Utah — As the three-year anniversary of a murder in West Valley City approaches the police department is offering a good chunk of money for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the suspect 45-year-old Pete Ulibarri was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting near 3500 S The West Valley City Police Department said the suspects drove past the home Ulibarri was in a vehicle in the driveway when he was shot Police said they believe the shooting was gang-related and intended for someone else at the residence They said Ulibarri had no gang affiliation and was an innocent bystander who became the victim WVCPD said investigators are still pursuing all leads in connection with the case "No casings were recovered, and there was limited video footage of the suspect vehicle, which appears to be a Honda Insight," the Utah Department of Public Safety said on a webpage for Ulibarri's cold case Anyone with information on the case is asked to call 801-963-3300 The department is holding a press conference on Monday to give more information about the case Utah (KUTV) — A $10,000 reward is being offered to those with information leading to an arrest and conviction in a cold-case homicide 45-year-old Pete Ulibarri was shot and killed outside of his home near the 3500th block of 6400 West the West Valley City Police Department said Witnesses reported that a vehicle drove past the home A 46-year-old man was in front of his house who was sitting in a vehicle in the driveway Investigators believe the suspects were gang-affiliated and were likely targeting someone They believe that some people have information about the homicide WEST VALLEY CITY — Almost a year after West Valley Arts was on the brink of closure the theater is continuing to impact people's lives While performing "A Chorus Line" with West Valley Arts local actress Bailee Johnson has seen firsthand how important this theater is to the community "There's a level of intimacy and a family-like quality to it You don't understand that until you attend and feel they are doing such good work here and there's so much talent in Utah," she said She acted in several feature films and short films as a child and frequently performed with local theater companies she knew she wanted to study theater as it was what came natural to her it started to feel like all of the bridges she had built and networking she had done in the industry throughout her life were no longer bridging over "I had to decide if I wanted to do it for myself This is one of the first shows where I did it for myself," she said "It sounded cliche and self-centered when people would say that but this process has taught me that that is what counts: the stuff that speaks deeply to you." Bailee Johnson performs as Cassie in "A Chorus Line" at West Valley Performing Arts Center in West Valley City (Photo: Ryan Throckmorton Fallis)As she turns 25 Johnson's most recent role at West Valley Arts came at the perfect time to stretch her and show her what she is capable of "It's made me reflect a ton on my childhood and I feel like I'm finally out of the woods in terms of I'm not doing this for fun I'm doing it because I really like it," she said Johnson has started reaching out to experience new theater companies pushing the boundaries of where she feels comfortable She has been a lead in a play and musical before but none of her previous roles have been like the role of Cassie in "A Chorus Line." "It's a role I never thought I'd have the threshold to play I really do think it's pushed me more than any other role I've done and it's been the most soul stretching thing I've ever been a part of," she said The production depicts dozens of dancers auditioning for a coveted spot in the chorus line with the characters expressing how their backgrounds have led them to this point The cast of "A Chorus Line" performs at West Valley Performing Arts Center in West Valley City (Photo: Vanessa Olsen)"It's paying homage to the dirty work of performers and how beautiful and special it is to be part of something larger than yourself 'A Chorus Line' is all about looking at all the stories behind the people on the stage — it takes so much out of a person," she said As someone who always claimed she was an actress and vocalist first and dancer after Johnson said she has struggled with feeling inadequate to play Cassie They saw the part within me when I literally didn't see how I could surface it in myself just because it's so difficult," she said Johnson says she couldn't have done it without the support and encouragement from her directors and choreographers Even though she has been in films and performed in larger venues "nothing has scared me as bad as playing Cassie." "It's forced me to confront parts of myself It's forced me to heal my relationship with dance and to my body and trusting the movement," Johnson said The cast of "A Chorus Line" rehearses at West Valley Performing Arts Center in West Valley City (Photo: Bailee Johnson)Clinging to the passion she has for performance and the work she has put in to honing her craft Johnson embraced the role and has been playing Cassie for almost a month trying to give a gift to the audience each night "I feel lucky because I actually feel right on time and it fostered growth in a way that I don't know how else I would've grown like that." Johnson graduated from BYU with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in April and is headed to New York this summer to try her hand at the big leagues She is so grateful she gets to be a part of live theater which can seem so "fleeting" as it is different raw and real each night until the show closes "Playing Cassie has made me feel — as I open this new chapter of my later 20s — like I have a springboard for the types of material I want to do It's increased the bar of what feel I am capable of and I do feel it will be like a launching pad into how I view myself now as a performer." West Valley Arts' "A Chorus Line" closes on Saturday BY CARLYSLE PRICE SALT LAKE CITY – Sunday, the West Valley City Police Department announced it is offering a $10,000 reward for information on a 2022 cold case homicide it will be the third anniversary of 45-year-old Pete Ulibarri’s killing and police are offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in the case a drive-by shooting occurred “just before midnight in front of a home in the 3500 block of 6400 West in West Valley City,” police said in a release Police said witnesses reported a vehicle drove passed the home and made a U-turn before firing several shots Ulibarri was in a vehicle in the driveway and was killed A 46-year-old was reportedly in front of the house and was not hurt “Investigators believe the suspects were gang-affiliated and were likely targeting someone at the residence,” police said Ulibarri had no gang affiliation and appears to have been an innocent victim in the case.” Investigators said they would be available at 10 a.m Monday at the West City Valley Police Department to explain the reward and answer questions about the cold case PHOENIX — A 33-year-old woman was arrested Thursday after the deadly shooting of her father at a West Phoenix home The Phoenix Police Department says officers were first called to the scene near 99th Avenue and Camelback Road just before noon for reports of a shooting at a home they found 61-year-old Reginald Anderson with at least one gunshot wound Police say a woman was at the home and was a witness Anderson's 33-year-old daughter was identified as a suspect Investigators tracked the woman down to the Town of Maricopa She was booked into jail on first-degree murder and aggravated assault charges Report a typo ABC4 Utah authorities are offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in a cold case homicide from 2022 What to keep in mind to stay safe during spring runoff Barbershop hosting free haircuts in honor of Sgt Progress on preparing Guardsman Pass to reopen the department lost its first officer in the line of duty when Sgt Bill Hooser was struck and killed by a suspect in a semi-truck during a traffic stop the friends he made on the force are remembering him as one of the most dedicated officers who took work seriously but also made an emphasis to build relationships A low-pressure system is working its way through the region and will settle over the Four Corners more compact low drops in on the west side of the main low A low pressure system is working its way through the region and will settle over the Four Corners winter-like storm is set to move into the Southwest over the next day or so The action gets underway this morning and lasts through at least Tuesday morning Family and friends tied blue ribbons around Main Street in honor of Sgt The public is urging police to release records after the court dismissed a case against David Hamblin a former Utah therapist accused of ritualistic child sex abuse The highly touted series between Record Searchlight top-ranked West Valley (17-3 5-3) ended with the Eagles extending their section-best 15-game winning streak If they can sweep or split their season series with Lassen next week they will have their first Northern Athletic League title since 2017 a seeding formula that positions teams based on a combination of non-league record Five other Redding-area teams were projected into the postseason Division ll and lll brackets are scheduled to be released May 9 West Valley has its most impressive week yet 2 U-Prep in two-game seriesIn the first of two games the Eagles scored three runs in the first inning and allowed the Panthers to score just two the rest of the way en route to a 3-2 win who doesn’t see much time on the mound because of his value behind the plate as a catcher came in for the save in the bottom of the seventh and struck out three batters Senior Casey Wrathall (0.34) and Jayden Knight (0.84) the first and second ranked ERA leaders in the NAL Senior Kaos Marin had three of the Panthers’ five hits and senior Tait Brimhall drove in two of the Eagles’ three runs The Panthers outhit the Eagles but couldn’t overcome a 9-2 deficit after a seven-run third inning from West Valley and trailed the rest of the way to fall 16-10 Brimhall had six RBIs and now has a team-leading 22 on the season U-Prep has fallen out of NAL title contention; however it will still be a top seed in the Division lV bracket it led the Division with the most playoff points After back-to-back shutout losses to Pleasant Valley (14-14 6-9) closed its final three-game series of the year on a high note with an 8-1 win over the Vikings Senior Jack Dehn pitched six scoreless innings along with seven strikeouts and hasn’t allowed a run in his last 12 ⅔ innings pitched Junior Ty Jones went 3-for-3 and drove in two runs The Wolves will likely be the highest-seeded Redding-area team in the Division ll bracket They lost in the first round last season to Red Bluff After starting the season winning six of its first seven including an opening-day win over top-ranked West Valley Foothill ended the season losing nine of eleven The Cougars were swept by one-loss Chico last week but are expected to keep their postseason streak alive They should be the sixth and final team to make the Division ll bracket 3-12) 10-game losing streak crushed any hope it had to end its four-season playoff drought (not counting the 2019 and 2020 seasons when playoffs weren’t hosted) It still had its best season in nearly 10 years The Hornets had more total wins than they’ve had in six seasons and more league wins than they’ve had in eight Senior Porter Fischer has a strong case for all-league honors More: Redding-area softball weekly update: Foothill, Shasta and U-Prep all enjoy four-win week More: 'We want a section title’: Redding-area baseball’s best to face off in high-stakes series It beat Chester Friday to climb over .500 for the first time since it started the season 2-0 The Lions haven’t been as dominant as their 17-win campaign last year but they’ve played the second-toughest schedule of Division Vl schools according to the Northern Section’s strength of schedule algorithm swept the season series against them last week which clinched the Five Star League title for 19-win Bulldogs 2-6) had the sixth-most points in Division lll; the last team to squeak into the postseason But after back-to-back losses to Lassen (15-9 that will hinge on its ability to beat Yreka (8-13 The Miners were just behind the Falcons in points at the start of the week and after its sweep of Anderson now pose more overall wins and the same amount of league wins Who else?The top-division playoffs are Chico’s (25-1 The Panthers are ranked as the 53rd-best team in the state according to MaxPreps and have the second-most wins of any team ranked ahead of them in that regard 9-6) and Pleasant Valley are threats to derail a near perfect Panther season 8-0) and Lassen are two of just three teams in Division lll to be over .500 What stands between them and a section title shot 6-2) are odds-on favorites to land the one seed in its respective divisions Each are in a three-team race with Biggs (13-10 0-8) will miss the playoffs for the third-straight year after a one-win season but will look to bounce back under head coach Shane Battles Get San José Spotlight headlines delivered to your inbox Self-driving cars could hit the West Valley’s small suburban streets as one company tries to expand its footprint outside big cities Waymo submitted a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission last month seeking approval for its updated passenger safety plan — a move that could bring self-driving cars to Los Gatos The California Department of Motor Vehicles approved permits March 17 allowing the tech startup to test its autonomous cars without a safety driver across Santa Clara County The commission’s approval is one of the last steps before Waymo can cruise West Valley roads but it’s unclear when state officials will vote on it Waymo doesn’t need local approval to expand which became a fixture of San Francisco’s steep streets in 2022 “Being able to get people into Waymo or Hopper might be more economically effective and so it’s exciting to hear that this is happening,” Wang told San José Spotlight “Hopefully there are some guardrails in place (just) in case something bad happens.” A Waymo spokesperson said the company has no immediate expansion plans but wants the cars to serve more Bay Area residents “Any expansion of the service will happen methodically over time we’ll continue to work with local communities officials and emergency responders every step of the way,” the spokesperson told San José Spotlight Campbell Mayor Sergio Lopez said while he’s never ridden in a Waymo, the cars could reduce traffic accidents in the city. 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Don’t miss our weekly town hall. West Valley police reprimand detective over relationship DA called unsubstantiated rumorsby Wendy Halloran & Daniel Kovach The 2News continuing investigation shows a dramatically different action another agency has taken Conduct Unbecoming of an Officer – that’s the outcome of an internal affairs investigation by the West Valley City Police Department The basis for the IA investigation was the allegation of a relationship between Detective Josue Llil and Salt Lake County Deputy District Attorney Adrianna Davis This is a very different response than what we've seen from District Attorney Sim Gill a former Deputy District Attorney in Gill's office told 2News Investigates I mean they were willing to disregard the truth." She blew the whistle about this inappropriate relationship to Gill's administration and to Gill himself Then she resigned after she says they covered it up "West Valley City - clearly their focus was what are the facts and what’s the right thing to do." The Professional Standards Section known as internal affairs of the West Valley City Police Department launched an internal affairs investigation against Det Police Chief Colleen Jacobs issued a disciplinary order to Det "I have now reviewed the case in its entirety I have sustained the allegation of Conduct Unbecoming of an Officer and determined that a letter of reprimand is appropriate discipline for this conduct." She also told Emiliano that he is "so young" and that he acted in self-defense The Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office initially declined to file charges in the case citing self-defense aspects of the case six months later Davis filed a murder charge against Emiliano with the intent to transfer it to District Court where the 14-year-old would be tried as an adult a whistleblower in the case worked for Gill at the time She warned top administrators and even DA Gill about an inappropriate relationship between Davis and Llil that she says led to the "aggressive filing." There are multiple emails and other communications showing this Mills also turned over dozens of text messages between her and Davis In the Letter of Reprimand West Valley City Police issued to Det "The administrative investigation revealed your personal relationship with a deputy district attorney resulted in widespread negative attention for you and the Department This conduct you knew or should have known is unbecoming a member of this Department reflected unfavorably upon this Department and yourself and is unacceptable." "This violation of West Valley City Police Department Policy 326.5.9 is a Category B violation." Allegation # 1 for sexual misconduct was not sustained Human Resource Director and City Attorney Eric Bunderson were copied on the letter from the Office of the Chief Chris Burbank was the Salt Lake City Police Chief for nine years He reviewed Llil’s Letter of Reprimand and other documentation in this case prior to his interview ”That is a police chief basically saying boy you caused not only embarrassment for yourself but for the entire organization and that’s what I’m going to hold you accountable for Given that language I’m surprised this person still has a job," he said "Anytime an officer’s integrity is at question then it does potentially bring in a Brady conflict in court but it also is if you can’t trust them in this past situation how do you ever trust them going forward How do you ever reconcile that as a police officer Or how do you reconcile that as a police chief to have an employee in that category.” and they came with this - I’d ask a lot of serious questions before I ever hired somebody in this position.” “The other thing that’s problematic about it is I got 300-400 applicants for the job so you can always find somebody who is just as qualified but doesn’t have a problem and then that makes them more qualified So why are you going to take a chance on this.” Burbank says while Llil’s letter of reprimand is a strongly worded letter “The lowest level of discipline that exists in the structure.” Llil's letter of reprimand is in stark contrast from what the DA's Office has argued in court filings It was not able to sustain Mills allegations of wrongdoing on that part of Adrianna Davis despite a thorough investigation Mills’s allegations of wrongdoing on the part of Davis despite a thorough investigation." whether or how the DAO determined the allegations Ms Mills leveled against DDA Davis could not be substantiated will not advance this case nor establish a basis for the Court to disqualify the elected DA or his Office." In the State's Response in Opposition to Emiliano's Motion for Relief dated January 14, 2025 Chief Deputy District Attorney Bridget Romano wrote ******* depicts as relevant factual history is based on carefully cultivated excerpts of text conversations between Mss Davis and Mills which have been taken out of context and presented to inflame In an internal email from the DA himself, sent on March 12 Gill claims "salacious unsupported allegations" were leveled by two former prosecutors Court filings from prosecutors list Meghann Mills and Nathan Evershed who worked in the DA's office for Gill and now represents Emiliano "Two former DAO employees have unjustifiably alleged that a juvenile named Emiliano ******* was charged with murder only to appease an attorney in this Office who allegedly was involved in an inappropriate relationship with an investigator from a law enforcement agency." "We take our discovery obligations seriously and are deeply disappointed that attorneys particularly former prosecutors from our office chose to inject lurid and irrelevant accusations into court records and media narratives about the private lives of our employees." "The discovery rules in criminal procedure and relevant case law exist to safeguard defendants' due process rights; they do not justify a salacious shell game of spreading unsubstantiated rumors or engaging in character attacks unrelated to the case evidence." "It is unfortunate that former colleagues chose sensationalism as a tactic to divert public attention from the serious nature of this crime." "He doesn’t care who he hurts he doesn't care who he defames." we will continue to defend the actions of our attorneys and this office when attacked by unsupported allegations." 2News Investigates reached out to Keith Chalmers the Communications Manager for the Salt Lake County District Attorney’s Office We asked for a response to details in this story Chalmers sent the following email statement for DA Gill In response to the defamation accusation: “I standby what I said in the email sent to our staff,” said Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill For a response to the quote "The depths to his lies and his “We have responded in legal filings to the issues Nothing more needs to be said,” said Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill NOTE: First time signing on? 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three of their first five games The sweep moved West Valley to 2-5 overall and 2-4 in Railbelt Conference play West Valley will face local rivals Lathrop and North Pole in back-to-back doubleheaders West Valley won two of three games against the Malemutes last season and defeated North Pole in their lone meeting The Malemutes started off with a four game stretch against Juneau-Douglas where they dropped three of four against the Crimson Bears they picked up an 11-1 win for their first triumph of the season along with a doubleheader sweep at the hands of Colony Lathrop is averaging 4.7 runs per game while allowing 10.3 with five games seeing opponents score 12 or more runs The Malemutes face a local stretch this week followed by West Valley on Wednesday and Monroe Catholic on Thursday one of three Mid Alaska Conference teams in Fairbanks Hutchison and Kodiak before bouncing back with wins over Soldotna and Redington by scores of 7-5 and 10-7 they were either shut out or held to a single run Their closest battle came in a 13-9 loss to Palmer matching their second-highest scoring output of the year North Pole begins this week with a game against Lathrop before returning to Mid Alaska play against Hutchison on Wednesday They’ll finish the week Friday against local foe West Valley Hutchison has played just three games so far They opened with a 12-9 win over North Pole before falling twice to Colony by scores of 17-12 and 11-4 The Hawks will rematch the Patriots on Wednesday with a doubleheader the remaining Mid Alaska Conference teams – Delta Hutchison and Monroe – have all played three games or fewer Hutchison is 1-2 and Monroe Catholic has yet to record a varsity game this season Contact Caleb Jones at (907) 459-7530 or at cjones@newsminer.com Lathrop High School’s shooting guard Amy Pilon (#3) attempts a layup while defended by West Valley High School’s Aysha Peter (#33) in the first half of a girls basketball game on Feb there are no recent results for popular images there are no recent results for popular videos Let us know what you're seeing and hearing around the community Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Roundup of Wednesday’s high school sports action from the Greater Spokane League East Valley 4 (5): Nick Elliott had three hits Colby Bergman doubled twice for East Valley Rogers 2: Otis Phillips drove in three runs and the Bantams (9-7-1 Hayden Line and Jacen Farrally had two hits apiece for Clarkston Deer Park 1: Carsen Gaumer pitched five no-hit innings Noah Clause drove in four runs and the visiting Eagles (13-3 Ollie Spencer stole three bases and scored two runs for West Valley East Valley at Rogers: Veronica Garcia of East Valley won three events – the 200-meter run with a PR of 25.70 seconds Michael Sanders of Rogers won the 200 with a PR of 22.29 Jadyn Thomas of East Valley won the shot put (33 feet 2 inches) and javelin (111-10) and took third in the discus (88-2) Pullman at Deer Park: Rylee Pfeifer of Deer Park won the 100 with a season-best 13.78 and was second in the 200 at 28.32 Pfeifer was also part of the first-place 4x200 relay team Samuel Sears of Pullman threw the shot put 44-7 1/2 and the discus 136-2 Sears placed fifth in the javelin with a throw of 124-2 1/2 West Valley at North Central: Aubrey Matthew of West Valley dominated the sprint events She was also part of the first-place 4x400 relay team Kendee Kime of Clarkston won the long jump (15-1) and triple jump (32-11) Channing Wu of West Valley won the 100 in 11.80 and the 200 in 23.80 Wu was also a member of the winning 4x400 relay team Hunter Maynard of North Central won the high jump with a PR of 5-10 University 1: Villami Finau had a hat trick in the first 26 minutes and the visiting Blackhawks (6-7 Shadle Park 1: Alex Wood scored a goal and had two assists and the Bullpups (7-5-1 6-2) defeated the visiting Highlanders (3-11-1 Spokane 1: Ezra Jensen scored the winner and the visiting Tigers (12-1-1 LC will have the opportunity to clinch the GSL title Friday night at Ridgeline Ridgeline 1: Noah Lang and Kevin Ng each scored and the Bears (7-5 Give directly to The Spokesman-Review's Northwest Passages community forums series -- which helps to offset the costs of several reporter and editor positions at the newspaper -- by using the easy options below Gifts processed in this system are tax deductible Get the day’s top sports headlines and breaking news delivered to your inbox by subscribing here TDS Telecommunications continues expanding its high-speed all-fiber internet network into more Spokane-area neighborhoods © Copyright 2025, The Spokesman-Review | Community Guidelines | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Copyright Policy AMBER MORRIS/FOR THE EXPRESSA group of Amish men can be seen repairing a barn along East Valley Road on Wednesday morning after damaging storms swept through the Sugar Valley area on Tuesday night LOGANTON — Tuesday evening’s powerful thunderstorms caused significant destruction in the Sugar Valley area downed power lines and damage to buildings and vehicles from Tylersville to Carroll During this time the Sugar Valley Community Volunteer Fire Company received 18 storm related calls had major damage to their roofs and structures requiring work crews Strong winds in the area of East Winter Road caused multiple trees to fall onto electric lines an ornamental Adirondack chair at the entrance of Fisher’s Woodworking was flipped over despite being rooted in the ground for years and so heavy that it normally required a forklift to move taking down power lines and crashing into a van while another tree smashed into a garage two doors down Perhaps one of the most affected area was Loganton A home on Loganton’s West Main Street had part of its roof ripped off by the strong winds “I was sitting in my house with my two-year-old son when I got the alert from the emergency broadcast system about a severe thunderstorm with damaging winds,” explained Daniel “Knowing that there was a possibility of power being lost While I was standing at the microwave waiting for the food to be ready I could hear the sound note of the microwave changing as if I had variable voltage supplied to my house It was the storm affecting the local power grid as it approached my house.” “during the next few minutes me and my son experienced multiple power interruptions He didn’t seem to care too much since he was eating but within a minute the rain was coming straight at my windows horizontally like i have never seen before I walked out into my kitchen to look out the window and seen my neighbors pine trees almost bent in half by the winds I went back to my living room to be with my son just in case he got scared by the storms chaos and almost as soon as I sat on the couch I heard the ripping and impact of almost half of my roof being blown off of my house and landing right onto Main Street.” Johnson said many individuals contacted him about his roof “I don’t exactly remember the exact order of who called me I just know that I had neighbors calling me about my roof being on Main Street and me calling anyone that I could think of to help me since I was by myself with my boy,” he said “I will be forever grateful for everyone who helped me after the storm passed with caring for my son and helping me getting the large portion of the debris and nails off of the street so it was safe for everyone else and also for my friends and family that came to my aid to do emergency repairs to my house to prevent further damages.” crews were called to remove trees from the road but the greatest destruction did not affect any dwellings or roads instead it left one resident wondering if the storm produced a small vortex in her backyard “I’d love to get the weather people to come out here to check for tornado damage,” said Nancy Benner as she looked at the woods behind her house except for the big clumps of dirt and rock surrounding their now exposed root systems tree after tree could be seen either snapped off or uprooted as if a war had taken place “I got the Code Red alert on my phone saying we were going to get a severe thunderstorm When I got out there I put away the things on my porch and walked over to my garage to take care of that stuff too I picked up a chair — I had everything secured but that chair — and the wind hit and it pulled on the chair so hard that I left go and it tore it from my hands and threw it right in the yard,” she said If I hadn’t left go I probably would’ve ended up in the yard too And to get from there to the garage door was horrendous.” “I tried to get inside my garage and it took me forever because the wind was blowing against me so hard,” Nancy continued “I tried to walk to the other side of the picnic table but couldn’t open it because the air pressure was that strong.” “I finally got inside the garage I could hear all this all going on around me “The funny thing is when I first came outside there was nothing She showed the destruction around her home “Look at all of those trees down,” she said pointing “They go the whole way back through the woods It didn’t touch the lilac trees to the side or my planters It was like a funnel went through there.” EMA Emergency Management Coordinator for the Sugar Valley area Clinton County Emergency Services is keeping record of the damage the storm left behind These reports and records are for historical documentation and for future learning purposes only Scaff is asking anybody residing in Greene Township Loganton Borough or Logan Township who had any significant damage from Tuesday’s storm to contact him directly or email photos with location to Eoc@clintoncountypa.gov “As your EMA Emergency Management coordinator we are trying to record any and all damage if it was significant,” he explained “We thank you for your cooperation.” (AP) — A consultant paid to review security at the official 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MILL HALL — The Keystone Central School District Board of Directors will consider a policy which would offer .. Copyright © 2025 Ogden Publications of Pennsylvania WEST VALLEY CITY — A West Valley man has been arrested and accused of sexually assaulting a woman with the mental capacity of a young girl was booked into the Salt Lake County Jail early Tuesday for investigation of rape and aggravated kidnapping The investigation began Monday when police received a call from a 21-year-old woman at a North Salt Lake gas station who said "she had escaped from a male." After reviewing surveillance video detectives identified Ghandi as the possible abductor Police said they were informed that the woman "has the mental capacity of approximately a 9-year-old" and that she met Ghandi on a Facebook dating app They spoke for several days before agreeing to meet at a park in Tooele and they drove to his house" in West Valley City pulling her back into the vehicle," according to the affidavit They then went to the North Salt Lake gas station "Saeed met with an adult female who has a mental capacity of a 9-year-old Saeed drove her from two separate counties where he refused to let her out of the vehicle Saeed used a different persona online to lure (her) to meet with him," police wrote in the affidavit Intro rate $1.99This rate will renew automatically at $9.99 after 30 days First time here? Click to create a yakimaherald.com user account Wildlife officers believe the bear had followed Wide Hollow Creek into town following winter hibernation A black bear that wandered into the West Valley area of Yakima has been relocated People around Wide Hollow Elementary School called Yakima police Sunday morning to report seeing a bear in the area Police found the bear in a tree and called for the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to remove the bear said WDFW came out and tranquilized the black bear and moved it to a more suitable location but she said bears don’t show up in Yakima often The WDFW reports approximately 22,000 black bears are in the state The bear did not appear to have been habituated to humans Reach Donald W. 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Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device WEST JORDAN — A West Valley man was charged Tuesday with interfering with a police investigation into the shooting of a 15-year-old boy While police were initially led to believe that a drive-by shooting or a drug rip-off had occurred detectives later learned that the victim had accidentally been shot by his friend is charged in 3rd District Court with obstruction of justice plus drug distribution and possession of a gun by a restricted person On Feb. 26, West Jordan police were called to a report of a shooting, about 11:20 p.m., near 3400 W. Speed Skate Circle (6600 South). Officers arrived to find a 15-year-old boy outside with a gunshot wound He was taken to a local hospital in critical condition Williamson and four teenagers were at the residence using THC vape cartridges when one of the teens accidentally shot the victim while holding a gun that Williamson had brought to the residence The teen gunman "originally told officers that they were outside when a drive-by shooting occurred," but later "admitted that he accidentally shot (the boy) while they were inside using THC vape pens that Williamson provided," the charges state Williamson had initially told police he had set up a drug deal with someone But when the person buying the drugs arrived All four teens told investigators that Williamson was the one who supplied the marijuana and brought the gun "Officers later found the … firearm with a shell casing lodged inside in a separate bedroom where Williamson was planning to spend the night," the charges state AZ — Two people were hurt after a hit-and-run rollover crash in the far West Valley early Sunday morning The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office says they were called to the area of 243rd Avenue and Sun Valley Parkway just after 12:30 a.m they found multiple vehicles involved in the crash One of those people has life-threatening injuries and is in critical condition Police believe that two vehicles collided originally a third vehicle reportedly struck the overturned vehicle and fled the scene No description of the third vehicle has been provided 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 ARIZONA TRAFFIC 6:19 AM | Updated: 10:36 am BY KEVIN STONE PHOENIX – Westbound Interstate 10 was closed in the West Valley throughout rush hour Wednesday morning after a fatal motorcycle collision A man in his 30s was killed when his motorcycle and another vehicle collided just before the 67th Avenue off-ramp around 4:30 a.m. according to the Arizona Department of Public Safety Westbound traffic was diverted to the southbound Loop 202 South Mountain Freeway in Phoenix before it could reach the crash site I-10 didn’t reopen until around 10 a.m., the Arizona Department of Transportation said Get the latest KTAR News 92.3 FM traffic alerts sent straight to your phone by texting “TRAFFIC” to 620620 Follow @kstonezone Have a story idea or tip? Pass it along to the KTAR News team here The West Valley has scarce resources for the hundreds of homeless residents living on its streets That may change as elected leaders consider adding its first shelter Campbell is spearheading the first-of-its-kind regional effort and will pay for the $99,000 study with American Rescue Plan funding it received during the pandemic ranging from a seasonal shelter opened for overnight stays certain times of the year to transitional housing where stays can last up to two years Services such as mental health treatment will vary under each option but must meet Santa Clara County standards Each municipality’s council will review the study’s results in August before moving forward Campbell Mayor Sergio Lopez said ending homelessness in the West Valley is possible because of the area’s smaller population He said creating additional resources brings the goal closer adding Campbell has moved the needle on the issue “It is something that we can actually tackle,” Lopez told San José Spotlight “With a strategy in collaboration and tailored policy solutions we can actually really get down to functional zero.” The area’s municipalities do offer some homelessness services, including safe parking sites and referrals to county programs. Last December, Campbell began a two-year pilot program allowing homeless residents to stay in a hotel for up to 30 nights a year Ron Hilla, a homeless resident in Los Gatos, has taken advantage of the few available resources, including the town’s hotel program where homeless individuals can stay overnight during inclement weather But he’d appreciate having something more consistent with the closest shelter up to nine miles away he’d use it as a “stepping stone” toward permanent housing He’d prefer multiple shelters throughout the area with services tailored to the smaller local community adding no residents want a large shelter in their neighborhood “That would be great wouldn’t it?” Hilla told San José Spotlight “People can come in and (leave) cleaned and fed and everything.” Campbell began considering a shelter feasibility study last summer as part of its state-required housing plan Monte Sereno and Cupertino joined on after Campbell proposed making it a collaborative effort Cupertino Councilmember Sheila Mohan said the partnership between the municipalities shows commitment “It’s recognizing the fact that the unhoused population issue is a regional issue not just limited to our cities or one city,” she told San José Spotlight manager of policy and advocacy at homelessness and hunger nonprofit West Valley Community Services is glad the region is working together to focus on this unaddressed issue She said a shelter would be a game-changer for the roughly 300 homeless clients the nonprofit serves Magana said a West Valley shelter needs wraparound services to support the community including transportation because the area is vast “This would really help the efforts of trying to get (homeless residents) into self-sufficiency and get them into permanent supportive housing,” she told San José Spotlight “This would be the first step for a lot of these folks who live outside.” Contact Annalise Freimarck at [email protected] or follow @annalise_ellen on X This is great news and I have always said that every city in our county and state have to help with the unhoused problem For too long San Jose has been the dumping ground for the unhoused supportive housing and affordable housing and shelters I live in a neighborhood that has accepted supportive housing and affordable housing and the shelters nearby Martha’s Kitchen is located in the parking lot of my church I feel if everyone contributes to the housing problem we will have a better county and safer and cleaner cities My last comment is too many of the homeless advocates also need to contribute more by helping Mayor Matt with the cleanups of our trails and parks I think many people do not realize how bad San Jose has become and if they had boots on the ground cleaning they would see how many people need help now and not five or ten years from now It’s been an inconvenient truth for the West Valley cities to allow san jose to take 99% of the homeless Just call the Sherriff’s office that they magically take them away from Los Gatos Sadly this study will conclude that it’s not feasible – due to lack of supportive services This will give the cities the support they need to NEVER allow homeless in their cities again North County cities should explore this model which would save money and address more effectively what is a regional Each City can propose surplus land to develop a quick build FEMA style shelter system (Sprung Structures) – then create a cost share model as opposed to each City spending millions annually on separate interventions like Safe Park and motel programs With the amount of unsheltered in north county City combines it would take just a few sites to be able to shelter everyone – then case management and outreach entities would know exactly where to bring people and how to coordinate services this would give local authorities the ability to enforce on the more criminal element or triage to treatment for those with the most complex needs As it all starts with having a shelter bed The Sprung Structures can be built out in weeks and broken down in weeks (and re-used) so you don’t need to build a permanent structure and they can last for however long the crisis persists It makes sense to start treating this like a regional issue and this is a good example of how cities can approach this together as opposed to everyone trying to do it separately may end up in Sunnyvale or Palo Alto tomorrow – so why not save money and help people more efficiently by sharing the cost and coordinating more effectively but until now they haven’t seen themselves as the facilitator of these types of partnerships – they just want everyone to focus on the very long term which has exacerbated a crisis and left very little near and medium term options You must be logged in to post a comment 408.206.5327[email protected] West Valley porch pirates caught on cameraby Brian Will Brazen thieves were caught on camera stealing packages from a West Valley City home in broad daylight Utah (KUTV) — Brazen thieves were caught on camera stealing packages from a West Valley City home in broad daylight The porch pirates left some pretty clear clues for police to track them down What started off as a quiet afternoon soon became suspicious when a woman with red hair walked across neighbors’ driveways The suspected porch pirate walked across Cyle Williams’ driveway right up to his front steps then turned to watch a black Jeep back into the driveway You can see these moments captured on Ring cameras and my wife said 'I think we've been robbed' .. she said 'Amazon delivered it on the 10th,' and I literally went back one more snap of the ring camera and there she was with that crisp red hair,” Williams told KUTV on Thursday but to know that I got that good of pictures and the plate number Even the West Valley Detective who took the report was pretty excited with the footage I captured.” He’s lived in the neighborhood for decades but I do feel like if Amazon would’ve hid that package closer to the house and ring that doorbell would’ve give us a chance," Williams said Williams told KUTV the thieves got away with boots The West Valley City Detective assigned to Williams’ case told him they don’t often get such compelling evidence in cases like this KUTV reached out to West Valley City Police to find out more about the case and is waiting to hear back “I hope you’re proud of yourself," Williams said No other neighbors have reported packages stolen at this point but it’s important to consider having cameras like this homeowner did schedule deliveries when you're home or require a signature and even consider asking a neighbor to watch for packages if you’re away Williams and his wife were away when this theft happened but didn’t plan on leaving their packages unattended The West Valley is known for its flagship festivals that bring multicultural food Those festivals come with a lofty price tag and organizers are asking their cities for help keeping these beloved events afloat The Campbell City Council voted 4-1 April 15 to cover 30% of the fee costs for qualifying downtown events Councilmembers also eliminated a revenue limit which prevented Oktoberfest from receiving waivers because it rakes in more than $100,000 a year citing a desire to assess the policy in detail to best support event organizers The move is in response to the Campbell Chamber of Commerce’s ongoing request for the council to review its fee waiver policy The outdated policy was last revised in 2011 and doesn’t reflect today’s skyrocketing costs The chamber hosts Oktoberfest and Boogie Music Festival which is expected to draw 30,000 to 40,000 people to Campbell this May Johnson said the festival has been cutting it close financially with rising expenses adding all the chamber’s events are still recovering from the pandemic He’s grateful the city approved the change — which will cost Campbell an estimated $30,000 a year — especially when the upcoming budget for fiscal year 2025-26 is uncertain as with everybody else’s for a festival are increasing and I think that the city appreciates the fact that we bring strong economic benefit to (it),” Johnson told San José Spotlight Campbell’s struggles reflect the financial difficulties of sustaining these festivals across the West Valley asked the Town Council for more support for Taste of Los Gatos this month inaugural food festival packed North Santa Cruz Avenue last September with 29 local restaurant vendors and participants munching on samples of the town’s cuisine Los Gatos gives the chamber discounted rates rather than waiving fees Lin understands it’s a hard ask with the town anticipating a $5.6 million deficit next fiscal year But she pointed out the festival could become the town’s signature event the chamber needs the town’s help due to costly necessities “This is a taste of who we are as a community and all that we have to offer,” she told San José Spotlight nonprofit organizations can subsidize their events through fee waivers or up to $20,000 in community grants both of which the City Council must approve Diwali and the popular Cherry Blossom Festival complete with Japanese food and cultural exhibits Cupertino Chamber of Commerce CEO Deborah Feng said the events couldn’t happen without city funding because the chamber is “a festival or an event away from not doing well.” She said the events are essential for small businesses as they bounce back from the pandemic “It brings in people to downtown Campbell that may or may not have known we were here and appreciate having something fun to do that’s right there,” Hoffman told San José Spotlight Contact Annalise Freimarck at [email protected] or follow @annalise_ellen on X You must be logged in to post a comment 408.206.5327[email protected] San José Spotlight is a project of the San José News Bureau a 501(c)(3) charitable organization | Tax ID: 82-5355128 The University of Utah today announced a landmark $75 million gift from the George S and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation to establish a new 800,000-square-foot state-of-the-art hospital and medical campus in West Valley City marking a historic expansion of health care access for westside communities The gift will enable the construction of the university’s first off-campus hospital in its 175-year history and its largest multi-specialty health clinic This expansion is a vital step in increasing health care access across Salt Lake County ensuring that the more than 725,000 residents living west of I-15 have greater access to hospital care where currently only one in 10 hospital beds serve the area The new campus will anchor an innovative $855 million university initiative that extends beyond health care delivery and educational opportunities and career development in health care while catalyzing economic development that will build local prosperity “This groundbreaking investment continues the Eccles family’s extraordinary legacy of expanding health care access and education across Utah,” said Taylor Randall the Eccles family has offered both unwavering leadership and financial support for excellence in health care throughout the state in 1965 a critical contribution from Spencer S Eccles helped establish the U’s medical library Eccles chaired the first fundraising campaign to build University of Utah Hospital in 1975 the family made a monumental gift to the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine in 2021 We are so grateful to the Eccles family for their leadership in expanding access to U of U Health’s outstanding medical care ensuring more westside communities have the high-quality health care they deserve.” the new University of Utah Health campus will feature a 90-bed hospital and comprehensive multi-specialty outpatient clinics including heart care in addition to general internal medicine and urgent care the clinics are expected to serve more than 341,000 outpatient visits annually The campus will also provide additional pathways for education and career advancement in medical fields creating over 2,000 new jobs in the West Valley area “We’re thrilled to partner with the West Valley community to expand access to high-quality health care on the westside,” said Bob Carter westside residents drive more than 12 million miles per year to access U of U Health services This new campus is exciting because it will bring comprehensive We also see this project as key to expanding educational opportunities and helping to address our shortage of doctors which is five times greater in western Salt Lake County than in other Wasatch Front communities.” The need for expanded health care in West Valley City is critical to addressing various social determinants of health Current data shows that West Valley residents experience: we are so thrilled about this project because this community—right here in our Salt Lake Valley—has not had access to the kind of world-class medical care that they deserve,” said Spencer F “Our hope is that this hospital and health campus will become an indispensable community resource This campus will be a win-win-win for those living in West Valley and all along the Wasatch Front for years to come.” Since the hospital was publicly announced last year the community has been actively involved in the planning process with hundreds attending numerous stakeholder meetings “West Valley City is the second largest city in Utah and has a growing demand for hospital and specialty services,” said Karen Lang “We are so excited to have this incredible commitment by the University of Utah and other donors whose support make it possible These new state-of-the-art medical facilities will be a wonderful addition for our entire community.” Construction of the new health campus is anticipated to begin this summer The multi-specialty health clinic is scheduled to be completed in 2028 The campus will be located on 22 acres in West Valley City at 3750 South and 5600 West An official website of the United States government Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) crews have met a notable milestone in the cleanup of the West Valley Demonstration Project by safely completing 32 shipments containing nearly 1.9 million pounds of legacy waste Office of Environmental Management “The completion of this major milestone is an important accomplishment in the progress to decommission the West Valley Demonstration Project,” EM West Valley Director Bryan Bower said “This accomplishment speaks volumes on the importance of solid communication The team did an excellent job in completing this major milestone.” packaged and shipped equipment and containers from past nuclear fuel reprocessing operations at the site about 35 miles south of Buffalo heavy containers were pumps and degraded waste containers “The West Valley Demonstration Project team was deliberate in the planning and execution of this work resulting in the safe and compliant disposition of all legacy waste,” said Jason Casper “We met our objective through extensive planning This is a proud moment for our team and the work they continue to do at the West Valley Demonstration Project.” To receive the latest news and updates about the Office of Environmental Management (WJAR) — West Valley Sauce & Soup will soon be taking orders in their new banquet facility After opening for takeout a couple of years ago "We started this opportunity two and a half years ago when we opened up our soup and sauce," owner Jeffrey Doelling said "Opportunity came upon us in our plaza that we sit in now for two other units and we thought it would the perfect opportunity to open up a banquet facility and extend our catering kitchen to a much larger scale." In addition to takeout and catering service they'll be offering family-style meals on Sundays in their banquet facility "We're hoping to bring back the tradition of sitting down on Sunday and eating with your family," Doelling said The menu features classic comfort foods for the whole family "We'll have beer and wine and then our regular menu which will be soup chicken and french fries and bread," Doelling said It's a great new business venture for me and my partner." the banquet facility can comfortably seat 65 people They'll have multiple seating times every Sunday The staff have already started practice runs "We have big things coming," he said "We hope you and all your friends and family will come here." You'll be able to make a reservation on West Valley Soup & Sauce's website GRANTSVILLE — A new outdoor swap meet is set to launch on Sunday in Grantsville and it's expected to draw some of the vendors who operated at the now-defunct Redwood Swap Meet in West Valley City Some of the organizers were associated with the Redwood Swap Meet, but the Grantsville Marketplace The swap meet at 512 Sheep Lane on the grounds of Burt Brothers Motorpark will open at 8 a.m Plans are to hold the swap meet each Sunday and organizers are thinking of expanding to Saturdays The closure of Redwood last December came about because of plans to redevelop the land and other smaller business operators dependent on the income said he has encouraged many of the Redwood vendors to take part in the Grantsville operation expected to draw 200 or so sellers on Sunday and more going forward Gutierrez is not involved in Grantsville Marketplace and said he's scouting for possible swap meet sites closer to the Salt Lake City urban population area The Redwood Swap Meet had hosted around 800 vendors making it among the largest of the informal retail operations in the area "Not everyone can afford to set up their shops at strip malls due to risk, time or money. The swap meet gives them the opportunity to do this once (or twice) a week without having to invest as much time, money and risk," Luna said in a message to KSL.com. He's not aware of any outdoor swap meets in the area that match the size of Grantsville Marketplace but said he senses demand and interest from both vendors and the general public. Entry to the Grantsville Marketplace will be $2 per person. "We will have a variety of vendors — food vendors, sweets/treats, fruits and vegetables, clothing, tools, arts and crafts, jerseys, miscellaneous things and much more. We will be having music of different genres every other week when able to," Luna said. WEST VALLEY — West Valley Central School Principal Daniel Amodeo has announced the following students in grades 7-12 have been named to honor rolls for the third marking period of Tap to enable a layout that focuses on the article Devin Gonor struck out 12 in 6 2/3 innings and Troy Shaw had three hits in El Camino Real’s 5-0 win over Taft on Friday. The Royals (10-1) have won 10 consecutive league games since a loss to Birmingham on March 12. Birmingham improved to 11-0 with a 7-6 win over Chatsworth. Jordan Lindsay had two hits and two RBIs. Carlos Esparza got the save with two scoreless innings. Vicente Martinez had two hits and two RBIs for Chatsworth, which holds down third place in the West Valley. Cleveland 3, Granada Hills 2: Kaeden Riepl threw a complete game while John Orozco-Ortega and Riley Shapiro each had three hits. Newport Harbor 5, Huntington Beach 2: Tyler Clark earned the win for Newport Harbor, which took two of three games from the No. 1-ranked Oilers. Owen Bone and Ethan Porter homered for Huntington Beach. St. John Bosco 8, Mater Dei 1: The Braves clinched their first Trinity League championship since the 2017 season. Micah Tagium homered and Miles Clark and Noah Everly had two RBIs each. St. John Bosco has a three-game lead over Orange Lutheran with three games to play and owns the tiebreaker, having swept the Lancers. Orange Lutheran 7, Servite 0: Wyatt Hanoian hit a grand slam and three pitchers combined for a shutout. Hart 6, West Ranch 5: Facing a must-win situation to stay in the Foothill League title race, the Hawks came through. Lincoln Daly had two hits and three RBIs. Valencia 9, Golden Valley 7: Jack Yamamua had three hits for Valencia. Calabasas 8, Agoura 7: Matthew Witkow had two hits for the Coyotes. He has yet to strike out in 12 Marmonte League games. JSerra 6, Santa Margarita 1: Jax Janeski yielded two hits in 5 2/3 innings and Jordan Marian had three hits and four RBIs to lead the Lions. Corona del Mar 5, Edison 1: Stevie Jones struck out five with no walks in the Sunset League win. JJ Haley had two RBIs. Simi Valley 9, Foothill Tech 4: Quentin McGahan had three hits for the Pioneers. South Hills 4, San Dimas 2: Elias Reyes threw six innings to pick up the win. Sierra Canyon 4, Saugus 0: Sophomore Mac Kennedy struck out 10. Rancho Cucamonga 6, Etiwanda 0: Jacob Peyton struck out eight in six innings and also had three hits for Rancho Cucamonga. Cypress 13, El Dorado 2: Wyatt Rosales had a home run and Greg Prophet contributed three hits. Quartz Hill 14, Antelope Valley 0: Preston White had a five-inning no-hitter. Mira Costa 5, West Torrance 4: Harrison Belden delivered a two-run walk-off single in the seventh for Mira Costa. Eric Sondheimer is the prep sports columnist for the Los Angeles Times. He has been honored seven times by the California Prep Sportswriters Assn. for best prep sports column. High School Sports California Subscribe for unlimited accessSite Map cars severely damaged in fireby Megan Brugger A home was severely damaged in a West Valley City fire Utah (KUTV) — A home was severely damaged in a West Valley City fire with assistance from Unified Fire Authority responded to the fire near 6935 West Arlene Bonnie Drive just before 2 p.m they said they saw a "heavy fire" consuming the home and three cars SALT LAKE CITY —The University of Utah announced plans to open its first off-campus hospital in West Valley City The plans became a reality thanks to a $75 million donation from the George S University President Taylor Randall announced the donation and future hospital to a large group of university and community leaders at a press conference in the foyer of the John R "This gift will change lives for generations to come," Randall said He said the new hospital will not only bring world-class health care to the community in West Valley City but it will also allow residents of the city to receive job training and find employment He said the university hopes to provide a system that removes barriers citing conversations with people in West Valley City about their needs while planning the hospital and we're thrilled to step forward into a future of more equitable health care and opportunity for all," Randall said He said he has met with West Valley City community members over the past year to better understand their needs "West Valley is a community that has remarkable dreams and hopes — but would like better healthcare better access to education and better access to tools of prosperity," he said Eccles said this "landmark gift" is the largest in the foundation's history and a donation focused on the future He said it is hard to think that it took 175 years to get to this point — the years the university has been running — and he is overwhelmed by all of the people who came to the event "I am humbled for all of you to be with us to celebrate this," he said playfully moves an awarded helicopter memento around in the air during a press conference announcing University of Utah Hospitals and Health will receive $75 from the Foundation to establish a University of Utah West Valley Health Campus along with the Nora Eccles Treadwell Foundation gave a joint $110 million donation to build a new medical school at the U talked about innovations at the new medical school campus He said the University of Utah trains over two-thirds of the physicians in Utah "I'm very proud to say that the University of Utah health system in the past 10 years has been rated the number one hospital in Utah and one of the top facilities in the country," he said "We're very proud to be the state's top choice for patient care and today we're very proud to celebrate what's next for health care in our community West Valley City Mayor Karen Lang thanked the Eccles family for its commitment to health care in the city and said the new hospital represents hope She said she is "thrilled" citizens in her city will have a place for moments of healing and opportunity She said West Valley City is the second largest city in Utah and has a growing demand for hospital services Lang said she looks forward to seeing young people in West Valley City become the next generation of doctors and medical staff allowing them to give back to the community that raised them we are creating a hospital and health campus that truly serves the people who will call it their health care home infusing such significant financial investment into this community cannot help but strengthen our city's economy and workforce," Lang said Spencer Cox said about seven years ago he became "obsessed" with medical disparities throughout Utah saying those who live in Salt Lake City have a 10-year-longer life expectancy than those living just 15 or 20 minutes away in West Valley City "I couldn't believe that that was happening here and there had to be some things that we can do to change that," he said citing the One Utah Health Collaborative he started to address health care issues in the state The West Valley location where University of Utah Health is planning to build a new hospital and medical campus (Photo: University of Utah)Cox said when he got a call about plans to build the new West Valley City medical campus a few years ago He said Tuesday would go down in history as the plan to expand has never been done in Utah No other family has done more for Utah than the Eccles family adding that carrying forward a tradition of giving through multiple generations as they have done is rare "Of all their gifts … I believe that this one could have the largest impact of anything else they have done in the past century," he said Cox said this hospital will provide an economic impact and can break an intergenerational poverty cycle and "transform generations." Randall said this hospital represents a new approach where residents of a city can get training and health care at the same location He said the University of Utah is one of just nine universities in the U.S which he said helps it improve lives of individuals He said the new campus is an example of that He said residents of West Valley City drive 12 million miles a year making trips to the University of Utah Hospital saying the new campus will eliminate that need said they are excited to be partners on this project She said the community has not had access to the health care it deserves and this will bring the university's finest doctors from over 200 specialties to West Valley City education and economic hub that will benefit the people of West Valley the university and the entire state of Utah for decades to come our family cannot wait to get started," she said estimates construction on the hospital at 3750 South and 5600 West will begin this year and the hospital will be completed in late 2029 It has plans for an outpatient facility and emergency room to open in 2028 ahead of the rest of the hospital 9:39 PM | Updated: 10:51 pm BY DAN RASCON WEST VALLEY CITY — Heartbreak and devastation for a West Valley Family who lost everything in a fast-moving house fire It happened Sunday afternoon in the area of 3700 South KSL TV was there late Monday afternoon as the family walked through their charred home for the first time since it caught fire “Everything is gone,” said an emotional Yosi Carraso when Yosi and her mother were in the kitchen and noticed thick heavy smoke coming from the side of the house “When I opened the [outside door,] the flames were already here and Nidia ran down to wake him up and get the other two kids out of the house but they only had the clothes on their back Seven years of your life up in flames within seconds She said the family will have to “start from scratch and build up from the bottom again.” Investigators said the fire started inside a back shed next to the garage They are still trying to figure out what set it off For those wanting to help the family, friends have set up a GoFundMe* account to help the family rebuild *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 WEST VALLEY CITY — A Magna man is facing felony charges accusing him of firing multiple rounds at a group of teens during a gang-related shooting was charged Tuesday with shooting at a person causing injury a second-degree felony; and three counts of illegal discharge of a firearm West Valley police responded to a report of shots fired at a park near 3200 South and 7000 West Officers searching the area found an SUV with five teens inside One 16-year-old boy had a small wound to his right arm Detectives "confirmed that the wound to (his) arm was consistent with a bullet graze," according to charging documents Two teens riding scooters in the area told police "they observed 10 to 15 teenagers fighting Both (teens) stated that one boy was being beat up while trying to get into a black passenger car," the charges state "they heard five gunshots and saw people running away." The teen shooting victim later told police he was at a park to pick up his brother Investigators say both the brother and Torres are active gang members "and that the altercation was gang-related (Witnesses) confirmed that Torres had shot at them from the back seat of (a vehicle) as the vehicle fled the scene and that he used an AR-style rifle," the charges say The vehicle the teens were in was hit at least three times "Victims stated they heard (Torres) stating he had an AR gun and to 'back off.' (He) then proceeded to shoot multiple times in the air and then at the ground striking (the teens') vehicle three times and grazing (the victim's) arm before fleeing the scene," the charges state Correction: An earlier version incorrectly stated the shooting happened near 3200 West and 7000 South Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management has completed 75% of the Main Plant Process Building demolition at the West Valley Demonstration Project as its cleanup contractor at the site exceeds 1 million work hours without a lost-time illness or injury since April last year Crews at the West Valley Demonstration Project continue the demolition of the Main Plant Process Building The team recently surpassed 1 million work hours without a lost-time illness or injury since April last year Site leaders attribute these successes to their conscientious workforce and the use of protected assumptions WEST VALLEY, N.Y. — The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management (EM) has completed 75% of the Main Plant Process Building demolition at the West Valley Demonstration Project as its cleanup contractor at the site exceeds 1 million work hours without a lost-time illness or injury since April last year Site leaders attribute these successes to a conscientious workforce and the use of protected assumptions Protected assumptions are rules that govern the deactivation and decommissioning of the Main Plant Work crews follow these assumptions to ensure work is performed in a manner that keeps the workers “The protected assumptions are the first line of defense to control airborne and surface contamination at its source,” said Stephen Bousquet EM assistant director for West Valley’s Office of Project Management EM’s planned approach also incorporates best practices lessons learned and robust safety controls and techniques to demolish the building.” Pre-job briefings are held daily to discuss the protected assumptions while team members review a 3D model of the Main Plant. The site considers the 3D model to be an indispensable tool for demolition safety as it shows everything from walls and support beams to equipment and piping within the Main Plant Subject matter experts with EM and its West Valley cleanup contractor also observe the workforce’s implementation of the protected assumptions That helps ensure adherence to the assumptions while providing real-time information for continuous improvements the site has protections associated with equipment such as a tank that needs to be removed and packaged said the site has an excellent workforce that is capable “They know the importance of adhering to the protected assumptions and have the authority to stop work when conditions change or could pose a safety hazard,” Casper said “The Main Plant is the most difficult facility to remove from the site Deconstructing this building and others has become almost a science with extensive planning specialized equipment and lessons learned.” Utah (KUTV) — West Valley City police reported two adults had been injured and a juvenile was in custody in a suspected drug-related shooting that prompted multiple schools to activate secure protocols The shooting happened shortly before 11:30 early Wednesday afternoon officers were dispatched to an apartment building near 4100 South and 2200 West in West Valley City where they found a vehicle that appeared to have been involved in a shooting At the same time police were being called to the West Valley City incident Taylorsville police were being notified that a shooting victim had been found near a school It wasn't clear if that school was Taylorsville Elementary which was the last school of the nine Granite School District locations to have its secure protocol lifted Shortly after the victim and vehicle were discovered by police a second shooting victim was "dropped off" at a hospital in West Valley who was the only other alleged person involved Police said all parties were accounted for It wasn't known what led investigators to the juvenile None of the involved parties have been identified and their ages and genders weren't disclosed Investigators believed the shooting was drug-related GSD ordered nine schools in the area to be placed on "Secure" protocol as police responded to the neighborhood Just over one hour after the protocol order and GSD announced classes across the district had resumed It wasn't immediately known if either shooting victim faced charges relating to the incident Matthew Jacobson reported from Salt Lake City 10:29 AM | Updated: 10:57 am BY MARY CULBERTSON AND GARNA MEJIA, KSL TV WEST VALLEY CITY — On Tuesday’s warm evening a fisherman at a pond in West Valley City began his leisure with about an hour of casting his line before he hooked something — but it wasn’t a fish “I found a skull, a human skull out there and it was straight up out of the mud,” said Phillip Morfin can be a great fishing spot in early spring when the water level is low Mofin said he’d been out there “hundreds of times.” This time he spotted something in the shallow waters about six feet from the shoreline “I thought it was like a ball or a kid toy or something maybe a dog or animal skull,” he said “But it was out there six or seven feet and I couldn’t see the front of it.” It wasn’t until he moved it with his lure that he realized what it was I had a Rapala lure on it — I hooked it and flipped it over and it went upside down backwards and it … stared at me,” he said Morfin said the first two responding officers were skeptical until he walked them to the area and showed them the chilling discovery Morfin said several other bones were found “scattered out there,” including two femur bones along the shoreline Morfin also said he didn’t spot any clothing in the area “There was no mistake about it,” Morfin said He said the officers began making calls and their “game faces” came out He went back to the parking lot to fill out a report as they began to process the scene “It didn’t really sink in,” he said “but you know today it’s kind of sunk in Phillip Morfin stumbled on a human skull in a West Valley City pond while fishing he speaks about the tough emotional impact the experience had on him in days following While Morfin is still processing the significance of the discovery others are also anxious for more information “We never want to believe that our loved maybe you know gone but … the worst part is not knowing,” said Diane Carpenter Carpenter’s granddaughter, Kandis Harris, is one of Utah’s many missing persons you’re hoping for answers,” Carpenter said The pond where the discovery was made is possibly significant in Harris’ case because she was reportedly spotted near the area after her July 2021 disappearance “Even knowing if it’s a male or female right now… makes a big difference adding that she contacted the detective over Harris’ case to see if there is a connection between them Morfin and Carpenter agree and hope the discovery helps some family searching for answers “I found somebody out here that somebody else was looking for it’s somebody’s person — it’s their family member,” Carpenter said The Utah Medical Examiner’s Office is working to identify the remains any information about Harris’ case can be relayed to the Salt Lake City Police Department (University of Utah Health) Renderings show what the hospital complex in West Valley City could look like Officials said the image is for illustrative purposes only and not the final design The next chapter in one family’s long relationship with the University of Utah will help health care officials open a much-needed new hospital in West Valley City The Eccles family donated $75 million through its foundation to aid the construction of the planned west-side hospital and medical campus surrounding it, the university announced this week would feature the university’s first off-campus hospital and its largest clinic offering multiple services Leaders hope the campus will cut down on persistent health disparities and drive times for residents who live on the west side of the Salt Lake Valley. “As a family and as a foundation,” said Spencer F. Eccles, the former banking executive, “we are so thrilled about this project because this community — right here in our Salt Lake Valley — has not had access to the kind of world-class medical care that they deserve.” University officials plan to break ground on the campus this summer, with some doctors’ visits starting in 2028 and hospital beds opening in 2029. For e-edition questions or comments, contact customer support 801-237-2900 or email subscribe@sltrib.com sltrib.com © 1996-2025 The Salt Lake Tribune Under President Taylor Randall's leadership, the University of Utah strives to become a top 10 public university with a focus on societal impact. U West Valley—a partnership between the U and the West Valley community—is key to realizing this vision U West Valley represents a fundamental shift in how we approach health care and education Our goal is to make the University of Utah more accessible Through ongoing collaboration with residents we will build a medical campus that addresses West Valley's unique needs and enhances quality of life West Valley is home to a culturally rich and diverse population residents face significant barriers to accessing health care Building a medical campus in West Valley is more than meeting the growing demand for care The project will also create nearly 2,000 jobs and boost the local economy Our approach is deeply rooted in collaboration with the people of West Valley. Since 2021, in partnership with University Neighborhood Partners we have held more than 150 community meetings and engaged nearly 300 residents and leaders.  With the support of the Westside Community United committee, West Valley Steering Committee, and the West Valley mentorship program we have gathered vital insights to ensure the hospital and health center reflect West Valley's identity and values.  Community input ensures the University of Utah West Valley Hospital and Health Center will be a place for health care Like many major hospital projects across the country the West Valley medical complex has faced its share of fiscal constraints Cost assessments have required us to pause and reevaluate the project thanks to $400 million in additional bonding authority from the Utah State Legislature The bonding and ongoing fundraising efforts allow us to move forward with renewed energy West Valley remains the university’s number one fundraising priority and we are making great progress toward our $200 million fundraising goal Meetings with donors have been promising and we are close to announcing a lead donor for the project The project is progressing with a clear understanding of the cost The confirmed site—located at 3750 South and 5600 West—will be developed in two phases: U West Valley is not just about new buildings; it’s about creating opportunities for learning, employment, and boosting the local economy. Through our partnership with Proxima Careers more than 150 students are on education pathways that will lead to jobs in health care The “Earn and Learn” Health Sciences program provides traditional and nontraditional learners with the opportunity to begin or advance their careers in health care In collaboration with the Sorenson Impact Institute we are exploring economic impact strategies focused on investment and financial inclusion for West Valley residents These initiatives—along with expanded health services at U of U Health’s Redwood Health Center, Population Health Center near Rose Park, South Main Clinic, and West High School Clinic—are breaking barriers to health care access Annual events like Healthy Start West Valley and Imagine U Day further connect students and residents to academic programs and essential health services We are on the brink of an exciting new chapter for West Valley With groundbreaking for the new medical campus on the horizon we are thrilled about the future and positive changes that lie ahead Through deep collaboration and shared vision and economic opportunity in this vibrant community Gina Hawley is chief operating officer for University of Utah Health Hospitals & Clinics Hawley is responsible for operations and execution of key strategies across the health system she was the vice president of Professional and Support Services at Oregon Health and Science University She received an MHA from the University of Minnesota and a DrPH in Health Management and Leadership from Johns Hopkins University WEST VALLEY CITY — Heartbreak and devastation for a West Valley family who lost everything in a fast-moving house fire KSL-TV was there late Monday afternoon as the family members walked through their charred home for the first time since it caught fire "Everything is gone," said an emotional Yosi Carraso who is one of three children in the family and it's all gone," Yosi Carraso said so they came in fast," said Nidia Carraso and Nidia Carraso ran down to wake him up and get the other two kids out of the house let's get out," Nidia Carraso said she screamed The Carraso family's house burned on Sunday in West Valley City "Just grateful with God my kids are out .. We didn't lose anybody," said Nidia Carraso She said the family will have to "start from scratch and build up from the bottom again." For those wanting to help the family, friends have set up a GoFundMe* account to help the family rebuild *KSL.com does not assure that the money deposited to the account will be applied for the benefit of the persons named as beneficiaries you should consult your own advisers and otherwise proceed at your own risk the University of Utah has been deeply engaged in a game-changing initiative in West Valley City—a partnership that reimagines how universities can work hand-in-hand with communities to create meaningful U West Valley has been co-designed with local residents and community leaders to address the area’s most pressing challenges in health care A transformational $75 million gift from the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation marks a major milestone as the university prepares to break ground on the new hospital and health campus later this summer inviting departments across campus to develop complementary initiatives that will help achieve the broader goals of this presidential priority project Working closely with West Valley stakeholders the university has identified seven key priority areas where faculty and staff expertise can make a significant difference: If you are interested in developing a partnership aligned with these priorities, please fill out this form “What I like most about West Valley is it is a place where the American Dream happens,” explains University of Utah President Taylor Randall “You see many cultures… entrepreneurs…  the American Dream in action.” Despite its vibrant spirit of entrepreneurship and cultural diversity Health outcomes in West Valley lag behind neighboring communities and economic opportunities remain limited for many residents This unique combination of community potential and opportunity makes West Valley the ideal community for the University’s first “presidential societal impact initiative.” While the soon-to-break-ground health campus represents a critical component of this initiative the vision extends far beyond traditional health care As one of only nine public institutions nationwide with an academic medical center fully integrated with its main campus the University of Utah brings a rare combination of resources to address interconnected issues “We’ve invested tens of thousands of hours integrating and working with the local community in West Valley,” shares President Randall The result is an approach to health care that will also address underlying community concerns and priorities when a patient is experiencing legal issues in addition to complex health conditions this comprehensive approach may include training Community Health Workers to also serve as legal advocates These specially trained workers can help patients by providing limited scope legal help to a community resident experiencing housing instability or provide guidance on medical debt This holistic approach demonstrates how the University of Utah’s resources create unique value bringing together health care professionals and community members to develop integrated solutions University of Utah has identified key barriers that prevent West Valley residents from accessing higher education Many residents face the challenge of balancing family responsibilities with their educational goals and are unable to attend traditional classes due to work commitments the university has developed innovative educational pathways that offer: Proxima Careers, a B-corporation incubated at the University of Utah has already placed graduates into health care jobs within the university’s system The West Valley project is expected to create approximately 2,000 new jobs but the economic vision extends far beyond employment figures We are currently exploring the creation of a community investment trust and other wealth-building opportunities Perhaps the most transformative aspect of the initiative is how it’s changing the university itself by breaking down traditional divides between health care and education “What’s exciting to me is to sit in meetings with people from our health care campus and our educationally focused campus and you start to see the magic happen,” notes President Randall and I think ultimately impact at its best.” The success of this initiative depends on engagement from across the University of Utah community layoffs; West Valley Fire mill levy; Grizzlies' donor drive the Pullman boys soccer team finally trailed in a game “It was great for us to actually go down a goal if you want the truth,” Pullman coach Doug Winchell said With the Greyhounds behind for the first time all season junior Adi Alshuwayhi got the Hounds headed in the right direction with a marvelous header and senior Clarens Dollin delivered the go-ahead goal on a penalty kick to secure the Hounds’ 15th win in as many games That’s how Pullman beat the West Valley Eagles of Spokane Valley 2-1 on Thursday at Pullman High School in a 2A Greater Spokane League match that doubled as senior day for the Greyhounds Daniel Kwon and Max Turneaure in a postgame ceremony 11-0) plays one last regular season game at Deer Park of Spokane on Tuesday before the district tournament and what the Hounds hope is an extended postseason run begins The Greyhounds had already secured the regular season GSL title prior to that game and they celebrated the achievement with a trophy presentation and custom shirts after the extra win Winchell said he didn’t know how his Greyhounds would react to their first deficit of the season the sea of spectators were blown away by the heroics of a first-time varsity defender On a 34th-minute corner kick that placed the ball on the far left side of the goal Alshuwayhi beat West Valley goalie Liam Mortensen to the ball leaping and pushing it to the back of the net off his head to get the Hounds on the board It was Alshuwayhi’s first header of his career it’s the coolest type of goal he has ever scored “It’s like a really good challenge,” Alshuwayhi said “Having two contestants and you winning it “And it was his individual effort to go up and get that ball And to beat that guy on that ball was huge.” 8-4) is a quality team that plays fast but lacks a strong attack “They play a lot of deep balls,” Winchell said “They want to run on and if we make a mistake Capitalizing is exactly what West Valley did taking advantage of a broken Pullman defense to score the first goal of the game in the 12th minute “I enjoy playing West Valley because they have competitiveness,” Alshuwayhi said I like that type of game where both teams are fighting for it.” got himself exactly where he needed to be in the 75th minute sailing the ball past any eager Eagle defenders and into the far-left pocket of the net from the left side off of his left foot It’s the kind of moment where Dollin has been at his best all year Winchell said that Dollin’s speed and touch — both in dribbling and shot-making — set him apart as a player The Pullman senior has gained the attention of the state’s soccer community earning a Division I scholarship at University of Washington in Seattle “I will look at the men’s soccer site for Washington but I will check the site and I will root for him.” Even for a town of full of Washington State Cougars sitting at six goals shy of Pullman’s all-time scoring record “I don’t really think about it,” Dollin said of his Pullman legacy breaking the record (would) feel kind of good “Get the win first and everything (else) comes second.” Dollin and the Hounds have done a whole lot of winning Pullman is undefeated and has held the top spot in the state’s “rating percentage index (RPI)” for the majority of the season “It just feels great,” Dollin said of being undefeated “First time that happened in my four years playing here.” Following what they hope will be the first undefeated regular season in program history the Greyhounds will play the district tournament where Winchell expects to meet Deer Park and West Valley again they would play a crossover game against a central Washington school and attempt to punch their ticket to the state tournament “The undefeated thing is going to happen or not happen,” Winchell said “We’re almost to the point where a loss ruins your day We have to make some adjustments in terms of at practice having a higher level of pressure so we can deal with the West Valleys of the world.” Saves — West Valley: Liam Mortensen 2; Pullman: Milo Wexler 4 Utah (KUTV) — A fisherman found human remains at a fishing pond located near a West Valley City golf course The angler was at the Stonebridge Golf fishing pond located just west of Bangerter Highway between Lake Park Boulevard and Parkway Boulevard around 7 p.m on Tuesday when they spotted what appeared to be human bones near the edge of the pond on private property Officers responded to the scene and confirmed the bones were human remains The medical examiner's office is working to retrieve the remains and will attempt to identify the person police do not have information about the cause or manner of death