Army depot to celebrate 75 years
Tooele Army Depot will open its doors to the community to celebrate its 75th anniversary on Thursday afternoon. Festivities at the military installation will begin at 1 p.m. with welcome remarks from...
View ArticleStockton and Rush Valley to celebrate their communities
The towns of Rush Valley and Stockton will celebrate their communities and residents during celebrations this weekend. Stockton Day kicks off with a flag raising at 7 a.m. at the park, followed by a...
View Article3 charged in connection with found drugs and explosives
Two Tooele residents are facing felony charges after police found drugs, paraphernalia and explosives in their residence. John Scott Shepherd, 32, and Danyel Renee Minnis, 43, are charged with...
View ArticleWork on Grantsville justice center continues with completion in sight
Grantsville City Police Chief Jacob Enslen said he didn’t expect so much of his job to involve picking out furniture and making decisions on color. Since taking over as police chief in March, Enslen...
View ArticleDWR tranquilizes mountain lion in Tooele City neighborhood
Overlake residents were on the lookout for a mountain lion Thursday afternoon before it was captured by the state Department of Wildlife Resources with assistance from the Tooele City Police...
View ArticlePolice hold DUI checkpoint, make arrests
A sobriety checkpoint in Grantsville City saw plenty of vehicles and several violations on Friday night, as the city combats a sharp rise in driving under the influence arrests. The checkpoint, which...
View ArticleDepot applauds 75 years of ‘dedicated’ service
Tooele Army Depot celebrated its 75th anniversary last Thursday with warm words from attending dignitaries and perfect summer weather. TEAD Commander Col. Jimmy Brown praised the work of the...
View ArticleMountain lion gets lost in city
Overlake residents were on the lookout for a mountain lion Thursday afternoon before it was captured by the state Department of Wildlife Resources with assistance from the Tooele City Police...
View ArticleOne dead, five injured in collision at Bonneville Salt Flats
One person is dead and five were injured after a head-on collision between spectator vehicles on an access road at the Bonneville Salt Flats Wednesday morning. A pickup truck and minivan were heading...
View ArticleNevada man charged with aggravated assault, robbery
A Nevada man will make another appearance in 3rd District Court after he was arrested and charged in connection with an aggravated robbery that occurred in Wendover in June. Justice Santistevan, 22, of...
View ArticleActivities galore are set for weekend’s Stansbury Days
A wealth of activity will be available for residents to celebrate their community this weekend at Stansbury Days. Festivities kick off Friday night at the Stansbury Park Clubhouse, with a kid’s...
View ArticleTooele woman, instructor die in skydiving mishap
A Tooele woman and her instructor died in a skydiving accident last Thursday evening at the Nephi City Airport. Wendi Gabaldon, 41, of Tooele and Serena Whelchel, 35, of California jumped from a Cessna...
View Article1 dead, 5 injured in head-on crash at Bonneville Salt Flats
One person is dead and five were injured after a head-on collision between spectator vehicles on an access road at the Bonneville Salt Flats Wednesday morning. A pickup truck and minivan were heading...
View ArticleGrantsville may pump its brakes on more new subdivisions
The Grantsville City Council is considering options to temporarily halt subdivisions in the city while it works to update requirements for new developments. During its meeting Wednesday night, the city...
View ArticleSuspect in UHP patrol vehicle theft heads to court this week
One of the suspects connected to the theft of a Utah Highway Patrol trooper’s car on July 30 will appear in 3rd District Court this week. Brandy Willes, 32, of Kearns, is charged with second-degree...
View ArticleCalifornia man identified in fatal crash on salt flats
The name of the man who died in a head-on collision between spectator vehicles on an access road at the Bonneville Salt Flats Wednesday morning has been released by police. The victim in the crash has...
View Article3 fires in Tooele City ruled suspicious, by fire chief
Three fires that occurred Monday afternoon near the industrial depot in Tooele City are being regarded as suspicious, according to Tooele City Fire Chief Bucky Whitehouse. The first fire was reported...
View ArticleGas leak shuts down Main Street for several hours
A portion of Tooele City Main Street was closed for several hours on Monday as first responders and Dominion Energy crews investigated a natural gas leak. Tooele City Fire Chief Bucky Whitehouse said...
View ArticleFun Lake Point Days set for this Friday and Saturday
Two days of fun and family-friendly events are planned for Lake Point residents to celebrate their community this weekend. Lake Point Days begins Friday, with a neighborhood potluck dinner and chili...
View ArticleProjected cost of underpass at SR-138 gives board pause
The Stansbury Park Service Agency is reviewing its options after a revised cost estimate for the state Route 138 underpass came in higher than anticipated. SPSA manager Randall Flynn said Logan-based...
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