ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — The chief executive of the largest American Indian public housing authority in the U.S. will be stepping down as the Navajo Nation looks to rebuild its reputation after concerns were raised about the lack of housing on the vast reservation. Newly appointed members of the board […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz says he’s becoming a Fox News Channel contributor to keep his voice in politics while starting a consulting firm and writing a book after he leaves Congress this week. Chaffetz told The Associated Press Wednesday that he doesn’t expect he’ll […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Women who work at the Mormon church’s headquarters in Salt Lake City are now allowed to wear pantsuits and dress slacks instead of just skirts or dresses. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints sent employees a memo Wednesday about several changes, which also […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — U.S. Attorney for Utah John Huber has appeared at the White House in support of two immigration measures, one that would stiffen the punishment for people who re-enter the U.S. illegally and another that would cut funding to “sanctuary” cities. Huber said at the press […]
LEEDS, Utah (AP)-As this week ensues, so do misadventures for vehicles on Utah interstates. Thursday morning, per the official account of UDOT, a vehicle caught fire on northbound Interstate 15 in Washington County. The incident occurred at milepost 22, close to the exit leading to Leeds and S.R. 228 around […]
BRIAN HEAD, Utah (AP)-Per a report from Lauren Steinbrecher of Fox 13 in Salt Lake City, Wednesday night Garfield County and Brian Head authorities confirmed highway closures and evacuation orders will be lifted in the next few days for certain areas affected by the Brian Head Fire. Garfield County Sheriff […]
BEAVER COUNTY, Utah (AP)-Per the official Twitter of UDOT, a crash Wednesday evening has sidelined Interstate 15 traffic briefly. The incident occurred at milepost 121 on northbound I-15 10 miles north of Beaver at 9:55 pm MDT Wednesday. The accident has rendered the left lane closed while the anticipated clearance […]
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican who is quitting Congress at the end of the week is heading to Fox News. Fox News Channel announced on Wednesday that five-term Rep. Jason Chaffetz of Utah will be a contributor effective July 1, offering political analysis on various Fox programs. Chaffetz said earlier […]
ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) — The Bureau of Land Management has acquired 231 acres (935,000 square meters) from a private property owner near the Gooseberry Mesa National Recreation Trail. The bureau’s St. George field office manager Brian Tritle says the land was purchased from Quarter Circle 2 Ranch for $600,000. […]
Sevier County officials confirmed the identity Wednesday of a Utah Division of Wildlife Resources employee after his death in a rollover crash Tuesday. According to Wildlife officials, hatchery specialist Jared Baker died from injuries he suffered in the crash. Sevier County Sheriff Nate Curtis said emergency responders were sent to […]
