BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The Latest on wildfires in the western U.S., including blazes in Idaho and Arizona (all times local): 8:40 a.m. Authorities say a wildfire near the northern Arizona city of Flagstaff has grown slightly and that it’s tough for firefighters to reach parts of the blaze in […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The number of travelers continues to grow at Utah’s largest airport. The Deseret News reports new data from the U.S. Department of Transportation indicates Salt Lake City International Airport saw a slightly over 5% travel increase in 2018 over the previous year. Data estimates more than 24 […]
PROVO, Utah (AP) — Overseas voters from Utah County will be able to cast a ballot from their smartphones as part of the state’s first mobile voting program. Utah officials announced Tuesday that the county will launch a pilot program for this year’s municipal primary and general elections. Eligible participants […]
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The largest wildfire at the nation’s primary nuclear research facility in recent history had been burning close to buildings containing nuclear fuel and other radioactive material but a change in wind direction Wednesday was pushing the flames into open range at the sprawling site in Idaho, […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Department of Justice says the Utah attorney general’s office has failed to turn over documents for a federal investigation into allegations that state officials lied about budget cuts during the Great Recession to get federal grants. The Salt Lake Tribune reported Tuesday that the DOJ has […]
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Latest on Pac-12 media day (all times local): 6:34 pm Larry Scott is acutely aware that the Pac-12 has been the punching bag of the power five conferences the past couple years — on and off the field. The beleaguered commissioner is hoping the programs […]
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Light rain falling Wednesday in a forested Arizona city helped crews battle a wildfire that has raged for days in a mountain pass recreation area overlooking the city, officials said. Up to 1 inch (2.5 centimeters) of rain was allowing ground crews to directly attack the […]
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — Authorities are warning of possible flooding as thunderstorms are expected to drench a forested Arizona city where a wildfire has scarred a mountainous area overlooking it and prompted anxious resident to pack up prized possessions. The National Weather Service said in a statement that numerous thunderstorms […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Residents are gathering to celebrate Utah’s history and recognize Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints pioneers who trekked West in search of religious freedom. Pioneer Day is a holiday primarily celebrated in Utah, but also in Pima, Ariz. every July 24 that features parades, […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Governors from about 25 states are scheduled to gather in Utah this week for the summer conference of the National Governors Association. The state leaders are expected to discuss infrastructure, cybersecurity and health care at the three-day conference in Salt Lake City that runs Wednesday […]
