Utah DWR hosts first desert tortoise viewing event, in Washington County
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah, April 17, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) -- The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is hosting its first desert tortoise viewing event on...
Huge pillar of smoke draws 4 fire departments to Iron County blaze
IRON COUNTY, Utah, April 16, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) -- A giant smoke plume from a structure fire Tuesday afternoon drew four Iron County fire...
Mitigation progressing at Panguitch Lake dam; evacuation notice lifted
PANGUITCH, Utah, April 12, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Officials say mitigation efforts are working to reduce the risk of failure of the Panguitch Lake...
National group announces $10,000 reward in Utah bald eagle shooting
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 11, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) -- The Center for Biological Diversity is offering a $10,000 reward for information on the...
Reports of active shooter locks down Southern Utah University campus
CEDAR CITY, Utah, April 11, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Reports of an active shooter Thursday morning locked down the Southern Utah University campus for...
Update: Garfield County buttresses faltering Panguitch Dam
PANGUITCH, Utah, April 10, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) -- In addition to providing alerts, evacuation plans and a Wednesday informational meeting for concerned residents, officials...
‘Urgent’ alert issued for Panguitch Lake Dam
PANGUITCH, Utah, April 9, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) -- The Garfield County Sheriff's Office Tuesday night issued an "urgent" public safety announcement warning the Panguitch...
Utah Tech selected for ‘Sandbox’ program to foster entrepreneurial spirit
ST. GEORGE, Utah, April 9, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) -- Utah Tech University has been selected as one of four schools nationwide to participate in...
Hurricane house fire kills cat, damages nearby residence
HURRICANE, Utah, April 9, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) -- Hurricane Valley Fire & Rescue was called to a large house fire Monday night, and was...
Officials monitoring Panguitch Lake dam due to damage, cracking
PANGUITCH, Utah, April 8, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — Cracking in the Panguitch Lake dam has closed a section of state Route 143 while officials...
Hurricane woman, 66, pleads guilty to embezzling $230K as HOA treasurer
ST. GEORGE, Utah, April 8, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) — A 66-year-old Hurricane woman was sentenced to one year and one day of home detention...
Ivins officials warn against rushing roundabouts
IVINS, Utah, April 8, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) -- First responders with Santa Clara -- Ivins Fire & Rescue are warning drivers not to drive...
Sheriff’s office: Moab man arrested after attempt to meet with, sexually abuse minor
MOAB, Utah, April 6, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) -- A Moab man was jailed Thursday after Grand County sheriff's officials say he arranged to meet...
Cedar City man sentenced after murder-for-hire conviction in New York state
UTICA, New York, April 6, 2024 (Gephardt Daily) -- A Cedar City man has been sentenced to 84 months in prison for using the...