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Bennett moves on oil shale development

Published on July 25, 2008 at 01:41PM

(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Sen. Bob Bennett this week praised the Department of Interior for releasing draft regulations to allow for oil shale development on federal lands in Utah, Colorado and…

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Annual car show returns to Salina

Published on July 25, 2008 at 11:50AM

(SALINA) – The Fifth Annual “Blast from the Past” Car Show is coming to Salina this weekend. Paula Martin, of the Sevier County Travel Council, says the popular “Burn-Out Contest”...

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Richfield considers "kiosk"-type business

Published on July 24, 2008 at 11:31AM

(RICHFIELD) – A new “kiosk”-type business venture may be coming to Richfield. At the city council meeting Tuesday night, Richfield businessperson, Katie Tolbert, discussed plans of placing a portable kiosk…

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First phase of student housing nearing completion

Published on July 23, 2008 at 11:28AM

(RICHFIELD) – Students attending Snow College-Richfield this fall may be able to move into the new student housing units by August 15. Willow Creek developer, Jedd Memmott, petitioned the city…

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Local drivers sustain injuries

Published on July 23, 2008 at 08:09AM

(CENTRAL VALLEY) – An elderly Richfield man was taken to the hospital with minor injuries Tuesday afternoon after crashing into a Monroe woman on SR-118 at the Central Valley Junction….

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Judge sets court date on gas leak lawsuits

Published on July 22, 2008 at 11:51AM

(GUNNISON) – A string of lawsuits filed by Gunnison residents and businesses against Top Stop went to court on Monday. A judge ordered all eleven lawsuits to be consolidated into…

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Senate passes health care funding

Published on July 22, 2008 at 08:58AM

(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Sen. Orrin Hatch along with Sen. Ted Kennedy were among 73 Senators who helped pass a bill to reauthorize the federal health care centers. Hatch said the…

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St. George woman rolls on I-70

Published on July 21, 2008 at 04:25PM

(SEVIER) – A St. George woman rolled her vehicle on I-70 Friday morning. A UHP report said that at about 11am, 74-year old, Patricia Anderson was traveling eastbound in a…

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Two killed in rollover on I-15

Published on July 21, 2008 at 04:07PM

(ST. GEORGE) – Two people traveling from Montana to Nevada were killed in a single vehicle rollover on I-15 near St. George Friday morning. According to a UHP report, at…

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Commissioners consider power plant issues

Published on July 21, 2008 at 03:46PM

(RICHFIELD) – The Sevier County Commissioners met in their monthly session today to consider several issues concerning the building of a proposed power plant near Sigurd. County Attorney, Dale Eyre,...

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Elsinore man arrested for metal thefts

Published on July 21, 2008 at 03:01PM

(ELSINORE) – An Elsinore man was arrested for stealing various metals and selling them to salvage yards. The Sevier County Sheriff’s Office was able to trace down 44-year old, Cliff…

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Triple accident on SR-118

Published on July 21, 2008 at 08:10AM

(RICHFIELD) – Utah Highway Patrol reported an accident Thursday afternoon on SR-118 involving three vehicles. According to the report, at about 4:30pm, 70-year old, Gay Bishoff of Annabella driving a…

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Ordinance change in shipping containers

Published on July 18, 2008 at 10:43AM

(MONROE) – The Monroe City Planning Commission met in session Wednesday night to review a draft ordinance on the placement of shipping containers as storage units. Planning members say shipping…

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Power outage in Sevier County

Published on July 18, 2008 at 08:58AM

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(VENICE) – A power outage in Venice, Glenwood and areas east of Richfield occurred at 8:15 this morning. Rocky Mountain Power said the outage affected about 600 customers in Venice…

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Tour bus carrying teens rolls

Published on July 17, 2008 at 04:24PM

(PANGUITCH) – A tour bus carrying 55 passengers rolled and caught fire this morning in Red Canyon about eight miles east on SR-12. Public Information Officer, Becki Bronson of the…

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Gunnison Robbery

Published on July 17, 2008 at 11:56AM

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(Gunnison) An armed robber hit Jensen Drug in Gunnison this morning just after 9:00 AM. A female walked into the pharmacy and produced a hand written note demanding narcotics. She…

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Abatement program combats WNV

Published on July 17, 2008 at 11:40AM

(RICHFIELD) – The Sevier County Mosquito Abatement program continues throughout the long, hot summer months and Program Manager, John Johnson, says the program is necessary to combat the deadly West…

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Annabella officials approve projects

Published on July 16, 2008 at 11:48AM

(ANNABELLA) – The Annabella Town Council met last week to inform the public on the progress of the new community center project that’s nearing completion. Town Clerk, Tina Mitchell, said…

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Koosharem commission holds land space meeting

Published on July 16, 2008 at 11:17AM

(KOOSHAREM) – The Koosharem Town Planning Commission is holding a public hearing to consider an amendment to the ordinance setting minimum land space for a family dwelling. The meeting will…

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Monroe cancels meeting

Published on July 16, 2008 at 11:10AM

(MONROE) – The Monroe City Council reminds residents that the regularly scheduled bi-monthly meeting set for July 22 has been cancelled. The next city council meeting will be held Tuesday,...

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Ephraim Main Street Proposal

Published on July 16, 2008 at 11:00AM

(Ephraim) The Ephraim City Council is considering a Main Street revitalization project and will hold a meeting tonight to share what has been proposed with members of the community. An…

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Global oil demand on the rise

Published on July 16, 2008 at 08:43AM

(RICHFIELD) – Demand for oil on a global basis is increasing at an alarming rate. According to Wendell Cox of the American Petroleum Institute, worldwide demand is rising as populations…

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Vet memorial moves towards construction

Published on July 15, 2008 at 11:20AM

(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield Veteran’s Memorial continues to progress towards the beginning of construction of the monument. Richfield City Mayor, Brad Ramsay, said the process of designing and ordering the…

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BLM warns of horse abandonement

Published on July 15, 2008 at 10:44AM

(FILLMORE) – The Utah BLM Fillmore Field office is advising livestockmen to refrain from dropping off aged horses on BLM land. Wild Horse Specialist, Eric Reid, said the practice of…

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SVH accepts B-O-M award

Published on July 14, 2008 at 11:53AM

(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield Area Chamber of Commerce has chosen Sevier Valley Hospital as the Business of the Month. Administrator, Gary Beck, said it’s a privledge to be honored. SVH

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ATV destroyed by fire

Published on July 14, 2008 at 11:28AM

(SALINA) – An ATV blew up after a crash in the early morning hours Saturday in the Gooseberry area. Just after 3am, Sevier County Deputies were dispatched to an ATV

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Saddles stolen from Glenwood trailer

Published on July 14, 2008 at 11:17AM

(GLENWOOD) – Sevier County Deputies are looking for suspects who stole five saddles on Sunday from a trailer parked in Glenwood. The trailer, owned by Clayton Dalton and Gale Kesler,...

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Manti girl selected as Miss Utah

Published on July 14, 2008 at 10:55AM

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(SALT LAKE CITY) – The Beehive State has a new Miss Utah. At the pageant Saturday night in the Capitol Theatre in Salt Lake City, judges selected 18-year old, Kayla…

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Moroni woman crashes with four kids

Published on July 14, 2008 at 07:21AM

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(MORONI) – A rollover south of Moroni Friday night involved a Moroni woman with injuries to her four children. According to a UHP report, just after 9pm, 36-year old, Esperanza…

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Delta juveniles arrested for graffiti

Published on July 11, 2008 at 01:19PM

(DELTA) – Four juveniles were arrested in Delta Wednesday morning for graffiti at several businesses. Millard County Sheriff’s Deputies investigated vandalism at the KJ Plumbing and Heating building, a Delta…

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Richfield library gets donation

Published on July 11, 2008 at 11:10AM

(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield City Library has received a welcome donation from the Richfield Elks Lodge. Exalted Ruler, Doug Gilbert, says the money will be used to help children out…

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Bennett secures funds for water projects

Published on July 11, 2008 at 08:37AM

(WASHINGTON D.C.) – The Senate Appropriations Committee has approved over $73-million for Utah Energy and Water Projects. Sen. Bob Bennett is a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy…

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Bennett gets funding for light rail

Published on July 10, 2008 at 04:28PM

(WASHINGTON D.C.) – The Senate Appropriations Committee has granted Sen. Bob Bennett’s request for over $100-million to fund Utah transit and economic development projects. Nearly $82-million is designated to begin…

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Aurora youth found after suicide threat

Published on July 10, 2008 at 11:22AM

(AURORA) – A 15-year old Aurora youth threatening suicide Wednesday morning was found by a Sevier County Deputy. According to a sheriff’s report, at about 11am, the boy was text…

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Sevier communities need generator

Published on July 10, 2008 at 10:44AM

(REDMOND) – Several communities in Sevier County are in need of a portable emergency generator to help pump water during power outages. In their monthly town council meeting, Redmond Town…

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Native Plant Society holds meeting

Published on July 10, 2008 at 09:39AM

(RICHFIELD) – Several groups in the intermountain west are promoting the use of native plants for landscaping purposes as opposed to store bought plants. Jeanette Warner, owner of Wildland Nursery…

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Planning Commission welcomes new member

Published on July 09, 2008 at 07:26PM

(RICHFIELD) – The Sevier County Planning Commission welcomed their newest member at the monthly planning meeting Wednesday night. Mike Miles of Monroe was asked by County Commissioner, Ralph Okerlund, to…

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Garkane Energy plans rate hearing

Published on July 09, 2008 at 11:10AM

(HATCH) – Garkane Energy and its member-consumers are holding a public rate hearing this month in Hatch. Staff Assistant, Marcus Lewis, said the purpose of the hearing to inform customers…

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Richfield parking ordinance amended

Published on July 09, 2008 at 08:04AM

(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield City parking ordinance has suffered another revision at the City council meeting Tuesday night. Councilmembers held a public hearing to gain additional input on the language…

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Richfield businesses comment on improvements

Published on July 09, 2008 at 07:32AM

(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield City Council Chambers were packed last night with business and property owners and developers to address council members on the Main Street Enhancement Project. Several downtown…

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Wildfire burning near Cedar City

Published on July 09, 2008 at 07:02AM

(CEDAR CITY) – A wildfire about 20 miles north of Cedar City has burned 630 acres. The Utah BLM said the Narrows wildfire is burning in areas of pinyon juniper,...

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BBB warns on cooler ripoff

Published on July 08, 2008 at 11:55AM

(SALT LAKE CITY) – The Utah Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to beware of a questionable advertising campaign on an air cooler. BBB President, Jane Driggs, says the ads…

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Stolen ATV found in Monroe

Published on July 08, 2008 at 11:18AM

(MONROE) – Sevier County Deputies responded to a report of a stolen ATV Sunday night in Monroe. Steven Grundy had parked an ATV next to his house at 105 South…

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Council considers parking ordinance

Published on July 08, 2008 at 10:50AM

(RICHFIELD) – The Richfield City Council will hold two public hearings tonight to receive comments concerning amending or repealing the current parking ordinance and the issuance of bonds for city…

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S & R benefit concert slated

Published on July 08, 2008 at 09:21AM

(RICHFIELD) – The Sevier County Search and Rescue is sponsoring “The Legends of Country Music” fundraiser concert to help increase the budget for the organization. Search and Rescue member, Nate…

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Mayfield man injured in accident

Published on July 08, 2008 at 08:08AM

(FAYETTE) – A Mayfield man sustained minor injuries after losing his glasses and rolling his vehicle north of Fayette on SR-28 Monday afternoon. A UHP report said that 67-year old,...

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Plant opposition initiative gets victory

Published on July 08, 2008 at 07:28AM

(RICHFIELD) – The “Right To Vote” referendum concerning the building of a power plant near Sigurd will officially be on the ballot in the November election. Sevier County Commissioners decided…

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Commissioners change power permit

Published on July 07, 2008 at 06:03PM

(RICHFIELD) – Representatives from the Sevier Power Company and their attorney met with the Sevier County Commissioners and the County Attorney today (Monday) to discuss changes to the conditional use…

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Citizens meet with Commissioners on fairgrounds

Published on July 07, 2008 at 05:08PM

(RICHFIELD) – Sevier County Commissioners met with concerned citizens today in a discussion over moving the fairgrounds to a new location or remodeling and expanding the current facility at its…

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Annabella woman struck by lightning

Published on July 07, 2008 at 07:27AM

(RICHFIELD) – An Annabella woman was struck by lightning Saturday at the Cove View Golf course in Richfield. A Richfield Police report said that 50-year old, Helen Thornock was hit…

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Colorado couple killed on I-70

Published on July 07, 2008 at 07:01AM

(COVE FORT) – A Colorado couple were killed in a two-truck accident on I-70 over the weekend near Cove Fort. According to a UHP report, at about noon on Saturday,...

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Couple killed in accident on I-70

Published on July 03, 2008 at 03:39PM

(SIGURD) – A California couple were killed and their three children were injured in an automobile accident this morning on I-70 near Sigurd. A UHP report said that 39-year old,...

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Fireworks pose pollution danger

Published on July 02, 2008 at 01:49PM

(SALT LAKE CITY) – The Utah Division of Air Quality reminds Utahns that fireworks not only pose a danger to wildland fires but pump fine-particle pollution in the air. Public…

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Denver trio injured on I-70

Published on July 02, 2008 at 11:48AM

(SALINA) – Three people from Denver traveling on I-70 Tuesday afternoon crashed after losing control of their truck when the tread on a rear tire separated. A UHP report said…

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Robinson Transport receives award

Published on July 02, 2008 at 09:19AM

(SALINA) – A Salina company is being honored with an award from the Department of Defense for supporting their employees who serve in the Utah National Guard overseas. Kim Robinson,...

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Vehicle accidents on I-70

Published on July 02, 2008 at 07:41AM

(SALINA) – Two separate accidents occurred on I-70 yesterday afternoon and also this morning. Dispatch reports said that at about 6:40 this morning, a coal truck from Barney Trucking in…

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Fairground Face Lift

Published on July 01, 2008 at 11:23AM

(Manti) A group of volunteers are giving the Sanpete County Fairgrounds a face lift. Kaye Crane approached the county commission about using volunteers to paint and spruce up the arena…

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Beaver County upgrades courthouse security

Published on July 01, 2008 at 10:54AM

(BEAVER) – The Beaver County Sheriff’s Office has put new locks on its courthouse doors after a jail guard was suspected of stealing divorce papers from the clerk’s office. The…

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Monroe men ejected in rollover

Published on July 01, 2008 at 07:36AM

(RICHFIELD) – Two Monroe men were ejected from their vehicle in a rollover on SR-118 south of Richfield Sunday morning. UHP Troopers said that 19-year old, Jared Adams was driving…

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California travelers roll on I-70

Published on July 01, 2008 at 07:25AM

(SIGURD) – Travelers from California sustained injuries on I-70 in a rollover near Sigurd early Sunday morning. A UHP report said that 34-year old, Natsuko Lauritzen was driving eastbound in…

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Grasshoppers

Published on June 30, 2008 at 12:04PM

(Manti) It’s another bad year for grasshoppers in the state, and Sanpete County is seeing more than its fair share. An effort is underway to stop the problem from spreading…

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Missing teen found at home

Published on June 30, 2008 at 11:36AM

(RICHFIELD) – The Sevier County Search and Rescue South Posse was called out Saturday morning for a missing teen from Richfield. A sheriff’s report stated that the 17-year old male…

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"Phantom Vandal" strikes again

Published on June 30, 2008 at 11:19AM

(RICHFIELD) – Sevier County Deputies continue to look for the “phantom vandal” who has targeted Mark’s Muffler in Richfield by shooting out windows at the business. Deputies reported that Mark…

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Moroni Feed Cutback Update

Published on June 30, 2008 at 11:16AM

(Moroni) Moroni Feed Company Officials have elaborated on their plan to temporarily cut back on production. According to Moroni Feed President Dave Bailey, the company will discontinue operations at their…

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Gunnison woman injured in accident

Published on June 30, 2008 at 10:28AM

(MANTI) – A Gunnison woman was taken to the hospital with possible injuries after she crashed into a truck south of Manti on Friday. According to a UHP report, 19-year…

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Wales girl killed in ATV accident

Published on June 30, 2008 at 09:28AM

(MT. PLEASANT) – An 18-year old Wales girl was killed in an ATV accident Saturday night. According to a sheriff’s report, Rachael Hamblin was driving an ATV with McKenzie Sargarent…

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Lost scouts found at camp

Published on June 30, 2008 at 07:13AM

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(MT. PLEASANT) – Several boy scouts put their leadership training skills to the test when they got lost from their scout camp east of Mt. Pleasant over the weekend. Seven…

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Deputies seeking youth in theft

Published on June 27, 2008 at 03:49PM

(JOSEPH) – Sevier County Deputies are investigating a tool theft at TNT Trailriders in Joseph. According to a sheriff’s report, at about 6am Wednesday, Gary Hansen of Venice came to…

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Moroni Feed Company Reducing Operations

Published on June 27, 2008 at 12:13PM

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(Moroni) The Moroni Feed Company plans to reduce turkey production this year. The move is the result of rising corn prices due to ethanol production and recent flooding in the…

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Rubber Neckers

Published on June 27, 2008 at 11:57AM

(Manti) City officials and first responders in Manti are concerned after a large number of residents showed up to investigate the rollover that claimed the life of a local man…

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Mosquito Fogging

Published on June 27, 2008 at 11:44AM

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(Manti) Manti city has received a number of complaints about the number of mosquitoes in town this year, especially at the park and swimming pool. The city will be fogging…

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Wildfire burns near Boulder

Published on June 27, 2008 at 07:28AM

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(BOULDER) – A wildfire started Thursday night in the Escalante Ranger District about seven miles north of Boulder. The fire has burned approximately 300 acres and is zero percent contained….

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Man killed in accident is identified

Published on June 27, 2008 at 07:25AM

(PROVO) – A man killed in a Provo Canyon car accident Wednesday has been identified as 32-year old, Scott Ross of Provo. Ross was driving a green Nissan automobile east…

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Hatch and Bennett sponsor GPRA

Published on June 26, 2008 at 05:13PM

(WASHINGTON D.C.) – Senators Bob Bennett and Orrin Hatch joined Senate Republicans today to debut the Gas Price Reduction Act of 2008. Bennett said the main part of the legislation…

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Sheriff's truck destroyed by fire

Published on June 26, 2008 at 12:17PM

(RICHFIELD) – A Sevier County Sheriff’s truck completely burned to the ground this morning on I-70. The Richfield Fire Department was called to the underpass at Flat Canyon south of…

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Manti Burglary

Published on June 26, 2008 at 11:39AM

(Manti)A couple of burglars broke into the senior apartments in Manti early Monday morning. Kelly Howell, the apartment manager said the suspects forced the door in and assaulted Lafe Gail…

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Comments extended on motorized plan

Published on June 26, 2008 at 11:31AM

(CEDAR CITY) – The Dixie National Forest is extending the comment period on its Motorized Travel Plan until July 22. In late May 2008, Forest Supervisors released a Draft Environmental…

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Relay for Life kicks off Friday night

Published on June 26, 2008 at 10:01AM

(RICHFIELD) – The American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life 2008 kicks off Friday night at 6pm at the Richfield High School football field. The overnight celebration will run until 6:00…

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