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Alleged Sandy kidnapper taken into custody at Hogle Zoo
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 14, 2024 — A Sandy man was arrested for allegedly holding a woman and her three children against their will. A third party notified Sandy police of the threat to the woman and the children, ages 6, 4 and 1, on Monday, according to charging documents for Alejandro Pineda, 28.
It’s go time: Top Southern Utah prep athletes eye team, individual titles at 3-day state track and field
PROVO — High school athletes from across the state will converge at Brigham Young University this weekend for Utah High School Activities Association’s annual track and field state championships for all classifications, 1A through 6A. As is typically the case, Southern Utah athletes and teams are expected to...
Police say suspect robbed Provo store, used pepper spay on clerk
PROVO, Utah, May 16, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Police are searching for a suspect accused of robbing a Provo convenience store and using pepper spray on an employee early Thursday. Police say the suspect was wearing a black face covering and a hoodie when he robbed the Maverik at...
Girl who died of cancer will not be recognized at graduation ceremony due to district policy
The family of a Utah girl who earned enough credits to graduate before she died will not be allowed to walk across the stage during the high school’s graduation ceremony next week due to a district policy.
Widows of fallen officers share their courtroom experiences
PROVO — One day after burying their husband, father, and best friend, the family of Santaquin Police Sgt. Bill Hooser is now preparing themselves to spend a lot of time at the Provo Courthouse. That’s where the court proceedings will happen for the man accused of killing Hooser. Michael...
Utah man inspired others, now seeks support following cancer diagnosis
EAGLE MOUNTAIN — An Eagle Mountain man known for giving other people hope and inspiring others is in need of some encouragement. Chris Sullivan, known in his community as “the sign guy,” has put a pause on his running following a cancer diagnosis. Sullivan has been seen...
KTVX-KUCW’s The Garfield Movie Screening Sweepstakes
We want you to be among the first in Utah to see The Garfield Movie, opening in theaters everywhere on May 24th. But first, you have the chance to enter to win tickets to the local advanced screening of the new animated comedy happening Sunday, May 19th at 1pm MT at the Megaplex Jordan Commons Theatre in Sandy. Enter now for the chance to win!
Students rally to help Lehi teacher critically injured in classroom explosion
LEHI, Utah (KUTV) — An explosion that sent a Lehi High School teacher to the hospital in critical condition May 10 has led to students rallying in support of their teacher. Police said the explosion happened during class inside the school’s agriculture building, injuring the teacher so badly some thought he wouldn’t survive.
Man accused of kidnapping woman, 3 minors found at Hogle Zoo
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A man has been charged with aggravated kidnapping after being found at Utah's Hogle Zoo with the four victims. Sandy police were told by a third-party source that Alejandro Pineda Jr., 27, used a gun to detain a woman and three kids ages 6, 4 and 1, court documents said.
K-9 CA$H tracks suspect after Sandy hit and run
SANDY, Utah, May 14, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — When a man allegedly fled on foot from the scene of a Sandy vehicle collision, a K-9 called CA$H had what it took to find him. The incident was reported at about 1:50 a.m. Friday. The bloodhound was brought to the scene, in the area of 8600 S. Monroe St., and followed its nose to the area of 260 E. Cottage “where he attempted to elude officers again by jumping into a fenced area before being contacted and arrested,” a Sandy City Police statement says.
It’s go time: Top Southern Utah prep athletes eye team, individual titles at 3-day state track and field
PROVO — High school athletes from across the state will converge at Brigham Young University this weekend for Utah High School Activities Association’s annual track and field state championships for all classifications, 1A through 6A. As is typically the case, Southern Utah athletes and teams are expected to...
Cedar Valley band instructor named Alpine School District teacher of the year
An Eagle Mountain educator received a big surprise Monday morning. The Alpine School District announced Cedar Valley High School’s director of bands, music teacher Mitch Hall, as its teacher of the year. During a surprise ceremony, Superintendent Shane Farnsworth recognized Hall in front his students, family and fellow staff at the high school.
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