Utah State Correctional Facility Prepares For Execution: KSUB News Summary

Utah's Department of Corrections officials say steps are underway in preparation for the August 8th execution of convicted killer Taberon Dave Honie. Honie is set to be put to death by lethal injection at the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City. The injection will contain a combination of ketamine, fentanyl and potassium chloride. Utah law requires either sodium thiopental or an equally effective drug to be used. Honie was found guilty and sentenced in 1999 of sexually assaulting and murdering his ex-girlfriend's mother in July 1998. His execution warrant was signed Monday and he has seven days to request a clemency hearing. Corrections officials say protesters for and against the death penalty will have an assigned area outside the prison. Approved members of the media will also be allowed to witness and report on the execution. The last Utah execution was in 2010 when Ronnie Lee Gardner was put to death.

Fugitive From Texas Arrested In St. George

St. George police say a fugitive wanted in Texas is under arrest in connection with out of state charges that include aggravated robbery and kidnapping. An officer on Main Street smelled the strong odor of marijuana smoke and approached Kevin Cook at about 3 a.m. Sunday. Cook told the officer he was waiting for a bus to San Antonio, but his story changed several times. He was taken into custody and now faces multiple charges in Washington County. The investigation is ongoing.

Road Spill Causes I-80 Drivers To Do The Watermelon Crawl

Utah Highway Patrol troopers say I-80 was a sweet mess after a semi-truck spilled a load of watermelons in the early hours on Monday. Troopers arrived at the scene at about 3 a.m., as the fruit that was spread across the highway started to attract the attention of hungry local wildlife. Troopers say all lanes of the highway were open in time for the morning commute which was not "too melon-choly."

Loveland Aquarium To Celebrate Quarter Century Of Service

Officials at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium in Draper are getting ready to celebrate a silver anniversary on Saturday. The Aquarium will hold its 25th anniversary with festivities called "Party on the Plaza" starting at 7 p.m. and running until 10 p.m. Live music, food trucks, dancing, face painting, aquarium access and other family activities are planned.