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Central Utah elects record number of first-time mayors; regional council ready to help

Central Utah elects record number of first-time mayors; regional council ready to help

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 23 - 7:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

The R6 Regional Council is made up of Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne counties, helping accomplish what's needed from small government. And with many new faces, they'll need it.
Continuing resolution allocates $5M for Gunnison drinking water project

Continuing resolution allocates $5M for Gunnison drinking water project

Eva Terry, Deseret News  |  Posted Nov. 19 - 2:12 p.m.  |  Save Story

As part of the continuing resolution that reopened the government after a 44-day shutdown, Rep. Burgess Owens announced that $5 million will fund the Gunnison City Tarr Canyon Water Development Project.
First measles cases found in central Utah; state's total infections surpass 80

First measles cases found in central Utah; state's total infections surpass 80

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 18 - 6:51 a.m.  |  Save Story

Two cases of measles have been detected in central Utah, and the state now has over 80 cases of the virus.
'Behemoth' boulder falls onto I-70 in Emery County

'Behemoth' boulder falls onto I-70 in Emery County

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 14 - 11:34 a.m.  |  Save Story

A "behemoth" sized boulder fell into I-70 near Green River early Thursday, but no one was injured.
Creekstone Energy closes funding round to advance world's largest data center campus in Utah

Creekstone Energy closes funding round to advance world's largest data center campus in Utah

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 12:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

The push for Millard County to house the world's largest data center campus took another step forward last week when Creekstone Energy announced the closure of its Series B funding round to advance its potential data center campus.
Nephi man arrested, accused of sexually assaulting girl at gunpoint

Nephi man arrested, accused of sexually assaulting girl at gunpoint

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 13 - 9:05 a.m.  |  Save Story

A Nephi man has been arrested for investigation of multiple counts of sexually assaulting a girl while threatening her with either a knife or gun.
'I did the right thing': Richfield mayor pleads guilty to trespassing, hunting charges

'I did the right thing': Richfield mayor pleads guilty to trespassing, hunting charges

Logan Stefanich, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 12 - 8:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Richfield Mayor Bryan Burrows submitted a plea in abeyance last week, pleading guilty to two charges related to trespassing and firing a gun near a building.
Groundbreaking for new Millard County artificial intelligence data center

Groundbreaking for new Millard County artificial intelligence data center

Alex Cabrero, KSL-TV  |  Posted Nov. 8 - 4:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

A groundbreaking was held Thursday afternoon in Millard County on what developers said could become one of the nation's most advanced data centers.
Man killed after crashing ATV in Little Sahara Recreation Area

Man killed after crashing ATV in Little Sahara Recreation Area

Cassidy Wixom, KSL.com  |  Posted Nov. 4 - 2:14 p.m.  |  Save Story

A 26-year-old man died from injuries sustained in a weekend ATV crash in the Little Sahara Recreation Area.
Utah special ed teacher's aide accused of abusing disabled student multiple times

Utah special ed teacher's aide accused of abusing disabled student multiple times

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 31 - 3:04 p.m.  |  Save Story

An elementary school teacher's aide in Millard County was arrested Thursday, and subsequently fired, after police say she hit a young special needs student.
Complaints against Utah judge dismissed 'with a warning'

Complaints against Utah judge dismissed 'with a warning'

Daniel Woodruff, KSL-TV  |  Posted Oct. 31 - 12:00 p.m.  |  Save Story

A judicial oversight body has dismissed multiple complaints against a Utah judge over comments he made during a sentencing hearing, while also calling his behavior on the bench "troubling."
Woman born with 'twin inside of her' getting help from community fundraiser

Woman born with 'twin inside of her' getting help from community fundraiser

Arianne Brown for KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 30 - 6:14 a.m.  |  Save Story

The community of Sevier County is rallying together to help one of their own get a new smile.
Inmate found dead inside Emery County Jail, officials say

Inmate found dead inside Emery County Jail, officials say

Curtis Booker, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 29 - 10:41 p.m.  |  Save Story

A person was found deceased inside the Emery County Jail on Wednesday.
Millard data center to break ground and bring promise to rural Utah

Millard data center to break ground and bring promise to rural Utah

Amy Joi O'Donoghue, Deseret News  |  Posted Oct. 22 - 7:53 a.m.  |  Save Story

A state-of-the-art facility is due to break ground next month in Millard County, utilizing land owned by one of the founding partners, as well as water rights that belonged to his family for 50 years.
I-70 reopens in Sevier County after fatal crash

I-70 reopens in Sevier County after fatal crash

Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 21 - 10:00 a.m.  |  Save Story

A man was killed when a semitruck crashed and rolled on I-70 in Sevier County Tuesday morning, according to state troopers.
Man found with missing 12-year-old is charged with kidnapping, sexual assault

Man found with missing 12-year-old is charged with kidnapping, sexual assault

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 17 - 3:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Utah man arrested earlier this week after allegedly leading police on a chase has now been charged with abducting the 12-year-old girl found in the stolen truck police say he was driving.
Utah man arrested, accused of threatening to shoot people wearing red at BYU-Utah game

Utah man arrested, accused of threatening to shoot people wearing red at BYU-Utah game

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 2:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Emery County man was arrested Wednesday after police say he made online threats regarding this weekend's BYU-Utah football game.
Utah man accused of leading police on chase with missing 12-year-old girl

Utah man accused of leading police on chase with missing 12-year-old girl

Pat Reavy, KSL.com  |  Posted Oct. 15 - 12:59 p.m.  |  Save Story

A Sanpete County man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly leading police on a chase in Sevier County.
Flood watch area expanded as Hurricane Priscilla remnants impact Utah

Flood watch area expanded as Hurricane Priscilla remnants impact Utah

Carter Williams, KSL.com  |  Updated Oct. 10 - 10:17 p.m.  |  Save Story

More flash flooding is expected at many of Utah's outdoor gems on Friday, and additional flooding is likely on Saturday, as remnants of Hurricane Priscilla move through the state.