Federal officials have announced sharp water cuts for the next two years for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River. Under the Bureau of Reclamation’s plan, California, Nevada and Arizona will reduce water use collectively by 1.25 million acre-feet annually during that period with the possibility of […]
(Grand Junction, CO) — Three U.S. Wildland Fire Service firefighters were killed while battling wildfires along the Colorado-Utah border. Officials say two other crew members were injured and remain hospitalized after Saturday’s firefighting efforts. The Knowles and Gore fires have since merged into the larger Snyder Fire, which has burned […]
(Denver, CO) — Colorado is considering following Utah’s lead after Utah declared a drought emergency. Governor Jared Polis has activated Colorado’s Drought Task Force and moved the state into Phase 2 of its drought response plan. Officials are monitoring impacts on agriculture, recreation and fisheries and could recommend a formal […]
(Torrey, UT) — Prosecutors in Wayne County are now considering whether they’ll pursue a death penalty prosecution against a triple murder suspect. Ivan Miller has reportedly confessed to killing three women in Wayne County. Outside legal experts who reviewed the case tell KUTV that a police interview undercuts any potential […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah ranks as one of the best states for hiking in the U.S. based on factors like scenic beauty, elevation and the number of hiking trails. The Green Brand study ranked the top U.S. spots for getting outside. Colorado took the number one ranking followed […]
(Moab, UT) — After Colorado released gray wolves back into its western front, Utah Ranchers are worried about the endangered species eventually crossing into Utah. A spokesperson of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources told the Salt Lake Tribune, the organization is ready to take any wolf that crosses into […]
(Kanab, UT) — A Colorado man is dead following an ATV crash in southern Utah over the weekend. The Utah Division of State Parks says Abel Ocampo was riding in a side-by-side at the Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park Saturday when he lost control of the vehicle. The 23-year-old […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Now that Colorado has legalized the possession and use of psychedelic mushrooms, a nonprofit group would like to see the same thing happen in Utah. Utah Mushroom Therapy is hoping state lawmakers will support a bill that would allow the use of psilocybin, the active […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is condemning a rush to judgment following new information revealed about a mass shooting suspect in Colorado. The Church says alleged shooter Anderson Lee Aldrich was not an active member of the faith when the deadly shooting […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah officials are offering their prayers and condolences following a mass shooting that left at least five people dead at an LGBTQ club in southern Colorado. Governor Cox said in a statement yesterday that he and his wife Abby were deeply saddened by the shooting […]
