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Thousands Exposed To Measles At Soldier Hollow Event

Thousands Exposed To Measles At Soldier Hollow Event

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Thousands of people were potentially exposed to measles after an event at Soldier Hollow. Health officials say around two-thousand people attended the Utah High School Cycling League event back on August 16th. Several people have been confirmed to have caught the virus, but the exact […]

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This Thursday, July 12, 2018 photo released by Benji Xie shows flooding from a waterfall on the Havasupai reservation in Supai, Ariz. About 200 tourists were being evacuated Thursday from a campground on tribal land near famous waterfalls deep in a gorge off the Grand Canyon. (Benji Xie via AP)

Hiker Rescued After Flash Flood In Kane County

(Kane County, UT) — A hiker was rescued Saturday after being caught in a flash flood in Kane County. Authorities say the hiker was swept 300 feet downstream in Hurricane Wash near Hole in the Rock Road and climbed a tree to escape rising waters. He sustained minor injuries and […]

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Utah Sees Fewer Car Fatalities This Summer

Utah Sees Fewer Car Fatalities This Summer

(St. George, UT) — Utah’s “100 Deadliest Days of Summer” is over with fewer car fatalities than in the past. Preliminary numbers show there were fewer traffic-related deaths between Memorial Day and Labor Day, dropping by roughly 18 percent. Law enforcement leaders told St. George News while the total number […]

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Multi County Car Chase Through Central Utah

Multi County Car Chase Through Central Utah

One person is in custody after a car chase that spanned multiple counties in Central Utah. According to a news release from the Piute County Sheriff’s Office, on Sept.3, a traffic stop was initiated by an Emery County Sheriff’s Deputy for excessive speed. The suspect vehicle fled resulting in a […]

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Monroe Canyon Fire Update 9/2

Monroe Canyon Fire Update 9/2

Firefighting efforts continue against the Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County. As of last night the fire is still listed at 73,721 acres and containment has increased to 95 percent. There are currently 353 personnel assigned to fight the fire and suppression repair is estimated at 87 percent complete. The […]

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Semi-Truck Driver Killed In Kane County Crash

Semi-Truck Driver Killed In Kane County Crash

(Kane County, UT) — Officials in Kern County say a semi-truck driver hauling wood chips died yesterday afternoon after leaving the road on US-89. The truck reportedly went through rough terrain and struck an embankment near milepost 108, causing the cab to separate and hit an unattended vehicle. The sole […]

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Stage 2 Restrictions Rescinded At Zion NP

Stage 2 Restrictions Rescinded At Zion NP

(Springdale, UT) — Stage 2 fire restrictions are now removed at Zion National Park. Officials say they have returned to the park’s year-round fire restrictions that are aimed at protecting visitors and resources. The National Park Service noted recent rains have reduced fire danger around Zion and moved away from […]

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CDC Issues Food Safety Alert Over Salmonella Infections Linked To Recalled Eggs

CDC Issues Food Safety Alert Over Salmonella Infections Linked To Recalled Eggs

(Atlanta, GA) — The CDC has issued a food safety alert over Salmonella infections linked to recalled eggs, including in Utah. The federal health agency says 95 people from 14 states have gotten sick from the same strain of Salmonella. Eighteen people have been hospitalized but the CDC says no […]

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Utah Rated Average For Fun

Utah Rated Average For Fun

(St. George, UT) — Utah is in the middle of the road when it comes to excitement and entertainment. Finance website WalletHub recently ranked all 50 states based on fun both indoors and outdoors. The study looked at how cheap it is to have fun in each state, along with […]

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Plane Lands On I-70 In Sevier County

Plane Lands On I-70 In Sevier County

A small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate-70 in Sevier County. The incident occurred just after 2:00 p.m. on Aug. 28 in Salina Canyon when a mechanical issue forced the pilot to land. According to Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Jason Kelsey, the pilot made repairs, then the UHP closed […]

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