Wyoming's Source for High School Sports News - Casper Sports The 43rd annual Roy Peck Invitational Track and Field Meet was held in Riverton on Saturday with beautiful weather conditions Sunny and calm was the order for most of the day which gave the athletes a great chance to PR or improve The Peck is normally one of the bigger meets on the spring calendar and there was no shortage of top-notch athletes Here is the rundown of the top 2 finishers in each event for the boys and girls Take a look at some images from the Roy Peck Meet in Riverton and they can be located in our gallery below This was the 43rd annual Roy Peck Invitational\nRead More sits with her parents after speaking at the Applied Behavior Analysis Clinic opening at Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital on April 7 RIVERTON — After two years of intense therapy “She didn’t make it to the hole in the Cheerio but she was able to swallow it,” said her father Lily was diagnosed with autism when she was very young The disorder affected her to the point where she didn’t have the ability to eat When it was time to introduce her to solid foods her parents knew she wasn’t going to be able to accomplish that feat “That’s when we took her to occupational therapy so they could teach her how to eat,” Roger said she would hide under the table because it was too intimidating so for her to be standing here in front of you is a complete miracle but she’s also going to talk to you today.” Melissa MajchrzakA patient named Lily speaks at the Applied Behavior Analysis Clinic opening at Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital on April 7 who wished not to have their last name published were in attendance to celebrate the opening and ribbon cutting of a new specialized clinic and expanding services in Riverton to address the growing needs for children with autism The new Applied Behavior Analysis Clinic (ABA Clinic) is now open at the Primary Children’s Outpatient Services building at Intermountain Riverton Hospital thanks to a $3 million charitable donation The clinic will provide early intensive services that include individual therapy group therapy for children ages 2 to 6 and behavioral assessments “You can do anything if you put your mind to it,” said Lily parents were forced to place their children on waiting lists that were weeks That’s because of a gap in care in Utah and surrounding states with not enough programs or caregivers to provide a quick diagnosis and care plan “The diagnosis of this extraordinary girl changed all of our lives,” Carrie said “It comes with a variety of emotions and feelings of uncertainty as parents and families let go of expectations they had for their child and adjust for a future full of the unknown.” Carrie said the diagnosis also comes with a feeling of inadequacy “Parents and caregivers often wonder if they have what it takes to offer their children unique ways to help them manage their struggles and bring out their strengths,” she said “Services also often come with long waiting lists we are so filled with gratitude to the generous individuals willing to close the gap between need and availability.” is a neurodevelopmental disability that ranges from mild to severe director of ABA Services for Intermountain Children’s Health communication and social skills as well as cause unusual sensory responses and repetitive body movements It’s a lifelong disorder that can be managed with interventional help such as occupational “One in 36 children in the United States has autism every neighborhood and every community in some way This is a huge milestone and the need is exceedingly great With expanded services and the new ABA center we can help families better connect to the supports and treatments children need to reach their full potential.” chief executive officer of Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital and vice president of Intermountain Children’s Health president of Intermountain Riverton Hospital children will be able to thrive and grow in a more timely manner “We want children with autism and their families to know that we’re with you on this journey You have a seat at the table,” Welkie said who owns the plush blanket company Minky Couture made the $3 million gift at the grand opening of the clinic Hendry said nine of her grandchildren have been diagnosed with some form of autism this one particular grandchild spent a long time in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) and I was visiting a lot,” she said “It was a sad and dismal place to see all these precious babies and their moms were all so sad.” Hendry decided to start donating mini Minky blankets across the state and nation as a way to comfort NICU babies and their families “This is near and dear to my heart and I pray I will be able to continue to contribute To learn more about autism services, go to PrimaryChildrens.org/AustismServices. To donate, visit PrimaryPromise.org LLC | www.standard.net | 332 Standard Way 5:29 PM | Updated: 7:19 pm BY DEJA BROWN RIVERTON — Fans of “Toy Story,” “The Incredibles” and more Pixar classics Pixar Putt is swinging into Mountain View Village in Riverton Pixar Putt is a Disney movie-inspired putting experience with everyone’s favorite movies in one place “We’re bringing a little bit of Disney magic right here to Riverton,” Wade Jolly It’s almost time to “get in the swing of things” and kick some serious “putt” at Pixar Putt This immersive mini-golf experience promises to entertain the entire family “You can expect to have 18 holes of wonderful golfing experience,” Jolly said “It’s viable for all golfers of all ages (and) all skill levels.” This pop-up mini-golf sensation is made up of interactive putt-putt holes inspired by the stories characters and icons from fan-favorite Pixar films like “Cars,” “Monsters Inc.” and “Soul.” “You have the opportunity to experience these movies that we know and love from our childhoods and experience those things in a new and exciting way,” Jolly said said Pixar Putt at Mountain View Village has two new and “exciting” holes inspired by “Inside Out” and “Elemental.” even for the experienced golfers in your crew “I always say these look so lovely and inviting but they’re actually really incredibly challenging to play,” Steele said “Everybody really has an opportunity to be able to experience moments from their favorite films.” The course opens on Friday, May 2 at Mountain View Village until September. Get tickets at pixarputt.com Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital is opening a new specialized clinic in Riverton for children with autism and is expanding services thanks to a $3 million gift from a Utah businesswoman and philanthropist and her family in support of the Primary Promise campaign to build the nation’s model health system for children The new Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Clinic is now open at the Primary Children's Outpatient Services building at Intermountain Riverton Hospital The opening marks a major milestone in expanded autism services for children and helps meet a rapidly growing need in the community “We want children with autism and their families to know that we’re with you on this journey,” said Katy Welkie “None of this would be possible without our generous community helping turn bold visions of building a model health system for children into reality Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disability that manifests in differences in behavior 1 in 36 children have autism spectrum disorder That equates to about 25,000 children in Utah.   there’s been a care gap in Utah and surrounding states meaning there aren't enough programs for families to receive care quickly and provide services and treatments to children.  Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital is helping close this gap by expanding services including the new Applied Behavior Analysis Clinic at Intermountain Riverton Hospital “We’re proud to bring world-class pediatric care close to home for so many families in partnership with Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital,” said Todd Neubert “Together we’re ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive our story begins an exciting new chapter.” The Applied Behavior Analysis Clinic provides vital services including early intensive services such as behavioral assessment and group therapy services for children ages 2-6 years old The clinic is part of Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital’s multi-year effort to improve services for children diagnosed with autism “This is a huge milestone in our ability to help children with autism who have complex needs,” said Casey Clay incoming program director of ABA Services for Intermountain Children's Health “It’s completely natural for parents to feel overwhelmed after an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis Expanded autism services are made possible through donations to Intermountain Health’s Primary Promise campaign to build the nation’s model health system for children shared by Intermountain Health and community philanthropic support has surpassed its $600 million fundraising target thanks to community generosity leaders were able fund critical expansion of autism services “Autism services are crucial for healthy children and communities,” said Gail Miller Primary Promise executive campaign cabinet co-chair businesswoman and Intermountain Health Board Chair Emeritus Primary Promise is enabling life-changing advancements for children's wellbeing I encourage every community member to join us in helping more children grow up healthier and feel supported.” The Primary Promise campaign and plan to enhance children’s care inspired Sandi Summer Hendry along with her family and company Minky Couture to make a $3 million gift at the ABA Clinic opening The donation marks Hendry’s second gift to Primary Promise; the first was $1 million donation to the Newborn Intensive Care initiative “It was an honor and blessing to give and help the Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital Lehi campus NICU,” said Hendry founder and chief executive officer of Minky Couture “It will be my honor and privilege to contribute to autism services to help the thousands who are pleading for help as they face this diagnosis of their precious loved ones Both donations are near and dear to my heart.”   Support for expanded autism services is critical to supporting kids like Lily a happy 13-year-old Utah teen who loves fashion and all things Taylor Swift and her family couldn’t be more grateful for the services and caregivers who helped her shine in the years following her autism diagnosis.  “The first issue we had to overcome was anxiety – massive debilitating anxiety – that was really preventing her from being who she is,” said her mom “I have found that the care providers here had such a focus on their job but to remove the anxiety so she could shine Lily thanked both the Miller and Hendry families for seeing the needs of people with autism and supporting Primary Promise’s Autism Services expansion She painted and gave an art piece for each family then joined them in cutting the ribbon on the new ABA Clinic “It’s amazing to have someone in your house who sees the world differently than you do because we all think we see it the same,” said Lily’s dad To learn more about Primary Children’s Autism Services, visit PrimaryChildrens.org/AutismServices. To donate, visit PrimaryPromise.org Intermountain Health welcomes the opportunity to work with local and international journalists and news media outlets We are always available to respond to your questions and help support your newsgathering efforts Interview requests with Intermountain Health medical experts should be directed to our media relations team FOR NEWS MEDIA ONLY: To contact a member of the Intermountain Health Media Relations team for assistance:  > Email: IntermountainNews@imail.org  > Phone: On-Call Media Relations Representative: 385-275-8245  RIVERTON — A Riverton police sergeant was legally justified in shooting and killing a hit-and-run suspect armed with a knife following a Fourth of July fireworks show in Riverton last year Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill announced Friday About 11:20 p.m. on that day, Ryan Patrick Ludeman, 44 was driving a 2016 Arctic Cat Wildcat side-by-side vehicle when he was involved in a hit-and-run crash near 1300 West and 12800 South Ludeman was located and pulled over a short time later by police He denied having anything to drink and refused field sobriety tests according to the final report released Friday by Gill Ludeman again refused to do a sobriety test Estrada told Ludeman he wanted to do the tests to make sure he was good to drive Estrada then kneels down to talk to Ludeman who is sitting on the curb with his hands clasped together in front of him Estrada detects an odor of alcohol on Ludeman's breath and tells him he smells like alcohol It's then that Estrada decides to take Ludeman into custody and tells him to stand up Estrada and a second officer bend down to grab ahold of Ludeman to get him to stand up As he pulls the left hand away from his body Estrada sees a knife in Ludeman's right hand and hears the clicking sound of the knife being opened The second officer who was present during the confrontation said Estrada immediately yelled multiple times "A brief and dynamic struggle ensued during which Sgt Ludeman three times," the report states Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill goes over police body camera video released Friday showing a confrontation with 23-year-old Ryan Patrick Ludeman in 2024 The sergeant who shot Ludeman was determined on Friday to be legally justified in using deadly force KSL.com)"It happened really fast," the second officer continued "It seemed like (Estrada) was trying to back off and went to gun and then he just dropped right there," the officer said "Review of body-worn camera recordings indicate that Sgt Estrada fired his weapon about five seconds after he began asking Mr Ludeman to put his hands behind his back," according to the report An autopsy determined Ludeman was shot in the head and twice in the neck His blood-alcohol level was measured at 0.143% and amphetamines were also found in his system Estrada declined to be interviewed for the investigation But in police body camera video reviewed by the district attorney's office Estrada tells another officer shortly after the shooting "He pulled the knife on me when I went to (arrest him)." Ryan Patrick Ludeman (Photo: Legacy.com)Based on the totality of the situation Gill said Friday it wasn't unreasonable for Estrada to believe his life and the life of his partner were in danger "They've got their hands on him when that right hand comes up and the blade clicks open he could have stabbed Estrada right there because he's like less than a foot-and-a-half In reviewing the officers' body camera videos Gill said Ludeman is seen reaching into his back pocket and grabbing his knife as he's walking toward the curb to sit down something the officers apparently didn't see But Gill also notes that at no time did Ludeman tell the officers that he had a knife in his hand as they were talking to him "He does not tell anyone that he has the knife And then he makes the conscious choice to open the knife," the district attorney said "It is not unreasonable with the totality of that to infer that at that point that he's flipped that knife open and he's done it with one purpose and one purpose only — because he plans on using it on the officers but in the totality of all the sequences that we have that is the conclusion that we're left with." Correction: An earlier version incorrectly listed Ludeman as 44 instead of 23 vsFirst Round Aguilar Leads BIG EAST After Round One at Riverton Pointe4/19/2025 4:56:00 PM | Women's Golf The University of Wyoming in partnership with the Wyoming Game and Fish Department will be conducting aerial captures of mule deer in the Riverton area in late January involving low-level helicopter flights This is the third year of a research project focused on the reasons behind the high prevalence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in the Project Deer Herd (Hunt Areas 157 and 171) 82 mule deer were collared in the previous two years This year an additional 52 collars will be placed on deer 32 on mule deer and 20 on white-tailed deer).  Animals will be netted from a helicopter by a professional wildlife capture crew fitted with the GPS collar and an ear tissue sample will be collected to test for CWD Deer will then be released at the capture site.  Habitat use and animal movements will be compared between deer where CWD is detected and not detected Data gathered from the project may be used to identify disease management strategies Other project partners include the Shoshone and Arapahoe Fish and Game The image shows an aerial map of potential capture locations (inside red-lined areas) North Italia’s new Riverton restaurant serves up fresh-made pasta Ted Scheffler In 2002 founder Sam Fox opened the original North Italia restaurant in Tucson the Italianesque eatery has expanded to locations throughout the United States the first Utah location of North Italia opened in Riverton and I have to confess: I was impressed by the quality of the food The North Italia Riverton restaurant is a bustling sprawling space occupying 8,416 square feet The dining space comfortably seats 138 guests inside with a 18-person bar top and an additional 76 guests outside on its fully covered patio Both the interior and exterior walls of North Italia are donned with locally commissioned artwork that embraces the outdoors and the treasured landscapes that surround the Riverton community while also celebrating North Italia’s Italian heritage There are also playful nods to Salt Lake City being a past and future host of the Olympic Games featured in some art pieces including a dining room mural that showcases four women who are part of an Italian bobsleigh team At the helm of North Italia Riverton’s culinary and operations teams are Regional Manager Meg Holden Joining them – at the time of the restaurant’s opening – is a staff of over over 100 While perusing the menu and making choices you might want to sip a signature cocktail Italian-themed cocktails include a Sicilian Margarita ($16) and my favorite: La Dolce Vita ($16) made with Casamigos Blanco Tequila Ramazzotti Rosato Aperitivo and passion fruit “Small Plates” at North Italia are not particularly small and calamari fritti to cacio e pepe arancini We thought the wild shrimp scampi ($18) was excellent: a quintet of tender plump shrimp bathed scampi-style in a scrumptious herb butter sauce with blistered tomato and rustic grilled bread sprinkled with fresh parsley on the side A nice touch was serving the scampi in the pan in which it was cooked Salads served at North Italia include a Little Gem Caesar ($15.50) A not-so-simple salad is the Italian Farm Salad ($17) which includes everything but the kitchen sink: salami My wife enjoyed a simple but satisfying Arugula & Avocado Salad ($15) with shaved fennel Adding chicken to a salad is an additional $7 There are always at least 10 pasta dishes on the North Italia menu and spicy rigatoni with vodka sauce ($22.50) to ricotta cavatelli ($26) as was evident from the superb texture and taste of the al dente pappardelle Bolognese ($23.50) that I enjoyed That perfect pappardelle is bathed in a hearty meat sauce (beef It’s a house specialty and well worth the attention of pasta lovers In addition to the entrees mentioned above there is a Tuscan half chicken ($26) with sweet corn as well as grilled branzino ($33) with roasted fennel Dessert temptations at North Italia include Italian donuts called bombolini ($12) During Sunday brunch my wife and I shared a delicious dessert: banana coffee cake ($13) with dark rum butterscotch It’s a shame that the banana coffee cake is only on the brunch menu and not available – as far as I know – for regular lunch or dinner Located in Riverton’s Mountain View Village North Italia is a vibrant new dining destination for folks in the South Valley looking for dependable Italian fare – Little Italy style- at an eatery with delectable decor and standout service Photos by Ted Scheffler & Courtesy North Italia Culinary quote of the week: “A tavola non si invecchia.” (“At the table one does not grow old.”) – Italian Proverb  Aker Restaurant & Lounge transforms Japanese cuisine with bold Latin influences offering dishes like dry-aged nigiri and yakitori paired with inventive flavors in a strikingly elegant space Ogden becomes the center of German culture with the Sneddon Hof Germanfest From breaded schnitzel and bratwurst to warm potato salad and spätzle the menu offers a feast of traditional dishes Guests can also enjoy lively performances from bands like Salzburger Echo and Chardon Polka Band creating an energetic and festive atmosphere Ready to dive into Utah’s most exciting culinary adventures Learn the secrets of sushi rolling from a master chef celebrate Bewilder Brewing’s 5th anniversary with exclusive brews and experience the opulent charm of The Vintage Room at Deer Valley featuring gourmet dining and stunning alpine vistas Can non-alcoholic wines rival traditional ones Tracy Aviary’s Wine Takes Flight offers a blind tasting experience and rich red wines paired with gourmet bites The Emmy-award winning Indigenous filmmaker behind "Prey," the 2022 installment in the "Predator" movie series will speak in Jackson and Riverton this week Jhane Myers’ talks are part of a multi-day program called Native Voices which is hosted by Central Wyoming College in partnership with Wyoming Humanities and Native American Jump Start and she was the lead creative producer for the 2022 movie “Prey,” a prequel in the popular sci-fi “Predator” franchise “Prey” is set in the northern Great Plains in the early 18th century and features a Comanche heroine named Naru who is a citizen of the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribe based in Montana Myers said that although the franchise has been historically very male-driven having Naru at the center of “Prey” helped to shift the demographic of people drawn to the franchise “Prey” is also the first full-length film to be dubbed in Comanche Myers said there are still barriers for Indigenous people trying to get into creative fields but she said more and more are making their mark “ So many people don't think of Native people as modern day Myers recently worked on Ralph Lauren’s inaugural Artist in Residence program collaboration with Diné weaver and textile artist Naiomi Glasses Myers said that she encourages aspiring Native creatives to use their imagination and dream big about where they would like to see more Indigenous representation “ We have a big opportunity for new filmmakers to come in and make authentic pieces and make authentic contributions to the film industry,” she said Eastern Shoshone tribal member Ivan Posey is the tribal education coordinator at Central Wyoming College and has been integral to organizing Native Voices’ programming since it started in 2019 He said that the Jackson area is still the ancestral lands of the Shoshone people objects and all these things that were sacred to us and important to us are still there,” he said “It’s good that this week celebrates some of the things that tribal people contribute to.” Native Voices stemmed from conversations between tribal members, the mayor of Jackson and the local Chamber of Commerce about cultural appropriation at an Old West Days Parade in 2018. At the parade non-Native people donned red face paint and black wigs Posey said that education is at the heart of Native Voices especially given the fact that there are still so many misconceptions and myths about contemporary Indigenous peoples “ It’s important to tell our own stories,” he said “When I first got to Jackson and we talked about tribal education I was asked what kind of books people should read about us So I think we're at the point now where we have the opportunity to tell our own stories.” Posey helps run the Institute of Tribal Learning at Central Wyoming College and said that there’s a need for more education and storytelling within tribal communities as well start teaching our younger people about ourselves,” said Posey “A lot of them may not be exposed to some of our stories and stuff Central Wyoming College President Brad Tyndall said the Wind River Reservation is the heart of the school’s service area and emphasized that the event is an opportunity to celebrate the many strengths and differences of the communities there “ People have to get together and understand each other,” he said “This whole week of Native Voices is very much centered around mature understanding and respect.” The fifth annual Teton Powwow will wrap up the week on May 3 at the Snow King Sports and Events Center in Jackson The event brings together hundreds of dancers Donate to help keep public radio strong across Wyoming This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page passed away peacefully in his sleep the morning of April 22 He was the eldest and only son with four younger sisters The first years of his life they lived on a Farm in Orem UT across from what is now the University Mall His Grandma and Grandpa Gourdin lived there with them in a 2 bedroom farmhouse He loved to talk about how he didn’t have indoor plumbing till he was 11 years old Lincoln Jr High and was in the first graduating class of Orem High school He learned to work hard at a young age working on the farm mowing lawns and by 14 working the counters at Scera He later went on to Manage the Scera Theater and Pool for 25 years Paul served an LDS missing to the Buenos Aires Argentina mission where he learned to speak Spanish first hand After his mission he decided he wanted to be a teacher He attended BYU and received a Bachelors and Masters degree in education High and then went on to teach at Lakeridge Jr High for the remainder of his career retiring in 2001 also teaching history in Spanish and took great joy in being the student council advisor because in his own words- he got to work with the “cream of the crop” In 1988 Paul met Carol Martin and it didn’t take long for him to decided she was the one he wanted to spend his life with Creating a beautiful family together with 10 combined children he loved horses from a very young age and had many throughout his life Paul and Carol shared a love for horses and after retiring from teaching started raising and training paint horses on their ranch in Highland They showed and competed with their paints throughout the west making it to the World Show in Texas and taking 7th place in Western Trail Paul had a strong testimony of the Gospel and was so excited when in 2008 he was called again to Argentina and he and Carol got to serve an 18 month mission together in the Buenos Aires Argentina South mission After returning from their mission they enjoyed serving and working in the temple Being a man of many talents and a need to keep busy he later in life found his love for wood burning winning numerous 1st place ribbons in competitions He made treasured pieces for his family and friends and you could find him selling out of his work at the Battlecreek Christmas Boutique where the children loved coming to his booth to have him engrave their name on a stocking service and happiness with his sweetheart Carol whom he loved deeply he loved his children and loved being a papa watching and supporting them in all they did but most of all loved giving them whisker kisses Paul was proceeded in death by his parents Fred and Gena Gourdin His baby daughter Trisha Gourdin and his granddaughter Lauren Gourdin Brandon Mary Ann Quarnberg and Yvonne Peterson and many nieces and nephews Funeral Services will be held at the Rose Canyon Ward Chapel (7079 West Rose Canyon Road at 11:00 am with a viewing prior at 10:00 am from 6:00-8:00 pm at the Larkin Mortuary - Riverton (3688 W 12600 S Riverton Interment will follow in the Herriman City Cemetery Funeral services will be streamed Zoom for those wishing to attend virtually To watch the previously held funeral services please click the "Watch Services" link above I knew him and Carol through our paint horse community He was such a kind man and an excited rider and exhibitor.Fun memories for sure Carol my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Blessings to you all didn’t know in person Paul but we connected thru “ family tree” In a showdown between the top two softball teams in 6A Mountain Ridge made a pretty big statement on Tuesday afternoon Sydney Lambert struck out 12 and the Sentinels took advantage of control issues in the circle for Riverton as they used a five-run fourth inning to pull away for the comfortable 9-2 Region 2 victory Mountain Ridge improved to 15-1 on the season with the win and in the process hadn’t defending state champion Riverton just its second loss of the season Mountain Ridge coach Andre Ashton knows this is the type of win that shows his players they can beat anyone as they seek a first-ever state championship he knows the focus needs to be completely on Herriman on Thursday so I think we can kind of get over that hump I think this is the best pitching we’ve ever had here at the school really tough game on Thursday with Herriman,” said Ashton Mountain Ridge and Riverton are tied in the loss column in the Region 2 standings and it will likely take a perfect record the rest of the way to claim the region title Riverton beat Mountain Ridge 10-7 in the first meeting between the teams last month but Ashton said a key error led to a big for Riverton inning in that game He believed with a cleaner defensive performance his team could get over the hump “When you play Riverton or you play a team that good it’s just staying out in front of yourselves not digging yourself out of a hole a little bit I don’t think we had any errors,” said Ashton but it’s something that we think we’re capable of.” With the way Lambert was pitching on Tuesday the Sentinels could’ve overcome a couple errors The 6A leader in strikeouts added a dozen more to her tally All those strikeouts helped her overcome nine walks including two in the first inning which eventually led to a 1-0 deficit as Riverton scored on a wild pitch Riverton only managed a season-low two hits off Lambert on Tuesday as the junior improved to 10-0 this season “(Sydney’s) why I love coaching high school sports and she came back so much better for herself and for her teammates,” said Ashton After falling behind 1-0 in the top of the first inning Riverton answered back in the bottom of the first with an RBI double by Red Brooks tying the game 1-1 Hanna Lino doubled in a run as well for the 2-1 lead and then Brooklyn Van Resnelaar’s infield single loaded the bases for the No driving in three straight runs to push the lead to 5-1 Lambert then helped her own cause with a towering fly ball that hit the base of the fence “If a pitchers out there just a little bit out of the zone it’s about being picky and being patient up there,” said Ashton which he credits the experience of his players for recognizing “That’s the difference with this team than what we’ve had the last couple years Mountain Ridge tacked on two more insurance runs in the fifth inning Tatyana Toala and Lambert all finished with two RBIs in the game Peyton Sanchez her her team-leading 11th home run of the season in the seventh inning just the second hit of the game off Lambert Utah (KUTV) — An 18-year-old driver has been charged with automobile homicide in the Tooele County DUI crash that killed his 16-year-old passenger Officials said Jaxon Douglas David Woodwas crashed his truck Investigators released photos of the crash scene showing the white truck that 18-year-old Wood was driving in early Sunday morning in Tooele County Wood is facing a long list of charges including automobile homicide Court documents say Tooele County Sheriff Office Deputy Taubman arrived on scene and started performing CPR pm Russell Jaxon wood was seen standing next to Deputy Taubman The responding officer detected the smell of alcohol and performed a blood alcohol test on Wood whose blood alcohol was .18--- more than three times the State’s legal limit Officers investigating the crash found open alcohol containers “Jaxon admitted to driving 85 mph in that area Driving at high speeds in the dark on a two-lane highway while drunk Neither of the teens were wearing a seatbelt Friends and family of Conner Russell have started a Go Fund Me to help his mom Russell was a Riverton High School football player Wood is held in the Tooele County jail without bail 6:32 PM | Updated: 6:36 pm BY ANDREW ADAMS coaches and others in the community on Wednesday were remembering a teen killed in a crash in remote Tooele County Utah Highway Patrol confirmed 16-year-old Conner Russell died in the crash early Sunday Russell was a passenger traveling with 18-year-old Jaxon Douglas-David Wood when Wood’s truck went across the road Wood was charged with second-degree felony automobile homicide as well as misdemeanor reckless endangerment and DUI Coaches said both teens had played youth football in the Riverton area Beck beamed about Russell’s personality and maturity beyond his years “Every now and then you meet a kid that mentors you more than you mentor him,” Beck told KSL TV he would pick Russell up from school and take him to practice and sometimes drive him home after practice He said he was a “happy kid” who was “always smiling” — attributes once again echoed about the teen by one of his high school football coaches “He’s the life of the party — I’m not going to lie,” said Riverton High School running backs coach Wade Davis “He was always the one to be with the guys in the huddle at the end and always being with the guys — the brothers He was one that everyone wanted to be around and so he had that energy and light to him.” Davis said Russell left the football program at Riverton High early last fall he has questioned what he and other coaches could have done differently Family friend Mandee Francom stated via text Wednesday Russell’s mother was a single that she “adored” him and was his “biggest fan” — “especially when it came to his sports.” She organized one of two GoFundMe* accounts set up to help Russell’s family after the ordeal. You can view those accounts here and here Francom said Conner’s mother has appreciated people’s “love support and donations from complete strangers.” “I want her to know she is loved and feels supported financially through this difficult time,” Francom stated “No parent should have to experience losing a child.” Jordan School District spokesperson Sandy Riesgraf said the district’s thoughts and prayers were with Russell’s family and that grief counselors were going to be present at Riverton High starting Monday when students return from Spring Break Davis said he knew Russell loved his teammates Beck said he will always remember how Russell contributed to his teams and called him a “champion.” you know — he loved his brothers and his football brothers,” Beck said “We didn’t lose a good one — we lost a great one.” *KSL TV does not assure that the money deposited to the account will be applied for the benefit of the persons named as beneficiaries If you are considering a deposit to the account you should consult your own advisors and otherwise proceed at your own risk Follow @KSL5TV 5:58 PM | Updated: 6:39 pm BY EMMA BENSON RIVERTON — Riverton City celebrated the completion of its Green Well project Friday — a nanofiltration well designed to serve as a sustainable water source for the southwest part of the valley Riverton Mayor Trent Staggs highlighted the financial benefits of the project noting it will save county taxpayers nearly $100,000 per year “We’re able to not only increase the amount of water for our residents and provide a great solution for some of the county assets here but we’re able to grow water supply in a very arid part of the country,” he said The $3.7 million project was funded through the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 City officials emphasized that residents should not notice any difference in water quality or taste “What we’re trying to do is produce the same quality water that our residents are already getting or better,” said Riverton City Public Works Director Cary Necaise Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson called the collaborative project a “big win.” “I really believe that as we have growing populations in this valley investments like this are essential,” she said “In an era where water matters for so many different reasons to do this the right way is all the more important.” Congressman Burgess Owens praised the initiative as a reflection of Utah’s forward-thinking approach and innovative spirit We collaborate like no other state in the union And let me just say that no other state in the union has We come up with ideas to make sure that the people we serve are satisfied.” Utah (KUTV) — A man has been arrested after being accused of filming a 17-year-old girl in a tanning bed booth at VASA in Riverton Charging documents state 36-year-old Justan Grover filmed the teenager who was changing in a booth at the gym on February 5 that’s really awful,” said Rockwell Babcock “I think it’s one thing to record yourself working out or hitting a PR Grover was arrested after being seen on surveillance video in a consistent time frame to when a victim reported seeing a cell phone pushed into her tanning area stall as she was undressing Documents said he is being charged with sexual exploitation of a minor and voyeurism “I think it’s rare,” said Chris Burbank a former Police Chief with Salt Lake City Burbank said once investigators look at devices and investigate further into the case The documents also show that police found text messages between Grover and his girlfriend who allegedly sent him explicit photos of her underage daughters Messages showed an exchange of services for those photos Burbank said the girlfriend in this case could be charged Burbank said there are three main things people can do to combat this behavior: Be aware We don’t want to be paranoid,” Burbank said VASA Fitness released the following statement: member and team member safety and privacy is our top priority We strongly condemn the act of filming individuals in private areas of our gyms Our locker rooms feature signs reminding people to not photograph or film themselves or others when using these facilities We have zero tolerance for violations of this policy and are taking necessary steps to address and prevent future occurrences which includes assisting law enforcement with their investigations We ask for everyone’s help in remaining aware of your surroundings at all times and in notifying a VASA team member immediately should you notice anything out of the ordinary or suspicious in any area of the gym.” “This is an open investigation and we don’t have any additional information to share with the public at this time.” 2025 Conner Adonis Russell was taken away from his loving family in a tragic car accident His young life still had a lot of growing to do 2009 to the most amazing remarkable mom any kid could have Brooke raised Conner and his younger brother Madden Russell on her own Oh man he thought he was the “goat” when it came to girls and he let us all know Conner had a unique personality like no other He was the funniest when he wasn’t even trying to be He had a smirk that helped him get away with far far too much and a charm like no other Conner was born in Murray Utah and spent the first week of his life in the NICU He made a grand entrance with his birth and that probably let way to the character he was today Conner is survived by his mom Brooke Garner his grandma Lora Holmquist whom he named Gygi Our lives have forever changed and he will be missed every single minute of the day We can’t thank his Aunt Mikala Spencer Garner Patty Spencer (TuhTuh) and many many best friends mentors and loved ones enough for all their love and support during this heartbreaking time Conner is preceded in death by his grandpa (Papa Buddy) who was at the accident to greet him and keep him safe His great-grandparents Conrad Joseph Pugh And Adrianne L "This was a tragic accident that should have never happened I’ve talked to him dozens of times about driving under the influence being home by curfew and making good choices Please talk to your babies about the dangers of drinking and driving A funeral and celebration of Conner's life will take place at 2pm on Tuesday Friends and all who knew Conner are invited to gather for visitations Monday evening from 6-8pm as well as Tuesday prior to the services beginning at 1pm both to take place at the mortuary His family hopes you will bring your memories and stories to share as we all celebrate him Funeral services will be streamed via Zoom for those wishing to attend virtually I will forever love Conner,he was such an amazing friend to me and I will forever see him in the sky I send you love and light and a wish for peace during this most challenging of times Conner was in my class for several years when he went to Precious People Daycare He was always the first to help a friend in need and looked after the younger kids in class especially He had a huge impact on the type of teacher I became I will forever remember his joking nature and big heart and the way he somehow managed to fight with Madden as brothers do I still think about you all and love you all I met Conner fall 2024 through my niece who spoke very highly of him He was at my home most days and I would tell her would a good He was so polite to my mom and me every time he came over and my darling niece was absolutely smitten with him She would giggle with sparkle and love about Conner She would lay in my bed at night talking about Conner She will always remember this precious boy I just wanted to express how deeply sorry I am for your loss your son was not only a great teammate but also an incredible person I have so many memories of playing football with him his passion My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this tough time my heart goes out to everyone affected by this tragic loss conner was a friend to all and was the kindest soul i have ever met he was always smiling and making sure that everyone was okay conners love was so affectionate that it still touches my heart even with him gone conner was not only my bestfriend but a bestfriend to everyone he had met i could describe his sweet soul in a million ways and never get tired of it i will never forget all of our memories together and with continue to cherish them in my heart never really got to know him and I regret it Losing somebody is hard but with time the pain will ease I pray you will always feel him close by and that you see him in every sunrise and every sunset. For A mother will ache for her child until her last breath I met Conner at Riverton Skatepark in around 2022 we didn't really talk much until this year when I got to know him alot better we would talk alot about peircings and stretching them I was heartbroken to hear that he passed and I cannot believe I won't be able to talk to him again So much love to his family and everyone that knew him He made me laugh everyday with his shenanigans and charisma When he was in 9th grade he would occasionally see me in the halls and ask for a hug Kids like Connor are the reason I keep teaching In my many interactions with Conner through my job at Jordan District he was always respectful and accountable for his actions His love for his mom and family was apparent in his discussions with me I had no doubt he would accomplish all the goals he talked of Such a bright light extinguished far too soon I am sending prayers of healing to his sweet mom Brooke i had classes with Conner during middle school he loved making jokes and always put a smile on people’s faces i would always make sure to have snacks because he would always ask people for some the day i found out conner had passed It felt so surreal to think about all the times in middle school and the amazing memories we had You brought so much joy and laughter into everyone’s life and the way you always knew how to lift everyone’s spirits I wish I could tell you one more time how much you meant to me and how deeply you’re missed I found a scripture on JW.org that I like to share "there is going to be a resurrection," I wish your family the very best for the future Conner was a delight in the classroom (STEP) It was an honor to help Conner catch up on his credits so when he started RHS ready to go I know that Conner will always be watching over his family Me and Connor never hung out but we would always talk about school I’m pretty sure he was gonna play rugby again and w always talked about that he was a sweet and kind and super funny guy but we are forever sorry for losing someone so special and know you have the support and love of so many around you i didn’t know conner well but we always talked and he was such a sweet soul i send my deepest condolences to his family and friends Defending 6A champion Riverton showed why it’s yet again a state title threat on Wednesday against the 4A defending champion Ridgeline The Silverwolves got ahead early and held off a late Riverhawks’ push to beat Ridgeline 6-4 in a non-region matchup It wasn’t the Silverwolves’ prettiest win this year but Wednesday’s win showed resilience that they will need in order to win consecutive 6A titles Riverton never trailed and dominated early with a quick three-out defensive sequence. The Silverwolves then did exactly what they needed by getting on base and then letting Grace Leary hit a home run and earned three RBIs The game was quickly getting out of Ridgeline’s hand as Riverton took a 6-1 lead after three innings and time and time again they show their greatness,” said Riverton head coach Whitley Haimin “I think (Ridgeline) took full advantage of the strike zone,” Haimin said I think they took advantage of the strike zone and then we didn’t do our best at controlling the controllables We’re a really heavy hitting team and when we have kids striking out looking that’s not normal for us.” Ridgeline then pulled the score even closer in the sixth inning with Anne Wallace recording a RBI single The Riverhawks defense also kept executing well and got out of the sixth inning with a double-play to keep the score within 6-4 With Ridgeline up to bat in the seventh inning, Riverton swapped in freshman Kaelyn Flynn at pitcher Flynn more than delivered for the Silverwolves striking out two Ridgline batters to secure the tight win “Kaelyn Flynn, our freshman, she came in and closed that out and to be able to come in that last inning and really close it out is absolutely awesome,” Haimin said. “(Peyton Sanchez) did an awesome job throwing those other six innings (Ridgeline) has have some really awesome players their speeds are different so to be able to switch it up at that last thing and close it out I’m proud they were able to to hold on to it and finish it out I think we could have done a lot of things The win pushes Riverton to a 14-1 overall record and the Silverwolves currently sit at the top of Region 2 with a perfect 4-0 record SAYREVILLE - Starbucks may be coming to Riverton the 418-acre $2.5 billion development on the banks of the Raritan River In a Facebook post on Tuesday the Sayreville Economic & Redevelopment Agency (SERA) announced that at its Feb "we officially approved a recognition agreement with Sayreville Seaport Associates Urban Renewal and Starbucks Corporation as part of the exciting Riverton development." "This agreement paves the way for Starbucks one of the world's most recognized coffee brands to establish a presence in Riverton," the post continues More: NJ town's lawsuit against Islamic congregation has been dismissed The project still has to go before the Planning Board for site plan approval The announcement comes a month after SERA announced that leases have been signed with Bass Pro Shops and QuickChek The Bass Pro Shops site is under construction It will be the second Bass Pro Shops in New Jersey and the only one in New Jersey north of Atlantic City Susan Loyer covers Middlesex County and more for MyCentralJersey.com please subscribe or activate your digital account today Utah (KUTV) — A shelter dog has been welcomed with open arms as the newest K-9 officer of the Riverton Police Department Brigham City Police officers shared that the young pup recently arrived at the local animal shelter where staff quickly recognized its potential to become a police K-9 Chief Chad Reyes and the department’s K-9 unit conducted preliminary testing and confirmed that the dog was fit for police work Brigham City Police did not need another K-9 The agency reached out to other departments and Riverton police responded ------------------------------------------ RIVERTON — Blossoms on trees can be an exciting sign of warmer weather and springtime but that comes with fear of months of sickness and then it's like you're classically conditioned to just associate those things with the symptoms," Julia Jones said itchiness and fatigue either from the allergies or the allergy medication "It was just like nonstop," Jones said she has been doing immunotherapy and said her symptoms have "improved drastically." will also help her and others by providing updated pollen counts for the Riverton area three days a week Knowing the pollen count for specific plants helps make decisions like whether to wear contacts or glasses take an additional antihistamine or just stay inside "It's pretty neat that he can look under a microscope and tell us what's in the air," she said She said checking what plants have high pollen numbers on days she experiences the most symptoms could also help her doctor make the serum for her immunotherapy better match her allergies said the pollen collector is "pretty exciting" for them The machine collects pollen onto a tape that rotates slowly until it fills up He and a certified nurse then take the tape inside at least three times a week to look at it under a microscope and evaluate how much of each pollen is in the air Taylor said once they know what people are allergic to they can recommend medication or allergy shots that can desensitize them to those substances He said knowing what the pollen counts are like on days when patients have the most symptoms can help confirm or suggest what patients are allergic to talks about her allergy symptoms and how a local pollen counter will help her on Tuesday KSL.com)Jones and her 18-year-old daughter are both allergy patients but she said her daughter is more severely allergic and needs to stay off grass or even have the windows shut and stay inside if grass pollen counts are high to prevent swelling She said the information about pollen counts can help them make decisions but can also help people who haven't been tested and who may be learning for the first time what they are allergic to by watching the pollen counts because there are steps you can take to not only alleviate your immediate symptoms but long term," she said Taylor said he became an allergist because his wife's family has a lot of allergies they have already tried antihistamines and nasal sprays the medicines aren't working," he said The allergy shots he gives can take up to six months to cause improvement so patients typically need to wait for a benefit until the next season but he said the immunotherapy can "be a big game changer." He said getting the machine set up was a "labor of love," requiring approval from the hospital and certification and he is grateful Intermountain Health supported the Southridge Allergy Clinic at the Riverton Hospital in the process He said the information from the machine can also be helpful for asthma and immunology patients The National Allergy Bureau shows reports from two pollen counters in Utah one at the Riverton Hospital and another at an urgent care center in Draper Taylor said pollen can travel hundreds of miles so the information they provide could be helpful to doctors or providers in other nearby areas in Utah.