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Yahoo
02-08-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Monroe Canyon Fire continues to grow amid high winds, community meeting scheduled
RICHFIELD, Utah (ABC4) — The Monroe Canyon Fire burning near Richfield in Sevier County continues to grow amid high winds and high temperatures. A community meeting has been scheduled for tonight, Aug. 2, at the Snow College auditorium to discuss the wildfire. The blaze is currently mapped at 57,118 acres with 4% containment, according to an incident update on Saturday. A Red Flag Warning has been extended until Saturday at 10 p.m. Temperatures around the fire have reportedly been in the high 80s and low 90s. Wind speeds have been consistently around 27 mph with 35 mph gusts. Humidities across the landscape are around 5% with historically low fuel moistures at around 8%. A community meeting has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. tonight, Aug. 2, in the Snow College auditorium in Richfield, Utah. Gov. Cox visited crews fighting the Monroe Canyon Fire on Friday. Yesterday, Aug. 1, was a calmer day on the fire, officials said. Crews were reportedly able to catch the flanking fire and mop up spots, holding the lines south of Monroe Canyon. Hotshots will be working to finish line construction between Manning Meadow and Marysville Peak today. 'Crews successfully held Highway 24 after Thursday's activity and kept the fire on the west side of the highway, despite high winds. Firefighters continue to work in the area, mopping up, digging out hotspots, and expanding fireline,' Saturday's update states. 'This burned area will assist firefighters by acting as a holding feature, should the fire attempt to make any more wind-driven runs toward the east. The highway has reopened to all traffic. Crews will be working along roadways in the coming days. We ask that the public drive safely when passing firefighters.' Dozers continue to construct line over the Koosharem Road, officials said. In Bear Valley, power companies are working to replace power poles damaged by the fire so that normal power can be restored to residents. More aircraft have reportedly arrived to assist with the wildfire. 'The fire now has seven type one helicopters, two Type 2 helicopters, one Type 3 helicopter, six heavy scoopers, three air attacks, two UAS's, and two helicopters on loan from the state of Utah. This brings the total number to twenty-three aircraft on incident. Having this quantity of aircraft has created the necessity to bring in a temporary FAA tower for the Richfield Airport,' the update states. Evacuation orders for people living in certain areas of Monroe Canyon have been lifted, according to the . Latest headlines: Salt Lake City firefighters rescue several people in early morning abandoned building fire Safest Car Rankings for 2025 $1.2 million in fentanyl, heroin seized in San Juan County traffic stop Texas House committee advances GOP-friendly map Monroe Canyon Fire continues to grow amid high winds, community meeting scheduled Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Mountain America Foundation and Snow College Announce Winners of First-Generation Student Scholarship
Five rural Utah students awarded scholarships to support academic journey and student success A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available in this link. EPHRAIM, Utah, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mountain America Credit Union, through the Mountain America Foundation and Snow College, have announced the five recipients of the Mountain America First-Generation College Student Scholarship for the 2025–2026 academic year. Each winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship to support their higher education goals at Snow College. This newly established program reflects a joint commitment to improving educational access for first-generation college students. The scholarship is awarded to students who are the first in their families to attend college and who demonstrate strong academic potential, leadership qualities, and dedication to their communities. 'These five students reflect the impressive characteristics we hoped to highlight through this partnership,' said Suzanne Oliver, executive director of the Mountain America Foundation. 'Their stories and aspirations embody the spirit of this scholarship—resilience, ambition, and a commitment to building brighter futures not only for themselves, but for their families and communities.' The five scholarship winners for the 2025–2026 academic year are: Malia Anderson, Snow College Jeily Aquino, Piute High School Kamron A. Byrd, Snow College Adam Fitch, Manti High School Iliana Rojas Vega, Snow College Sharlene Wells, senior vice president of public relations and organizational communications at Mountain America, presented certificates to recipients on June 12 to celebrate and highlight this achievement. Representatives from Snow College were also in attendance, including Brittany Cornelsen, director of student connection center and head of first year experience; Fernando Montaño, multicultural education and recruitment coordinator; and Cameron Brooks, executive director of advancement and government relations. This year's announcement marks the successful launch of the Mountain America First-Generation College Student Scholarship program. With shared values of service, education, and community uplift, the Mountain America Foundation and Snow College are proud to support underrepresented students in reaching their educational goals. To learn more about Mountain America's community involvement, visit About Mountain America Credit Union With more than 1 million members and $20 billion in assets, Mountain America Credit Union helps its members define and achieve their financial dreams. Mountain America provides consumers and businesses with a variety of convenient, flexible products and services, as well as sound, timely advice. Members enjoy access to secure, cutting-edge mobile banking technology, over 100 branches across multiple states, and more than 50,000 surcharge-free ATMs. Mountain America—guiding you forward. Learn more at CONTACT: Contact: publicrelations@ in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
24-06-2025
- Business
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Mountain America Foundation and Snow College Announce Winners of First-Generation Student Scholarship
Five rural Utah students awarded scholarships to support academic journey and student success A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available in this link. EPHRAIM, Utah, June 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mountain America Credit Union, through the Mountain America Foundation and Snow College, have announced the five recipients of the Mountain America First-Generation College Student Scholarship for the 2025–2026 academic year. Each winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship to support their higher education goals at Snow College. This newly established program reflects a joint commitment to improving educational access for first-generation college students. The scholarship is awarded to students who are the first in their families to attend college and who demonstrate strong academic potential, leadership qualities, and dedication to their communities. 'These five students reflect the impressive characteristics we hoped to highlight through this partnership,' said Suzanne Oliver, executive director of the Mountain America Foundation. 'Their stories and aspirations embody the spirit of this scholarship—resilience, ambition, and a commitment to building brighter futures not only for themselves, but for their families and communities.' The five scholarship winners for the 2025–2026 academic year are: Malia Anderson, Snow College Jeily Aquino, Piute High School Kamron A. Byrd, Snow College Adam Fitch, Manti High School Iliana Rojas Vega, Snow College Sharlene Wells, senior vice president of public relations and organizational communications at Mountain America, presented certificates to recipients on June 12 to celebrate and highlight this achievement. Representatives from Snow College were also in attendance, including Brittany Cornelsen, director of student connection center and head of first year experience; Fernando Montaño, multicultural education and recruitment coordinator; and Cameron Brooks, executive director of advancement and government relations. This year's announcement marks the successful launch of the Mountain America First-Generation College Student Scholarship program. With shared values of service, education, and community uplift, the Mountain America Foundation and Snow College are proud to support underrepresented students in reaching their educational goals. To learn more about Mountain America's community involvement, visit About Mountain America Credit Union With more than 1 million members and $20 billion in assets, Mountain America Credit Union helps its members define and achieve their financial dreams. Mountain America provides consumers and businesses with a variety of convenient, flexible products and services, as well as sound, timely advice. Members enjoy access to secure, cutting-edge mobile banking technology, over 100 branches across multiple states, and more than 50,000 surcharge-free ATMs. Mountain America—guiding you forward. Learn more at CONTACT: Contact: publicrelations@ in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Sport
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Hawaii earns commitment from Isaac Finlinson, JUCO National Player of the Year
The Hawaii Rainbow Warriors Basketball team secured another commitment this offseason. On Friday, Former Snow College forward Isaac Finlinson announced his commitment to the 'Bows. Finlinson averaged 18.7 points per game, 6.6 rebounds, and shot 38.5% from 3-pt range and 51.6% from the field. The forward was named the 2024-25 NJCAA Division I Men's Basketball Player of the Year. Finlinson scored double-digit points in 29 off 33 games and helped lead Snow to a number 1 rank for majority of the season. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-02-2025
- Health
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Timeline: A look back at Coastal Carolina University President Michael Benson
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — By the time Michael Benson stepped into Coastal Carolina University's presidential suite on Jan. 2, 2021, he was already a rising star in higher education. In December 2001 at just 36, he was tapped to lead Snow College in Ephraim, Utah — becoming the youngest college president in the history of the Utah System of Higher Education. He took the reins at Southern Utah University from January 2007 through July 2013 before leading Eastern Kentucky University from August 2013 until January 2020. Now, after four years in Conway, Benson is moving to the 25,994-student University of West Virginia. Here's a look back at some of Benson's CCU milestones: The state Fiscal Accountability Authority approved a pair of major capital improvement projects just a month into Benson's tenure, authorizing nearly $40 million to renovate Kimbrel Library and construct the two-story, 68,000-square-foot Thompson Learning Library Complex. 'I would maintain that at the core of any great institution is a great library. Ours is in need of attention and investment. This renovation – together with the additional square footage of new learning spaces – are at the core of our mission as a university,' Benson wrote in a February 2021 message. Borrowing and building on initiatives from other schools, CCU officials rolled out an incentive program that offered $2,500 scholarships weekly for 10 weeks along with two grand prize, full-ride scholarships for a semester in a bid to get students vaccinated against COVID. 'I have read about other places and other institutions that are doing this but I don't think that anyone is doing it quite as aggressively as we are,' Benson said at the time. 'We have been talking about ways that we can make our campus safe, so the board of trustees approved our putting aside $300,000 to use to incentivize students. We are pretty excited about it. And, I hope students will take it seriously.' Conway Medical Center donated a record $10 million to the university to help establish a College of Health and Human Performance, giving students access to degree programs such as nursing, public health and sports management. 'We see it as a chance to make a major investment, in a capital project, but most significantly, to help address the workforce needs in our county. We have more and more people moving here, and we have some really acute challenges as it relates to health care and training health care professionals,' Benson said at the time. CCU's inaugural cohort of 28 students for its new bachelor of science in nursing prelicensure program was selected in January. Tim Beck arrived in Conway from North Carolina State University, where he quickly landed a five-year deal to oversee the Sun Belt Conference powerhouse. Beck's daughter Haylie played volleyball at CCU. Beck replaced Jamey Chadwell, who left to take over Liberty's program. Coastal Carolina University secured state funding in June 2023 and broke ground that fall on a $20 million, 93,365-square-foot indoor practice facility for its athletic teams using $5 million in capital project reserves and $10 million from donor gifts. The facility located south of Brooks Stadium, will include a full-size synthetic turf football field; a tower for coaches; a training room; video recording platforms; lighting and sound systems; restrooms; and storage space. Through the program, space technology will help to conduct scientific research aimed at addressing pressing issues in the management of the coastal environment and focus on monitoring and managing coastal erosion, sea-level rise, stormwater runoff, and other ecological concerns critical to the health of South Carolina's coastal regions. ChantSat-1 is expected to go into space in the spring or fall of 2027 and be in space for three to five years. The project will cost roughly $1.2 mill to $1.5 million. Officials in June said they secured $10 million worth of federal and state funding to help finance a walkway over Highway 544 — a project years in the making. The university began exploring the idea of a pedestrian walkway in October 2016 — weeks after 19-year-old Ryan Bielawa was hit and killed by a drunken driver as he crossed the highway. 'I've been in other places where pedestrian pedways work, so this is a priority and we're going to find a way to fund it,' Benson told a state House Ways and Means subcommittee during a Jan. 24, 2024 meeting in Columbia. A project nine years in the making, Mayor Brenda Bethune said at the event that construction is a turning point for Myrtle Beach's future. The $22.3 million venture is being built along an historic stretch of Main Street, occupying what once was Mates' Dress Shop, J&J Drugs and the original Broadway Theater. Once complete, the 300-seat performing arts center expected to open in 2026 will boast amenities including rooftop patio space. CCU will house its performing arts programs inside the theater, while also hosting cultural events. The school is responsible for operating costs and in return gets a minimum of 150 use days, while the city gets 30. 'This community will be so enriched by this venue. But more importantly, by the people that animate it. Enliven it. And bring to everybody. This is a venue and a facility for everybody,' Benson said. * * * Adam Benson joined the News13 digital team in January 2024. He is a veteran South Carolina reporter with previous stops at the Greenwood Index-Journal, Post & Courier and The Sun News in Myrtle Beach. Adam is a Boston native and University of Utah graduate. Follow Adam on X, formerly Twitter, at @AdamNewshound12. See more of his work here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 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