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Utah doctor accused of sexually assaulting an unconscious patient during surgery
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A Farmington neurosurgeon was arrested by Weber County Sheriff’s Workplace Thursday night after police mentioned witnesses reported he touched an unconscious lady’s breasts throughout a surgical procedure at MountainStar Heath’s Ogden Regional Medical Heart. (Kristin Murphy, Deseret Information)
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OGDEN — A Farmington neurosurgeon was arrested Thursday night after police mentioned witnesses reported he touched an unconscious lady’s breasts throughout a surgical procedure at MountainStar Heath’s Ogden Regional Medical Heart.
Bryson Swain Smith, 65, was arrested for investigation of two counts of sexual battery, a category A misdemeanor,
Based on a police reserving affidavit, Smith was concerned in a surgical procedure for a girl on Oct. 11. A witness advised police Smith positioned his palms on the girl’s breast, over a skinny surgical sheet, and “squeezed” the breast for lower than two seconds, police mentioned. On the time, the affected person was laying on her again on the working desk.
The witness advised police previous to grabbing the girl Smith had mentioned one thing just like “it is like we’re sisters. It is like the women are hanging out,” the affidavit states.
The witness advised police everybody within the working room was silent, presumably on account of shock on the incident, after which Smith requested them to not report him, based on the affidavit.
A second witness reported to police that Smith had been speaking about inappropriate topics previous to the incident and had mentioned he was bisexual.
“The witness advised (police) that throughout the dialog … he made an announcement someplace alongside the strains of, ‘I swing each methods which is why I can do that,’ at this level within the assertion, the witness mentioned that Bryson grabbed each of the sufferer’s breasts, ‘and this,’ at this level the witness advised (police) that Bryson started making a round movement over the realm of his genitals,” the police affidavit mentioned.
The witness advised police at one other level within the surgical procedure when it’s common for medical doctors to put their wrists on a affected person’s chest or breast to take away an incision Smith was “patting” his wrists on the girl’s breasts, which isn’t regular for the process, and commented on the “good pads” for him to relaxation his wrist on, the affidavit mentioned.
A MountainStar spokesperson mentioned in an announcement Smith is now not a member of their medical workers.
“The hospital takes allegations of this sort very significantly. Upon studying about this allegation involving an affiliated doctor, the hospital instantly investigated and carefully adopted hospital insurance policies and protocols, together with notifying the affected person and making stories to regulation enforcement and applicable businesses,” the assertion mentioned.
Smith isn’t presently listed on-line as a health care provider with the Ogden Clinic, though Google Maps and a earlier malpractice lawsuit that was dismissed, recommend he labored there. The workplace is closed on Saturday and KSL was not in a position to contact them. KSL additionally reached out to attorneys who beforehand represented Smith, however didn’t obtain a response.
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Utah Made: Multi-generational ladder company still going strong
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SPRINGVILLE, Utah — Art Wing still fondly remembers when his late dad Hal Wing, the founder of Little Giant Ladders, said: “If you concentrate on building the company and not the person, you will fail. If you concentrate on building the person, the company will take care of itself.”
That motto is still at Little Giant’s core today.
In the early 1970s, Hal was a salesman living in Germany, forging a friendship with an inventor who created a ladder that Hal thought was a technological marvel. He took the idea back to the United States, perfecting it and pattening it before heading out on the road.
“He bought a pinto station wagon and he loaded it with ladders, and he went on the road upwards of 250 days a year just selling them out of that thing,” Art recalled.
Art says the roadshow worked, and people quickly took note of their sturdy ladders and all they could do.
In 2002, Little Giant Ladders climbed to new heights by hitting television screens all over the country with an infomercial that often ran late at night and on weekend afternoons. It was a catchy ad that ran for 16 years and racked up sales of over a billion dollars in ladders sold.
Today, the Little Giant brand continues where it started, calling Utah home.
Company president and CEO Ryan Moss says the Beehive State is headquarters for good reason.
“We have great people here in the state of Utah. Honestly, that is one of the best blessings about Little Giant, is the wonderful people that we get to work with every single day,” Moss said. “They’re hardworking, they’re smart, they’re creative.”
While Utah is the Little Giant premier factory, the company has facilities and warehouses all over the world, working to keep their standards and safety high. Globally, Little Giant employs several thousand people, together taking a small idea to a huge enterprise and stepping up the ladder of success with no end in sight
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Warning issued after harmful algal bloom found at Utah Lake marina
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SARATOGA SPRINGS, Utah — A Warning Advisory has been issued for an area along Utah Lake after a harmful algal bloom was detected Tuesday.
The City of Saratoga Springs said the bloom was found present at the Saratoga Springs, and could be producing dangerous toxins that would be harmful to humans and animals.
The Utah County Health Department issued the warning, advising people to do the following when in the vicinity of the marina:
- Do not swim or water ski
- Avoid areas of algae when boating
- Clean fish well and discard guts
- Keep animals away
- Don’t drink the water
Algal blooms can cause skin, nerve and liver damage,
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2025 three-star defensive back Manny Fuller commits to Utah
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Utah’s football program, led by coach Kyle Whittingham, continues its impressive recruitment streak with the commitment of Shelton “Manny” Fuller, a three-star safety from El Paso, Texas. Fuller, the 11th commitment to wrap up June, and the 13th for the 2025 class, which adds significant value to the team’s defensive lineup.
Fuller, who visited Salt Lake City earlier this month, had also considered Houston, BYU, and Oregon State before deciding on Utah. He was Initially planning to commit in August, but announced his decision early via Instagram.
Fuller was ranked as the No. 44 athlete in the 2025 class, according to 247Sports. At 6-feet and 170 pounds, he’s known for his versatility and physicality on the field. Without question his combination of strong ball skills with an aggressive playing style, particularly excelling in run defense. As he continues to develop physically, his tackling power is expected to improve, enhancing his already notable defensive capabilities.
Utah hits three of the biggest lists for EA Sports College Football 25
Fuller’s commitment marks the ninth defensive player for Utah in 2025, joining a robust group of recruits including quarterback Wyatt Becker, tight end Drew Clemens, and several defensive standouts like Nela Tupou and Max Fonoimoana. With this strong early recruitment drive, Utah is building significant momentum and positioning itself for a successful future.
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