A wildfire has caused multiple evacuations in Leamington. The fire reportedly started June 28 and according to Jason Curry, PIO for the Forest Service, many homes in Leamington were evacuated. In a post on the Juab County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page they stated that “SR132 west bound from Nephi was […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A proposal for a “glamping” resort and other campgrounds near Zion National Park’s northern boundary is raising concerns among residents about the development of pristine lands. The developer says the “Above Zion” resort and three small campsites would help alleviate some of the overcrowding at […]
LEHI, Utah (AP) — Utah officials say fireworks caused a wildfire that forced out residents of several houses and from an apartment building early Sunday as flames threatened the homes. Utah Fire Info says in a tweet that a suspect was cooperating with law enforcement. News outlets report there were […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A rural county commissioner apologized after comparing Utah Gov. Gary Herbert to Hitler in a social media post after the Republican governor gave approval to two counties to mandate masks in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Piute County Commissioner Darin Bushman […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — They support police reform, LGBTQ rights and Medicaid expansion. But in heavily conservative Utah, thousands of liberal-leaning voters are registering as Republicans. It’s a step they say is the only way for them to have a political voice in a key election next week. The […]
A Richfield man was arrested June 25 after police say he forcefully ripped the clothing of a woman who wanted to buy a washer and dryer from him, then sexually assaulted her. According to reports on June 24 a woman who was inquiring about buying a washer and dryer met […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Prospective students at the University of Utah will no longer be required to submit ACT or SAT scores for at least the next two years in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Steve Robinson, senior associate vice president for enrollment management, announced the decision Thursday after […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Protesters arrested for not leaving when police tried to forcibly end a massive rally in Utah’s capital will not face criminal charges. The Salt Lake Tribune reports the Salt Lake County district attorney’s office announced the decision applies to more than 40 people who were […]
