A wildfire ignited Thursday afternoon in rural southern Utah County north of Birdseye, near U.S. 89. The Birdseye Fire was mapped at 66 acres Thursday before its progress was stopped, according to Utah Fire Info. No structures were lost in the fire. "Thanks to the quick work of firefights, ...
Democrats’ primary race for the newly drawn 1st Congressional District has energized the party in deep red Utah. But, the excitement for potential Democratic representation has brought a crowded race that hasn’t tightened as the primaries approach. A call by candidate Nate Blouin to ...
Two boys abducted by their father, Dane Stephen Richman, were found safely in Mexico and Richman was taken into custody, Saratoga Springs police announced late Tuesday night. Authorities said 22-month-old Will Richman and 10-month-old Wesley Richman were located in San Felipe, Mexico, ...
Honor walls listing the names of local veterans who have died are found in municipalities across the state, so much so that the absence of one in Springville and Mapleton has been noted by some American Legion members. Springville-Mapleton American Legion Post 28 Commander Craig Hansen said ...
A Saratoga Springs man who abducted his two young boys, prompting an amber alert late Saturday night and Sunday morning, is believed to have fled to Mexico with the children, according to authorities. Dan Richman, 46, was charged in Provo's Fourth District Court on Sunday with two counts of ...
The school year concluded and Memorial Day has come and gone, meaning it's officially summer break in Utah Valley. Beginning this week is a stretch of festivals in communities across the county that offer fun activities for families to participate in throughout the warm-weather months. Here ...
Hundreds gathered Monday to commemorate fallen American soldiers at Provo's annual Memorial Day program at Provo City Cemetery. Veterans of nearly every military branch were at the presentation, which was hosted by the city, the Freedom Festival and the Provo City Veterans Council. Provo ...
The Utah Lake Authority is soliciting input from the public as it shapes the future of Utah Lake. The ULA is undertaking a Utah Lake Tomorrow master planning process to identify improvements to 11 access points around the lake and is holding a series of public open houses beginning next week ...
Gov. Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency Thursday, noting every county is in a state of severe or extreme drought after a dry winter marked by record warmth robbed Utah of its snowpack and left rivers and streams running low. The declaration opens the door for farmers and ranchers to ...
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the flags of the United States of America and the state of Utah to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities in recognition of Memorial Day. Flags should be lowered to the half-staff position beginning at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, May 25, 2026, and remain ...
