Tooele City Police hires two community service officers
As police departments around the nation struggle to maintain a full complement of officers, innovative solutions are being sought to ensure service. For the Tooele City Police Department, a possible...
View ArticleOutgoing councilman wants cost analysis on Grantsville cemetery
Grantsville’s existing and future cemetery space was the topic of discussion during the City Council meeting last Wednesday evening. Grantsville City Mayor Brent Marshall said some residents have...
View ArticleTooele man dies in Christmas Eve crash
A 20-year-old Tooele man has died after being involved in two accidents early on Dec. 24, according to the Tooele City Police Department. A Chevy pickup truck rear-ended a Hyundai Sonata in the area...
View ArticleGrantsville pair arrested for theft of equipment at ATI
A pair of skid steers and welding equipment stolen from the Allegheny Technologies Incorporated facility near U.S. Magnesium have been recovered and two suspects have been arrested in connection with...
View ArticleTop 10 Stories 2018 #10: Grantsville opens $3.6M justice center in January
With all of the pomp and circumstance befitting the occasion, the Grantsville City Police Department unveiled its new $3.6 million justice center in January. The officers, in dress uniform, along with...
View ArticleTop 10 Stories 2018 #7: New UDOT construction projects started in 2018 aim to...
Relief to traffic congestion for Tooele County’s commuters looks to still be a long way off, but a number of road construction projects were completed in 2018, with more set for next year. Many of...
View ArticleTop 10 Stories 2018 #4: Fire burns 171 acres and closes Middle Canyon for...
The evening of July 26, a red ring of flames was visible high over Tooele City in the area of Middle Canyon. North Tooele Fire District crews first responded to the fire that evening, when the fire...
View ArticleTop 10 Stories 2018 #1: Tax hikes common refrain across county in 2018
If one thing changed for Tooele County residents in 2018, it was likely an increase to their property tax bills. While there were more than a few tax increases around Tooele County this year, none...
View ArticleStudy committee of different backgrounds, experiences comes together for change
A year of weekly meetings working toward a common goal has a way of bringing people together. When seven members of the Tooele County Government Study Committee gathered this past week for a photo,...
View ArticleSandy man gets probation in aggravated robbery case
The Sandy man charged with multiple felonies after he allegedly robbed two victims before crashing his vehicle and surrendering to police has been sentenced to 36 months probation. Calvin Barnes, 35,...
View ArticleTooele man charged with forcible sexual abuse
A Tooele man has been charged with four felonies after he allegedly sexually assaulted a 17-year-old girl. Ryan Foster Cook, 27, is charged with first-degree felony rape, first-degree felony forcible...
View ArticleUHP sees dip in DUI arrests over holiday
Over the New Year’s holiday, the Utah Highway Patrol made 29 arrests for drunk driving around the state. While it may seem like a lot of DUI arrests in a three-day span, from Dec. 30 to Jan. 1, it’s...
View ArticleTripp on his way to County Commission
After a successful campaign saw him elected to the Tooele County Commission, Grantsville City Councilman Tom Tripp participated in his final City Council meeting Wednesday night. While the majority of...
View ArticleHutchins selected to replace Tripp on Grantsville Council
A pool of 11 applicants vied for the vacant seat on the Grantsville City Council created when City Councilman Tom Tripp was elected to the Tooele County Commission last November. After about two hours...
View ArticleTooele man charged with bike theft, paraphernalia possession
A Tooele man who is facing four criminal charges after he allegedly stole a bicycle, then was found with drug paraphernalia during a police interview, did not appear as scheduled in 3rd District Court...
View ArticleTooele man charged with burglary, forgery
A Tooele man is facing multiple felony counts after he allegedly stole tools and forged several checks. Harley Heston, 24, is charged with second-degree burglary, three counts of third-degree felony...
View ArticleMidvale woman charged with purse theft in Wendover casino
A woman from Midvale made her initial appearance in 3rd District Court Monday after she allegedly stole a purse containing $7,000 in cash from a Wendover casino. Yolanda Tsosie, 37, is charged with...
View ArticleTooele man charged with assault, unlawful detention
A Tooele man is facing three criminal charges after he allegedly choked a female victim and prevented her from leaving his home. Andy Lynne Williams, 25, is charged with third-degree felony aggravated...
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Cold Case Coalition to resume search for Susan Powell
Susan Powell The search for the remains of Susan Powell, a West Valley City woman who disappeared in December 2009, will reconvene this winter in the West Desert near Simpson Springs. Following a...
View ArticleObject rape charge against man dismissed in 3rd District Court
A felony charge has been dismissed and the case closed in 3rd District Court against a Woodstock, New York, man Tuesday in 3rd District Court. Elijah S. Pineiro-Zucker, 19, had been charged with...
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