Irrigation water is available in Salina City after the water was shut off earlier in July. According to a post on the Salina City Facebook page, the irrigation pond is now at a safe level to have the water turned back into the lines. A strict watering schedule has been […]
The clean-up process is starting in Richfield after flooding caused headaches for travelers and homeowners Saturday. According to Sevier County Sheriff, Nate Curtis, a dozen homes were effected by flood waters with half of those receiving some damage. The flooding spread across I-70 for over an hour and washed out […]
Riverside Walk is open again after an intense storm on Wednesday caused flooding, mudslides and rockfalls in Zion National Park. The Zion- Mount Carmel Highway and several trails, including Angels Landing, Kayenta, Upper Emerald Pools, and West Rim from the Grotto to Cabin Spring, remain closed. According to the National […]
Roads are closed in Zion National Park after flash flooding Wednesday. After receiving 3 inches of rain in a short amount of time, Zion has been experiencing several rock and debris slides on the switchbacks below the tunnel. The road has been closed indefinitely between Canyon Junction and the East […]
Salina City is turning off the Pressurized Irrigation Water due to lack of water in the pond. The water will remain off until the pond is able to recover. According to a post on the Salina City Facebook page, if and when the water is turned back on, people need […]
A Richfield man could face at least 15 years in prison after a large drug bust in Sevier County on Tuesday. Jason Saunders was arrested with 3/4th of a pound of pure crystal meth. According to Sevier County Sheriff, Nate Curtis, Saunders has been dealing meth out of his home. […]
The following is a list of some restrictions throughout Utah for both campfires and fireworks. A Red Flag Warning has been issued the the National Weather Service with high temperatures and winds. Those who violate restrictions face a $1,000 fine and possible imprisonment. STATEWIDE RESTRICTIONS: All BLM public lands in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
