New license plate aims to chip away at Utah’s school lunch debt
A new license plate is available to contribute to the nearly $4 million in Utah school lunch debt, which has been growing every year. The Utah Department of Motor Vehicles began selling the blue “Feed Utah Kids” license plate on Oct. Each plate costs $53.75, with $30 of that going toward Utah’s school lunch debt and $23.75 going toward shipping, registration fees and the cost of the plate.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 14, 2026
Bluffdale parents accused of child abuse homicide released from jail
The Bluffdale parents who were arrested on suspicion of child abuse homicide a week ago after their infant was found dead inside of their home were released from jail on Wednesday. Christina Joy Patton, 39, and Nicholas Patrick Romero, 40, were arrested on suspicion of child abuse homicide on Wednesday, Oct.
via ABC 4BluffdaleOctober 14, 2026
Veterans running for office host non-partisan panel in Sandy tonight
SANDY, Utah (ABC4) — Multiple veterans running for office this November are hosting a panel on Oct. 14 to address topics affecting vets here in the Beehive state. The panel is being hosted by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Department of Utah at Salt Lake Community College's Miller Campus located in Sandy.
via ABC 4SandyOctober 14, 2026
Mark McIff was identified as a judge for the Ephraim Justice Court
Mark McIff was identified as a judge for the Ephraim Justice Court according to undated FAQs on the city's website.
EphraimOctober 14, 2026
Bluffdale parents released from jail as prosecutors seek more evidence in infant's death
A Bluffdale couple arrested on suspicion of child abuse homicide in the death of their 3-month-old son have been released from jail as prosecutors request additional investigative work before deciding whether to file charges. Christina Joy Patton, age 39, and Nicholas Patrick Romero, age 40, were arrested Wednesday, Oct.
via KJZZBluffdaleOctober 14, 2026
Bluffdale parents released from jail after arrest in child's death
A man and woman arrested last week in the death of their infant child have been released from jail pending further investigation by law enforcement. Nicholas Patrick Romero and Christina Joy Patton were arrested on Oct. 8 for child abuse homicide in the death of their 3-month-old son, who was found unresponsive in bed the day before.
via Fox 13BluffdaleOctober 14, 2026
