Utah is currently suffering from not only an extreme drought but also eight wildfires that are engulfing the state in flames.

The Provo City Fire Marshal is using a recent small fire to highlight the danger of setting off fireworks in restricted areas of the city.

The severe drought is prompting many cities and counties around Utah to issue fireworks bans and restrictions to minimize wildfire risks.

SALT LAKE CITY — At a press conference on Tuesday afternoon, Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall, citing ongoing severe drought conditions in Salt Lake City, banned the use of fireworks within the city limits until further notice. The ban covers what are called “class C” fireworks, or, the type that are typically sold at […]

The current blood shortage is due to an increase in trauma cases, emergency room visits, and blood transfusions the American Red Cross said.

A cement truck rolled, spilling 10-yards of concrete and diesel fuel on the frontage road near Point of the Mountain in Utah County.

Witnesses say both a blue Pontiac Grand Prix and a Honda motorcycle were traveling at high rates of speed when they lost control.

SALT LAKE CITY – Companies that make fireworks say they understand the need to be more careful about using fireworks in these very dry conditions but say that cities and towns that want to increase their restrictions now are going against state law.  Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson is calling on municipalities to “review […]

Business owners in Millcreek get their first chance to assess the damage after a massive fire forced them to shut down last week. 

A new Salt Lake County interactive map shows off where fireworks will be restricted for the upcoming Fourth of July and July 24 holidays.