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Washington County man arrested for DUI and smoking pot in front of officer

A Washington County man is accused of driving drunk and then smoking marijuana in front of the officer who pulled him over.  Police say William Mecham was initially stopped for a broken headlight, but the officer smelled alcohol and noticed he was slurring his words.  The officer said Mecham then proceeded to place marijuana into a glass pipe and smoke it right in front of him.

Some Utahn's voicing support for Senator Romney

Utahns are voicing their support for Republican Senator Mitt Romney's decision to vote to impeach President Trump.  Kelly Jones was one of more than 300 people who donated to a GoFundMe campaign seeking money to run full-page ads in support of Romney.

Man killed in West Valley incident identified

West Valley City police are identifying a man who died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after shooting two people.  Darren Wood says he initially ignored the entry of 40-year-old Jeremy Harris into his home on Friday. Police say Harris took his own life after trying to hide in Wood's home.

Skiers and snowboarders released from Alta

Skiers and snowboarders stuck at Alta during the latest winter storm are finally able to get back home.  Little Cottonwood Canyon was reopened to traffic early Saturday afternoon after a two-day closure.

Lawmaker wants hunting and fishing to be constitution right

A lawmaker is seeking an amendment that would make hunting, fishing and harvesting wildlife a constitutional right for Utahns.  State Representative Casey Snider has introduced House Joint Resolution 15, which says that the right to hunt and fish should be established as an individual right and preserved for the public good forever.

Utah man facing terrorism charges

A Utah man is facing terrorism charges after he threatened to blow up the District Attorney’s Office in Salt Lake City. The probable cause statement said during a work meeting, Jake Hughes said he was on death row for murder in Arizona, but got out of prison on a technicality.

State employees being flown to Mexico for cheaper medication

Due to extreme cost differences between the U.S and Mexico, state employees are being flown to Mexico for cheaper medication. Each patient receives a free flight and a $500 bonus per trip. Due to the success of the program, flights to Canada are also being offered.

Couples scrambling after wedding event center closes

Couples are scrambling to find new locations and get their money back from Noah’s Event Venue. The Lehi-based company filed for bankruptcy in May but were ordered by a judge to shut down their remaining reception spaces on Thursday.