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WVC police chase down alleged juvenile robbers
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah May 15, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Police were able to chase down a pair of young hold-up wannabes Tuesday night who allegedly pulled a “gun” on some prospective Facebook sellers. A couple had listed some tools for sale on Facebook Marketplace and arranged...
Biden, Trump won't participate in debate to be held at University of Utah
After it was announced Utah would host the third 2024 presidential debate, President Biden's campaign shared he will not participate in events hosted by The Commission on Presidential Debates.
Cox says he wants an ICE facility in Utah
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Thursday said he wants U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to build a detention facility in Utah so the agency doesn’t have to transport detained migrants to Las Vegas, which he said is creating a backlog. But the governor said efforts to work with ICE to allow state-run facilities to hold […] The post Cox says he wants an ICE facility in Utah appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Sandy eyes forecast with runoff expected to increase
SANDY — Eyes were on the forecast Thursday with a key reservoir sitting at capacity, and runoff waters expected to pick up in intensity in the weeks to come. According to Sandy City Public Utilities assistant director Scott Ellis, the current setup and forecast—with highs ranging from the low 80s to mid 60s over the next 10 days—is trending toward a smooth runoff season.
SNL alum, comic film star Pete Davidson drops in on Salt Lake City Fire Department
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 17, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — The Salt Lake City Fire Department celebrated a visit from Saturday Night Live performer and comic film star Pete Davidson, also a member of firefighters’ extended family. “Brotherhood and Sisterhood in the Fire Service,” reads the fire department’s...
Utah receives more federal wildfire prevention funding
SALT LAKE CITY — Three Utah organizations will receive more than $5.5 million in combined funds for wildfire prevention and defense. The money will help them defend against catastrophic wildfires. Karl Hunt, the spokesperson for the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands, said most of the federal...
Why is West Springs on the verge of shutting down?
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. (KREX) — West Springs Hospital, the only psychiatric hospital between Denver and Salt Lake City, is in danger of shutting down at the end of the month due to a financial crisis. We’re down to our last 30 days of operating cash. John Sheehan. In...
Utah soldier's remains arrived home 8 decades after WWII death in Philippines POW camp
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The remains of a Utah soldier who died in a Philippine prisoner of war camp during World War II arrived at Salt Lake City International Airport on Tuesday after being identified by the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. Ballard King Yeates, who passed away on...
'Cabin pressure issue' forces Salt Lake-to-Atlanta flight to return 30 minutes in
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A flight bound for Atlanta that departed from the Salt Lake City International Airport on Tuesday evening was forced to turn around and was back on the ground just more than an hour after takeoff, according to flight records. Delta Flight 1130 took off...
Gov. Cox says Utah made 'huge mistake' in part of justice reform
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Governor Cox said Utah made a “huge mistake” in a portion of criminal justice reform by not adequately preparing inmates for the outside world before they are released from prison. “What we haven’t done a good job of is making sure that...
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