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McCay Introduces Bill To Separate Water Usage From Property Taxes

McCay Introduces Bill To Separate Water Usage From Property Taxes

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A state senator wants to encourage greater conservation by making Utahns pay more for water. State Senator Dan McCay of Riverton unveiled a proposal yesterday that would keep the state from paying for water use when it collects property taxes. McCay says his bill will […]

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DWR seeking information after 2 bull elk killed, left to waste in Sevier County

DWR seeking information after 2 bull elk killed, left to waste in Sevier County

CEDAR CITY — Utah Division of Wildlife Resources conservation officers are seeking information after two bull elk were recently killed and left to waste in Sevier County. Both bull elk were shot and killed in the Browns Hole area on Fishlake Mountain. Investigators believe one of the elk — a […]

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Prescribed Fire to Take Place on Monroe Mountain

Prescribed Fire to Take Place on Monroe Mountain

The Fishlake National Forest – Richfield Ranger District in partnership with the Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands is set to implement a prescribed fire between Deep Lake and Signal Peak on Monroe Mountain in Sevier County. Hand and aerial ignitions are expected to start on Oct. 20 […]

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First Winter Storm Could Bring Snow, Freezing Temps To Utah

First Winter Storm Could Bring Snow, Freezing Temps To Utah

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Weather forecasters are urging Utahns to be prepared ahead of what could be the first winter storm of the season. The National Weather Service expects the storm to start moving into the state on Friday, bringing high winds to areas west of Interstate 15. Rain […]

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Ballots For November Election On The Way To Utah Voters

Ballots For November Election On The Way To Utah Voters

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah voters will soon be able to mark their ballots for the upcoming general election. County clerks began mailing ballots yesterday. Any registered voter who doesn’t receive one has until November 1st to request a replacement. Utahns who aren’t registered can do so until October […]

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Ephraim Receives Grant For New Skate Park

Ephraim Receives Grant For New Skate Park

The Ephraim City Recreation Department has received a $300,000 grant from the Land and Water conservation Fund to go toward a future skate park. In a post to the Ephraim City Recreation Facebook page, it was shared that this grant brings the total up to $550,000 in grant money for […]

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Memorial Walk, 5K Run For Lauren McCluskey To Be Held

Memorial Walk, 5K Run For Lauren McCluskey To Be Held

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Two events honoring a former University of Utah student who was killed on campus are set for this weekend. The Lauren McCluskey Memorial Awareness Walk will be held Friday afternoon beginning at one o’clock. The first-annual Utah Race for Campus Safety 5K will be held […]

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Grizzly Bear Portrait

Utah Wrestler Helps Fight Off Bear In Wyoming

(Park County, WY) — Two college wrestlers are recovering after being attacked by a bear in northwest Wyoming. The two men were hunting in the Shoshone National Forest south of Cody when they were attacked on Saturday. Brad Lowry of Cedar City was attacked first, and his Northwest College teammate […]

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Cox: Social Media Harming Emotional Well-Being Of Utah Teens

Cox: Social Media Harming Emotional Well-Being Of Utah Teens

(Holladay, UT) — Utah’s governor says the mental health of children is taking a beating due to their exposure to and dependence on social media. Governor Cox addressed parents, teachers and administrators at Bonneville Junior High School yesterday. He told them that kids and adults aren’t spending enough time making […]

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Lee, McMullin Debate At Utah Valley University

Lee, McMullin Debate At Utah Valley University

(Orem, UT) — Senator Mike Lee says independent candidate Evan McMullin owes him an apology. The Republican senator clashed repeatedly with McMullin last night during their debate at Utah Valley University in Orem. McMullin said Lee betrayed the Constitution by supporting President Trump’s attempt to overturn the results of the […]

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