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Interim President for SUU Named
Published on May 18, 2013 at 09:45AM
A former state higher education boss will serve as interim president at Southern Utah University during the search to replace Michael Benson, who is leaving to become president of Eastern…
State Unemployment Rate Dips
Published on May 18, 2013 at 08:14AM
The state’s unemployment rate is down, falling for the third month in a row. The Utah Department of Workforce Services reports the rate fell two-tenths of a percentage point last…
Frances Monson Dies
Published on May 17, 2013 at 06:41PM
SALT LAKE CITY (AP)-As confirmed by KUTV-Channel 2 News anchor Shauna Lake via her Twitter account, as well as other sources, Frances Monson, the wife of Church of Jesus Christ…
Injured Hiker Air-lifted From Sanpete's Maple Canyon
Published on May 17, 2013 at 01:55PM
The Sanpete County Search and Rescue hoisted an injured hiker from Maple Canyon Friday morning. Dispatch was contacted at 6:15 a.m. about a hiker that had fallen off ledge and…
Natural Gas Rate Increases Costs Utahns
Published on May 17, 2013 at 11:34AM
For most of the past five years, Utahns have enjoyed the benefits of an abundance of natural gas that has kept the lid on monthly bills for the fuel used…
Jack Rabbit Causes Monroe Accident
Published on May 17, 2013 at 11:30AM
The driver of a vehicle that rolled in Monroe Wednesday said that a jack rabbit caused her to loose control of the vehicle. 18-year-olds Kaedee Linton og Monroe and Weston…
EPA Sued Over Utah Air Related To Residents' Health
Published on May 17, 2013 at 10:00AM
The Environmental Protection Agency is being sued by a group that says the agency has neglected the health of Utah residents by not pushing for cleaner air. The “Tribune” reports…
More Investigations Into Attorney General
Published on May 17, 2013 at 09:57AM
(Salt Lake City, UT)—Two more agencies are checking whether Utah’s attorney general broke state laws. Salt Lake and Davis counties district attorneys say they’re sharing information with federal…
Susan Powell Search Expensive
Published on May 17, 2013 at 09:55AM
The cost of searching for Susan Powell is adding up fast. West Valley City manager Wayne Pyle says even so, it’s important to follow up every lead. Powell vanished in…
Steve Powell Will Remain In Prison For Now
Published on May 17, 2013 at 09:52AM
Susan Powell’s father-in-law will remain in prison until he receives approval for plans once he’s released. That’s the official word on Steve Powell who was eligible for early release May…
Cars Collide on Richfield's Main Street
Published on May 17, 2013 at 08:49AM
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Two cars collided on Richfield’s Main St. Wednesday afernoon, sending the tire of one the vehicles through the window of the other. 20-year-old Samanth Price of Junction was traveling north…
North Sanpete Power Outage
Published on May 16, 2013 at 11:35AM
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(Mount Pleasant) Several cities in the North Sanpete area lost power this morning at about 8:15 due to a downed power pole. According to power company officials, a cement truck…
Suspected Suicide at Pineview Park
Published on May 16, 2013 at 11:32AM
Authorities suspect suicide in the death of a 24-year-old man whose body was found Wednesday evening at a park in southwestern Utah’s Washington City. A public safety dispatcher said police…
Teenager Air-Lifted From Kanarraville Falls
Published on May 16, 2013 at 11:28AM
Emergency crews responded to a 16-year-old boy who fell about 60 feet into a canyon at Kanarraville Falls Wednesday. Witnesses say the teen, originally from Las Vegas, was hiking the…
Free Gun Training for Southern Utah Teachers
Published on May 16, 2013 at 11:24AM
Utah’s leading gun lobby is offering a concealed-training session in St. George this weekend for educators who plan to carry guns on campus. It will include a live ammo shooting…
Snow College To Begin Intercollegiate Rodeo
Published on May 16, 2013 at 10:32AM
EPHRAIM, Utah (AP)-Per a press release issued Wednesday, Snow College athletic director Rob Nielson announced the institution has begun to assemble an intercollegiate rodeo team slated to begin competition this…
Kennecott Mine Largest Ever Recorded In N.A.
Published on May 16, 2013 at 09:51AM
(Bingham Canyon, UT)—Officials now say the major landslide at Kennecott’s Bingham Canyon mine has set a record. Scientists tell the “Tribune” last month’s event could very well be…
Susan Powell Search Continues In Oregon
Published on May 16, 2013 at 08:28AM
(Scotts Mills, OR)—Nothing’s been found so far in the latest search for a missing West Valley City woman. Since Tuesday searchers have been combing a rural Oregon farm…
Group Of Mistreated Horses Up For Auction
Published on May 16, 2013 at 08:27AM
(Spanish Fork, UT)—A group of malnourished horses found in Spanish Fork will be sold at auction next week. Twenty-counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty have been filed against Trudy…
Teen Subject Of Search After Fall Near Kanarraville
Published on May 16, 2013 at 08:26AM
A teenager is the focus of a furious search near Kanarraville Falls. Authorities say a 16-year-old boy from Las Vegas fell nearly 60-feet down a slope yesterday while hiking with…
Green PolkaDot Box to move to Mt. Pleasant
Published on May 15, 2013 at 03:24PM
Green Polka Dot Boxes will be appearing in Mt. Pleasant, but you’re not seeing spots. The company, now headquarterd in American Fork, will be moving to the King’s Outdoor World…
13 Vie for Miss Sevier County
Published on May 15, 2013 at 03:24PM
13 young women are competing for the title of Miss Sevier County this weekend at the annual Miss Sevier County Scholarship Pageant. The event is scheduled for Saturday at 7…
Sevier County Landfill Tire Disposal
Published on May 15, 2013 at 03:20PM
Sevier County residents will be able to dispose of old tires at the county’s landfill, free of charge. The landfill is accepting tires beginning this Thursday, May 16th and going…
Sevier County Sheriff's Open House
Published on May 15, 2013 at 03:10PM
As part of National Police Week, Sevier County Sheriff’s Office is holding an open house this Friday afternoon. Sheriff Nate Curtis says two individuals will also be recognized for helping…
CentraCom prepares to celebrate 110 years in business
Published on May 15, 2013 at 02:38PM
Communications company CentraCom is turning 110 years old and will celebrate with an open house at the company’s headquarters in Fairview on Friday, May 17. Founded in 1903, only four…
Fall Entertainment Line-up for SVC
Published on May 15, 2013 at 01:13PM
The return of a favorite performer and a legendary comic are part of the fall line-up of performances announced by Joe Anderson for the Sevier Valley Center. Anderson says Bill…
Police Need Help Finding Donation Jar Thief
Published on May 15, 2013 at 01:10PM
(Vernal, UT)—Police in Vernal need the public’s help finding a man seen on surveillance video stealing a donation jar for cancer patients. Police say the video shows the…
South Sanpete School Administrators
Published on May 15, 2013 at 12:16PM
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The South Sanpete School Board has announced the following administrative appointments: Trevor Powell-Principal of Gunnison Valley High School and Rhett Jackson-Assistant Principal of Gunnison Valley High School Trevor has been…
Police Say Driver Texting When Girls Hit
Published on May 15, 2013 at 12:00PM
(Midvale, UT)—Police say a 28-year-old driver was texting when he hit three girls in Midvale yesterday. Authorities said the nine, ten and 14-year-olds were on their way home…
Dating Violence Act Effective
Published on May 15, 2013 at 11:56AM
(Salt Lake City, UT)—As of yesterday, victims of abusive relationships have some more protection. Thanks to the new Dating Violence Act, those over 18 can seek a protective…
Millard County Residents Oppose Gym Demolition
Published on May 15, 2013 at 11:29AM
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Kids’ workout options may soon be limited if the Millard County School Board of Education decides to demolish two old school gyms. Residents say the two new buildings, recently constructed…
Bike Path Project
Published on May 15, 2013 at 10:35AM
The unanimous approval from Richfield City has moved the bike path expansion project forward. Construction will start at the end of June and is proposed to take 80 days to…
Mobile Business Ordinance
Published on May 15, 2013 at 10:35AM
There are still more delays for Mobile Vendors. Richfield City Council Members are still concerned about ordinances and conditions that need to be met. Food trucks would be required to…
Proposed Budget for Richfield City
Published on May 15, 2013 at 10:30AM
Richfield City has grown in the last three years, and the Utah economy is doing better than local levels. Richfield City Council got their first look at the proposed budget…
Missing Biker Found
Published on May 15, 2013 at 09:55AM
(Emery Co., UT)—A missing mountain biker has been found in Emery County. Authorities say Monday, 18-year-old Sam Spirio-Johnston got separated from his group. He was found yesterday morning….
Cash Reward Offered In "Duffel Bag Bandit" Case
Published on May 15, 2013 at 07:38AM
Federal police are offering a cash reward in the case of the bank robber dubbed the “Duffel Bag Bandit.” The FBI has five-thousand dollars set aside for information leading to…
Commission Wants Governor To Reconsider Deal
Published on May 15, 2013 at 07:37AM
The Utah Water Development Commission will urge the governor to reverse course on the Snake Valley deal. The commission wants Governor Herbert to reconsider his April rejection the deal currently…
Snow Melt Hazards with Warm Temps
Published on May 14, 2013 at 02:34PM
Warming temperatures and melting mountain snow packs prompted the National Weather Service to put the western two-thirds of Utah under a Hazardous Weather Outlook advisory for the remainder of the…
Shakespeare Festival to Build New Theater
Published on May 14, 2013 at 11:29AM
After 52 years of performing at the Southern Utah University campus, directors of the Utah Shakespeare Festival say it’s time for a scene change. The festival is planning to build…
Utah Heritage Foundation Honors Sanpete Groups
Published on May 14, 2013 at 11:22AM
The Utah Heritage Foundation honored three groups of individuals last Thursday from Sanpete County for their restoration projects and dedication to historical preservation. Jim and Shannon Miller of Manti were…
University's Pershing Earning Top Dollar
Published on May 14, 2013 at 08:47AM
(Salt Lake City, UT)—University of Utah President David Pershing enjoys one of the nation’s richest salaries for leaders of higher education. According to a new survey released yesterday…
Swallow Denies Bribery Allegations
Published on May 14, 2013 at 08:45AM
(Salt Lake City, UT)—Utah’s attorney general says the bribery allegations against him are not true. John Swallow says he’s confident he’ll be exonerated once an official investigation’s completed….
Juveniles Confess To LDS Fire
Published on May 14, 2013 at 08:44AM
(Magna, UT)—Three juveniles are in detention after confessing to a fire at an LDS meetinghouse. The Sunday-night blaze caused 500-thousand-dollars’ worth of damage. Unified Fire Authority Captain Clint…
Referee's Death Devastates Teen
Published on May 14, 2013 at 08:43AM
(Salt Lake City, UT)—The attorney of a 17-year-old accused of causing a referee’s death says his client’s devastated. Monte Sleight says the juvenile expressed nothing but sympathy for…
Teen Cell Ban Effective Today
Published on May 14, 2013 at 08:42AM
(Salt Lake City, UT)—A new law effective today bans cellphone use while driving for teens under 18. The maximum fine is 25-dollars. The law does allow reporting of…
Blood Test Results Key In Deadly ATV Crash
Published on May 14, 2013 at 08:41AM
(Tooele County, UT)—Police are holding off on filing possible charges in a deadly ATV wreck until they get blood test results on the driver. The “Tribune” says the…
Utah Sued By Federal Government Over Policing On Land
Published on May 14, 2013 at 08:31AM
Utah is being sued by the U.S. Justice Department over policing on federal land. The “Tribune” reports the Justice Department wants a law passed by the state Legislature to be…
Richfield City Council Considers Mobile Business Ordinance
Published on May 13, 2013 at 01:19PM
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Approached by a Richfield City businessman last month about the possibility of operating a food truck, city council members directed the Richfield City planning department to come up with an…
Casino Star Receives Heritage Award
Published on May 13, 2013 at 12:55PM
At its annual conference on Thursday, May 9, the Utah Heritage Foundation presented the Casino Star Theatre Foundation with a Heritage Award for the restoration of the historic Casino Star…
2013 Utah Heritage Foundation Heritage Awards
Published on May 13, 2013 at 12:24PM
On May 9, the Utah Heritage Foundation honored three groups of individuals from Sanpete County for their restoration projects and dedication to historical preservation. Jim and Shannon Miller of Manti…
UDOT Builds Fence Near Kanab to Prevent Deer Collisions
Published on May 13, 2013 at 11:33AM
Work crews in Southern Utah are wrapping up a wildlife project that is expected to save motorists lots of money in property damage and it may even save some lives….
LDS Church Noted In Helping Feed Hungry Across Nation
Published on May 13, 2013 at 10:05AM
(Salt Lake City, UT)—The LDS Church is being recognized by a top hunger-relief group for donating over one-million pounds of food. KSL.com reports the Church is the only…
Federal Health Grant Could Help Utah's Uninsured
Published on May 13, 2013 at 10:04AM
There’s good news for people in Utah who don’t have health insurance. Area community health centers will be getting one-point-three-million dollars in federal funds that will help enroll those who…
Child Dies In Tooele Co. A-T-V Accident
Published on May 13, 2013 at 10:03AM
(Tooele County, UT)—A child in Tooele County is dead following an all-terrain vehicle accident. Authorities say a seven-year-old girl was killed yesterday afternoon. She was a passenger on…
Employers Ready For New Internet Privacy Law
Published on May 13, 2013 at 10:02AM
(Salt Lake City, UT)—Utah employers are preparing for a new law that takes effect tomorrow. The Utah Legislature recently passed the Internet Employment Privacy Act which bans employers…
Deadly Water Flow Around Utah
Published on May 13, 2013 at 10:01AM
(Salt Lake City, UT)—A flow of potentially deadly water is forecast in Utah’s rivers and streams. ABC 4-TV says melting snowpack will create the kind of rapid water…
Summer Job Market Could be Hot
Published on May 13, 2013 at 10:00AM
This summer could be a hot one for the Utah job market. A spokesperson with Utah’s workforce department tells the “Deseret News” the state’s economy is showing positive signs. That…
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