BLANDING, Utah – One of two Blanding men involved in multiple break-ins and fires at San Juan schools last year was sentenced Monday to serve up to 15 years in prison and pay $1 million in restitution.

19-year-old Deven White pleaded guilty to attempted aggravated arson and burglary charges. White and 23-year-old Christopher Stolzer were charged with six burglaries at San Juan High School and San Juan Middle School.

They were also charged with starting two fires, one of which destroyed the high school’s library and caused $1 million in damages.

Stolzer was found incompetent to stand trial.

　

>>Home-Based Gun Business Approved

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(Woods Cross, UT) -- The Woods Cross Planning Commission says a local can sell guns from home. Tyler Murri says he understands neighbors' concerns about a gun dealer in the area.

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The commission approved the permit last night. Murri's currently awaiting his federal gun-sales permit. The city says Murri will not be allowed to advertise his business on his property. Murri himself also told the council the merchandise will be in locked safes.

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Commentary on the proposed permit was about evenly divided between opponents and supporters.


>>Dust Hazardous To Health

(Salt Lake Co., UT) -- A physician's group says Salt Lake Valley air quality is dangerous. Utah Physicians for Healthy Environment says dust is as big a problem as smog. The group's asking lawmakers and state agencies to curb airborne dust near Geneva Rock. The Department of Air Quality told Channel 4 the company got a compliance advisory in June.

>>Dangerous Intersection Worries Locals

(Kearns, UT) -- A closed crosswalk in Kearns is worrying some locals. They say drivers do not stop for red lights at 5415 South and Northwest Avenue. UDOT has been repairing sewer lines there for weeks. However, there are no signs saying the crosswalk's closed. UDOT is asking everyone to use the crosswalks east or west of the intersection.

>>Blaze Flattens Two Homes

(Tooele, UT) -- Three Tooele [[ two-ELL-ee ]] people are homeless after a fire burned both their house and their neighbor's. Authorities say an explosion in the garage near 740 South and 780 West started it all. High wind pushed the flames to the empty house next door. Assistant Fire Chief Bucky Whitehouse says one unidentified person was treated for smoke inhalation.

>>Sea Lion Death Hits Hard

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Hogle Zoo is mourning one of its favorite residents. "Big Guy," a 20-year-old sea lion, died of cancer yesterday. Zookeeper James Weinpress [[ WINE-press ]] told Channel 4 during Big's Guy's year with the zoo he was outgoing and friendly with humans and other sea lions. However, July 4th he stopped eating and interacting with his trainer. Big Guy stopped breathing when zookeepers sedated him to find out what was wrong.


>>LDS Website Helps Overcome Porn Addiction

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A website operated by the LDS Church is aimed at helping people overcome their addiction to pornography. The "Deseret News" says the website titled "Overcoming Pornography Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ" was created as a resource for church members, families and local ecclesiastical leaders. The website says it's promoting hope through prevention and recovery.

>>Utah Baby-Toting Sisters Accused Of Armed Robbery

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Two Utah sisters face charges for orchestrating an armed robbery while in the presence of their two infant children. Authorities say the women are charged with one-count each of robbery and assault. They're accused of carrying a 22-caliber rifle into the Sunrise Store near Montezuma Creek on July 3rd and demanding money from the clerk. Police say two babies were found in the backseat of the vehicle they used to make their getaway attempt.

>>Utah Has Right Stuff For Business

(Undated) -- The state of Utah is getting high marks for its business community. According to C-NBC's "America's Top States For Business" Utah is the fifth-ranked state overall. Utah received high praise in the categories of "business friendliness" and "access to capital." According to the survey, South Dakota is number-one followed by Texas and North Dakota while Hawaii is last.

　

TAYLORSVILLE, Utah – A man suspected of child sex abuse was arrested Tuesday, and police believe there may be more victims out there. Ramiro Cruz, 45, was arrested after five girls aged 5 to 13 allege he sexually abused them, including during times while they were sleeping at his house in Taylorsville.

SALT LAKE CITY ( Salt Lake City police say a woman out for a morning jog stumbled upon a 2-month-old baby all alone on the sidewalk. Detective Veronica Montoya said the baby boy was found at about 5:30 a.m. Monday asleep in his stroller in the Avenues near 260 North and A Street. He was taken into protective custody and remained there Tuesday. The jogger searched for the infant's parent without success and then called the police. Montoya said paperwork found inside a diaper bag gave investigators an idea of who the mother might be, but that person couldn't be found. Officials say the 32-year-old mother eventually started looking for the boy and was interviewed by police hours later. Police say she was not arrested, but the case is being sent to the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office for likely charges.