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Teens arrested in Taylorsville kidnapping-killing investigation to face charges as adults
TAYLORSVILLE, Utah — Three teenage boys are now facing multiple felony charges accusing them of shooting and killing a man who was trying to buy a gun from them and then disposing of his body in a remote area of Utah County. Two of the teens were charged Tuesday...
Utah businessman accused of $1.8 million COVID relief scam
(The Center Square) - A Utah County businessman was arrested this week after being indicted by a federal grand jury in Salt Lake City for wire fraud. Robert Blake Molling, a 41-year-old from Lehi, Utah, allegedly fraudulently obtained over $1.8 million in federal government disaster relief funds, according to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah's office. Between March 2020 and April 2022, Molling fraudulently applied for COVID-19 Economic...
Heavy Rescue school students respond to real-life emergency during trench collapse training
CEDAR HILLS, Utah County — First responders who rescued a man trapped in a Cedar Hills trench collapse said they’re grateful and surprised he’s alive. Firefighters told KSL TV the circumstances were dire. “The patient who was involved yesterday was in a critical situation where he’s buried...
American Fork police seize 30 lbs fentanyl, large sum of cash from undocumented immigrant
AMERICAN FORK, Utah (KUTV) — An undocumented immigrant residing in Murray was arrested Thursday after authorities said they seized 30 pounds of fentanyl and large amounts of cash from his apartment. American Fork police officers said that detectives with the Utah County Major Crimes Unit served a court-authorized search...
Construction worker caught in Utah County trench collapse, seriously injured
CEDAR HILLS, Utah, March 26, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Rescue officials say a construction worker is lucky to be alive after he was trapped in a collapsing trench Tuesday in the Utah County city of Cedar Hills. American Fork Fire Battalion Chief Justin Whatcott told reporters at the scene...
Contractor hospitalized after trench collapse at construction project at Cedar Hills home
CEDAR HILLS, Utah (KUTV) — A man was flown to a hospital in serious condition after officials said he was trapped up to his chin in a collapsed trench in Utah County. According to Cedar Hills Mayor Denise Andersen, the incident happened before 2 p.m. on Tuesday at 9969 N and 4000 W.
Group claims death of 21-year-old Utah transgender man was victim of possible hate crime
TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (KUTV) — A group is now calling the death of a 21-year-old transgender man a possible hate crime. Alex Franco was reported missing on Mar. 18. Franco got into a car in Taylorsville; witnesses heard a gunshot, and the car sped away. On Mar. 19, police found Franco's body in a remote area in Utah County.
Teens charged as adults in connection to 21-year-old Taylorsville man's death
TAYLORSVILLE, Utah (KUTV) — New details have been released in the murder case of Alex Franco, a man from Taylorsville found dead in remote Utah County. According to court documents, 17-year-old Rohan Sharoon turned himself in to Taylorsville police and led officers to Franco's body. Sharoon claimed to have...
Saratoga Springs looks to accommodate growth with new city hall and library
Saratoga Springs, like most of Utah County, is experiencing tremendous growth. And with more people comes the need for municipal facilities that compliment the city’s current population. Saratoga Springs was officially incorporated in December 1997. At the time, the 6,944-acre town was home to fewer than 200 residents. Twenty-seven...
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