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 […]
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 […]
