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Marriott-Slaterville, Utah —  Residents of Marriott-Slaterville, Utah, have been watching with curiosity as a large Amazon warehouse, completed in 2022, has remained dormant for more than two years. Located just east of Interstate 15, north of freeway exit 346, the facility has sparked questions from locals about its purpose and timeline for opening. “I haven’t thought too much other than it’s a really big building just to be built and sit there,” said Taylor Sweat, a local resident. His wife, Taya, echoed similar sentiments. “I feel like it’s been a while. I feel like it first came up and we…

SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah — A devastating shooting claimed the lives of an 8-year-old boy and his mother in their home on March 28. Eli Painter, a young boy with a bright future, was found dead at the scene, while his mother, Jessica Lyman, 44, was discovered critically injured. She later succumbed to her injuries, leaving the community in shock and mourning. The incident has left many in the small Utah town seeking answers. Nearly a week and a half after the tragedy, local authorities have not publicly identified a suspect, and details surrounding the shooting remain scarce. Police have not…