The Aurora City Council held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, August 18, addressing a full agenda that ranged from animal control concerns to youth leadership opportunities and upcoming community projects. Addressing the Growing Stray Cat Population: Aurora’s animal control officer, Mickie McKenzie, approached the council requesting updates to the city’s animal ordinance to help manage the growing stray cat population. McKenzie expressed frustration over the number of unclaimed cats roaming the community and urged ...

Intermountain Sevier Valley Clinic’s new therapist, Brooks Fletcher, LCSW, began his career as a social worker at a local nursing facility.  He then stepped into therapy when a friend encouraged him to take a position at a local counseling center. Now, he’s thrilled to start seeing patients at Intermountain Sevier Valley Hospital to serve patients in the community and help enhance their mental health. “I’m excited for an opportunity to work in the hospital. I’m ...

Utah’s reservoir levels are showing a drastic decline. Since June 1, the state has drawn down reservoirs at a rate more than double the normal rate. This is due to increased demand, lower-than-normal spring runoff and an extremely dry summer.  “Reservoirs are our first line of defense against drought and are vital for our communities and ecosystems,” Candice Hasenyager, director at the Utah Division of Water Resources, said. “The rapid decline we’re seeing is a ...