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Millard County Commission Approves Rezoning For Second Major Data Center

Millard County Commission Approves Rezoning For Second Major Data Center

The Millard County Commission unanimously approved a rezone of 4,000 acres paving the way for its second major data center facility. Mark McDougal, a partner with Joule Capital Partners, told ABC4, “the project is expected to begin construction and house tenants as early as 2026. The data center will host […]

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Update On Human Remains Found at Fishlake

Update On Human Remains Found at Fishlake

On May 16, the remains of a human foot was found in a shoe on the shores of Fishlake. Sevier County Sheriff’s Office linked it to an individual who went missing in 1997, David White. According to a press release from the Sheriff’s Office, “White was intending to go fishing […]

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Monroe Canyon Fire Update 8/5

Monroe Canyon Fire Update 8/5

The Monroe Canyon Fire in Sever County Continues to burn. As of this morning, the fire is listed at 63,653 acres and is 13 percent contained. There are currently 1,348 personnel assigned to fight the fire and the cause is still under investigation.

Power Update for Wayne County & Surrounding Areas

Power Update for Wayne County & Surrounding Areas

Garkane Energy has given a power update for Wayne County and the surrounding areas. In a press release they shared that due to the impact of the Monroe Canyon Fire they will be switching the main transmission load to their generators starting the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 6. Due to […]

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Monroe Canyon Fire Update 8/4

Monroe Canyon Fire Update 8/4

The Monroe Canyon Fire in Sever County Continues to burn after nearly three weeks. As of this morning, the fire is listed at 62,719 acres and is 13 percent contained. There are currently 1,503 personnel assigned to fight the fire and the cause is still under investigation. Crews on the […]

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Monroe Canyon Fire Update 8/2

Monroe Canyon Fire Update 8/2

The Monroe Canyon Fire in Sever County Continues to burn. As of this morning, the fire is listed at 57,118 acres and is four percent contained. There are currently 1,503 personnel assigned to fight the fire and the cause is still under investigation.

Utah Governor Declares State Of Emergency Amid Wildfires

Utah Governor Declares State Of Emergency Amid Wildfires

(Undated) — Governor Spencer Cox has declared a state of emergency as wildfires have burned over 115-thousand acres across Utah this year. The order, effective immediately and lasting 30 days, allows all available state resources to combat the ongoing fires. Utah has experienced 695 fires so far, with nearly 103 […]

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Monroe Canyon Fire Update

Monroe Canyon Fire Update

The Monroe Canyon Fire in Sever County Continues to burn. As of this morning, the fire is listed at 55,642 acres and is seven percent contained. There are currently 1,217 personnel assigned to fight the fire and the cause is still under investigation.

SR 24 Partially Closed Due to Monroe Canyon Fire

SR 24 Partially Closed Due to Monroe Canyon Fire

SR 24 was closed down yesterday due to the Monroe Canyon Fire. In a post to their Facebook page the Utah Department of Transportation shared, “fire in the vicinity of Koosharem reservoir has reached a fire management trigger point and Hwy 24 from junction 62 north to the junction at […]

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Garkane Energy Restores Power

Garkane Energy Restores Power

Power has returned to Wayne County and the surrounding areas. In a post to their Facebook page around 9:00 p.m., Garkane Energy shared that, “crews were able to make temporary repairs by reworking the lines and bracing damaged poles.” They also shared, “the plan is to keep power flowing through […]

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