(Logan, UT) — The Utah Board of Higher Education is starting the search for a new president at Utah State University. A nine-person committee made up of board members, trustees, faculty and students was announced yesterday. Former Utah State President Elizabeth Cantwell stepped down in February to take a new […]
(Washington, D.C.) — A proposal to sell thousands of acres of federal land in southern Utah was removed from a major House bill passed by Republicans. The plan was introduced by Utah Representative Celeste Maloy, and would have allowed land near Zion National Park and other protected areas to be […]
(Springdale, UT) — Anyone planning a trip to a Utah national park this weekend is being told to pack patience along with their gear. Big crowds are expected at parks around the state, and visitors should prepare for heavy traffic, limited parking and a lot of traffic on popular trails. […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Authorities are urging caution ahead of one of the deadliest traffic periods of the year. The Utah Highway Patrol and the state Department of Transportation reminded drivers about the 100 Deadliest Days of Summer yesterday. Officials say the majority of highway deaths in the state […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Farmers and ranchers in 17 Utah counties are being invited to apply for drought relief loans. Governor Cox issued an emergency declaration for much of southern Utah last month due to severe and extreme drought conditions. The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food announced Tuesday […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah drivers planning to hit the road during the holiday weekend should be prepared for possible travel delays. The Utah Department of Transportation says I-15 in Salt Lake County could see delays of up to 30 minutes between noon and 8 p.m. tomorrow. I-15 in […]
A 19-year-old was arrested Monday after leading officers on a high speed chase through Millard and Iron counties. According to the affidavit of probable cause, a Millard County sheriff’s deputy saw a car on I-15 matching the description of a car previously reported to have been speeding. When the officer […]
Human remains found in Kane County have been identified. According to a press release, “on May 8, Kane County Sheriff’s Office was notified about possible human remains located by an individual hunting on Cedar Mountain. The location of the remains was about a mile from where the original remains of […]
(Springdale, UT) — Zion National Park is expecting larger-than-usual crowds this weekend. The park is preparing for the extended Memorial Day holiday weekend, saying visitors should prepare for long lines at entrances and lengthy waits to get on shuttles. Visitors should also expect heavy traffic in the area, and temporary […]
(Kanab, UT) — A fire in Kane County is out without any major damage or injuries. The flames started Thursday in Kanab, spreading to a power pole that left about one-thousand people without power. The fire torched ten acres of land before crews were able to contain the flames, including […]
