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Santaquin officer killed in crash, suspect in custody
SANTAQUIN, Utah — The suspect of a semi-truck crash that killed a Santaquin police officer this morning is now in custody. The suspect, Mike Jayne, was possibly armed with a stolen firearm and stole a white F150 to flee from police. Gov. Spencer Cox posted on X that the suspect had been captured.
Shelter-in-place issued for Juab County while officers search for suspect in officer death
MONA, Utah (KUTV) — A shelter-in-place was issued for Mona residents on Sunday morning while officials searched the area for the suspect of a deadly hit-and-run crash. Mona City representatives shared the shelter-in-place issued by the Juab County Sheriff's Office around 8:20 a.m. on May 5. "All Mona residents...
Eagle Mountain blaze destroys multiple houses
EAGLE MOUNTAIN, Utah, May 5, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A Utah County residential fire in Eagle Mountain spread from house to house, damaging at least four and leaving two as total or near total losses. Unified Fire firefighters responded to the first burning residence at about 1:30 a.m. Sunday....
Megyn Kelly’s latest conspiracy theory about student furries at Utah Middle School debunked
Former Fox News and NBC television host Megyn Kelly recently claimed that students in Utah, identifying as “furries,” were permitted to engage in disruptive behaviors at Mount Nebo Middle School in Payson. According to Kelly, these students were involved in biting and scratching, which she reported on her SiriusXM podcast and reiterated in an April 18 Facebook post.
3-year-old Odin Ratliff's family sues State of Utah for his death
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The family of one of the boys killed in an Eagle Mountain crash two years ago has filed a lawsuit against the state of Utah. Theresa and Robert Ratliff, the mom and dad of 3-year-old Odin Ratliff, filed a lawsuit against the State of Utah, the Department of Corrections, Adult Probation and Parole, the Board of Pardons and Parole and Wasatch Behavioral Health.
Misidentification results in wrong 3-year-old's body harvested for organ donation
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Exactly two years ago, an SUV ran off the road in Eagle Mountain, Utah, hitting and killing two 3-year-olds, Hunter Jackson and Odin Ratliff, who were playing in the sand with toy tractors in a round pen at Cedar Valley Stables. Utah County prosecutors...
Family and loved ones remember Eagle Mountain boys hit and killed 2 years ago
On a windy Thursday evening, the families of Odin Ratliff and Hunter Jackson gathered with dozens of loved ones and community members at Cedar Valley Stables to remember the two little boys who died due to actions of an alleged DUI driver, two-years to the day earlier. On May 2,...
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...
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.
Lockdown lifted on several Nebo School District schools
SANTAQUIN, Utah, April 29, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A lockdown has been lifted after it was placed on several Nebo School District schools Monday. “Today the Santaquin Police Department received notice of a potential threat in Santaquin,” says a social media post from the Santaquin Police Department. “All...
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