(Washington, DC) — Republican Senator Mitt Romney wants the State Department to investigate the death of a Palestinian-American journalist who was killed while reporting in Israel. Shireen Abu Akleh was a longtime correspondent for Al Jazeera and was fatally shot during a military raid in the West Bank last month. […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — As the summer driving season approaches, the price of a gallon of gas continues its steady climb. In Utah, the average price per gallon is four-dollars-99-cents, slightly higher than the national average of four-dollars-96 cents. Industry analysts say the price spike is caused by inventories […]
(Juab County, UT) — Juab County officials are blaming dragging vehicle chains for sparking a wildfire. The Dutson Gire burned brush along I-15 near mile marker 233 Tuesday. Firefighters contained the fire after it burned roughly 30 acres. Authorities are reminding truckers and other drivers to secure chains on their […]
Gunnison Valley Hospital is planning to build a 4,400 square foot clinic at 156 South Main in Manti where Fred’s Sports Grill was previously located. The new building will include a drive through pharmacy. Doctor of nursing practice Sean Olsen will be the primary provider and the hospital could schedule […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A lawmaker wants to change Utah’s state code to protect marriage equality. Democratic State Senator Derek Kitchen plans to push a bill that would change a section of the Utah Code to recognize marriage as a legal union of same-sex couples, as well as a […]
(Zion National Park, UT) — Officials at Zion National Park say the Angels Landing Trail will reopen today following repairs to the chained, but treacherous, portion of the popular trail. Staff at the park have been working on repairs since Sunday to reattach a rock anchor that supports the trail […]
(Undated) – Utah voters should start checking their mail boxes for their election ballots. State election officials say mail-in ballots should start arriving today ahead of the June 28th primary. All four of Utah’s congressional districts have heated primaries, as well as one of the state’s Senate seats.
Sanpete County Commissioners have had a change of heart when it comes to the county’s bookmobile. The commissioners had previously voted to dismantle the program after 17 years. Reasons included financial costs as well as convenient access to online reading. However after a well attended public meeting held on Tuesday, […]
The United States Department of Agriculture has announced plans to invest $3.3 million into water infrastructure in Sanpete County. Officials stated that “this funding will ensure Pine Creek Ranch Owners Association 450 residents and businesses, have access to clean, safe and reliable water for many years.” The $3.3 million loan […]
(Springdale, UT) — A popular hiking and climbing trail at Zion National Park is closed off to visitors. Rangers shut down Angels Landing to repair damage on the Chain section, but have not released specific details about what happened. The park just started a reservation system for Angels Landing this […]
