(Denver, CO) — Colorado is considering following Utah’s lead after Utah declared a drought emergency. Governor Jared Polis has activated Colorado’s Drought Task Force and moved the state into Phase 2 of its drought response plan. Officials are monitoring impacts on agriculture, recreation and fisheries and could recommend a formal […]
SANPETE COUNTY — Ballots for the June 23 primary election are being mailed to voters beginning June 2. According to the Sanpete County Clerk’s Office, completed ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day to be counted. Voters can return ballots at drop boxes located throughout the county, […]
Around 2:40 a.m. May 30, a Utah Highway Patrol Trooper attempted a traffic stop on I-15 northbound near milepost 220. According to a press release from the Juab County Sheriff’s Office, “the vehicle fled at high speeds, initiating a pursuit that reached speeds of 100 mph. During the pursuit, the […]
The man accused of killing three women in two different locations in Wayne County, appeared in Utah courts for the fist time May 29. 22-year-old Ivan Miller was in custody in Colorado on separate charges but has since been extradited to Utah. He has been charged with three counts of […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — There’s a new executive order in effect in Utah establishing a higher bar for data center development in Utah. The order signed by Utah Governor Spencer Cox creates a “data center framework” for the state. It directs state agencies to prioritize protection of the state’s […]
(Tremonton, UT) — Utah’s Office of the State Auditor is creating a dashboard where residents can view all public information about a controversial data center proposal. State Auditor Tina Cannon says they want all the information in one place so everyone can stay informed. But some critics of the proposed […]
Two people sustained minor injuries when a semi-truck collided with a train in Juab County. According to the Department of Public Safety, the semi was traveling on SR-132 just before noon on May 28 when it collided with the train at a railroad crossing, causing the train to derail. SR-132 […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Children in Utah will once again have access to free meals during the summer break through statewide food assistance programs. Families can receive free breakfasts and lunches for children 18 and younger at participating schools, community centers and other meal sites across Utah. State officials […]
(Cedar City, UT) — Iron County leaders are delaying several proposed data center and power generation projects near Cedar City. County commissioners voted to pause the projects for up to 180 days while officials develop new regulations and temporarily stop new applications tied to similar developments. KUTV reports the proposed […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah’s Lieutenant Governor says non-citizens voting is not a widespread problem. Yesterday, Deidre Henderson said 27 voters out of more than two-million were confirmed to be non-U.S. citizens. Her report comes as she battles the Trump administration in court. The Lieutenant Governor says she won’t […]
