Semi hauling fast food catches fire in Emery County
EMERY COUNTY, Utah, Oct. 13, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A semi trailer hauling a load of fast food caught fire Saturday night, north of Green River. Emery County Sheriff dispatch got a call from a semi driver on State Route 6 near mile marker 293.
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Joe’s Valley Fest brings climbers and community together in Emery County - ETV News
EMERY COUNTY – Climbers from near and far gathered in Emery County Oct. 1 through 4 for the 12th annual Joe’s Valley Fest. The four-day event featured climbing clinics, activities hosted by local businesses and community events. Festival attendees also spent an estimated $90,000 at Emery County businesses throughout the weekend.
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Ogden and Davis land top seeds in girls soccer playoffs
Ogden and Davis high schools have secured top seeds in the Northern Utah girls soccer state qualifiers, according to an October 12 report. The playoffs for various classifications are scheduled to begin this week and next week across the region.
OgdenOctober 12, 2026
Emery volleyball takes on three of the top squads in 3A at Monroe
The Lady Spartan volleyball squad spent the weekend in Monroe competing in the South Sevier Tournament. They faced Morgan, Delta, and Canyon View, three of the top-five 3A programs, and earned only one win against No. 12 Richfield to finish 1-3.
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French fry shipment lost as crews extinguish trailer fire on U.S. 6 in Emery County
6 on the evening of Saturday, Oct. 10, after a trailer carrying french fries ignited, pausing traffic as first responders battled the blaze. Crews also learned the truck was hauling a french fry cargo. (Courtesy Emery County Sheriff's Office) ECSO Deputy Josh Opp arrived on scene with the GRFD and quickly extinguished the blaze.
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Flash Flood Warning Issued for Zion National Park and Surrounding Areas
The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for parts of Kane and Washington counties, including Zion National Park, as heavy thunderstorms produced life-threatening flooding. The warning, which was in effect until 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026, covered areas including Springdale, Rockville, and the Escalante River.
EmeryOctober 11, 2026