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Public Safety: A wanted Utah fugitive, identified as Bounchanh Halsana, was arrested in southwest Minot after an Amtrak tip and a brief foot pursuit, with multiple agencies coordinating for extradition. Local Governance: Kane County won a federal court ruling confirming it owns Sand Dunes Road—clearing the way for upgrades tied to Zion National Park’s upcoming large-vehicle ban on the east side. Community & Accountability: A former Salt Lake County officer resigned from Eugene, Oregon after bodycam footage captured racist remarks, sparking renewed scrutiny of policing and hiring. Outdoors & Travel Planning: Guardsman Pass reopened Monday as snow cleared, and summerlike temperatures are rolling back across Utah. Health Watch: Hantavirus coverage continues to spread fast online, with new explainers focusing on how it’s transmitted and whether human-to-human spread is a concern. Power & Disruptions: Rocky Mountain Power restored an Eagle Mountain outage affecting about 2,700 customers after a damaged transformer. Family & Costs: Utah parents and childcare providers rallied for universal childcare, citing affordability gaps and low wages.

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Million-dollar home listings surge across South, Mountain West

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Power restored after outage impacts thousands in Eagle Mountain

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WATCH: Former Utah police officer resigns after bodycam captures racist comments


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