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Central Utah Public Health Department announces first death in District due to COVID-19

The Central Utah Public Health Department (CUPHD) was notified on Wednesday, July 22 that a death occurred in Sevier County due to COVID-19. The person who passed away was a female, between the ages of 45-64, and was not hospitalized prior to her death. She was initially reported to be […]

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Missing person in Sevier County

Missing person in Sevier County

The Richfield City Police are seeking help from the public in locating a missing person believed to be in the Sevier County area. In a post to their Facebook page, the Richfield City Police stated that 45 year old Tammy Kay Biddle was last seen the first week of July […]

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Utah judge who criticized Trump, championed Asians has died

Utah judge who criticized Trump, championed Asians has died

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A 58-year-old Utah municipal judge known for his advocacy for Asian Americans and criticism of President Donald Trump has died. Taylorsville Justice Court Michael Kwan was found unresponsive at his home Tuesday. Family friend and spokeswoman Emily Bingham says his death was sudden and unexpected. […]

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61 year old woman arrested after speeding through central Utah

A 61 year old woman was taken into police custody for failing to stop for law enforcement while speeding down Interstate 15. A Utah Highway Patrol trooper spotted Louise Locke in a silver Ford Mustang traveling over 120 mph southbound on I-15 in the evening of July 21. While attempting […]

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Cottontail rabbit numbers are down this year, but if you find a pocket of rabbits, you can still have some fast shooting.  Utah's rabbit hunt runs until Feb. 28.

Rabbit hemorrhagic disease confirmed in wild rabbits in Wayne County

After being confirmed in domestic rabbits in Sanpete County in June, Rabbit hemorrhagic disease has now been confirmed in wild rabbit populations in Wayne County as well. Rabbit hemorrhagic disease serotype 2 (RHDV-2) was confirmed on July 21 after some dead wild cottontail rabbits were found in the Teasdale area […]

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Rally highlights still-shuttered live event industry

Rally highlights still-shuttered live event industry

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — People in the live-events industry who were forced out of work because of the COVID-19 pandemic marched Tuesday to draw attention to the plight of people and businesses who put on concerts, theater and sports. The Salt Lake Tribune reports that about 100 people came […]

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West Nile Virus detected in body of water in northern Utah

West Nile Virus detected in body of water in northern Utah

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Health officials in northeastern Utah have detected West Nile Virus in a body of water, the state’s first report of the virus this year. KSL-TV reported that the TriCounty Health Department said a water sample from the Uintah Basin tested positive for the virus. West […]

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Man accused of assaulting woman after positive COVID test

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Four Utah County Sheriff’s deputies are in isolation after arresting a man who is accused of assaulting a woman after he reportedly tested positive for the disease caused by the coronavirus. Authorities tell the Daily Herald that 31-year-old Matthew Jarel Harding also threatened police officers with […]

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Magnitude 3.7 earthquake strikes remote corner of Utah

Magnitude 3.7 earthquake strikes remote corner of Utah

ENTERPRISE, Utah (AP) — A minor earthquake struck a remote corner of Utah early Tuesday. The U.S. Geological Survey reported that the magnitude 3.7 quake shook the desert at 3:44 a.m. local time. The epicenter was in Utah’s southwest corner, about 14 miles east of Enterprise and 28 miles north […]

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Wildfire in Kane County

Wildfire in Kane County

Fire crews are working to suppress a new wildfire in Kane County. The Strawberry Fire was reported July 20 around 2:00 p.m. and is burning near the Mammoth Creek Road in Kane County. As of the morning of July 21 the fire has burned around 43 acres and is 0% […]

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