Utah Soldier Among Latest Casualties In Afghanistan
(KUTV) 21-year-old Cody Towse from Utah County is among the latest U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan.

Towse was reported missing after an improvised explosive device detonated close to where the Army Private First Class was standing.

The family was informed by the military of the situation this week. Late Saturday night 2News was able to confirm that Towse was indeed, killed in action and we spoke with his family and friends.

"He died for a noble reason, because he went there to save lives." said Jim Towse, Cody's father.  There were dozens of flags outside the Towse home courtesy of the local Boy Scouts.

Brad Drayton was Cody's one-time scout leader and friend of the family. Drayton said Cody was always looking for ways to serve the community.

"As a scout leader, it was fun to have him in the troop, he always made people laugh and always made scout camp an exciting time."

"He felt a tremendous sense of duty to serve, he served in our community as an EMT since he was 19. He's always been looking for ways to serve and help out his fellow man," Drayton said.


(Copyright Sinclair Broadcasting Group)
Three Car Crash in Saratoga Springs
(KUTV) Four people were taken to the hospital after a three-car crash last night. The accident happened in Saratoga Springs on State Road 73 around 9:30 last night.

Officials say a man was driving westbound towards Eagle Mountain when his pickup crossed into traffic. The pickup hit an SUV head on, causing it to roll and eject the driver. The pickup then went on to hit another SUV before coming to a stop.

Six people were injured in the accident. Two were flown in critical condition to area hospitals. One of them being a child who was strapped in a car seat.
Investigators believe distracted driving might have been a factor in the crash, but say they are still looking into the cause.

(Copyright 2013 Sinclair Broadcast Group) 
Thousands Head To Idaho Hours Before Powerball Drawing
By Christine McCarthy
(KUTV) Thousands of Utahns lined up at stores in Idaho border towns, hoping to hit the biggest jackpot in Powerball history and the second largest lottery ever.

"We stood in line in the rain for two and half hours, and we just got the winning tickets right here," said Bob Kelly, who drove from Magna, Utah, to the Chevron store in Malad, Idaho, for a chance at the $590.5 million jackpot.

Powerball players traveled hours to Malad to wait in the line that wrapped around the store and outside, despite their slim odds.

"What is it? If I buy one ticket, one in 175 million? Not good," said Jeremy Miller, "but somebody's got to win."

Many already had the money spent in their minds before getting close to the register.

"Maybe I'd just put it in savings, quit my job, go on vacation, give some money to charity," said Carlos Macias.

The jackpot climbed after drawings over about six weeks before Saturday night's drawing. Powerball Lottery announced the winning numbers to be 22, 10, 13, 14 and 52
with the winning red Powerball number of 11.
 
"Just want to take a shot at it, and you never know," said Ogden resident Laura Ponce de Leon."

(Copyright Sinclair Broadcasting Group)
Mia Love Announces Congressional Bid
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Saratoga Springs Mayor Mia Love is officially announcing she wants another shot to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Matheson in 2014.

Love made the announcement Saturday while addressing delegates at the Utah Republican Party's annual organizing convention.

Love narrowly lost to Matheson last November in one of the country's most heavily GOP districts.

The race was one of the most expensive in Utah history, with the candidates spending a combined $11.2 million.

Had Love won the election, she would have become the first black, female Republican elected to Congress.

Love had previously filed a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission and said she was seriously considering another run, but had not made an official announcement until Saturday.

Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.
Updates in Susan Powell Case
(KUTV) Police in Oregon found bones while searching for the remains of missing Susan Powell.
According to the Tribune, the West Valley City Police Department searched the property which Josh Powell’s aunt and uncle rented at the time of Susan’s disappearance.
Investigators did find remains but suspect them to be animal bones. 
Susan was last seen on December 6, 2009 at her home she shared with Josh.
So far Josh has been the only person of interest in the case.
He killed their sons and himself last year.
West Valley Police have a news conference scheduled for Monday afternoon to give detailed updates on the Susan Powell case.
(Copyright 2013 Sinclair Broadcast Group) 
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Utah Soldier Among Latest Casualties In Afghanistan
(KUTV) 21-year-old Cody Towse from Utah County is among the latest U.S. service members killed in Afghanistan.

Towse was reported missing after an improvised explosive device detonated close to where the Army Private First Class was standing.

The family was informed by the military of the situation this week. Late Saturday night 2News was able to confirm that Towse was indeed, killed in action and we spoke with his family and friends.

"He died for a noble reason, because he went there to save lives." said Jim Towse, Cody's father.  There were dozens of flags outside the Towse home courtesy of the local Boy Scouts.

Brad Drayton was Cody's one-time scout leader and friend of the family. Drayton said Cody was always looking for ways to serve the community.

"As a scout leader, it was fun to have him in the troop, he always made people laugh and always made scout camp an exciting time."

"He felt a tremendous sense of duty to serve, he served in our community as an EMT since he was 19. He's always been looking for ways to serve and help out his fellow man," Drayton said.


(Copyright Sinclair Broadcasting Group)
Three Car Crash in Saratoga Springs
(KUTV) Four people were taken to the hospital after a three-car crash last night. The accident happened in Saratoga Springs on State Road 73 around 9:30 last night.

Officials say a man was driving westbound towards Eagle Mountain when his pickup crossed into traffic. The pickup hit an SUV head on, causing it to roll and eject the driver. The pickup then went on to hit another SUV before coming to a stop.

Six people were injured in the accident. Two were flown in critical condition to area hospitals. One of them being a child who was strapped in a car seat.
Investigators believe distracted driving might have been a factor in the crash, but say they are still looking into the cause.

(Copyright 2013 Sinclair Broadcast Group) 
Thousands Head To Idaho Hours Before Powerball Drawing
By Christine McCarthy
(KUTV) Thousands of Utahns lined up at stores in Idaho border towns, hoping to hit the biggest jackpot in Powerball history and the second largest lottery ever.

"We stood in line in the rain for two and half hours, and we just got the winning tickets right here," said Bob Kelly, who drove from Magna, Utah, to the Chevron store in Malad, Idaho, for a chance at the $590.5 million jackpot.

Powerball players traveled hours to Malad to wait in the line that wrapped around the store and outside, despite their slim odds.

"What is it? If I buy one ticket, one in 175 million? Not good," said Jeremy Miller, "but somebody's got to win."

Many already had the money spent in their minds before getting close to the register.

"Maybe I'd just put it in savings, quit my job, go on vacation, give some money to charity," said Carlos Macias.

The jackpot climbed after drawings over about six weeks before Saturday night's drawing. Powerball Lottery announced the winning numbers to be 22, 10, 13, 14 and 52
with the winning red Powerball number of 11.
 
"Just want to take a shot at it, and you never know," said Ogden resident Laura Ponce de Leon."

(Copyright Sinclair Broadcasting Group)
Mia Love Announces Congressional Bid
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Saratoga Springs Mayor Mia Love is officially announcing she wants another shot to challenge Democratic U.S. Rep. Jim Matheson in 2014.

Love made the announcement Saturday while addressing delegates at the Utah Republican Party's annual organizing convention.

Love narrowly lost to Matheson last November in one of the country's most heavily GOP districts.

The race was one of the most expensive in Utah history, with the candidates spending a combined $11.2 million.

Had Love won the election, she would have become the first black, female Republican elected to Congress.

Love had previously filed a statement of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission and said she was seriously considering another run, but had not made an official announcement until Saturday.

Copyright 2013 The Associated Press.
Updates in Susan Powell Case
(KUTV) Police in Oregon found bones while searching for the remains of missing Susan Powell.
According to the Tribune, the West Valley City Police Department searched the property which Josh Powell’s aunt and uncle rented at the time of Susan’s disappearance.
Investigators did find remains but suspect them to be animal bones. 
Susan was last seen on December 6, 2009 at her home she shared with Josh.
So far Josh has been the only person of interest in the case.
He killed their sons and himself last year.
West Valley Police have a news conference scheduled for Monday afternoon to give detailed updates on the Susan Powell case.
(Copyright 2013 Sinclair Broadcast Group) 

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