CENTERVILLE, Utah – A Centerville man who shot his neighbor was sentenced to prison on Thursday.

55-year-old Michael Selleneit shot his neighbor Tony Pierce in October 2011 because he claims he thought Pierce had telepathically raped Selleneit’s wife.

Selleneit took a deal and pleaded guilty but mentally ill to attempted manslaughter and use of a firearm by a restricted person.

He was sentenced to two terms of one-to-15 years in prison to be served consecutively, but could remain at the Utah State Hospital until he no longer needs treatment.

Pierce says he doesn’t think the plea deal is enough of a punishment.

“My daughter at the time was at the house. She witnessed the entire thing. I wish I was a bigger man that I could have her opinion which is he’s a really sick man and she hopes he gets help,” he said.

According to his lawyer, Selleneit is still very concerned about his wife’s well-being.

DAVIS COUNTY, Utah — The Davis County Health Department has said there are three confirmed cases of pertussis, also known as whooping cough, among students at the school.

Parents with students at Viewmont High School received notice of the pertussis cases Monday after a letter was sent to them. The letter assured parents that actions are being taken to prevent additional cases, and said vaccinations are the best way to prevent pertussis.

In addition to the three confirmed cases, there are also two possible cases and one probable case of the disease at the school. Officials have asked parents to watch for whooping cough symptoms in the children, which include sneezing, a runny nose, coughing and a low fever.

SYRACUSE, Utah – Protesters gathered on Tuesday to fight a possible new freeway that may be built in west Davis County.

Those protesting said they believe the pollution created by the roadway and the homes and farmland destroyed by its construction would negate any positive impact it might have on traffic.

They also said the freeway takes away the opportunity to build boulevards and other streets that could promote foot traffic and business development.

Roger Borgenicht, co-chairperson of Utahns for Better Transportation, said the new roadway promotes a culture too dependent on cars.

“You can build communities that make that kind of behavior happen, or you can build communities that continue to make us auto-dependent for everything we want to do, when the only choice we have is which car to take,” he said.