Jeremy Tombs

6 days ago | fox13now.com | Jeremy Tombs

PROVO, Utah — As water levels reach their peak on the Provo River this weekend, local kayakers are striking the balance between safety and thrill seeking. The current swells are born out of an artificial dam release to support the native June sucker fish down in the river delta. “Essentially, what they have to do every year is they have to imitate high water flow, so the fish have better spawning,” said Marc Nelson. Nelson says it’s created Class 3-4 rapids, conditions many may find too dangerous.

1 week ago | fox13now.com | Jeremy Tombs

SANTAQUIN, Utah — One big pair of scissors cut open a slice of nature on Monday that the people of Santaquin had lost for the past seven years. Local leaders say Santaquin Canyon has been closed since 2018 after multiple natural disasters dealt major damage to the area. For some, it’s an escape. “It’s memories, it’s a beautiful part of our state,” said U.S. Rep. Burgess Owens (R-UT-4). “It’s so Utah.”For others like Lynda Broadbent, it’s a place to come together.

2 weeks ago | fox13now.com | Jeremy Tombs

UTAH COUNTY, Utah — It's one of many places in Utah's great outdoors that inspires and leaves us in awe. But between its rocky cliffs and the crowds it attracts, Bridal Veil Falls can become dangerous, too. Just this week, two search and rescue operations have been executed there. With the sunny days and familiar sounds of summer upon us this Memorial Day weekend, that means adventure awaits for many.

2 weeks ago | fox13now.com | Jeremy Tombs

SALT LAKE CITY — A new performance audit released Tuesday by the Office of the Legislative Auditor General (OLAG) reveals consistent problems across the state when it comes to construction standards for public school projects. The OLAG says that the Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is not sufficiently overseeing school constructions and that the legislature should seek alternatives. One cornerstone of public safety in schools is how those facilities are built.

2 weeks ago | wkyt.com | Jeremy Tombs

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) - A plea deal has been reached in connection with a 2021 shooting that sent two people to the hospital. The shooting happened in October 2021 on Endon Drive. Police say a 66-year-old woman and a 15-year-old boy were shot. Marlon Griffin was arrested. According to court documents, Griffin has pleaded guilty to second-degree assault, convicted felon in possession of a handgun, and wanton endangerment. The recommended sentence is a total of 17 years.