(Monticello Utah)- A male juvenile from Monticello has been arrested as a suspect in a number of nighttime prowling incidents in Monticello over the past several months. The suspect in the breakins had been dubbed "the creeper" by locals and the events were the subject of frequent social media postings, including residents sayiung they were waiting behine thier locked doors with loaded guns.
Monticello Police made the arrest on May 16.
Law enforcement officials say that charges are pending and the investigation is ongoing. The charges will be handled in the juvenile court system.
Monticello Chief of Police Kent Adair reminds area residents to continue to be vigilant and lock your doors at night.
Adair said that he appreciates the patience of city residents during the investigation.


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(Moab Utah) It appears that housing constrtuction activity on the NorthWest Corner of Moab may increase as the result two anouncements recently. The Moab City Planning Commission recently approved plans for the Entrada at Moab Planned Development, including 45 townhomes, a clubhouse and a pool, near 720 West 400 North.

In a seperate announcement, a private Idaho Company plans to build two 16 unit assisted living facilities near the Grand Center. The Canyonlands Healthcare Service District has sold 2.5 acres of land to BeeHive homes. The firms plans to begin construction as soon as possible.



　

　

>>Police Will Discuss Findings Today

(West Valley City, UT)　 --　 West Valley City police are expected to discuss today their findings from a search in rural Oregon for evidence into the disappearance of Susan Powell.　 Police officials say they have a press conference scheduled for today.　 Powell's father Chuck Cox tells the "Tribune" bones found on a property in Scotts Mills, Oregon last week will likely be animal remains and not that of a human.　 The last person to see Powell alive in December, 2009 was her husband Josh Powell - but he killed himself and his two children last year.

>>Payson Man Killed Afghanistan

(Payson, UT) -- A Payson family is grieving the loss of their son in Afghanistan. Jim Towse [[ TOWZ ]] says his son, Cody, an Army medic, died when a bomb went off.

{UTtowse} Q...a great kid :05.3

Cody Towse turned 21 May 8th. The Army told the family he was killed helping a wounded soldier on patrol.

(Salt Lake)- The Utah Republican Party again rejected a series of reforms to the party’s nominating process in a move that could trigger a threatened ballot initiative to overhaul the system for picking candidates. Count My Vote, a group made up of several prominent Republicans, including former Gov. Mike Leavitt, argued the current system puts too much power in the hands of a small group of delegates, depresses turnout and leads to radicalization of Utah politics. The group had said if changes weren’t made, it would push for a ballot initiative — likely by gathering signatures on a petition — that would give candidates an alternative to going through the delegate process to get into a primary election.


>>New Utah GOP Chairman

(Sandy, UT) -- A payday-loan company owner is the new Utah GOP chairman. James Evans says he'll lead the fight against President Obama's policies.

{UTevans} Q...our own property :09.9

Evans, a former Air Force captain, got 60-percent of the vote during Saturday's convention.





>>Fireman's Group Honors Three Who Died In '43

(Salt Lake City, UT)　 --　 A local group takes a moment over the weekend to honor three firefighters who perished in a famous theater blaze 70-years ago in Salt Lake City.　 The Salt Lake Fireman's Relief Association gathered yesterday at the site where the Victory Theater once stood to honor the memories of those who died battling the fire.　 Melvin Hatch, Harry Christensen and Theron Johnson all perished in what is now considered the deadliest incident in the history of the city's fire department.　 　

>>GOP Rejects Reforms

(Salt Lake City, UT)　 --　 The Utah Republican Party is once again rejecting a series of reforms to its nominating process.　 The "Tribune" reports GOP loyalists rejected a proposal during Saturday's convention including one requiring candidates have more than two-thirds of the delegate vote to avoid a primary.　 Several key Republicans were pushing for reforms because they say the current system puts too much power in the hands of small groups of delegates.

>>Five Injured In Tooele Crash

(Tooele, County, UT)　 --　 Tooele County authorities are investigating a weekend crash along Interstate 80.　 Five people were injured in yesterday's wreck just north of Grantsville.　 Only one person was using a seat belt when their vehicle rolled numerous times.　 The conditions of the victims wasn't known.

>>XanGo Co-Founder Sues His Five Business Partners

(Salt Lake City, UT)　 --　 The co-founder of XanGo in Salt Lake City alleges his partners embezzled hundreds-of-thousands of dollars.　 In a complaint filed in U.S. District Court, Bryan Davis accuses his five founding partners of asset mismanagement, intimidation and other illegalities.　 An attorney for the the five partners says the allegations are unfounded.　 XanGo is one of the state's most recognizable brands.　 　 　 　

>>Boy Who Was Mauled Makes Recovery

(St. George, UT)　 --　 A young boy in St. George recently mauled by three rottweilers is making a fine recovery.　 Eleven-year-old K.J. Reid was badly injured all over his body two-weeks ago.　 The young man says he remembers only parts of the May 6th attack.　 　 　 　

>>Data Says Greenhouse Emissions Dropping In Utah

(Undated)　 --　 Federal environmental officials say new data suggests greenhouse emissions in Utah are on the decline.　 The U.S. Energy Information Association says greenhouse emissions in this state decreased slightly during the last decade.　 The fall was seen despite a surge forward in 2007.　 Utah is one of 32 states to witness a decline.　 　

>>Hundreds Of Volunteers Appear To Help Projects

(Salt Lake City, UT)　 --　 More than 700 people show up to volunteer for a special day of service in Salt Lake City.　 "Deseret News" says the volunteers were from the LDS Church's Riverton Young Single Adult Stake.　 They came to Salt Lake City to help with several service projects in the area.　 　 　 　


State Track


The most dominant team performance of the entire meet was in 2A. Richfield won eight of 16 events as it racked up a staggering 172 points, well ahead of second-place North Summit’s 75.5 points.

Derek Sorensen won the 100 and 200 meters to lead the Wildcats, who avenged a disappointing second-place finish last season.

Panguitch ended its four-year title drought by winning the 1A title. The Bobcats racked up 107 points to hold off second-place Rich with 94 points.

Boys team scores

1. Richfield, 172; 2. North Summit, 75.5; 3. Emery, 44.5; 4 (tie). Manti, San Juan, 43; 6 (tie). Grand, Millard, 42; 8. South Summit, 41.

Class 1A

Boys team scores

1. Panguitch, 107; 2. Rich, 94; 3. Layton Christian, 62.5; 4. Duchesne, 57; 5. Milford, 56; 6. Altamont 49; 7. Monticello, 38; 8. Bryce Valley, 34.