLARD, Utah – New details regarding a fatal police shooting emerged on Monday as police provided new information about their decision to use lethal force.Cody Ramseyer, 49, led police on a high-speed chase on Friday night, which ended when he crashed his vehicle. Police first tasered and then shot and killed Ramseyer after the chase had come to an end along I-15.According to a press release from the Pleasant View Police Department, Ramseyer refused to exit his vehicle or show his hands as instructed by the officers. He yelled at officers, and when he exited the vehicle he began moving toward the officers.According to the press release, Ramseyer: "Indicated that he had a gun. Indicated that he was going to kill the officers, and told the officers to kill him."Ramseyer moved toward the officers in an aggressive manner while saying these things, and he refused to stop, which is when officers tried to use tasers to subdue him before shooting him fatally. Officers did not find a weapon on Ramseyer.

　

SALT LAKE CITY – Twelve thousand feet of copper wire has been stolen from a stretch of Interstate 15 in Salt Lake City.Utah Dept. of Transportation spokesperson John Gleason says thieves stripped copper wire from a mile long section of lighting along I-15 in Salt Lake City.