(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah Task Force One is heading back to the Beehive State. The group traveled to the southeastern U.S. to help with response efforts to Hurricane Helene, but FEMA announced Saturday it had “successfully completed their missions.” Dozens of task force members were sent over at […]
(Brian Head, UT) — A southern Utah facility has wrapped up operations for the season. The Visitor Center at Cedar Breaks National Monument closed yesterday for winter and won’t reopen until snow conditions have gone away next year. Officials said they had a “very successful summer season” and look forward […]
OGDEN, Utah (AP) — The Republican and Democratic candidates vying for Mitt Romney’s open U.S. Senate seat are aiming to convince Utah voters that they have the better blueprint to tackle climate change and protect the state’s vast natural resources. Republican U.S. Rep. John Curtis squared off on the debate […]
(Salt Lake County, UT) — With election season underway in Utah, reports of political sign theft and vandalism are increasing. Residents are taking to social media to share their experiences of stolen or damaged signs. The Salt Lake County Clerk’s office has reminded the public that stealing political signs is […]
(Arches National Park, UT) — A 68-year-old man from Paramus, New Jersey, died while hiking on the Devils Garden Trail in Arches National Park. He fell 30 feet near the Black Arch Overlook on Tuesday morning. Park Service Rangers responded to the incident after receiving a report of CPR in […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — A proposed constitutional amendment to remove the provision that income tax revenue be used for public education is officially voided from Utah’s November General Election ballot. A district court judge says lawmakers failed to publish the amendment text in newspapers for two months prior to […]
(St. George, UT) — Utahns are being warned of scams involving natural disasters. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah says scammers will take advantage of people across the country who are willing to help, including with the recent Hurricane Helene along the east coast. Officials noted residents […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is publicly reasserting its position on political neutrality, civil discourse and abortion. The church released a statement yesterday in response to recent inquiries about its stance on specific issues of importance for many this election season. Church […]
(Salt Lake City, UT) — The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is cautioning hunters that they need to keep themselves and animals away from harmful algal blooms. The waterfowl hunting season began this past weekend just as 24 water bodies in the state issued a warning or danger advisory for […]
(Springdale, UT) — A man is dead after a rappelling accident at Zion National Park over the weekend. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office says the 40-year-old fell nearly 200 feet near Emerald Pool on Saturday and a helicopter was needed to remove him from the area. Life Flight arrived to […]
