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4 attacked driver in road rage case after boss called employees to beat man up, charges say
OREM — A Santaquin man who police say was involved in a road rage incident with another driver is now facing felony charges accusing him of calling three other men under his supervision at work and telling them to go assault the other driver. Michael Sean Price, 31, was...
Utah man sentenced to 6 years in federal prison for his role in Jan. 6 US Capitol riot
SALT LAKE CITY — A Sandy man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for his role in the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. John Earle Sullivan, 29, was also sentenced on Friday to three years of supervised release following his prison term and ordered to pay $2,000 in restitution.
Provo man shot by police in South Salt Lake charged in auto burglary investigation
AMERICAN FORK — A Provo man, who police say stole his impounded car from a lot in Utah County and was later shot by police looking for him in Salt Lake County, is now facing criminal charges for the American Fork incident. Kevin Mitchell Ballew, 37, was charged Monday...
Here's how many investors and cash buyers are in Utah's housing market
SALT LAKE CITY — Home prices are high, and so are mortgage rates. That might make you wonder, who's actually able to buy houses in Utah right now?. New numbers show how many buyers in the Beehive state are paying cash – and how many are investors. Nationwide...
Heber police identify six minors in skate park vandalism
Police have charged six young people, ranging in age from 11 to 15, after a Southfield Park restroom was vandalized. Heber City Police Sgt. Josh Weishar said officers identified the juveniles from videos the minors recorded while defacing the park. “They recorded themselves lighting off fireworks and breaking things,” he...
Video shows SUV pushing parked car across street, into Orem house
OREM — Neighbors say the homeowners avoided injury Wednesday in a car-versus-house ordeal that surveillance video showed happened when an SUV pulled up behind a parked car and then pushed it across the street. The chain of events unfolded sometime after 11:30 a.m., according to neighbor Marcus Hight. He...
Footloose and fancy-free, Utah leaders can’t see their own hypocrisy
In 1984, “Footloose” captivated audiences with its spirited take on youth rebellion against unfounded censorship. “Footloose” revolves around Ren McCormack, a teenager who moves to the small town of Bomont where tragedy leads local authorities to outlaw dancing and rock music. Ren sees this as an affront to freedom and expression, and he challenges the […] The post Footloose and fancy-free, Utah leaders can’t see their own hypocrisy appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Find A Locally Made Mother’s Day Gift In Utah
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH (GOOD THINGS UTAH)- Getting a gift that is unique and different is so special. Today in the studio we have, Creators Collective Market Owner, Delilah Collings sharing the upcoming events, and what they will have. With Mother’s Day, Teacher Appreciation Day, and May birthdays coming up you will not want to miss the 2 big markets coming up. These 2 markets will have the perfect gifts for everyone. The Salt Lake City market is on May 3rd from 2-7 pm with 40 vendors. The Lindon Market is on May 11th from 11 am-4 pm with over 100 vendors. To see a little sneak peek of what you can shop for watch the video linked above. For more information visit her website: creatorscollectivemarket.com.
Free child health screening program kicking off at Timpanogos Elementary
Students at Timpanogos Elementary School are invited to attend a free health screening Wednesday. The Kaufusi’s Keikis event, named after Provo Mayor Michelle Kaufusi, is the first of its kind in the area. The free opt-in health screenings will be performed by student physicians at the Noorda College of Osteopathic Medicine and will be overseen by licensed faculty physicians.
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