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Utah campgrounds close as bear activity increases
KAMAS, Utah (KUTV) — Summertime in Utah brings campers, and campers bring bears. Several campgrounds in the state have been closed due to repeated visits from bears. One of the latest is the Soapstone Campground near Kamas. On Tuesday, there were several reports of a black bear that had...
Utah preservation groups plan statewide launch of Buffalo Soldier heritage trail
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Fort Douglas Military Museum is home to the largest collection of Buffalo Soldier artifacts in Utah. In the coming months, stories about the soldiers and those artifacts will get even more public exposure. Plans are now underway to develop a Buffalo Soldier heritage...
Utah News & Rumors: Hayton, Ingram & More
There’s always a time in the NHL offseason when the wind slows, and the constant feed of signings and trades slows down, and that’s where we sit in mid-July. Typically, things halt after the NHL Draft and the first couple of days of free agency as teams and players prepare for the upcoming season. General manager Bill Armstrong has put Utah in an exciting position as they will likely compete for a playoff spot.
Storytellers pursue theme of ‘Independence’ in fourth round of Light Switch Stories | Arts & Entertainment
LOGAN – Independence was the theme of the fourth monthly chapter of the “Light Switch Stories” held on July 26 at the LionHeart Hall in Logan. As usual, seven brave individuals shared candid recollections of real experience coping with foibles, failures and triumphs that taught them valuable life lessons about standing on their own two feet.
Bear on the move; more campgrounds closed in A.F. Canyon
The U.S. Forest Service closed the Granite Flats campground in American Fork Canyon after a bear sighting on Tuesday, July 23. On Friday, July 26, the Timpooneke and Altamont Campgrounds were evacuated and closed after the black bear was spotted there. “We have unfortunately had to evacuate and close the...
38-ton lithium battery dropped in semi rollover, creating extreme fire hazard in Richfield
RICHFIELD — A southbound semitrailer hauling a large lithium battery tipped over while turning into the Flying J gas station in Richfield on Saturday, police said. The truck tipped about 9:20 a.m., which presented a public safety emergency due to the battery's extreme fire hazard, a post on the Richfield Police Department's Facebook says.
Centerville police chief retires after 41 years, leaving legacy of 'compassionate enforcement'
CENTERVILLE — After 41 years of service in the Centerville and West Bountiful police departments, Centerville Police Chief Paul Child has retired from the force, handing the baton off to Lt. Allen Ackerson. Child started his career as a reserve officer and volunteer firefighter in January 1983. Months into...
Semitruck passenger died in crash on Saturday morning
SALT LAKE CITY — A passenger in a semitruck has died after the semi crashed in Lamb’s Canyon on Saturday morning. A news release published by the Department of Public Safety said the driver was towing a 53-foot trailer when he lost control of the semi around 4:30 a.m. The semi then hit into a right concrete barrier when it crashed.
Family members gather to honor legacy of early Cedar City builder George A. Wood
CEDAR CITY — Dozens of family members of Cedar City pioneer builder George A. Wood recently gathered at Wood Ranch in Cedar Canyon to celebrate his legacy. The July 20 reunion was attended by an estimated 130 people of all ages, many of whom were either direct descendants or extended family members by blood or by marriage, to George Albert Wood (1878-1964) and his wife Sabina Jochum Wood (1882-1967).
WATCH: Home security video shows moment plane crashes into front yard of Utah home
A small plane made a terrifying crash landing in the front yard of a home in northern Utah. The dramatic incident was captured by the home’s security camera, providing a vivid account of the near-disaster. Footage of the plane crash reveals harrowing details. CCTV footage shows a small white...
Millions given to Primary Children’s to diagnose, treat kids with genetic disorders
SALT LAKE CITY – Seven-year-old Scarlet was born with an undiagnosed genetic disorder that causes seizures and developmental delays. “We knew when I was pregnant with her that she was going to have something, we just didn’t know exactly what that meant,” her mom, Cassandra Hill, said.
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