Fuell on Fire
Some people are more comfortable running toward a burning building than they are hearing the praise that follows. Jeff Fuell is one of those people. His discomfort was visible as he listened to...
View ArticleBusy schedule set for Stockton Days community celebration
Attendees will be greeted with a full slate of activities at the Stockton Days celebration this Saturday. The usual tentpole events will return in 2016, including the parade and car show. As in past...
View ArticleNonprofit donates protective vest for Grantsville K-9 Kaos
One of Grantsville City Police Department’s officers will get a personalized piece of protective equipment via a nonprofit organization. The department’s K-9, Kaos, will receive a bullet and stab...
View ArticleMurder suspect to make change in venue request
The lawyer for the suspect in a July 22 homicide in Tooele City will request a change of venue after an appearance in 3rd District Court Tuesday afternoon. Jesus Eldon Aragon, 44, is charged with...
View ArticleStansbury agency OKs new park rules, reviews lake’s status
The Stansbury Park Service Agency approved a new set of park rules at its Wednesday night board meeting and discussed the private status of the community’s lake. The park rules discussed at the board...
View ArticleTraffic stop by UHP leads to marijuana bust on SR-36
A man and woman from Wisconsin are facing a felony drug charge after a Utah Highway Patrol trooper performed a traffic stop earlier this month and found a sizable amount of marijuana. Gary Joseph...
View ArticleTooele woman in court for theft, credit cards
A Tooele woman is facing felony charges after she allegedly stole various items, including credit cards. Mary Elizabeth Done, 34, is charged with three counts of third-degree felony unlawful...
View ArticleInmate escapes during doctor’s appointment but is later recaptured
A Magna man being held in the Tooele County Detention Center briefly escaped Monday afternoon after he slipped away while at a doctor’s appointment. Michael Lee Richards, 42, was being held on...
View ArticleSmall fire at I-80 rest area quickly put out
The quick response to a grass fire in the West Desert Monday afternoon possibly prevented another massive blaze in Tooele County. The fire was reported after witnesses saw a transformer blow and the...
View ArticleStansbury Days set to entertain Fri. & Sat.
When you find the right mix of entertainment and fun for an event, it sometimes benefits everyone to stick with the formula. So while this year’s Stansbury Days, set for Aug. 19 and 20, will be...
View ArticleGrass fire causes evacuation, torches 10 acres
More than 10 acres of a field were damaged by a grass fire that was sparked Monday morning by a pair of young boys, according to the Tooele City Fire Department. The fire began near the intersection of...
View ArticleGrantsville looks to update sewer and water impact fees
The Grantsville City Council reviewed possible changes to the city’s capital facilities plan that would result in an increase of the city’s water and sewer impact fees during a work meeting Wednesday...
View ArticleTooele man killed in motorcycle crash
A Tooele man died after a single vehicle accident near The Links at Overlake early Tuesday morning. Officers were dispatched to a report of a motorcycle accident at 4:33 a.m. at the north entrance of...
View ArticleHow to protect your home from wildfires
With at least another month of the wildfire season left, there are still ways to help protect your home in case it is threatened by a grass fire. Tooele County Fire Warden Daniel Walton said one of the...
View ArticleModel shows spread, speed of July 19 blaze
Computer modeling of the July 19 fire in Tooele City shows how quickly the inferno spread and how much worse it could have been without firefighters there to stop it, local fire officials say. The fire...
View ArticleCrash slows morning commute on I-80
An accident early Monday morning on Interstate 80 blocked off two lanes of the highway, which backed up traffic for several miles. The accident, which occurred at mile marker 99, was reported at 6:11...
View ArticleState presents new wildfire management plan to cities
The state is looking to enter into a new cooperative agreement with fire agencies in counties and municipalities with an emphasis on preventative measures. Trent Bristol, area manager for the Wasatch...
View ArticleTooele City offers reward for July 19 fire information
Tooele City is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and prosecution for the grass fire that destroyed 10 homes and damaged an additional 17 last month. The July 19 fire, which...
View ArticleCopper thieves may have caused trailer fire
A fire sparked late Tuesday morning burned down a vacant mobile home on Burmester Road near Interstate 80. The fire was likely sparked by individuals stealing copper wire from nearby power lines,...
View ArticleAragon will undergo competency review in murder case
The Tooele man charged with the murder of his mother in July will be subjected to a competency hearing before he will be able to request a change of venue. Jesus Aragon, 44, is charged with...
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