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Alleged pay dispute leads to shooting, charges in Sanpete County

Alleged pay dispute leads to shooting, charges in Sanpete County

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 5:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Sanpete County man was charged with attempted murder on Monday for allegedly shooting at another person over a pay dispute.
100-year-old WWII veteran honored at Delta-Millard rivalry game

100-year-old WWII veteran honored at Delta-Millard rivalry game

VideoTyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 24 - 10:02 a.m.  |  Save Story

A 100-year-old World War II veteran and former Delta High School student was honored as the honorary flag bearer during Friday's Delta-Millard football rivalry game.
Juab County employee accused of misusing public money

Juab County employee accused of misusing public money

Pat Reavy, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 21 - 11:42 a.m.  |  Save Story

A woman hired by Juab County in January is accused of using her county-issued credit card for personal expenses.
Babylon Fire closure area reopened after burning for nearly 2 months

Babylon Fire closure area reopened after burning for nearly 2 months

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 20 - 11:35 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Manti-La Sal National Forest announced that all lands within the Monticello Ranger District are now open to the public and the Babylon Fire is now 100% contained after the fire began June 25.
'Mayday, Mayday, Mayday': Report outlines moments before fatal crash at Utah wildfire

'Mayday, Mayday, Mayday': Report outlines moments before fatal crash at Utah wildfire

Devin Oldroyd and Carter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 18 - 4:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

The National Transportation Safety Board, on Tuesday, released its preliminary report on a deadly helicopter crash near the Widemouth 2 Fire.
Crews remove hunters in Black Canyon Fire closure area

Crews remove hunters in Black Canyon Fire closure area

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 15 - 1:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The U.S. Forest Service said it was forced to halt firefighting efforts Saturday after a group of hunters entered the Black Canyon Fire closure area.
Firefighting community honors pilots killed in crash near Widemouth 2 fire

Firefighting community honors pilots killed in crash near Widemouth 2 fire

VideoShelby Lofton  |  Updated Aug. 14 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

One week after a deadly firefighting aircraft crash near Richfield, Utah's firefighting and law enforcement community honored pilots Miles Elliott and Chris Andersen with a solemn procession.
Utah leaders honor the lives of fallen firefighters

Utah leaders honor the lives of fallen firefighters

Emily Walker, Deseret News  |  Posted Aug. 12 - 8:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's congressional and local leaders paid tribute to the firefighters who died fighting the Widemouth 2 Fire last week.
1 dead in crash on SR 132 in Sanpete County

1 dead in crash on SR 132 in Sanpete County

Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 11 - 12:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

One person died in a crash after the truck they were in rolled on state Route 132 near Fountain Green on Sunday night.
Firefighting pilots killed in Utah crash remembered for lives in service, selflessness

Firefighting pilots killed in Utah crash remembered for lives in service, selflessness

VideoCarter Williams and Daniel Woodruff, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 10 - 3:01 p.m.  |  Save Story

Family and friends of the firefighters killed while battling a massive wildfire in central Utah on Friday say they each lived lives filled with service and selflessness.
Meadow prepares for flooding after massive wildfire

Meadow prepares for flooding after massive wildfire

VideoTyrese Boone, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 10 - 8:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

As the Widemouth 2 Fire continues to burn across central Utah, communities near the fire are preparing for another potential threat: flooding.
Treacherous conditions complicated effort to recover firefighters killed in Utah helicopter crash

Treacherous conditions complicated effort to recover firefighters killed in Utah helicopter crash

Ashley Imlay, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 9 - 9:31 a.m.  |  Save Story

Responders who worked to find the bodies of the two firefighters killed in a helicopter crash Friday near a wildfire in central Utah described the treacherous conditions they navigated.
2 firefighters killed after helicopter crashes near Widemouth 2 Fire

2 firefighters killed after helicopter crashes near Widemouth 2 Fire

VideoCarter Williams and Kennedy Camarena, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 8 - 7:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

A pilot and a crewmember were killed after the helicopter they were riding in crashed near a massive wildfire burning in central Utah on Friday.
Great Basin jumps to highest fire preparedness level; $18M fund launched for Beaver area

Great Basin jumps to highest fire preparedness level; $18M fund launched for Beaver area

VideoCarter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 6 - 5:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah and federal officials announced an $18 million agreement to begin the recovery from a massive fire that burned this year, while firefighting operations continue at a nearby fire.
Residents near Widemouth 2 Fire can return home, urged to be prepared to evacuate again

Residents near Widemouth 2 Fire can return home, urged to be prepared to evacuate again

Joe R. Wirthlin Jr, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 5 - 2:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Millard County Sheriff's Office said communities near the Widemouth 2 Fire in Fillmore and Meadow in Millard County can return home but should be prepared to evacuate again.
Widemouth 2 Fire spikes to over 68,000 acres amid 'perfect storm'

Widemouth 2 Fire spikes to over 68,000 acres amid 'perfect storm'

VideoCarter Williams, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 3 - 9:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Widemouth 2 Fire has now burned over 68,000 acres amid a record run over the weekend, while smoke is also entering the state from the Pacific Northwest.
Gov. Cox cautions against 'careless action' as Utah's wildfire preparedness level rises

Gov. Cox cautions against 'careless action' as Utah's wildfire preparedness level rises

Kennedy Camarena and Mary Culbertson, KSL  |  Posted Aug. 2 - 9:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox urged caution in Utah as the state's regional wildfire preparedness level rose to four out of five on Sunday.
Multiple wildfires spark across Utah as temperatures soar

Multiple wildfires spark across Utah as temperatures soar

Joe Wirthlin and Logan Stefanich, KSL  |  Updated Aug. 1 - 9:22 p.m.  |  Save Story

New wildfires have been reported over the last 24 hours as temperatures across Utah soar. The National Weather Service issued an Extreme Heat Warning for parts of Utah until Sunday night.
Video: New wildfire spawns rare 'firenado' as it burns through central Utah

Video: New wildfire spawns rare 'firenado' as it burns through central Utah

Carter Williams, KSL  |  Posted July 29 - 12:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

Utah's newest large fire spawned a rare fire-induced tornado that was caught on video as it quickly burned thousands of acres in central Utah on Tuesday.