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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Two men have been charged with felony murder after a fatal shooting during a dispute over a drug transaction. Brandon Murphy, 29, and Noah Brady Angus, 27, were arrested and booked into the Salt Lake County Metro Jail following the incident, which took place Wednesday at a private residence. According to the affidavit, Murphy, Angus, and an unidentified third man went to the victim’s home intending to retrieve money that had been previously paid for a drug deal. The affidavit states the men wore gloves, indicating they were prepared to take the money by force…

OGDEN, Utah — A quiet Ogden neighborhood was shaken this week after officials removed more than 150 dogs and cats from a single home, prompting shock and concern from residents. The owner of the home, Miguel Salgado-Vargas, is now facing over 600 charges in connection with the case. Neighbors watched in disbelief as authorities spent hours removing kennel after kennel from the residence. The sheer volume of animals stunned even seasoned officers, with one initially estimating nearly 300 dogs inside. A newly released video from inside the home revealed the extent of the overcrowding and poor conditions, prompting emotional responses…