Salt Lake County prosecutors filed a capital murder charge Monday against an Idaho prison inmate, saying DNA evidence has linked him to the 1998 stabbing death of a 10-year-old Utah girl. Anna Palmer's mother found her unconscious and bleeding on the front porch of her family's Salt Lake City home Sept. 10, 1998. She suffered five fatal stab wounds to the throat, including one that severed her spinal cord. Matthew John Breck, 32, has been charged with one count each of aggravated murder... Read Full Story
In a State of the County Address that appeared to reflect his desire to become governor, Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon on Tuesday highlighted his vision for Utah's largest county and more subtlely the state. He spoke about some of his goals, including economic development, the opposition of the importation of foreign low-level radioactive waste and government efficiency with fewer resources. Republican Gov. Gary Herbert now is grappling with the same issues. "Salt Lake County... Read Full Story
Shares Nvidia Corp. and Marvell Technology Group Ltd. rose Wednesday as Kaufman Bros. upgraded the chip makers, saying both should benefit from improving demand for personal computers. Nvidia was up 46 cents, or 2.6 percent, to $18.48 in morning trading, while Marvell rose 55 cents, or 2.7 percent, to $20.81. In a note to investors, Kaufman analyst Suji De Silva upgraded Marvell to "Buy" from "Hold" and raised his price target to $25 from $20. He said the Santa Clara, Calif., company should... Read Full Story
Don’t be alarmed if water you get from the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission looks a little cloudy or milky white beginning today.
Officials with the utility say the phenomenon — which may be noticeable over the next two months to many of their 1.7 million customers in San Mateo, northern Santa Clara and southern Alameda counties —is perfectly harmless.
“We just want people to know, it’s nothing to worry about,” said the utility’s spokeswoman, Maureen Barry.
Because of... Read Full Story
The case against Ryen Aisetewa was thin from the start. His nephew had told authorities, after prodding, that Aisetewa molested him; but the boy soon recanted. A county physician assistant said the child bore marks of sexual abuse, but her report was far from conclusive.
Nevertheless, a jury convicted him. And Aisetewa’s continuing insistence that he was innocent, backed by strong evidence that his court-appointed attorney failed to mount an adequate defense, failed to impress a series... Read Full Story
A young teen charged with aggravated murder made his first appearance in district court — which is for adults — and entered not guilty pleas on Monday.
Antonie Hunter Farani, who was 14 when prosecutors say he shot a man to death and has since turned 15, walked in handcuffed and shackled. He was wearing the same type of Salt Lake County Jail jumpsuit as his two adult co-defendants Spencer Isaiah Cater, 19, and Jeremiah H. Williamson, 27.
Farani was appearing before 3rd District Judge... Read Full Story
SALT LAKE CITY — Stop by Salt Lake County Mayor Peter Corroon’s office Wednesday for a snack and a chat with the mayor and his staff.
Corroon is hosting a holiday open house from 2:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. and is inviting the public to attend the informal get-together. It will be held at the Salt Lake County Government Center, 2001 S. State, Room N-2001. The mayor, his support personnel and other county officials will be on hand, and light refreshments will be served.
The mayor will also... Read Full Story
A young teen charged with a brutal slaying made his first appearance in district court — which is for adults — and entered not guilty pleas on Monday.
Antonie Hunter Farani, who was 14 when prosecutors say he shot another man to death and has since turned 15, walked in handcuffed and shackled. He was wearing the same type of Salt Lake County Jail jumpsuits as his two adult co-defendants Spencer Isaiah Cater, 19, and Jeremiah H. Williamson, 27.
Farani was appearing before 3rd District... Read Full Story
TAYLORSVILLE — A Millcreek man was arrested Sunday night after allegedly firing multiple rounds at another man who was struck in the leg.
Salt Lake County deputies said there was conflicting information from witnesses, but they believe the victim went to the man’s apartment at the Riverbend complex at 845 W. 3900 South to visit a friend and was shot at multiple times by the other man around 5 p.m.
One of the bullets ricocheted off the ground and shrapnel pierced the victim’s legs... Read Full Story
SANDY — Republican Party delegates from Salt Lake Council District 5 have nominated a cop, a pilot and a lawyer as possible replacements for councilman Jeff Allen, who resigned three weeks ago.
Steve DeBry, a captain with the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office, won the first round of balloting at a special nominating convention held Saturday morning in Sandy. Troy Walker, a commercial pilot, was nominated on the second round of voting and Murray attorney Greg Hawkins won on the third... Read Full Story
