Author: Mariah Wheeler

Springville, UTAH – According to the police officials, this unfortunate incident occurred right after 8 a.m. Wednesday. It happened at 1200 West Center Street. Police say the 14-year-old girl entered the street and a vehicle struck her. She was taken to the hospital with leg and head injuries. Authorities say she is a student at Merit Academy. This incident is under investigation.

UTAH – According to the statement, Utah County Attorney David Leavitt reverses course on capital punishment. He released a statement saying it’s time to change course and he will no longer seek the death penalty. He because the first Utah County attorney to seek the death penalty since 1984 when he took such action against the defendant, Jerrod Baum. The Utah County Attorney David Leavitt said that he believes the death penalty will never be carried out again in Utah, and nor should it. On Tuesday, Leavitt filed a withdrawal of intent to seek the death penalty against Jerrod Baum. Baum…