AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWildfire Watch (Salt Lake City): A fast-moving brush fire near Ensign Peak spread to 30+ acres, prompting major firefighting response and threats to nearby homes and popular hiking areas. Hiking Safety (Capitol Reef): Authorities are searching for 77-year-old Richard Discipio, last seen at a Torrey hotel and believed to be hiking in the Chimney Rock area. Road & Visitor Safety (Southern Utah): A Cedar City police pursuit ended with an arrest after the driver allegedly hit 105 mph on I-15; and Moab City Council postponed changes to OHV speed limits after concerns about safety and noise. Local Tourism Picks (St. George): Best of Southern Utah’s contest drew a record 1.1M votes, with winners now posted online and in the 2026 magazine. Travel Costs (Gas Prices): Fuel prices remain a summer concern as Utah averages for premium gas hover around the low-$5 range, with national prices still elevated. Measles Impact (Public Health): KFF Health News details how Utah clinicians are dealing with the strain of the state’s long measles outbreak, including high-risk newborn cases.
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