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How Utah students practiced earthquake safety during statewide emergency drill
SALT LAKE CITY — School started as usual Thursday morning at Canyon View Elementary in Cottonwood Heights. But within a few minutes, it was obvious the day would be a little different. Instead of sitting at their desks, students climbed under them. "I grew a lot lately," said Henry...
Man offers to help valet driver at the U., then kidnaps her, police say
SALT LAKE CITY — A man who allegedly got into a car being parked by a valet at the University of Utah Hospital under the guise of helping has been arrested for investigation of kidnapping. Samir Sadullaev, 27, was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail on Wednesday for...
Are Utah homeowners paying more than their fair share of property taxes? What an audit found
Utah homeowners are carrying a disproportionate share of the state’s property tax burden because assessors find it more difficult to correctly determine the value of commercial property, resulting in a “tax shift” from one sector to another. That’s one of the key findings legislative auditors released Wednesday in a report that identified several issues with […] The post Are Utah homeowners paying more than their fair share of property taxes? What an audit found appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Cameras capture man trying to break into Saratoga Springs home, trailer
SARATOGA SPRINGS — A homeowner on Tuesday was hoping to identify the stranger who spent roughly 30 minutes on his property overnight Sunday and tried to enter his home multiple times before entering his trailer and then apparently breaking into a car across the street. “What is he trying...
Sandy police seeking identity of two allegedly involved in retail theft
SANDY, Utah — Local authorities are actively seeking the public's assistance in identifying two males suspected of retail theft at a Hobby Lobby store. The Sandy Police Department released surveillance images of the individuals, who reportedly fled the scene in a white Toyota Camry without a license plate. The...
A Utah special education teacher celebrates 50 years in the classroom
On Good Things Utah this morning – A special education teacher in Cedar Hills received a touching surprise Wednesday, with fellow teachers and special education parents of Kay Beck hosting an open house to celebrate her 50 years of teaching. Inside Beck’s special education classroom at Cedar Ridge Elementary, it is busy, but not chaotic. You see heads down, fingers counting, scissors moving and pencils scribbling. Each student is locked in on their individualized task.
Midvale family sues neighbor accused of making racist comments toward 10-year-old child
MIDVALE — A Midvale family on Wednesday filed a lawsuit against their neighbor, accusing the woman of repeatedly targeting their son with expletives and racial slurs that were documented in TikTok videos that went viral late last year. Cecillee Cummings, Bryan Izeman and their son, identified by his initials,...
Drug bust along Jordan River Trail results in over 30 arrests
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — A multi-jurisdictional drug interdiction operation led by the Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) along the Jordan River and Folsom Trails resulted in over 30 arrests and the seizure of more than 2,000 fentanyl pills on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. The operation, which involved...
K9 Moki dies after serving Lehi for 8 years
LEHI — A K9 member of the Lehi City Police Department, Moki, died on April 14, according to a Facebook post from the department. The post said Moki served the residents of Lehi diligently for 8 years as a dedicated partner, friend, and partner of Corporal Cole Peterson. Moki...
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