High School Fundraiser Trouble

(St. George, UT) -- A St. George high-school coach may be in big trouble for a fundraiser. The Snow Canyon Lady Warriors rugby team held a gun raffle last weekend to raise money for a team trip. School officials say they had nothing to do with the event.

>>Accused Pediatrician In Court

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A pediatrician accused of killing his ex-wife made his first court appearance yesterday. Attorney Fred Metos says John Wall will enter a not-guilty plea to murder and aggravated burglary in Uta von Schwedler [[ OOTA-vahn-SHWED-ler's ]] death. Von Schwedler overdosed on prescription drugs and drowned in her bathtub in 2011. Prosecutors say cuts and bruises on her body were consistent with a struggle.

>>Tooele County Retirement Benefits

(Tooele, UT) -- Tooele County retirees will keep their health benefits for now. Thanks to a growing debt load, the county commissioners had planned on eliminating health insurance for anyone retiring after July 1st. However, dozens of employees showed up at last night's meeting and gave the board an earful. The board hasn't said when it will vote again on the measure.

>>Criminal Apprehension Team Review

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Thanks to two deadly shootings earlier this year, a criminal-apprehension team's being reviewed. Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill says he's concerned about the post-shooting behavior of members of the Joint Criminal Apprehension Team.

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Gill says some officers did not participate in follow-up interviews after the shootings, while others refused to make statements.


>>Murray Residents Call For Changes After Canal Breach

(Murray, UT) -- Residents of Murray say they want major changes in light of a recent canal breach. Residents spoke out last night during a regularly scheduled City Council meeting. They called on the city to introduce tougher restrictions on Utah canal companies. The canal that broke there last weekend left several homes severely damaged.

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>>Clearfield Teacher Charged With Abusing Student

(Clearfield, UT) -- Felony sexual abuse charges are levied against a high school teacher in Clearfield. The "Tribune" says 24-year-old Gail Supp was charged this week with first-degree object rape. According to an affidavit, Supp forced a student at Clearfield High School to watch a film with a sex scene before trying to seduce the girl despite her objections.

>>Owner Of Neglected Horse Cited; Animal Treated

(Farmington, UT) -- The owner of a horse in Farmington is being cited or animal abuse after an outpouring of interest yesterday regarding his neglected animal. KSL-TV says a horse found with a halter deeply embedded into its face was being treated late yesterday. Davis County Animal Control says it cited the owner for failure to give adequate care.

>>Heart Program Lauded For 'Cheating Death'

(Murray, UT) -- A Utah health program is being lauded for helping patients "cheat death" for 20 years. The artificial-heart program at Intermountain Medical Center in Murray celebrated its 20th anniversary yesterday. Surgeons there say they've implanted nearly 600 artificial hearts in that time. Developers say Intermountain is on the forefront of using newer and small technology for artificial heart implants.

(Undated) Fracking is an issue in Utah and several other states. Ilinois lawmakers aren't giving up on their plan to bring fracking to Illinois because they say it'll put the state's economy back on track. Representative David Reis [[ Rice ]] says Illinois should reap the benefits of fracking like other states.

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Supporters say it could create thousands of jobs and help reduce the nation's dependency on foreign oil. But opponents argue there are serious environmental risks, including the possibility of contaminating drinking water. Illinois leaders are split on the idea. House Speaker Michael Madigan has expressed concern but Governor Quinn is on board with the plan. The bill has not hit the House floor yet and appears to be stuck in a Rules committee.

(Cedar Fort)- A house was engulfed in flames Tuesday night in the Utah County town of Cedar Fort, causing some of the structure to collapse and causing smoke inhalation injuries to two people. Utah County sheriff’s Sgt. Spencer Cannon said the home, near 200 North and Church Street, was likely a total loss.Cannon said several walls had collapsed as of 10 p.m. Tuesday night. Two people received smoke inhalation injuries, and one person was taken to the hospital for treatment. Other people inside the house were able to escape unharmed, Cannon said.