BLUFFDALE, Utah, Oct. 7, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The parents of a 3-month-old Bluffdale boy found dead Wednesday morning have been jailed for alleged child abuse homicide. Nicholas Patrick Romero, 40, and Christina Joy Patton, 39, each face a single count of child abuse homicide, criminal negligence/intentional/knowingly/reckless, listed as a second-degree felony.
Romero initially reported having two alcoholic drinks but later acknowledged consuming four to five shots of whiskey. 011, according to the affidavit. Romero told investigators that shortly before midnight, he prepared a bottle of formula, swaddled the baby and placed him in a Boppy-type pillow between the parents.
BLUFFDALE, Utah (ABC4) — Two parents have been arrested on suspicion of child abuse homicide after an infant was found dead inside of a Bluffdale residence on Wednesday. Christina Joy Patton, 39, and Nicholas Patrick Romero, 40, have both been arrested on suspicion of child abuse homicide (second-degree felony).
Los oficiales fueron llamados a la residencia tras recibir un reporte sobre un bebé que no respondía. Napa Avenue. Durante una conferencia de prensa, el portavoz del departamento de policía de la ciudad explicó que los oficiales fueron llamados a la residencia tras recibir un reporte sobre un bebé que no respondía.
BLUFFDALE, Utah, Oct. 7, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Police in Bluffdale are investigating the circumstances of an infant’s death Wednesday. Carl Hamer, Bluffdale Police, told reporters at the scene. “Upon arrival with our Bluffdale Fire Department, the infant was located, and sadly enough, the infant was pronounced deceased.
Investigators responded to a Bluffdale neighborhood after receiving reports of an infant's death. Details on the incident have not been made publicly available.
Prev Next Photo by: FOX 13 News Investigators outside Bluffdale home on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. The Bluffdale Police Department is investigating the death of the child, who was under the age of 6 months, at the home in the area of 1500 W.
The Bluffdale Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on October 7, 2026, regarding proposed text amendments to the city code. The meeting aims to address updates following changes adopted in SB 284.
The Bluffdale City Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing to discuss a proposed zoning change for a property located at 14595 S 1515 W. The hearing aims to gather public comment regarding the rezoning of approximately 1.03 acres from R1 Residential to an R4 with an Infill Overlay Residential Zone.
The Healthy Bluffdale Coalition scheduled a coordination meeting for September 10, 2026. The meeting was set to take place at the Fire Station #92 community room.
The Bluffdale Arts Advisory Board has scheduled a meeting for September 12, 2026. According to a September 10 notice, the meeting will include committee updates and public comment periods.
A September 10 report from Bluffdale Arts announced a free photography course with Kelly Branan designed for all experience levels.
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier spoke to local reporters for the first time in more than a month on Tuesday, addressing last Saturday’s 17-10 win over TCU and looking ahead to Friday’s Big 12 showdown with Iowa State. Cougars on the air Iowa State (3-2, 1-1) at No.
State wildlife biologists found live adult zebra mussels below Westwater Recreation Area last month, which were confirmed by lab testing on Wednesday, according to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Zebra mussels, much like quagga mussels that have been found before in Utah, are invasive and clog pipes and infrastructure, which can potentially cause millions in damage.
BYU basketball fans gathered at the Marriott Center on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, for the annual Marriott Madness event. The festivities featured fan games, musical performances, and player introductions for both the men's and women's teams.
In an undated notice from Alpine School District, officials explained how School Community Councils direct millions of dollars in Trust Lands revenue to local classrooms. This funding, which does not require additional taxpayer money, is managed through the Learning And Nurturing Development program to address specific school needs.
Timpanogos Elementary students concluded a series of Hispanic Heritage Month visits from international representatives with Fernando Pérez, Consul General of El Salvador in Utah. Speaking in Spanish, Pérez introduced students to El Salvador’s culture, traditions and national symbols, inviting them to compare what they knew about the Central American country with their own experiences. He began by asking students about their favorite foods, the weather and familiar American traditions, incl
“Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt lonely.” Children’s author Karla Arenas Valenti posed the question to students during recent visits to Franklin and Timpanogos Elementary Schools, where she shared her picture book María Mariposa as part of Operation Literacy’s Book Drop program. The program is organized by the nonprofit Operation Literacy that brings authors to Title I schools and provides students with books of their own. Throughout the reading, Valenti occasionally spoke Spanish and paused
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business has scheduled a Management Club opening social for Oct. 8, 2026.
After years of late arrivals, MUSS leaders overhauled how students get tickets and where they sit. 3, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source If you pay attention to the usually sold-out Rice-Eccles Stadium crowd, the first few minutes of the first quarter are often filled with fans slowly filtering into the stadium.
Hurricane Isaias has intensified into the Atlantic season's first hurricane, maintaining maximum sustained winds of 80 mph as it moves toward the northern Gulf Coast. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 40 counties in anticipation of the storm's possible landfall as a hurricane by Friday.
These researchers are sure a 19th-century photograph shows the face of Joseph Smith. A new film contains their proof. A documentary, which premieres Friday, makes the case that an 1844 daguerreotype shows the image of the LDS founder. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) A locket containing a daguerreotype reported to be from the 1840s.
8, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source Note to readers • This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. As the number of planned data center projects seemingly explodes across Utah, most residents aren’t happy with how their elected leaders have handled them, according to a new survey.
USU Extension press release Guest article written by Ashley Yaugher Observant family members can be the first responders to mental health or substance use concerns. Recognizing changes, listening without judgment, and simply being available can make a meaningful difference.
Tim Ballard accused people within the LDS Church of conspiring to have him booted from the faith to keep him from becoming a U.S. senator after he sounded alarms about pedophilia within the church ranks.
A new study has found that people with the sickle cell genetic variant are almost exclusively infected by a distinct variety of malaria parasites, which might help protect them from disease.
The Box Elder School District has scheduled a school board meeting for Oct. 14, 2026, to provide district updates. This meeting follows the appointment of A.J. Gilmore as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Learning for Secondary Education earlier this year.
After a trailblazing career, Wyoming Sen. MDTSee More Deseret News Stories In Search Eliza Anderson, Deseret News Purchase ImageBy Cami Mondeaux Cami is the congressional correspondent for the Deseret News reporting from Washington. She covers national news with a special focus on policy issues affecting Utah and the West.
Facebook Bluesky Threads Twitter LinkedIn Email Incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Kennedy, the current 3rd District congressman, will debate Democratic challenger Jonny Larsen, a Marine veteran and 5th-generation Utahn. Kennedy took up the mantle for the new fourth district after Utah's court-ordered redistricting shuffled things up and the retirement of Rep.
Nick Schmaltz extended his season-opening goal streak to four games on Oct. 6, 2026, leading the Utah Mammoth to a 5-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center. The win marked the Mammoth's first victory against New Jersey since the franchise entered the NHL in the 2024-25 season.
UNLV basketball lost to the Big 12 opponent Utah 79-69 in an exhibition game on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. The Rebels played without several key players due to injuries or ineligibility.
A new group of Utah basketball players got its first taste of facing someone else Wednesday night, as the Runnin’ Utes opened exhibition play with a 79-69 win over UNLV in Las Vegas. Here are three takeaways from Utah’s victory at the Thomas & Mack Center.
