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Cougar relocated after found in a Provo resident’s yard

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Tuesday, May 15th, 2012, 4:22pm
Cougar relocated after found in a Provo resident’s yard

PROVO — A small cougar was caught and transported after it was spotted eating pet food outside a resident’s home on Sunday.

Provo Police helped capture the animal at 700 E. Redford Drive. A resident contacted police officers after he went outside and saw the animal inside a dog kennel eating food.

Police transferred the cougar to the Division of Natural Resources to relocate back into the wild.

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The Utah Pasifika Festival

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Sunday, May 13th, 2012, 8:49pm

Vicki Matafeo, Jen Fifita and Mia Pula on the Utah Pasifika Festival at Provo High.

Utah Pasifika Festival 2012:

May 18th – 20th
Provo High School Football Field (1125 North University Ave, Provo)

Food Booths – Live Music – Festival Concert – Education Displays – Keiki Pageant – Dance Performances – Arts & Craft Booths

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Jordan Brun on the 46th Annual Art Ball

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Saturday, May 12th, 2012, 10:46pm

Jrodan Brun talks about the 46th annual Art Ball at Springville’s Museum of Art.

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Ground broken on LDS Provo City Center Temple

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Saturday, May 12th, 2012, 4:07pm

PROVO – Nearly a year and a half after the Provo Tabernacle burned in a fire, residents are one step closer to having a second LDS temple in the city.

The Tabernacle was an icon in downtown Provo for more than a century before being destroyed by a fire in Dec. 2010. Its fate remained unknown for almost a year until Thomas S. Monson, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced during LDS General Conference that the Tabernacle will serve a new purpose: Provo’s second LDS Temple.

A groundbreaking was held Saturday morning, and thousands gathered to celebrate the planned renewal of a city and church icon.

“We’re grateful the brethren made the inspired decision to build this temple out of the ashes of this beloved tabernacle that we loved,” said Elder Jeffery R. Holland.

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Payson JHS secretary arrested for alleged sexual relationship with minor

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Friday, May 11th, 2012, 3:59pm
Payson JHS secretary arrested for alleged sexual relationship with minor

A secretary at Payson Jr. High School has been arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a minor.

Police say Montreia Lynn Barney, 49, was arrested on May 5 by the Utah County Sexual Crimes Task Force.

According to a probable cause statement, Barney engaged in a sexual relationship with a former student who was 16 at the time. At the time of the relationship, Barney was a finance secretary at Mount Nebo Jr. High School. 

Police say the minor's brother caught the two in an LDS church parking lot engaging in sexual behavior. 

She was charged with unlawful sexual conduct with a 16- or 17-year-old. She posted bail and was released after being booked into jail.

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First continuous flow intersection to open in Utah Co.

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Friday, May 11th, 2012, 12:47pm

Utah County is getting an innovative solution to a common traffic problem.  The first continuous flow intersection in Utah County is scheduled to open next week.

UDOT’s Tania Mashburn spoke with Good Day Utah on Friday about the details.

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Officer fired, accused of inappropriate conduct

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Thursday, May 10th, 2012, 5:58pm

Provo High School students are speaking out a day after a School Resource Officer was fired for alleged inappropriate conduct.

Officer Cody Harris was dismissed from the Provo Police Department Thursday after an internal investigation. A press release from Provo PD indicates Harris “used extremely poor judgment” during a May 2 birthday party at the school.

Students had planned to protest at the police department Friday afternoon, but the protest was not held.  They said they have at least 200 student’s signatures on a petition to try to get Harris back on the payroll.

“I think it’s wrong that he got fired ‘cuz it was a joke” said Kameron Hamilton, a Provo High student.  “I support him.  I’m there for him ‘cuz it was a joke and I think it’s wrong.”

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