SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah man has filed a pair of lawsuits claiming state and Salt Lake City officials have violated his free speech rights by blocking him on social media. Aaron Johnson told the Salt Lake Tribune that he enjoys ribbing politicians online. The 53-year-old says he’s been bolstered […]
SANPETE COUNTY, Utah-Tuesday morning, per UDOT Traffic, a significant crash occurred affecting travel in Sanpete County. The incident struck at milepost 247 five miles northeast of Gunnison at 6:50 am MDT. Apparently, this affects traffic going in both directions and the clearance time is anticipated at 8:00 am MDT. Travelers […]
The following is a list of some restrictions throughout Utah for both campfires and fireworks. A Red Flag Warning has been issued the the National Weather Service with high temperatures and winds. Those who violate restrictions face a $1,000 fine and possible imprisonment. STATEWIDE RESTRICTIONS: All BLM public lands in […]
PROVO, Utah (AP) — A pilot who died in the crash of a small plane on Lake Mountain in Utah has been identified as an Idaho man. Authorities say 48-year-old Tracy Paul Roesler of Nampa was the only person aboard the two-engine plane. Utah County Sheriff’s officials say the wreckage […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Police in Cottonwood City say they’re investigating the vandalism of Mormon churches on four consecutive nights. They say four churches have had rocks propelled through the front glass doors since Monday, possibly with the use of a wrist-rocket. Cottonwood Heights police say there’s no evidence […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A wildfire burning in hot and dry conditions in Utah has forced the evacuations of a handful of seasonal cabins near a popular fishing reservoir. Jason Curry of the Utah Division of Forest, Fire and State Lands said Monday that the fire is about 10 […]
UPDATE: Power has been restored according to a spokesperson from Garkane Energy. Crews are assessing the damage to see if any poles were damaged by the blaze. Power was restored around 1 a.m. Saturday morning — The Willow Patch Fire is causing a power outage throughout Wayne County. Garkane Energy […]
UPDATE: The Forest Service reports the Willow Patch Fire at 4,711 Monday morning with 50 percent containment. The power in Wayne County has patchy because of smoke in the area causing outages. With the smoke interacting with an active transmission line, the crews working in the area can be in […]
Two vehicles were involved in an accident on Main Street and 400 South in Richfield on Friday. A green Ford Ranger pick-up sustained significant damage in the accident, although injuries were minor. Traffic has not been impacted by the accident.
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Authorities have reopened a state highway in southwest Utah that had been closed due to threats from one of a half-dozen wildfires burning across the state. Bureau of Land Management officials said Friday firefighters made good progress overnight on the Black Mountain Fire, which is […]
