Man survives black bear attack in Utah; bear killed

PANGUITCH — A black bear has been killed in Garfield County after biting a man who was sleeping in a cot. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources says the incident happened Tuesday in the Bryce Woodlands community sometime between 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. A …

Black bear put down after biting man sleeping in southern Utah

BRYCE WOODLANDS, Utah — A southern Utah man is out of the hospital after he was attacked by a black bear while trying to sleep on a cot outdoors near Bryce Woodlands. According to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, the attack happened Tuesday at …

Utah's family-friendly financial literacy tool for better money management

SALT LAKE CITY — Financial literacy can seem like something that is out of reach for some, but the state of Utah offers tools to help you understand and take control of your finances. The state treasurer of Utah's website has a lot of things for kids, …

Want some public records? Utah now has one man who will hear disputes

SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Senate on Wednesday confirmed Lonny Pehrson as the state’s first records officer. Pehrson was confirmed on an 18-8 vote with two Republicans joining all the Senate’s Democrats. Civic groups from multiple sides of the political …

Man arrested in southern Utah with allegedly more than 2 pounds of cocaine

WASHINGTON CITY, Utah — One North Dakota man is now facing charges after police say he was found with more than two pounds of cocaine in his vehicle. Nathan Alexander Serna, 26, was arrested on Wednesday. According to court documents, Washington City …

Maternity care deserts pushing Wyoming women to Utah for labor and delivery

KEMMERER, Wyo. — Maternity care deserts across Wyoming are growing as hospitals close labor and delivery units for financial reasons. That vanishing access is forcing many women to drive hours to deliver their babies. Kemmerer mom Alyssa Vasey had visions …

Firefighters Make Progress Against France Canyon Fire In Utah

Fire activity on the France Canyon Fire moderated today, giving firefighters a critical opportunity to make progress. Favorable weather conditions allowed crews to complete successful firing operations along the eastern perimeter, bringing the fire to 5% …

What to know about the fatal shooting at a Utah ‘No Kings’ rally

Utah County lakes, rivers stocked with fish for the summer by DWR

1 / 2 A women fishes at Salem Pond on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. Jacob Nielson, Daily Herald 2 / 2 Silver Lake Flat Reservoir is pictured Monday, June 16, 2025. Jacob Nielson, Daily Herald ❮ ❯ A spring wave of fish stockings has Utah County’s bodies of …

Utah State Mount Rushmore

As a reader and fan of college sports, you may know as a reader that the summer can often be devoid of content, especially in May, June, and the first half of July until Media Days. Each year, the writing staff at the Mountain West Connection does a weekly …