Payson

Bacon’s Surprise Return to Payson High School After 40 Years – See the Heartwarming Reunion!

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PAYSON, UTAH – Actor Kevin Bacon made a surprise appearance at Payson High School over the weekend, fulfilling a promise to revisit the location where his iconic film “Footloose” was filmed in 1984. The actor’s return to the school came after students launched a social media campaign, #BacontoPayson, to persuade him to attend their final prom before the school’s relocation at the end of the academic year. The campaign involved recreating scenes from the movie …

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**exciting news:** Kevin Bacon surprises Payson High School fans with special visit to film iconic movie scene

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PAYSON, Utah – Hollywood actor Kevin Bacon made a surprise visit to Payson High School to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic film “Footloose.” The school, where the movie was filmed, is scheduled for demolition in the spring of 2025. The reunion was part of a campaign initiated by students and community members to bring back Bacon to mark this milestone. After a year of planning and collaboration with the Utah Film Commission, Bacon …

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Kevin Bacon Returns to Prom Day at Payson High School for ‘Footloose’ Reunion – One Last Dance!

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Payson, Utah – Kevin Bacon, known for his role in the iconic movie “Footloose,” will be making a special appearance at Payson High School on prom day. The school, where “Footloose” was originally filmed four decades ago, has seen a surge of support from students urging Bacon to return for “one last dance” before the building is demolished this year, coinciding with the 40th anniversary of the film’s release. The initiative, led by students, gained …

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One dead, another injured in domestic violence incident

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PAYSON, UT – A horrifying incident of domestic violence unfolded in Payson city late Friday evening, when a man assaulted two individuals in his home. This resulted in one fatality, and another person was left in critical condition. According to officers from the Payson City Police Department, they received calls regarding a domestic violence situation just before midnight on December 22nd. The incident took place in a residence located in the 500 North 600 East …

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Tanker truck carrying 8,600 gallons of gas explodes after car crashes into it

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A car and a tanker carrying a substantial amount of gas collided near Payson, Arizona. This resulted in a massive plume of flames and black smoke on SR 87. The incident occurred just before 6 p.m., causing significant disruption and concern. The Town of Payson Fire Department swiftly responded to the scene, where they discovered that the tanker was carrying 8,600 gallons of unleaded gas. In an effort to prioritize safety, authorities decided to allow …

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