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Missing man out of San Juan County

The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office needs help finding a missing 42-year-old man. Gerald Joe has been missing since October 23rd and was last seen in Blanding, Utah, according to deputies.  Anyone with information about his whereabouts is advised to contact the San Juan Sheriff’s Office at 435-587-2237.

Higher content beer on its way

The beer coolers of Utah alcohol and grocery stores are starting to look a bit empty with the changeover to higher alcohol beer a few days away.  Dave Davis of the Utah Retail Merchants Association says the empty shelves are just a temporary problem. Beers with an alcohol content of five-percent by volume go on sale in the state Friday.

Utah mine workers could face job cuts

Workers at two mines in Utah could face job cuts after their company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.  Ohio-based Murray Energy has announced a reorganization plan with a lender group holding a majority of one-point-seven-billion dollars in claims.

Missing Cedar City woman now a recovery mission

An elderly woman from Cedar City who disappeared over the weekend is now presumed dead.  In a Facebook post yesterday, the Iron County Sheriff's office said the search for Carol Stratton has officially gone from a search and rescue mission to a recovery operation.

Brush fire in La Verkin

A brush fire that burned through five acres and threatened a number of nearby structures in LaVerkin has been contained. Firefighters from three agencies were dispatched to a brush fire reported shortly after 2:20 p.m. near Confluence Park in LaVerkin Tuesday afternoon.

Arizona state official booked into jail

The Arizona state official accused of leading a multi-state adoption scam that included Utah has been booked into a jail in Arkansas.  Paul Peterson is in Fayetteville ahead of a 1 p.m. court hearing.  Petersen faces 19 felony counts in that state, including charges of human smuggling and the sale of a child.  Petersen faces similar charges in Utah and Arizona.

Scam in Cache County

Vehicle owners in Cache County are being warned about a fake letter that's being left on windshields and appears to carry the Sheriff's signature.  The letter claims that the vehicle could be impounded if it isn't turned in at an address shown on the letter.  The letter even appears to be signed by Sheriff Chad Jensen.  The Sheriff's Office is telling people to ignore the letter.