Monday, October 21, 2013

>>Boy Scouts Condemn Rock Pushers

(Utah Co., UT) -- The Boy Scouts of America says two Scout leaders who pushed over a boulder at Goblin Valley State Park behaved very poorly. Scout leader Dave Hall says he'll accept whatever the consequences are.

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A spokesperson for the Scouts says Hall and Glenn Taylor's behavior goes against the group's policy of "Leave No Trace." Hall and Taylor say they knocked over the rock because it was a safety hazard. Authorities are reviewing the incident.

>>Report Says Trooper Targeted Latinos For DWI

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A newly-released report is adding to the growing concern that a Utah highway patrol officer targeted innocent drivers to bolster her arrest statistics. The "Tribune" says attorneys believe they have new evidence to indicate Trooper Lisa Steed targeted Latinos and the poor when making more than 750 arrests for DUI in 2009 and 2010. Lawyers are suing UHP and Steed on behalf of a group of plaintiffs for damages topping 20-million dollars.

>>Utah Think Tank Says Unwed Man Shouldn't Adopt

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A Utah think tank is offering its opinion about the adoption case involving an unwed man. The Sutherland Institute has been arguing in support of the Utah adoption law that creates hurdles for single fathers before they can start an adoptive family. A Colorado man, Bobby Nevares, is appealing a judge's decision to deny his paternity petition. The Utah court system still has to set a date to hear Nevares' case.

>>UHP Needs Public's Help Locating Hit, Run Driver

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Utah Highway patrol needs the public's help finding the driver involved in a deadly weekend hit and run. Mark Hoggard of Sandy was driving his semi-truck along Interstate 80 when he was struck and killed Friday morning. The driver who struck Hoggard didn't stay on the scene. No one has contacted UHP yet but authorities are hopeful someone will come forward with information.

>>Pumpkin Regatta Is Success In Sugar House Park

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A pumpkin regatta in Sugar House Park is gaining lots of attention from fans of water crafts. Saturday's third annual Ginormous Pumpkin Regatta saw numerous water crafts made of monstrously large pumpkins weighing up to one-thousand-pounds apiece. Prizes were awarded to the winning and losing captains.

>>Apartment Fire under Investigation

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- Salt Lake City fire officials say they're investigating a human-caused apartment blaze. Officials say a transient might be responsible for the weekend fire early yesterday at South 200 East. The flame erupted in a shed behind the two-story complex. No injuries were reported but at least five people have been displaced.

>>A-T-V Accident Leaves Woman Injured

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A woman is bring treated for injuries following an ATV accident near Saratoga Springs. The accident happened at Israel Canyon last night. Authorities asked for help from a search-and-rescue helicopter but the reasons why weren't clear. The woman's injuries weren't thought to be life-threatening.

CEDAR CITY — One person was pronounced dead on the scene when a pick-up truck pulling a trailer rolled on northbound I-15 near milepost 49 on Sunday at approximately 9:19 p.m. Two others were injured in the crash. One was transported by helicopter in critical condition, and a third person was transported by ground. Utah Highway Patrol is actively investigating the crash.

>>Teachers Say Collaboration Is Key

(Sandy, UT) -- Teacher collaboration is among the issues discussed of the annual Utah Education Association Convention in Sandy. The president of U-E-A told the audience there is "power" in working together. Sharon Gallagher-Fishbaugh said Utah teachers are on the cusp of a great opportunity to take part in positive meetings as one entity trying to assist students,

>>Beer Tax Fizzles

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A brand new Utah tax on beer is running flat in a legislative committee. Lawmakers are trying to implement a tax on the suds. Republican Representative Jack Draxler of Logan is in favor of the tax because it would in part help fund prevention programs. The current tax of nearly 13-dollars per gallon of beer hasn't been changed in a decade.

>>Man Who Tried To Rob Cabbies Is Busted

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The Salt Lake-area man who tried to rob several local cabbies is under arrest. Authorities say the man targeted at least six cab drivers. Travis Patt was busted over the weekend. Police say a search turned up cash, a weapon and other evidence. Patt's facing an aggravated-robbery charge.

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