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UTAH COUNTY, Utah — A 23-year-old Genola man is facing multiple serious charges after allegedly attempting to stab a Santaquin police officer during an encounter on Thursday, January 23, 2025. Timothy Olesen was arrested on aggravated murder (a first-degree felony), two counts of assault on a peace officer (second-degree felonies), and charges related to the manufacture and distribution of a controlled substance, among other offenses. The incident began when Santaquin Police responded to a domestic violence call at a residence in Genola. According to police reports, officers arrived at the scene around 5:30 p.m. after a caller reported a verbal…

ST. GEORGE, Utah — Towing practices enforced by companies contracted by homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and property managers are causing controversy in several Southern Utah neighborhoods, with strong reactions from residents who feel the enforcement is overly aggressive and unfair. Zips Towing, a company that holds over 150 contracts with housing complexes across the region, defends its practices as both legal and necessary for maintaining order in crowded parking lots. However, stories from local residents reveal a growing divide between the company’s operations and the residents affected by them. The Towing Dilemma For many renters and homeowners in Southern Utah, waking…