(Springdale, UT) — Zion National Park visitors are being warned against swimming in the Virgin River. The park recently issued an advisory against swimming due to possible toxins in the water from algal blooms. The areas include Emerald Pools, the Subway, and the Narrows. One of the toxins mentioned in […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A former Chief Justice of the Utah Supreme Court has passed away. Gordon R. Hall served as Chief Justice from 1981 to 1993 and was appointed to the court in 1977. He was known for strengthening judicial independence and held leadership roles including president of […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah Attorney General Derek Brown has joined 26 other states in a lawsuit aimed at stopping 23andMe from selling its genetic data. This comes following the company’s bankruptcy earlier this year. The lawsuit highlights concerns over the genetic information of about 15 million people collected […]
(Washington, DC) — The Justice Department will allow President Trump to abolish national monuments protected from energy development and other activities by past presidents. The department issued a legal opinion permitting Trump to shrink or eliminate national monuments, which can overturn a 1938 opinion saying presidents didn’t have the power […]
(Washington, DC) — A Senate Republican is expressing doubt about President Trump’s Big, Beautiful Bill being passed by July 4th. Utah Senator John Curtis called July 4th a false deadline for Republicans to pass their megabill. Curtis believes getting it right is more important than the party imposing a specific […]
Manti Elementary is set to get brand-new playground equipment. In an announcement the school shared, “this is a wonderful opportunity to provide our students with an updated, safe and fun space to play and learn.” As part of the project the playgrounds will be closed starting June 11 until the […]
(Springdale, UT) — Zion National Park is warning visitors about possible toxic algae blooms. The North Fork of the Virgin River, North Creek and La Verkin Creek are being monitored for cyanobacteria and cyanotoxins. The warning affects popular areas like The Narrows, Pine Creek, Deep Creek and Emerald Pools. Visitors […]
(Beaver County, UT) — A Nevada man is recovering after a crash on I-15 in Beaver County. The Utah Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 3 p.m. yesterday on I-15 North near mile marker 101. Investigators say the driver fell asleep and drove off the interstate, rolling his pickup […]
(Springville, UT) — More than 15-thousand pounds of ready-to-eat jerky and snack stick products made by a Utah company are being recalled. The recalled products were made by Springville Meat and Cold Storage Company. The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says the products contain anchovies, a known allergen that […]
(Nephi, UT) — A Saturday night car chase that ended with a crash and a brief foot pursuit results in three young men under arrest. Officials say the chase began on the interstate and ended in Nephi around 8:30 p.m., where the suspects abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot. […]
