Tim Gurrister

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Washington City tax evader repays $2 million-plus back taxes, fine at his sentencing hearing

3 weeks ago | gephardtdaily.com | Tim Gurrister

ST. GEORGE, Utah, June 6, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) -- A businessman who pleaded guilty to tax fraud was able┬áto pay off his six years in back taxes plus the five-figure fine on the day of his sentencing. Phyllip Hallman Heaton, 43, of Washington City, Utah, was sentenced to five months imprisonment and 18 months supervised release, including six months of home detention, after he evaded paying taxes for six years, Utah's federal prosecutors said in a Wednesday press release.
After Jazz, Mammoth and Real Salt Lake highlight Pride Month, Layton lawmaker threatens legislation

3 weeks ago | gephardtdaily.com | Tim Gurrister

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, June 3, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) -- A Layton lawmaker is threatening legislation after Utah's three major sports franchises posted support for the LGBTQ community's Pride Month. Rep. Trevor Lee, R-Layton, reacted with the threat after the Utah Jazz basketball team, the Utah Mammoth hockey club and soccer's Real Salt Lake all posted supportive messages online Sunday as Pride Month begins.
Families pay tribute to victims of double fatal collision on I-15 in Payson

3 weeks ago | gephardtdaily.com | Tim Gurrister

PAYSON, Utah, June 1, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) -- State troopers have released the names of the victims in a double-fatal crash Tuesday in Payson. Killed in the crash were the Kia driver, Riley Durst, 19, from: Draper, and the Jeep driver, Christopher Suiter, 50, of Santaquin. The blue Kia was traveling north on Interstate 15 near milepost 250 in Payson, according to the Utah Highway Patrol.
Mountain lions, cougars, pumas: What to watch for as outdoors season dawns

1 month ago | gephardtdaily.com | Tim Gurrister

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 24, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) — State wildlife officials are offering tips on what to expect, and do, if you encounter one of the state’s several thousand mountain lions, aka, cougars or pumas. “Mountain lions can be found all over Utah!’ the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources advises. “If you spend time outdoors this summer, you may come across one of these elusive predators.
Murray PD looks to solve 1978 cold case disappearance

1 month ago | gephardtdaily.com | Tim Gurrister

MURRAY, Utah, May 24, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) — Police investigators are reaching out for help in solving the cold case disappearance of Linda Peterson, a Murray woman who vanished nearly 47 years ago. Murray police detectives are spearheading the effort, hoping to jog the memory of anyone who might have even slightest information about the case. “Linda Peterson went missing on September 16, 1978,” says a new flier released on social by Murray PD.
Firefighters battle North Ogden blaze

1 month ago | gephardtdaily.com | Tim Gurrister

NORTH OGDEN, Utah, May 16, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) —¬† A fire in the middle of a multi-city commercial district at 2700 North on US 89 kept firefighters busy for nearly four hours Wednesday night and into Thursday morning. The blaze, which was captured on video by Devin Holland, broke out just after 9 p.m. drawing hundreds of commentators online, many witnesses reporting explosions initially. One resident of a nearby trailer park said his mobile home was shaken by a blast from the fire scene.
Sandy police seek suspect in attack on 87-year-old

1 month ago | gephardtdaily.com | Tim Gurrister

SANDY, Utah, May 15, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) — Police are asking for the public’s help locating the suspect in an assault in Sandy on an 87-year-old man. “Sandy Police are looking for a suspect and vehicle involved in an aggravate assault against an 87-year-old man in the area of 8300 S Terrace Dr. on May 9 around 11:30 a.m.” the department said.in releasing photos of the alleged assailant and his vehicle.
3 escape serious injury in Washington County crash, fire

1 month ago | gephardtdaily.com | Tim Gurrister

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah, May 4, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) — Three people were sent to the hospital after a two-car crash that set one of the vehicles on fire. Emergency units were dispatched to the wreck on State Route 59 near mile marker 12 shortly after 5 p.m. Saturday, according to Hurricane Valley Fire & Rescue District.
$6.6 million for wildlife and habitat improvements from DWR permits

1 month ago | gephardtdaily.com | Tim Gurrister

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 4, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) — Wildlife and more than 160,000 acres where it lives just got a near $7 million boost from an innovative state Division of Wildlife Resources permit fundraiser. Dozens of projects benefiting wildlife — including wildlife research, conservation and habitat restoration projects — have been funded for this year after a record $6.6 million was committed to the projects by participating conservation groups, the DWR announced.
Utah County Sheriff’s Office seeks tips on identities of alleged thieves

1 month ago | gephardtdaily.com | Tim Gurrister

PROVO, Utah, April 30, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) — The Utah County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance nabbing three suspected thieves. “Looking for some information, a little help if you will,” the sheriff’s office asked online this week regarding a March 28 incident. Individuals had gone to the Bridal Veil Falls area and went for a walk.