ICYMI: 10 stories from the weekend

ICYMI: 10 stories from the weekend

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SALT LAKE CITY — Here are 10 stories you may have missed this weekend. As always, click on the headline to read the full story.

Paraglider killed after crashing into church building

A paraglider died when he crashed into an LDS church building Sunday morning, Draper police reported.

The pilot was Jim H. Petersen of Bluffdale, 57, according to police.

Crews responded to a report of the crash at 8:55 a.m., just five minutes before services at a church building near 272 E. Traverse Point Road were about to begin, said Draper Police Sgt. Chad Carpenter.

Petersen was maneuvering a fan-powered glider when he crashed into the roof of the church, police said. He died at the scene.

West Jordan woman dies on LDS youth river rafting trip

A West Jordan woman died in a river rafting accident during a youth conference, the LDS Church confirmed on Saturday.d not.

Truck crash knocks out power, closes stretch of Redwood Road

A section of Redwood Road is closed after a dump truck crashed into power lines Saturday morning, police said.

According to North Salt Lake police and South Davis Metro Fire officials, crews responded to a report of the crash on Redwood Road near Northpointe Drive shortly after 11 a.m.

Fires in Herriman, Draper, Lehi under investigation as arson, officials say

Police and fire authorities are investigating a rash of brush fires that broke out in Draper, Herriman and Lehi as possible arson.

The fires were reported within an hour of each other Sunday morning, fire officials said.

Couple shot at while attempting to sell car in Kearns; police seeking suspects

Police are searching for suspects involved a shooting in Kearns after they say a car sale took a dangerous turn.

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AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File

Ryan Lochte says 'immature behavior' got him into a mess

American swimmer Ryan Lochte said he over-exaggerated what happened at a Rio de Janeiro gas station and acknowledged it was his "immature behavior" that got him and three teammates into a mess that consumed the final days of the Olympics.

Prep football, Week 1: Jensen's game-winner helps Vikings edge Chargers

Click the link above for highlights from the first week of high school football.

Brandon Cox transferring from Utah

Utah head coach Kyle Whittingham announced Friday that junior quarterback Brandon Cox is transferring from the program.

Aggie assistant Jones returns to Utah; former USU star reportedly to replace him

Former University of Utah basketball player Chris Jones has returned home.

The Utah State assistant coach accepted a position as director of operations at his alma mater, the university announced Friday morning in a statement from head coach Larry Krystkowiak.

'We're one big family': Weber football rallies around coach's wife in time of need

Weber State coach Jay Hill’s wife Sara was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma Aug. 9, and she is beginning chemotherapy as the Wildcats wrap up fall camp.

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