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Helicopters crash near Utah ski resort in training accident

Helicopters crash near Utah ski resort in training accident

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Two Blackhawk helicopters crashed near a Utah ski resort during a Utah National Guard training exercise. The Utah National Guard says two helicopters were involved in the accident Tuesday morning near Snowbird ski resort, but no crew members were hurt. Both helicopters were damaged. Shortly […]

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Avalanche Danger in Central Utah

Forecast for Skyline Area Mountains The avalanche danger is CONSIDERABLE on the Manti Skyline. Human triggered avalanches are likely today on steep mid and upper elevation terrain that faces west, north and east. Avalanches can be triggered from a distance so stay out from underneath steep slopes also. Issued by Brett Kobernik […]

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Lawmakers Expand State Parks Disability Honor Pass

Lawmakers Expand State Parks Disability Honor Pass

(Salt Lake City, UT) — A bill that will expand the State Parks Disability Honor Pass to every veteran in Utah with any disability is headed to Governor Cox for his signature. The expanded program is set to begin on July 1. A disabled veteran and up to seven guests […]

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Utah Olympians Welcomed Home From Beijing

Utah Olympians Welcomed Home From Beijing

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah’s Olympic competitors are back from Beijing. Family and friends greeted athletes at Salt Lake City International Airport yesterday as the athletes arrived home. Among those getting a warm welcome were figure skating gold medalist Nathan Chen, who said he was grateful for the support […]

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Utah police: Man told 4-year-old to fire at officers

MIDVALE, Utah (AP) — Police believe a man told his 4-year-old child to fire at officers following a dispute over his order at a McDonald’s drive-thru in suburban Salt Lake City. An officer was able to swipe at the gun as it was fired on Monday, directing the bullet away. […]

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Body Of Sergeant In Sevier County Sheriff’s Office Escorted Home

Body Of Sergeant In Sevier County Sheriff’s Office Escorted Home

The body of a sergeant for the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office has been escorted back home. Forty-four-year-old Adrian Hillin was in Alabama two weeks ago to see his oldest son graduate from Army Infantry training. Hillin, his wife, Kenzie, and youngest son, Gunner, were then involved in a crash after […]

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Governor Thanks UHP Trooper For Sacrificing Vehicle To Stop Wrong-Way Driver

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Governor Spencer Cox is thanking a Utah state trooper for sacrificing his vehicle to stop a wrong-way driver on Interstate 15. The Utah Highway Patrol says the driver was spotted in the northbound lanes of I-15 near 600 South early yesterday. Trooper Devin Henson used […]

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LDS Church To Leave Meetinghouse Mask Policy Up To Local Leaders

LDS Church To Leave Meetinghouse Mask Policy Up To Local Leaders

(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will leave masking policies in meetinghouses to be determined by local church leaders. In a letter from the First Presidency, area presidencies are told to consult with stake presidents to determine whether masks should be worn during […]

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UDOT Warns Drivers Ahead Of President’s Day Winter Storm

UDOT Warns Drivers Ahead Of President’s Day Winter Storm

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah drivers are being warned about possible hazards due to winter weather that will impact holiday travel. A winter weather advisory is in effect for much of Utah today, and forecasters are expecting about an inch of snow overnight in the Salt Lake City area. […]

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Fisherman dies after falling through ice in eastern Utah

VERNAL, Utah (AP) — Authorities have recovered the body of a 52-year-old angler who fell through the ice on a reservoir in eastern Utah. Uintah County sheriff’s officials say Travis Hanchett, of Vernal, was fishing near the west inlet of Steinaker Reservoir when the ice broke Saturday morning. Emergency crews […]

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