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Power out in Wayne County due to wildfire

Power out in Wayne County due to wildfire

UPDATE: Power has been restored according to a spokesperson from Garkane Energy. Crews are assessing the damage to see if any poles were damaged by the blaze. Power was restored around 1 a.m. Saturday morning — The Willow Patch Fire is causing a power outage throughout Wayne County. Garkane Energy […]

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Willow Patch Fire in Sevier County Continues to Grow

Willow Patch Fire in Sevier County Continues to Grow

UPDATE: The Forest Service reports the Willow Patch Fire at 4,711 Monday morning with 50 percent containment. The power in Wayne County has patchy because of smoke in the area causing outages. With the smoke interacting with an active transmission line, the crews working in the area can be in […]

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Westbound I-70 closed due to motorcycle accident near Salina Friday Morning

A motorcycle rider is recovering after an accident on I-70 Friday morning. According to the Utah Highway Patrol, 64-year-old Ronald Watts was traveling Eastbound near mile marker 53 when he went off the roadway to the left. He crashed into two posts and continued into the median where he crashed […]

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Mid Utah Election results by county

Mid Utah Election results by county

Republican for U.S. Senate Candidate % Popular Vote Popular Vote MITT ROMNEY 71.71% 217049 MIKE KENNEDY 28.29% 85622 – County: Sevier  Republican for County Commissioner A Candidate % Popular Vote Popular Vote SCOTT T. JOHNSON 65.88% 2442 CONRAD MILLER 34.12% 1265  – Republican for County Clerk/Auditor Candidate % Popular Vote […]

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Two Sevier County teens face felony counts after “funny” chase

Two teen boys are facing felony evading an officer counts after a high speed chase in Glenwood on Friday night. According to the Sevier County Sheriff, Nate Curtis, the two sped off from a deputy and reached speeds of 77 mph in a 25 mph neighborhood. The deputy called off […]

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Fatal side by side accident outside of Richfield Saturday

Fatal side by side accident outside of Richfield Saturday

A side by side accident in Richfield Saturday night left one man dead after he was ejected from the vehicle. According to the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, 43-year-old Kerry J. Rainsdon of Delta passed away from his injuries, despite the best efforts of his friends and paramedics after the accident. […]

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Snow College presidential search committee named by the Board of Regents

Snow College presidential search committee named by the Board of Regents

The Board of Regents has named a 22-member committee to conduct a national search for the next president of Snow College. In May, current president Dr. Gary L. Carlston, announced his retirement for 2019 The search committee is comprised of representatives from the Board of Regents, trustees, and institutional stakeholders […]

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Fatal accident on I-70 Thursday

One driver is dead and a passenger is recovering after an accident on 1-70 Thursday. According to Utah Highway Patrol, the rental car the two were in, hit construction vehicles near MP 19. 75-year-old Wayne Clark of Grand Junction, Colorado sustained fatal injuries. 74-year-old Jane Clark, also from Grand Junction […]

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Contamination causes closure of Wayne Community Health Center

Contamination causes closure of Wayne Community Health Center

The Wayne Community Health Center is opening again for normal business on Tuesday after no threat was found following an evacuation Monday. The Utah National Guard 85th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team announced the levels of poisonous materials was deemed safe.  They found no threat to the public […]

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Nevada man drowns at Sand Hollow State Park

Nevada man drowns at Sand Hollow State Park

A Nevada man is dead after a drowning at the Sand Hollow State Park on Tuesday. The man, identified as 71-year-old Jimmie Hilton of Las Vegas was stepping from the dock to an awaiting boat when he missed the boat and slipped into the water. According to Utah State Parks,  […]

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