Mackinzie Hamilton

Millville's wildlife research center adopts two black bear cubs to rehabilitate

Mackinzie Hamilton — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:03:06 +0000

Animal Colony specialist Stacy Brummer made the trip from Springville last week with two unlikely passengers -- a pair of black bears. The four-month old cubs, Koda and Whiskey, will spend the next few months at the USDA National Wildlife Research Center Predator Research Center in Millville before being released into the wild.

Man Arrested for Robbing Logan Kohl's Twice

Mackinzie Hamilton — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:15:03 +0000

A man accused of robbing a department store in Logan not once, but twice has been arrested.

24-year-old Logan resident Richard Jensen was apprehended around 2 P.M. on April 16 as he tried to walk out of Kohl’s with merchandise he hadn't paid for.

According to North Park Police Corporal Shawn Bennett, Jensen was trying to steal two pairs of underwear and some socks. In March, Jensen was caught on security tape stealing similar items and Kohl’s employees believe he may have struck a third time but lacked the evidence to prove it.

Utah Natives Cross Boston Finish Line Unhurt, Respond to Bombings

Mackinzie Hamilton, Brianna Bodily, Matt Jensen and April Ashland — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 23:36:12 +0000

Two explosions rocked the finish line at the Boston Marathon Monday afternoon. While people panicked, police tried to make sense of what just happened and prevent any other explosions.

According to the Boston Marathon website, more than 350 runners registered for Monday's race were Utahns. One of these runners, Kristen Munson said she was one of the lucky ones.

"I'm grateful that people I know are safe and I'm really kind of devastated," she said.

AP reports indicate three people were killed and more than 100 were injured.

Fire in Hyrum Destroys Home

Mackinzie Hamilton — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 04:39:03 +0000

Alex Carillo was on his way to feed cattle when he saw the smoke. A house near 7400 South on State Road 65 Hyrum was in flames. Carillo used his cell phone to snap some of the first images of the burning home.

Body Found In Logan River

Mackinzie Hamilton — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 04:25:53 +0000

Police say there are no obvious signs of foul play in the death of a 64-year-old man found face down in the under a bridge in Logan River Friday, March 29.

66-year-old Eric Larsen likes to take his dog, Buddy, outdoors three or four times a day and the bridge near his apartment on Riverwalk Parkway is his favorite spot because he likes to watch the fish in the river.

Blackhawk Helicopters Touchdown at USU

Mackinzie Hamilton — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:52:52 +0000

Two military helicopters drew quite a crowd to the Utah State University HPER field on Thursday.

For an hour, The Utah National Guard and the Utah State Army ROTC program gave the public a chance to get inside the cockpit of the UH-60s or black hawk helicopters.

But the helicopters weren’t just for show. At one pm this afternoon the ROTC cadets went through training with the Utah National Guard to familiarize themselves with the aircraft.

Rescuers Find More Beavers Injured By Chevron Fuel Leak

Mackinzie Hamilton — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 01:45:17 +0000

Three beavers remain in critical condition after they were rescued on March 26 from an area that is contaminated with diesel. The beavers have severe burns to their eyes and skin and have been taken to Ogden’s Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah. Test results will reveal if the animals have suffered any internal damage.

Logan High School Students Return From National Music Competition, Inauguration

Mackinzie Hamilton — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 22:34:55 +0000

The Logan High School band, two choirs and a percussion ensemble returned on Jan. 22 from a six day trip in Washington D.C. where they competed in a national music competition and attended Monday's inauguration. We spoke with Isabella Muffoletto, a senior at Logan High School, about the experience.

Support for Federal Gun Laws Hard to Find in Utah

Mackinzie Hamilton — Tue, 22 Jan 2013 21:59:54 +0000

At a press conference on Jan. 16, President Barack Obama laid out his controversial gun control plan. He called for more stringent background checks and pushed Congress to ban military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. But the President acknowledge for new laws to be passed, he’ll need support from a majority of states, and that may be tough to find in Utah.

"Mormon Sexologist" to Give Seminar in Salt Lake City

Mackinzie Hamilton — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:03:05 +0000

She calls herself the "Mormon Sexologist."

While Dr. Melissa Jones self-proclaimed title may seem like a paradox, Jones says her studies in sexology has strengthened her faith in the LDS religion.