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Randall Jeppesen

The Utah Department of Transportation wants drivers to be aware of several major construction projects planned this weekend that could have a significant impact on their travels.
Utah
UDOT urges drivers to plan ahead, slow down in work zones
The Utah Department of Transportation wants drivers to be aware of several major construction projects planned this weekend that could have a significant impact on their travels.
By Randall Jeppesen
A woman crashed her car into a gas pump near 7800 South and 4000 West in West Jordan Wednesday, May 8, 2013. The car and pump burst into flames. She escaped with minor injuries.
Utah
Woman escapes from burning car after crashing into gas pump
Traffic accident at the intersection of 7800 South and 4000 West sends car into gas pump. The pump and car caught fire. The driver was able to get out of her vehicle and suffered minor injuries.
By Randall Jeppesen
A dried-up canal sits just a few hundred yards away from $10,000 of newly planted trees at the Taylorsville Cemetery. It relies on the canal for its irrigation water. The city is looking into tapping into a nearby drinking line to help keep the grounds be
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Murray canal breach causing problems for businesses downstream
The canal breach in Murray that flooded homes April 27 is now causing problems for businesses that depend on the water.
By Randall Jeppesen
Nikki Spurgiesz, a Columbine High School shooting survivor, poses for a portrait in Nielsen's Grove in Orem Friday, April 19, 2013. She will hold a fundraiser April 20 to benefit victims of the Boston bombings.
Utah
Columbine shooting survivor in Utah to hold Saturday fundraiser for victims in Boston
A woman who survived the Columbine High School shootings and now lives in Utah wants to do something to show people in Boston there are still a lot of good people in the world. She organized a community workout in Orem for this Saturday.
By Randall Jeppesen
The Provo Airport announced Wednesday, March, 20, 2013, it will have nonstop service to the Oakland International Airport in California. A UVU students practices landings and takeoffs at the airport.
Business
Allegiant to add Provo-Bay Area flights, despite possible tower closure
The Provo Airport announced Wednesday new nonstop service to the San Francisco Bay area, even though Provo may have to close its tower because of automatic budget cuts.
By Randall Jeppesen
Bill Pratt went to work Thursday morning and found his car window smashed in and a "For Rent" sign shoved inside the vehicle. A trail of oil led Orem police to the driver who allegedly hit the vehicle and left the scene. The driver was cited for leaving t
Utah
Oil trail leads police to hit-and-run driver
A man who police say tried to use a “For Rent” sign to cover up his bad driving, left a trail behind for officers to follow.
By Randall Jeppesen
Officers Rolynn Snow, left, David Boucher, along with Valentino Martinez and Vic Saunders of UDOT talk Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, about a copper wire theft along Legacy Highway. About 7,000 feet of copper wire worth $17,000 were ripped out of the highway li
Utah
UDOT taking new approach to prevent copper wire theft
Over the past two years, UDOT has spent $450,000 replacing wiring to light poles on major freeways, including I-215, I-80 and I-15. Some of the hot spots are I-80 near Stansbury Park, I-215 at 700 North and 2100 North, I-15 at 600 North, and I-215 at I-80, according to UDOT traffic lighting engineer Richard Hibbard.
By Randall Jeppesen
Utah
Police looking for child burglar between 8 and 12 years old
The Utah County Sheriff’s Office is trying to track down two people who broke into a home in the Springdell neighborhood in Provo Canyon.
By Randall Jeppesen
Utah
Salt Lake City Council passes street-lighting fee
Salt Lake residents will soon pay to keep streetlights on.
By Randall Jeppesen
Julia Timothy and her Shih Tzu, Halia.
Utah
Hero dog in Pleasant Grove saves neighbor’s house from fire
A small dog in Pleasant Grove is being called a hero after she helped keep her neighbor’s house from burning down.
By Randall Jeppesen
Utah
Jingle Bus aims to help holiday shoppers get around Salt Lake City
Downtown holiday shopping options have increased, but free, metered parking is no longer among those options.
By Randall Jeppesen
Steve Adams, right, joins the other members of the new Provo River Bike Patrol. Provo City Police begin a new program Tuesday, May 8, 2012 that has citizens on bicycles riding the Provo river trail reporting suspicious activity.
Utah
Provo police set up sting to catch bike thieves, make several arrests
With more than 250 bicycles reported stolen in the past six months, Provo police have made catching the culprits a top priority. Recently, police set up an undercover sting operation to help combat the problem.
By Randall Jeppesen
A 250-pound adolescent black bear was spotted in a Lindon neighborhood in mid- to late-September. Scott Root, with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, helped captured the bear and released it in a remote location several miles away from the upper Spa
Utah
Bear in Lindon prompts talk, and a warning
It’s common for deer and elk to come down the mountains to the outskirts of Lindon, but a few weeks ago a bear wandered several blocks into town, and residents are still talking about it.
By Randall Jeppesen and Viviane Vo-Duc
50-year-old Randy Johnson was booked into the Utah County Jail for investigation of theft and failure to stop for police.
Utah
Barefoot Provo woman chases after alleged bike thief
A young mother who just had her bike stolen wasn’t about to let her husband’s bike be taken as well.
By Randall Jeppesen
A fire killed a 2-year-old boy in Spanish Fork, June 11, 2012.
Utah
Fire claims 2-year-old boy in Spanish Fork
A 2-year-old boy was killed in a Spanish Fork home fire early Tuesday.
By Randall Jeppesen
Utah
UTA to text bus information to riders
The Utah Transit Authority is testing out a new texting system that will inform commuters when their bus leaves from any given bus stop.
By Randall Jeppesen
Utah
New section of Mountain View Corridor to open
In a few weeks, a stretch of the Mountain View Corridor will be open to drivers, which will help ease traffic congestion.
By Randall Jeppesen
Dallas Naljahih
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Homework on thumb drive leads police to burglary suspect
Police did some homework to track down a man who they said burglarized a home and assaulted the homeowner.
By Randall Jeppesen
Utah
New section of Mountain View Corridor to open
A ribbon cutting will be held followed by a Fun Run. Activities will be at Foothills Park, 14090 S. 4830 West in Riverton, beginning at 10 a.m.
By Randall Jeppesen
Motorists travel past a cross walk on State Street and 1500 South in Salt Lake City Thursday, March 15, 2012. A girl was hit last night in the cross walk.
Utah
6-year-old girl declared dead after crosswalk accident
By Randall Jeppesen
Utah
Man gets 270 days in jail for 23,000 child porn images on his computer
By Randall Jeppesen
Utah
Pizza place donates meal to help orphans in Malawi, Africa
A pizza place in Provo that donates a meal to orphans in Malawi, Africa, for every meal purchased is looking to expand.
By Randall Jeppesen
Utah
Provo shop concerned over new Nikon policy
Starting in July, Nikon will no longer send parts to independent camera repair shops and that has some shop owners concerned.
By Randall Jeppesen
Utah
Provo shop concerned over new Nikon policy
Starting in July, Nikon will no longer send parts to independent camera repair shops and that has some shop owners concerned.
By Randall Jeppesen
Construction workers came to work Feb. 8, 2012, and found these car parts mixed in with their materials. Provo police believe the parts were stolen from Honda Civic and Acura Integra vehicles.
Utah
$5,000 in car parts abandoned at construction site
Police are trying to find where $5,000 worth of likely stolen car parts came from.
By Randall Jeppesen
Utah
State won’t oppose death by firing squad in Archuleta case
By Randall Jeppesen
Utah
Officers unimpressed by suspect’s ‘round house kick’
By Randall Jeppesen
Utah
Eric Millerberg, charged in teen’s death, makes initial court appearance
By Randall Jeppesen
Steffen Bronson found several thousand dollars stuffed in a shoe at the Provo Deseret Industries.
Utah
Deseret Industries volunteer finds thousands of dollars stuffed in a shoe
A volunteer at Deseret Industries made a surprising discovery while organizing the shoe section in the store. He found several thousand dollars stuffed in a shoe.
By Randall Jeppesen
Utah
Liberty, Mendon hit by high water
Floodwaters threatened Liberty residents in Weber County and brought high water to Mendon in Cache County Thursday and Friday, as warm weather and rain combined with slush and melting snow to close roads and bring headaches to homeowners.
By Shara Park and Randall Jeppesen
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