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Lawsuit 20 years became powerful win for LGBT rights in Utah

Lawsuit 20 years became powerful win for LGBT rights in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two women who faced intense backlash when they sued to form the state’s first gay-straight alliance club 20 years ago are looking back at the landmark decision. The Salt Lake Tribune reported last week that the Salt Lake City School District went as far as banning all […]

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SR-12 briefly closed in Garfield County is back open

SR-12 briefly closed in Garfield County is back open

Traffic is flowing again on State Route 12 in Red Canyon after flash flooding Thursday afternoon. A mudslide blocked the road in Garfield County and closed a section west of Bryce Canyon City. Officials say a nearby weather station received over an inch of rain in less than an hour […]

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Two kids sent to hospital after OHV vs. truck crash in Sevier County

Two kids are recovering from being hit by a truck while driving an OHV near Central Valley on Thursday. According to the Utah Highway Patrol, a 13-year-old boy and 12-year-old girl were crossing SR 118 into Central Valley when they were hit by a pick-up traveling North. Authorities are investigating […]

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Aurora man dies in one-car crash

An Aurora man is dead after a one-car crash in Sevier County on Wednesday afternoon. 86-year-old Con Anderson may have suffered from a medical issue leading to the crash, according to the Utah Highway Patrol. Anderson was driving northbound or SR-24 when he moved to the right shoulder, over-corrected and […]

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Cove Creek Fire continues extreme burn

Cove Creek Fire continues extreme burn

UPDATE: According to the Forest Service, crews now have 43 percent containment on the blaze. The total acres is still at 2,586 Wednesday morning. — Crews are continuing to battle the Cove Fort Fire in Millard, Beaver and Sevier Counties. The fire has burned 2,586 acres by Tuesday morning with […]

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Trails closed due to flash floods at Zion National Park

Trails closed due to flash floods at Zion National Park

SPRINGDALE, Utah (AP) — Authorities say several popular trails at Zion National Park have been closed in definitely by damage due to flash flooding. Park rangers said Thursday the trail closures at the red-rock park include Angels Landing, Kayenta and Upper Emerald Pools. Rangers at the park in southern Utah […]

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Major drug bust suspect tried to use drug money for bail

Major drug bust suspect tried to use drug money for bail

A Richfield man already in jail on drug distribution charges is in even more trouble with the law after he tried to use drug money to make bail. According to the Sevier County Sheriff, Nate Curtis, Jason Saunders called 41-year-old West Fisher to get $65,000 of hidden cash from a […]

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Flooding in Marysvale closes roads and trails

Flooding in Marysvale closes roads and trails

Several roads, homes, water lines and a natural gas line have been damaged after a flash flood in Piute county. Heavy rain Tuesday night caused a flash flood to move through Marysvale and surrounding areas. According to the Piute County Commissioner, Darrin Bushman, the flooding has affected mostly 100 West […]

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Boil order and cleanup continues for Panguitch drinking water

Panguitch City is on a boil order for culinary water as crews work to clean up a potential contamination. The Garfield County Sheriff’s office reports efforts to clear out a bacterial contamination after flooding and debris moved through the watershed. According to the Sheriff’s Office, many volunteers are helping to […]

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Sevier County Superintendent warns parents of online dangers for kids

Sevier County Superintendent warns parents of online dangers for kids

Sevier County Superintendent Cade Douglas joins Morning Talk host Aimee Cobabe for an interview on online safety for kids. A father himself, Douglas discusses the steps parents can take to help their kids stay safe when using smart devices. More resources can be found on the Sevier School District Website.  […]

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