Once again, the power is out in central Utah. According to Rocky Mountain Power, the Gunnison substation is down, leaving 2280 customers without power. Crews are on the way to make an emergency repair and will restore power as soon as possible. According to the Rocky Mountain Power website, they […]
On Aug. 17 the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints announced more details in their plan of limited reopening of temples. The LDS church is implementing a 4 phase reopening plan for temples, with different temples going through different phases as there are different […]
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Dozens of Utah bodies of water were not tested this spring for toxic algae blooms this spring because of state budget cuts. The Daily Herald reports the water bodies underwent regular testing for years before the cuts to the Utah Division of Water Quality’s testing and […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Educational disruptions forced by the coronavirus pandemic are hurting teenagers who also may need to work and help their families care for young kids. Those challenges are expected to persist as a new school year gets underway, largely with remote learning. The transition from high […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Rapper Kanye West has qualified to appear on Utah’s ballot this November as an unaffiliated presidential candidate. The state elections director said Monday that his office has verified that West’s campaign gathered the necessary 1,000 signatures from registered voters required to appear on the ballot. […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Officials have confirmed the first U.S. cases of mink infected with the coronavirus following outbreaks in Europe. The Department of Agriculture announced Monday that five infected mink have been identified at two farms in Utah. The mink farms have also reported cases among workers. Authorities […]
A new wildfire has been reported in Beaver County. According to fire officials the Cougar Fire started Aug. 16 around 1:45 p.m. in Hamlin Valley near Cougar Spar in Beaver County. As of 9:00 a.m. on Aug. 17 the fire has burned 476 acres and is 0% contained. The cause […]
Fire restrictions will be implemented beginning Monday, Aug. 17 on the Beaver Ranger District in the Fishlake National Forest. At the time of this implementation, the entire Fishlake National Forest will be under fire restrictions. These restrictions will be in place in place until Sept. 31, 2020 or until rescinded. […]
