(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Utah Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands has released a digital map showing areas at high risk for wildfires. A law, passed earlier this year, aims to help mitigate fires in Wildland Urban Interface areas, where proximity to homes and infrastructure increases the […]
(Panguitch, UT) — Garfield County says a widely circulated development plan near Panguitch is fake. The proposal, shared online and in the community, claimed up to 60 homes, shopping centers, fitness facilities, a gated community, and other amenities just outside city limits, and suggested involvement with modular home manufacturer Zip […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The longtime head coach of the Utah Utes football program says he’s in the transfer portal. Kyle Whittingham announced his resignation last week, but now he’s talking about his next move. For now, he’s not sure. The 66-year-old might retire, but he’s open to new […]
(Provo, UT) — Defense lawyers for Tyler Robinson are trying to get all of the prosecutors from Utah County moved off the case. Robinson, who’s accused of murdering Charlie Kirk, continues to be held without bail. His lawyers want the entire Utah County Attorney’s Office off the case because a […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A slow start to the snow season is about to pick up – at least, a little bit. A change in the weather will bring wind and some snow tomorrow. It won’t be a big storm, but it’s a welcome change for ski resorts. There […]
(Ephraim, UT) — A driver killed in a school bus crash near Ephraim has been identified. The collision occurred Friday when a pickup truck struck two buses on U.S. Highway 89. The Utah Highway Patrol says 43-year-old Melvin Beckstead was driving the pickup and was likely fatigued when he swerved […]
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced a temple will be built in Portland, the first temple in Maine. The surprise announcement came during a stake Christmas fireside Dec. 14. Elder Allen D. Haynie, General Authority Seventy and president of the United States Northeast Area, shared, “in […]
One person is dead and 18 were hospitalized after a crash involving two Wasatch Academy school buses and a pickup truck. The crash occurred Dec. 12 around 8:30 p.m. on US-89 between Ephraim and Mt. Pleasant. According to a press release from the Utah Highway Patrol, “the pickup truck was […]
(Provo, UT) — The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk was in court yesterday while attorneys argued over the public’s ability to view the court proceedings. Tyler Robinson was dressed in a shirt and tie and was chained to shackles. The 20-year-old from Washington County is accused of capital murder. […]
Ephraim City Mayor John Scott and Councilwoman Margie Anderson received warm applause as they stepped down last week after years of service to the city. Scott concluded 14 years in local government, including eight years on the city council and six and a half as mayor. He was appointed mayor […]
