(Gunnison, UT) — A child is dead after he was hit by a car while riding his bike in Gunnison. Police say the incident happened Wednesday as the ten-year-old-boy, identified only as “Xander,” was crossing an area road. The driver struck him after pausing for a stop sign. The young […]
On Tuesday night, the Fairview City Council voted to halt the future of an inside city limits motocross track built next to homes. The final vote was four to one on a motion that will cease operation of the track by the end of 2025. The homes that sit on […]
Ephraim Police are asking for the public’s help after Sanpete County Attorney Kevin Daniels’ home was vandalized. Police responded around 3:00 a.m. July 16 and found Daniels’ porch on fire and a hate symbol spray-pained on his house. According to Deputy County Attorney Wesley Mangum, Daniels and his family were […]
After several years of planning Spring City is looking to move forward with the construction of a 1,000 acre reservoir. The reservoir is expected to provide additional irrigation water as well as recreational use. Picnic areas, a boat ramp and several trails are expected to be added.
(Sevier County, UT) — Officials are searching for a suspect believed to have started the Monroe Canyon Fire. The U.S. Forest Service reported the individual was seen driving a dark blue, two-door Utility Terrain Vehicle with red and white markings near Monroe Mountain around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. The vehicle […]
Another wildfire has ignited in Sevier County. According to Utah Fire Info, the Cove fire started yesterday afternoon on Cove Mountain, about ten miles northeast of the Monroe Canyon Fire, and has already burned 150 acres. This is a developing story and we will update you with more information as […]
The Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County continues to grow. As of this afternoon the fire is listed at 5,028 acres and is zero percent contained. According to Sevier County Sheriff Nathan Curtis, several small planes and a helicopter are helping with firefighting efforts due to emergency communications towers and […]
(Cedar City, UT) — Much of southern Utah is under a Red Flag Warning today. The National Weather Service says “critical fire weather conditions” are expected throughout the counties of Washington, Iron, Beaver, and more. Forecasters warn when these conditions exist, including high wind and low relative humidity, wildfires that […]
A new wildfire is burning in Sevier County. According to the Utah Fire Info website, the Monroe Canyon Fire started Sunday afternoon and has already burned 1,250 acres. According to Sevier County Sheriff Nathan Curtis, the fire is burning “right in Monroe Canyon and the roads are closed.” Cabin owners […]
(Cedar Valley, UT) — Officials warn groundwater levels in Cedar Valley have been dropping about seven-thousand acre-feet per year amid population growth. About 30 percent of the water serves towns, while 70 percent supports agriculture. The Central Iron County Water Conservancy District is buying water rights from older developments to […]
