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Biden Approves Disaster Relief Funding For Utah Counties Hit By Flooding Runoff

Biden Approves Disaster Relief Funding For Utah Counties Hit By Flooding Runoff

(Cedar City, UT) — President Biden has granted a major disaster declaration for five counties in southern and central Utah, hit by devastating flooding from runoff last spring. Spring runoff from record mountain snowpack left homes, businesses, and roadways damaged and destroyed. The declaration announced Monday opens up federal funding […]

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Utah County Warns Against Illegal New Year’s Eve Gatherings

Utah County Warns Against Illegal New Year’s Eve Gatherings

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — County officials in Utah have warned against hosting large gatherings for New Year’s Eve without a permit, which is now required under safety guidelines intended to stop the spread of the coronavirus. Utah County Sheriff Sgt. Spencer Cannon raised concerns about potential gatherings, especially those being advertised without […]

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Utah County blocks private development at Bridal Veil Falls

Utah County blocks private development at Bridal Veil Falls

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Utah County has unanimously approved a measure that would block private development at the Bridal Veil Falls after protests and concerns from residents. The Utah County Commission’s decision after a public hearing on Wednesday occurred a day after protesters gathered outside the Utah County Administration Building […]

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Utah County Terminates Mask Mandate; Masks Are Still Required

Utah County Terminates Mask Mandate; Masks Are Still Required

PROVO, Utah-Monday, Utah County opted to terminate its mask mandate. Nevertheless, masks are still required in Utah’s second-most populous county under the state’s new covid-19 response plan. Termination of Public Health Order due to to State of Utah transitioning from phased guidelines to the COVID-19 Transmission Index and assigned Utah […]

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College students in Utah County fueling rise in COVID cases

College students in Utah County fueling rise in COVID cases

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — College students in Utah County are driving a rise in confirmed coronavirus cases in the state, health officials said Monday. Utah reported 563 new cases Monday — bringing the weekly average to nearly 490 per day. That’s the highest it’s been since late July, state […]

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One Utah County Fire Contained, The Other 98 Percent Contained

One Utah County Fire Contained, The Other 98 Percent Contained

UTAH COUNTY, Utah-Monday afternoon, two fires commenced in Utah County. At the approach of Tuesday evening, both of them were in good shape. The Lincoln Fire, which was estimated to have scorched a few acres, is 100 percent contained. This fire was caused after target shooters hit an exploding target […]

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Mental wellness calls spike in Utah County during outbreak

Mental wellness calls spike in Utah County during outbreak

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Utah County emergency officials reported a 34% increase in the number of calls for mental health and wellness checks since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. The increase in calls to law enforcement authorities and first responders could be attributed to anxiety related to the coronavirus, […]

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Construction Work To Commence on S.R. 68

Construction Work To Commence on S.R. 68

UTAH COUNTY, Utah-Monday morning, UDOT Region Three commenced road work on sections of S.R. 68 in Utah County. The purpose of this is to resurface the heavily-used alternate to Interstate 15 between mileposts 11 and 14.6. This is between its southern terminus near Elberta and Saratoga Springs. Moderate travel delays […]

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Utah County and Davis County Sheriffs’ Office Personnel Test Positive For COVID-19

Utah County and Davis County Sheriffs’ Office Personnel Test Positive For COVID-19

SPANISH FORK, Utah-Tuesday, two deputies with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said. Utah County Sheriff Mike Smith confirmed he was notified of the second positive test over the weekend. The first case was confirmed March 25. Both of these deputies were self-quarantined at their […]

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Utah County declares itself a ‘Second Amendment sanctuary’

Utah County declares itself a ‘Second Amendment sanctuary’

PROVO, Utah (AP) — Utah County government has declared itself a Second Amendment sanctuary that supports the right to keep and bear arms. The declaration states that public funds would not be used to unlawfully restrict the rights of citizens to keep and bear arms, the Daily Herald reported. The Utah […]

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