The federal government plans to release an above-average amount of water from a major reservoir in the Southwestern U.S. this year, but it’s less than many hoped. The Bureau of Reclamation said Monday it will release 9 million acre-feet from Lake Powell. The water will flow down the Colorado River […]
A suspect is in custody in Fairview following an incident this morning, and Fairview Elementary is no longer on lock down. However, because of the increased number of vehicles in the area of the incident, the district is asking parents to pick up their children at the school if they […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — New campaign finance reports show that Democratic political newcomer Dr. Kathryn Allen significantly outpaced incumbent Republican Rep. Jason Chaffetz in fundraising last quarter. Allen raised about $561,000 this year through March after seeing a surge of donations after she criticized Chaffetz over his comments last […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A Utah judicial oversight commission representative says the number of comments about a judge calling a convicted rapist a “good man” during his sentencing hearing has nearly tripled since Friday. Jennifer Yim said Monday that she has received in total about 120 emails, phone calls […]
(Cedar City, UT) – Southern Utah University set the groundbreaking date for their new building that will be home to the school of business. The new building, which will be near the student center, is partially being paid for with a seven-point-five million dollar gift from the Dixie and Anne Leavitt […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) – Former Democratic candidate for president Bernie Sanders sets the date for a visit to Utah. The Vermont Senator announced he’ll be at the Rail Event Center in Salt Lake City on April 21st as part of a multi-state tour. Newly elected Democratic National Committee chairman Tom […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) – Protesters in Salt Lake City are urging President Trump to publicly release his federal tax returns. Several hundred people marched in Washington Square on Saturday, joining thousands around the country for a “tax day” protest against the President. Protesters said Trump should release his income tax […]
reported no avalanche fatalities during the winter. Utah Avalanche Center spokesman Craig Gordon says the state “had a couple of close calls” this past winter due to several big storms but no one died by avalanche. The avalanche center is putting out its last avalanche advisory of the season Sunday. […]
HUNTSVILLE, Utah (AP) — A northern Utah man has bought the land where a monastery is closing after 70 years in hopes of preventing future development and preserving the legacy of the local landmark. The Standard-Examiner reports Bill White of Huntsville purchased Abbey of Our Lady of the Holy Trinity […]
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — An environmental activist and her husband are facing charges stemming from a confrontation with ranchers in southeastern Utah. The San Juan County Sheriff’s Office says Rosalie Chilcoat was visiting her husband, Mark Franklin, in Lime Ridge when he shut the gate to a rancher’s corral, […]
