Local fire crews are working to control a fire burning East of Annabella in Sevier County near Heppler’s Pond which started Thursday. Friday update: Firefighters have gained 100 percent containment of the Hepplers fire Friday. 397 acres burned Thursday, according to the Forest Service. Fire crews will continue to check […]
A California couple is facing multiple criminal charges in Richfield after a traffic stop lead police to a large bag of marijuana Saturday. According to Richfield City Police Chief Trent Lloyd, 29 year old Branna Suri was pulled over for going 39 mph on 25 mph street. As the officer […]
People in Sevier County have something new popping up in their yards, but it’s not a weed or political campaign. White and blue signs across the county in front yards, businesses and schools dot neighborhoods with positive messages. Never lose hope. You are worthy. Your life matters. You are loved. […]
A 61-year-old hang glider is recovering from serious injuries after a landing accident Saturday in Sevier County. According to Sevier County Sheriff, Nate Curtis, the pilot tried to land in a field South of Monroe, but was injured in the landing. Deputies and a friend of the unnamed pilot had […]
After a week of contention in Sevier County over a proposed rec center in Richfield, Sevier County Commissioners are changing course. Sevier County Commissioners had tabled a decision to vote on a bond election for partial funding of the center Monday. Commissioner Ralph Brown said his biggest concern was in […]
Residents of Richfield City are letting city and county leaders know of their support for a proposed Community Development Center. Over 100 people attended a public hearing Tuesday night in Richfield. All those who shared their thoughts, spoke in favor of the development. The rec center would include an indoor […]
Health officials are warning residents after mosquitos with West Nile Virus were found in Sevier County. The Central Utah Public Health Department says mosquitoes trapped near Aurora recently tested positive for the virus. No cases of people actually becoming sick from the infected mosquitoes have been reported. According to Health […]
One man is dead after being hit by a semi tractor on I-70 in Sevier County Sunday afternoon. According to the Utah Highway Patrol, 18-year-old Leon Reyes of Elsinore died at the scene of the crash around 2:20 p.m. on Westbound I-70 near mile marker 38. The semi driver, 65-year-old Abel […]
Officials report a man missing out of Sevier County has been found. Brandon Sorenson was located around 4:30 p.m. Monday afternoon in the Water Hollow area of Salina Canyon. Search and Rescue officials are thanking everyone for their tips and help in the search. — Officials are seeking the public’s […]
One man is recovering from serious injuries after crashing near Redmond in Sevier County on Monday. According to the Utah Highway Patrol, 44-year-old Troy Carroll received head injuries and was flown to the University of Utah Hospital. Carroll was traveling South on SR 256 at milepost 3 when his vehicle […]
