Alysha Lundgren

Cedar City, Saint George

Reporter at St. George News

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'Just glad': Cedar City Council re-ups agreement for wildfire program

2 weeks ago | cedarcityutah.com | Alysha Lundgren

The Cedar City Council renewed an agreement with the state, giving the fire department access to wildland fire suppression resources. The city previously signed an agreement under the State of Utah's Wildland Fire Policy Updates in 2017, after the bill was signed into law, according to the City Council packet. The program is now called the Cooperative Wildfire System, and recent changes require the city to sign a new agreement.
'Just glad': Cedar City Council re-ups agreement for wildfire program

2 weeks ago | stgeorgeutah.com | Alysha Lundgren

The Cedar City Council renewed an agreement with the state, giving the fire department access to wildland fire suppression resources. The city previously signed an agreement under the State of Utah's Wildland Fire Policy Updates in 2017, after the bill was signed into law, according to the City Council packet. The program is now called the Cooperative Wildfire System, and recent changes require the city to sign a new agreement.
'It takes all of us': What to know about noxious weeds in Iron County

2 weeks ago | stgeorgeutah.com | Alysha Lundgren

As Southern Utah's native flowers bloom, so do its noxious weeds. "Noxious and invasive weeds are more than just a nuisance — they have serious consequences for Iron County as a whole," Iron County Noxious Weed Supervisor Amber Hatch told St. George News.
'It takes all of us': What to know about noxious weeds in Iron County

2 weeks ago | cedarcityutah.com | Alysha Lundgren

As Southern Utah's native flowers bloom, so do its noxious weeds. "Noxious and invasive weeds are more than just a nuisance — they have serious consequences for Iron County as a whole," Iron County Noxious Weed Supervisor Amber Hatch told St. George News.
Study recommends Cedar City boost police personnel by 20 via 'strategic growth'

2 weeks ago | stgeorgeutah.com | Alysha Lundgren

A new report is recommending the Cedar City Police Department hire 20 additional staff members over five years, highlighting a "critical need for strategic growth."Dr. Eric Fritsch, with Justice Research Consultants, completed the report titled "Five-Year Strategic Staffing Plan" for the Police Department in March.
Distracted driver rolls car off interstate in Virgin River Gorge, trooper says

3 weeks ago | stgeorgeutah.com | Alysha Lundgren

Distracted driving caused a rollover in the Virgin River Gorge Thursday morning, law enforcement reports. At approximately 8:45 a.m., first responders were dispatched to the scene of a crash on Interstate 15 near mile marker 17, Beaver Dam Littlefield Fire District reported on Facebook. Arizona Highway Patrol Trooper Matt Jenkins said the driver of a Hyundai was traveling south over the posted speed limit, while distracted, before the crash occurred.
Natural gas fireplace catches fire on Desert Color community balcony

3 weeks ago | stgeorgeutah.com | Alysha Lundgren

A natural gas fireplace caught fire in a Desert Color residence Wednesday night. Shortly before 9 p.m., St. George Fire crews were dispatched to 780 W. Akoya Pearl Street based on reports of an active fire on a balcony,¬†Battalion Chief Coty Chadburn told St. George News. "When crews got on scene, the battalion chief that was on duty noticed it was like a fireplace, like a natural gas fireplace that was on fire," he said.
Discover the Desert: Conquer St. George's hottest new challenge, just 333 steps to the top

4 weeks ago | stgeorgeutah.com | Alysha Lundgren

Are you ready for St. George's hottest new challenge? In this episode of Discover the Desert, I met up with Tech Ridge Director of Community Engagement Brad Buhanan to climb 333 steps to the top of the Stairs at Tech Ridge. It was an overcast morning in the middle of a work week, but there were still more than a dozen people mounting the stairs — some multiple times. And Buhanan said it can get much busier.
Discover the Desert: Conquer St. George's hottest new challenge, just 333 steps to the top

4 weeks ago | cedarcityutah.com | Alysha Lundgren

Are you ready for St. George's hottest new challenge? In this episode of Discover the Desert, I met up with Tech Ridge Director of Community Engagement Brad Buhanan to climb 333 steps to the top of the Stairs at Tech Ridge. It was an overcast morning in the middle of a work week, but there were still more than a dozen people mounting the stairs — some multiple times. And Buhanan said it can get much busier.
Corporate control or economic value? The push against Utah's natural asset companies

4 weeks ago | stgeorgeutah.com | Alysha Lundgren

Utah congressmen are aiming to ban natural asset companies, a proposed tradable asset class that could enable investment into natural resources from the state, raising concerns about "corporate control." However, proponents say the asset class could be an important tool for farmers, ranchers and others. On March 11, U.S. Sens. John Curtis and Mike Lee joined Rep.