A child is dead after an ATV crash in Kane County. According to a press release from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, “at about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday July 5, Kane County Dispatch received a call about an ATV rollover accident on Cedar Mountain. A seven year old female was […]
On July 7, the Bureau of Land Management approved Coal Energy Group 2, LLC’s proposal to expand the Wildcat Loadout Facility under an accelerated 14-day environmental review process, initiate in response to the national energy emergency declared by President Donald Trump. According to a press release from the BLM, “the […]
(St. George, UT) — Utah is being recognized as one of the most patriotic states in the nation. WalletHub ranked Utah 12th overall in a survey measuring military enlistment, veteran population, volunteerism, and civic engagement. The Beehive State also placed in the top ten for civic involvement. The rankings were […]
(Ivins, UT) — Those wanting to visit Snow Canyon State Park are going to need to pay a little more to get in. Entrance fees to the park increased last week by five-dollars for Utah residents, non-residents, and seniors. This as Snow Canyon wraps up several improvements, including a new […]
(Page, AZ) — The National Park Service is warning visitors of a toxic algae bloom in Lake Powell. An advisory was issued just ahead of the extended July 4th holiday weekend. Officials say the bloom was found near Antelope Canyon but could be present in other parts of the lake. […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Joseph Smith Memorial Building has partially reopened. The historic structure at Temple Square has been undergoing renovation work for the last two-and-a-half years. Besides what are described as “design improvements,” the building also has new mechanical systems which include energy efficient upgrades. Visitors can […]
(Pine Valley, UT) — The Forsyth Fire that forced evacuations in three Utah communities has grown to nearly 13-thousand acres and is 32 percent contained. The U.S. Forest Service says natural features like rock bands and meadows are helping slow the fire’s spread. Firefighters continue mop-up operations in the fire’s […]
(Undated) — A study by Betway ranked Angels Landing in Zion National Park as the second most picturesque trail in the U.S., just behind the Appalachian Trail. The Navajo Loop and Queens Garden Combination in Bryce Canyon National Park earned the fifth spot. The study measured popularity using Instagram and […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — All of Utah is under expanded fire restrictions. They went into effect on Saturday as the state continues battling numerous wildfires. Under the Stage One Restrictions, campfires aren’t allowed outside of approved campgrounds or homesites with running water. Shooting of exploding targets or tracer ammunition […]
(Pine Valley, UT) — Residents of Pine Valley, Grass Valley, and Grassy Flats will be allowed to return home starting at 10:00 a.m. today as evacuation orders are downgraded from “Go” to “Set” status. Only residents will be allowed past the soft road closure, according to the Washington County Sheriff’s […]
