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Governor declares drought emergency as Utah dips into reservoir ‘savings’

Gov. Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency Thursday, noting every county is in a state of severe or extreme drought after a dry winter marked by record warmth robbed Utah of its snowpack and left rivers and streams running low. The declaration opens the door for farmers and ranchers to ...

This wildfire season could be hotter, drier and pricer, Utah officials say

The 2026 wildfire season is shaping up to be not just hotter and drier but also more expensive after the cost of gasoline soared in the three months since the Iran war began. Usually, when state officials refer to “fuel” in wildland firefighting, they’re talking about grass, brush and ...