Brianhead Braces For Possible Two Feet Of Snow: KSUB News Summary

A winter storm warning is being issued for several Utah mountain ranges. The warning for the southern Utah mountains is forecasting one to two feet for the Brianhead area, with the possibility of three feet in the Tusahr Range. Many valley communities are under a winter storm watch. So far, the Winter Weather Advisories have not come further south than the Delta area and the northern portion of the Sanpete Valley. Although not under an advisory at this time, Cedar City is predicted to receive three inches of snow over the weekend.These alerts come ahead of a storm that has the potential to bring multiple feet of snow to the mountains. Forecasters say the incoming storm is prompting weather alerts west of Utah, including a blizzard warning in the Sierra Nevada mountains, along with Lincoln and White Pine counties in Nevada through late Sunday.

Legislative Session Drawing To A Close

The 45-day general legislative session is in its final hours Friday. A proposal for a revitalization zone in Salt Lake City to house a potential new arena for the Utah Jazz and a hoped-for National Hockey League franchise was approved by the Senate. It is similar to a bill passed Wednesday that supports a potential Major League Baseball stadium. A proposal to ban the sale of most flavored electronic cigarettes was also approved Friday. This session lawmakers tackled diversity, equity and inclusion polices at higher education institutions. They debated restroom access for transgender individuals. The legislature has until midnight to bring the session to a close.

Pilot Safe After Landing Aircraft On Its Belly

A pilot is uninjured after an in-flight emergency Thursday. The pilot was able to belly land his F-5AT fighter jet at Hill Air Force Base. Officials said the base was closed temporarily to allow the relocation of the aircraft and to assess the condition of the runway. The jet belongs to a private military contractor. The name of the pilot was not released.

Murder Trial Underway In The Death Of Provo Police Officer

The trial is underway for the man who is charged with the death of a Provo police officer. Matt Hoover is on trial for the line of duty death of Officer Joseph Shinners. Hoover is charged with aggravated murder, possession of a dangerous weapon, failure to stop at the command of an officer and possession of a controlled substance. The police officer died of a gunshot wound he received in the parking lot of the former Bed Bath and Beyond on University Avenue in Orem. The prosecution says Hoover shot the officer who was wearing a bulletproof vest with a pistol. The defense claims Hoover was trying to kill himself in January 2019 not the officer when he fired the pistol. Prosecutors say Hoover tested positive for methamphetamine after he was arrested. If convicted, Hoover could face the death penalty or life in prison without parole.