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High number of rescues this year in Washington County

In 2019 so far, Washington County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue has responded to 129 rescues, five of which occurred in the past 10 days. While there were a record-breaking 132 rescues in 2018, Sgt. Darrell Cashin of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said there could be a few more before the year ends, adding that these alarmingly high numbers are now a “new normal.”

Utah celebrates lowest drunk driving threshold in the U.S.

Utah is celebrating the one year anniversary of implementing the lowest drunk driving threshold in the U.S.  On this date last year, the state law making it illegal to drive with a blood-alcohol level above point-zero-five went into effect.

Record population growth in Utah

Population growth in Utah outpaced all other states in the country this decade.  New numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau show that Utah's population rose 16-percent to just over three-point-two-million people.

Woman who leads Utah's Internet Crimes Against Children retiring

The woman who currently leads Utah's Internet Crimes Against Children squad is stepping down.  ICAC commander Jessica Farnsworth is retiring after spending the last 20 years as part of the law enforcement group that tracks predators who go online to try to find children for sex.

Man shot and killed in Emery County identified

Authorities have identified a man who was shot and killed by Emery County Sheriff's deputies and UHP troopers earlier this month.  Investigators say 41-year-old Mark Stoddard of Huntington pointed a gun at officers on December 21st when they had pulled him over for a DUI check.

Suspicious fire at car dealership

Investigators are working to find the cause of a suspicious fire at a West Valley City car dealership over the weekend.  Crews were called to a Chevy dealership near 35th South and 40th West on Sunday morning around 4 a.m.

Majority of Utahn's against tax reform package

A great majority of Utahn’s say they are against many of the elements of the tax reform package passed by state lawmakers earlier this month.  A new poll from UtahPolicy.com and Y2 Analytics found 68-percent of voters were against the legislation, with that opposition holding true across party lines.