With the onset of spring weather and Daylight Saving Time upcoming, the Department of Wildlife Resources is warning drivers of the increased danger of animals near roadways. During the winter, there is an increase in wildlife along the roadways, primarily due to big game animals migrating to lower elevations in […]
Even though Utah House GOP leaders claim they had the votes to pass a huge sales tax reform bill Friday, after a scurry of meetings and top-level discussion on Capitol Hill Thursday, GOP Governor Gary Herbert and Republican legislative leaders decided to scuttle HB 441 for now, study the whole […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A teacher in the predominantly Mormon state of Utah was placed on administrative leave after she forced a Catholic student to wash off the Ash Wednesday cross from his forehead. William McLeod, 9, had just returned to his school near Salt Lake City after attending […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah leaders postponed a plan Thursday that would have made sweeping changes to the state’s tax system after a backlash from businesses and other groups. Republican Gov. Gary Herbert said lawmakers will study the complicated issue over the coming months and likely return in a […]
MOSCOW (AP) — A Russian court has ordered the deportation of two American Mormons for violating the terms of their visas. Officials said the men were working as English teachers without proper credentials and had given religious affairs as their reason for being in Russia. They were detained Friday in […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Emergency officials in Utah are warning homeowners of the potential danger of snow sliding off rooftops in what are being called “roof avalanches.” The Salt Lake Tribune reports that the state avalanche center says there were numerous instances Tuesday of large piles of snow falling from roofs […]
PROVO, Utah (AP) — A structural study conducted at a Utah high school has found that an earthquake could result in collapses and possible fatalities in the building. The Daily Herald reports that the analysis performed in November at Timpview High School in Provo found a gym roof and some classroom floors […]
Crews are working to determine what started a fire at an apartment in Richfield Wednesday afternoon. According to Police Chief Trent Lloyd, the fire broke out around 4 p.m. All the occupants of the apartment made it out safely when crews arrived and crews were able to get the blaze […]
Two men are now in police custody after causing a car accident in Richfield Wednesday. According to Police Chief Trent Lloyd, Matthew Hatch was driving North when he ran a red light on Main Street and hit a car going Eastbound. Those two cars than both hit another car at […]
Eight young ladies will be competing for the opportunity to represent Fairview for the coming year. The Miss Fairview pageant will be held on Saturday, March 9 at 7 p.m. at the Peterson Dance Hall. Contestants include Emily Kerksiek, Julia Galecki, Courtney Kelsey, Elizabeth Madsen, Carleigh Hathaway, Callie Rigby, Natalie […]
