Arrest of Panguitch motel guest highlights rift between owner and local law enforcement

CEDAR CITY — A man from Texas was arrested in Panguitch after allegedly lighting off fireworks at the motel where he was staying. Matthew Kirk Blum, 41, was arrested March 27 and booked into Garfield County Jail on suspicion of three misdemeanor counts, namely reckless endangerment, interfering with an arresting officer and intoxication; in addition […]