(Undated) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints marked a rare milestone Saturday by breaking ground for three temples on the same day. Ceremonies were held for the Tampa, Florida; Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo; and Vancouver, Washington temples. This is only the fifth time in Church history […]
(Millard County, UT) — Officials in Millard County say the Wide Mouth Fire has grown to more than 600 acres as of early this morning. Officials say a lightning strike sparked the fire Saturday afternoon in Fishlake National Forest near Dog Valley Mountain, south of Kanosh near I-15. The fire […]
Firefighting efforts continue against the Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County. As of this morning the fire is still listed at 73,722 acres and containment has increased to 88 percent. There are currently 599 personnel assigned to fight the fire.
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Heat continues to build across Utah, with highs reaching 106 to 108 through today. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for Lower Washington County due to the prolonged high temperatures. Meanwhile, monsoon moisture is moving across the Wasatch Front, bringing increasing chances through the […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox says the death penalty is “appropriate” if Ryan Michael Bate is found guilty of killing two Tremonton police officers. Cox spoke to reporters yesterday during his monthly news conference. He says he understands that people “make mistakes” but added they still “don’t […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Utah Department of Public Safety has launched an online domestic violence risk assessment dashboard. The Intimate Partner Domestic Violence Lethality Assessment Protocol was created under Senate Bill 117 in 2023. It helps law enforcement identify victims at the highest risk of being killed by […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox is defending Utah Senate President Stuart Adams amid a personal connection to a controversial bill. Adams is accused of using his position and proposed legislation to help a relative receive a lighter sentence in a child sexual abuse case. Cox said he […]
The Monroe Canyon Fire in Sever County Continues to burn. As of this morning, the fire is listed at 73,722 acres and is 86 percent contained. There are currently 644 personnel assigned to fight the fire and the cause is still under investigation.
The Monroe Canyon Fire in Sever County Continues to burn. As of this morning, the fire is listed at 73,698 acres and is 84 percent contained. There are currently 719 personnel assigned to fight the fire and the cause is still under investigation.
(Mexico City, MX) — LDS spokesperson Sam Penrod says Mexico City West Mission president R. Tyler Wallis is in stable condition after being shot in an attempted robbery in his home. His wife Elizabeth Wallis was not injured. The couple recently moved from Orlando to Mexico City last month to […]
