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Connecticut man charged with assaulting skier at Deer Valley

1 day ago | ksl.com | Pat Reavy

PARK CITY — An argument at a Park City ski resort has resulted in a felony charge for a Connecticut man accused of tackling another skier while the victim was still in his skis. Paul Howard Kauffman, 63, of Wilton, Connecticut, was charged Wednesday in Summit County's 3rd District Court with aggravated assault resulting in serious injury, a second-degree felony. Kauffman got into an argument with another man while on a ski slope at Deer Valley Resort on March 15, according to charging documents.
Vernal man charged with firing shots in road rage confrontation

1 day ago | ksl.com | Pat Reavy

VERNAL — A Vernal man is now facing felony charges accusing him of firing multiple rounds at another vehicle during a road-rage confrontation in eastern Utah on Sunday. Michael Earl Roloff, 48, was booked into the Uintah County Jail after his arrest that same day. While being questioned by the trooper, Roloff allegedly admitted "he does have a problematic temper and poor conflict-resolution skills," a police booking affidavit states.
Pleasant View confirms new police chief

1 day ago | ksl.com | Pat Reavy

PLEASANT VIEW, Weber County — Pleasant View's new police chief was sworn in on Tuesday. Stetson Talbot officially became the city's new chief after being approved by the City Council. "Chief Talbot comes to this position with a long history of serving in our city. He has a passion for public safety and also has a deep love for the community here.
Court reverses conviction, orders new trial for Midvale man found guilty in 2021 road rage killing

1 day ago | ksl.com | Emily Janeen Ashcraft

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Court of Appeals has vacated a manslaughter conviction and ordered a new trial for a Midvale man who shot and killed another man during a heated exchange that began with making fun of a car and continued into road rage.
Documented gang member, 2 others accused of obstructing police in weekend shooting

1 day ago | ksl.com | Pat Reavy

SOUTH SALT LAKE — Three people, including an 18-year-old documented gang member, have been arrested and accused of interfering with a weekend shooting investigation in South Salt Lake. Emillio Nicholas Cabrera,18, Shelby Montoya, 31, and Michelle Lynn Alvarado, 60, were each booked into the Salt Lake County Jail Tuesday for investigation of obstruction of justice.
Utah charter school director arrested in child sex abuse material case

1 day ago | ksl.com | Pat Reavy

LAYTON — The director of a Utah charter school with campuses in Layton and Ogden has been arrested and accused of possessing — and possibly producing — child sex abuse material. Jared Dallan Buckley, 40, was booked into the Davis County Jail on Tuesday for investigation of two counts of aggravated sexual exploitation of minor and sexual exploitation of a minor.
Drunken driver who killed 3 seeks parole; victim's family wants more time

1 day ago | ksl.com | Pat Reavy

SALT LAKE CITY — Myron Millsap Barlow, of Bluffdale, says he will never drink and drive again and wants to speak to others about sobriety to prevent another tragic crash like the one he caused. "I take this very seriously. I know I can't change (what happened). But I can definitely be a staunch advocate against drunk driving and for sobriety. I know it doesn't fix anything, but that is my ultimate goal," he told the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole on Tuesday.
Most Utah lawns could wait for watering, experts say

1 day ago | ksl.com | Carter Williams

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah water managers say most Utahns don't need to water their lawns until mid-May, at the earliest, following another good winter for most parts of the state. Residents should wait until about Mother's Day, or when high temperatures regularly reach the 70s, Candice Hasenyager, director of the Utah Division of Water Resources, said in a state water conditions update last week.
Why should you wait to water your lawn, according to these Utah experts

1 day ago | ksl.com | Carter Williams

SALT LAKE CITY — After a normal statewide snowpack and storms impacting valleys, Utah water managers and other experts say most Utahns shouldn't have to water their lawns just yet. Residents can wait until about Mother's Day or when high temperatures regularly reach the 70s, said Candice Hasenyager, director of the Utah Division of Water Resources, in a state water conditions update last week.
Jordan River trail now connects to a new city. Will addition help it reach its full potential?

1 day ago | ksl.com | Carter Williams

MILLCREEK — A raft of ducks floated down the Jordan River on a warm spring day as Millcreek Mayor Jeff Silvestrini described the importance of the body of water that flows through the city's westernmost boundary. While only about a mile of the river's path touches Millcreek, he sees it as a beautiful but underappreciated natural resource. "We all hope the Jordan River will someday be more of a shining star in our community," he said.