OREM - A couple sharing a fondness for pinochle is bound by a stronger tie after getting married in their Orem nursing home this week.
The 80-year-old Jerry Peck and 78-year-old Carolyn Osmond wed Tuesday in matching electric wheelchairs on a patio at Treeo Senior Living.
Orem 1st Ward Bishop Steve Downey performed the ceremony. It was the bride's 78th Birthday.
The Daily Herald of Provo reports the couple scooted inside as Peck told his wife: "You follow me, baby,"
A friend at the wedding recounted once overhearing Peck, who is on oxygen, tell Osmond she takes his breath away.
The pair, among the first residents in the community, met during a round of cards.
The bride says Peck calls her his "Pinochle Blond."
- Associated Press
Forest Service Expands exploding targets ban
The U.S. Forest Service has banned exploding targets in Utah, southern Idaho, southwestern Wyoming, Nevada and a small portion of eastern California because of wildfire and public safety concerns.
Intermountain Region Forester Nora Rasure issued the ban that started Wednesday and runs through July 22, 2015, on national forest lands.
Some target shooters use exploding targets because they contain chemicals that mix when struck by a bullet and create a loud bang and big puff of smoke.
But the Forest Service says exploding targets the past two years have started at least 16 wildfires in Western states that cost $33 million to fight.
The Forest Service in May imposed a similar ban in northern Idaho, Montana, North Dakota and portions of South Dakota, and last year in Oregon and Washington.
- Associated Press
Hiker found dead in Wayne County canyon
LOA, Wayne County - Triple-digit temperatures may have been a factor in the death of a Missouri hiker in southern Utah.
Wayne County sheriff's officials say a man was found dead about 2 a.m. Wednesday off a trail in Horseshoe Canyon. Authorities say he was carrying only a camera, not food and water, and didn't appear to be ready for the heat.
The man was identified Thursday as David Ross Goodrich, 52, of Kansas City, Missouri. An autopsy is planned.
Officials say a group of hikers came upon Goodrich about 1 p.m. Tuesday, and he asked them for food and water. The group gave him supplies, and also directed another group of hikers to take his dog out of his car as he requested.
Rescuers were called when Goodrich hadn't returned to his car by 10:30 that night.
- Associated Press