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Fire causes $20k in damages at Harrisville Beto's, restaurant closed until further notice
Beto's Mexican restaurant in Harrisville, Utah, caught fire Friday night, causing the location to close down until further notice, according to the North View Fire District (Courtesy of Theresa Maldonado).
‘Very large lithium battery’ blocked traffic in Richfield, police say
RICHFIELD, Sevier County — A semi truck hauling a “very large lithium battery” tipped over and halted traffic in Richfield Saturday morning. The Richfield Police Department posted on Facebook that the semi was trying to turn into the Flying J at 35 E. Flying J Drive, but tipped over.
Utah and Colorado Red Flag Warnings: High Fire Risk from Dry Fuels and Gusty Winds
Grand Junction, CO – Red Flag Warnings are in effect today across northeastern Utah and much of western Colorado, signaling a high risk of extreme fire behavior due to a combination of dry fuels, gusty winds, and low humidity. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Grand Junction issued the warning early Sunday, indicating that conditions would be critical from noon to 8 p.m. MDT.
Hey Southern Utah! Beware The PID
There's a new trend in housing developments and it's not good for the average consumer. Basically, if a developer wants to build a new housing development that doesn't yet have infrastructure (roads, water pipes, electricity, gas, etc.) the area government is allowing the developer to borrow the money to create the infrastructure and then pass the debt onto the homebuyer.
First-of-Its-Kind Device Extracts Water From Thin Air
Utah engineers, funded by the Army, have developed a device that harvests water from the atmosphere, even in arid locations. Researchers at the University of Utah have unveiled a compact device for atmospheric water harvesting that efficiently extracts water from the air using a fuel-fired process, promising to alleviate global water shortages.
Have You Seen This? Utah children's choir's 'Wicked' medley will give you chills
SALT LAKE CITY — I saw a short clip of of this video, showing a soloist and children's choir singing a song from "Wicked," and I knew I had to go find the full thing. During this entire seven-minute medley, I was awed at the various soloists and the entire Utah choir, One Voice Children's Choir. Their facial expressions and enthusiasm proves these children are definitely enjoying themselves.
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...
New fire sparks near already-burning Silver King Fire
MARYSVALE, Utah (KUTV) — A new fire has sparked near Marysvale, completely separate from the Silver King Fire. The fire is burning approximately three miles west of Marysvale, near I-70 and Highway 89, and about three to four miles north of the Silver King Fire's northern boundary, the Central Utah Fire Interagency said.
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...
Logan man arrested for alleged rape seven years ago
LOGAN — A 29-year-old Logan man already facing charges of domestic violence has now been arrested for an alleged rape more than seven years ago. Samuel Gordan Haws was booked Thursday, July 26, into the Cache County Jail. Haws was arraigned Friday afternoon in Logan’s 1st District Court, appearing...
‘This can’t be the end’: Evermore Park’s Crooked Lantern Tavern to be recreated in new location
Evermore Park's former CEO Ross McGarvey is planning to open The Crooked Lantern Tavern, a recreation of the park's original tavern, in the fall of 2024, with construction starting next week.
Tooele taxes may increase by hundreds to compensate for school deficit after massive loss
TOOELE — Residents in Tooele County are calling on the state to perform an audit of their school district after another tax increase proposal could cost some hundreds per month. The district made the proposal earlier this summer, citing a budget deficit of $7 million after losing state funds,...
Sports in Brief: Flying Aces returning to the Utah Olympic Park Saturday
Flying Aces return to the Utah Olympic Park Saturday. The Flying Aces aerials shows return to the Utah Olympic Park Saturday night. Patrons will see Olympic and national team aerialists soar up to 60 feet in the air before landing in the UOP pool. The show will run from 6:30 to 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 a person, with a four-pack available for $70. The Flying Aces will soar at the UOP through Labor Day weekend.
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