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Crews Seeking To Keep Wildfire From Flagstaff
Published on June 22, 2010 at 02:32PM
Updated on June 22, 2010 at 08:45PM
(FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.)-Massive clouds of smoke protruded the edge of Flagstaff, Ariz. Tuesday as firefighters battled to keep a nearly 19-square mile wildfire from the edge of this college town of 60,000 people. The work shifted after firefighters evacuated the area closest to homes, several of which remained under evacuation orders. Strong winds in the Kaibab Plateau region have quickly fanned the flames that broke out Sunday about five miles away from Flagstaff. Another fire burning on the southeast side of Flagstaff, that was linked to a campfire, was 50 percent contained Tuesday. A third fire, 11 miles northeast of Williams, Ariz., was expected to be fully contained Wednesday. Authorities have pointed to an abandoned campfire as the cause of the blaze. Thus, campfires will be ruled off limits for three northern Arizona forests as of Wednesday. Meanwhile, in Colorado, firefighters battled a 700-acre wildfire Tuesday west of Canon City, Colo., near the scenic Royal Gorge Bridge. Consequently, the bridge, which spans the Arkansas River, has been ruled off-limits for passersby.
Utah Education Association Elects New President
Published on June 22, 2010 at 02:14PM
(SALT LAKE CITY)-Sharon Gallagher-Fishbaugh, a winner of numerous teaching awards in more than 30 years as an educator at Dilworth Elementary School in Salt Lake City has now earned a more prestigious honor. Gallagher-Fishbaugh was named as president of the Utah Education Association Tuesday and said she plans to follow in the footsteps of outgoing president, Kim Campbell, who was pushing for “adequate funding for public schools.” Gallagher-Fishbaugh, whose tenure begins in July, said she also plans to focus on promoting quality public schools and allowing teachers to use their own professional judgment.
Cedar City man arrested in burglaries
Published on June 22, 2010 at 12:23PM
(CEDAR CITY) – A Cedar City man responsible for a string of burglaries has been found and arrested. According to The Spectrum newspaper, 34-year old Todd Gubler was arrested on Friday in connection with the thefts of bicycles, electronic equipment and stereos. Police say the items were taken from homes and cars around the Cedar City area. Gubler has been charged with five separate burglary and theft charges. Police say Gubler has a history of criminal activity and is on the sex offender registry. He was convicted in 2003 of a third-degree felony for lewdness involving a child.
Primary Election Results
Published on June 22, 2010 at 10:23AM
Updated on June 24, 2010 at 04:36PM
| Sanpete County Sheriff (Final) | Votes |
|---|---|
| Kevin G. Holman (Rep) | 1307 |
| Brian Nielson (Rep) | 1325 |
| Sevier County Commission A (Final) | Votes |
|---|---|
| Straw, Sara (Rep) | 1196 |
| Mason, Gary (Rep) | 2818 |
| Sevier County Commission B (Final) | Votes |
|---|---|
| Poulson, Kimball (Rep) | 1723 |
| Ogden, Garth Tooter (Rep) | 2315 |
| Sevier County Sheriff (Final) | Votes |
|---|---|
| Rippstein, G Kirt (Rep) | 1272 |
| Curtis, Nathan (Rep) | 2818 |
| U.S. Senate (Republican) | Votes |
|---|---|
| Tim Bridgewater | 88560 |
| Mike Lee | 92544 |
Grand County asks voters for leeway vote
Published on June 22, 2010 at 07:25AM
(MOAB) – Grand County School District Administrators are asking voters to pass a leeway to help pay for teachers’ salaries. The district is asking voters for the authority to raise property taxes up to a maximum rate, according to law, to be phased in over a several-year period. Business Administrator Robert Farnsworth says putting a leeway in place will help pay for teachers’ salaries. The small district out of Moab has faced a series of financial woes this past year, including the discovery of serious misallocation of funds in addition to the budget shortfalls districts statewide are facing.