HILL AFB, Utah, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: By Senior Airman Jack Rodgers, 419th Fighter Wing Public Affairs The 419th Fighter Wing's Civil Engineer Squadron hosted an extended 3-day training exercise during its January unit training assembly to further develop Airmen's practical skills. The squadron assembled a bare base set-up including small shelter systems, generators, showers and conducted training on operating heavy machinery. Transcription:   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2024: Associate Administrator Francisco Sanchez of the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience today reminded Utah private nonprofit organizations of the Feb. 21, 2024, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for property damage caused by flooding that occurred May 1 - 27, 2023. Private nonprofits that provide essential services of a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: The BLM Cedar City Field Office invites the public to provide input on the Coal Creek Day Use Site Environmental Assessment (EA) in Iron County, Utah. The project aims to enhance recreational opportunities while preserving the natural beauty and resources of the area. "Engaging with the public and considering their valuable input is at the heart of our commitment to responsib  more

SCOTT AFB, Illinois, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Scott Air Force Base issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class De'Quan Simmons, 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Scott Air Force Base recently hosted a pair of F-35A Lightning IIs from the 388th Fighter Wing based at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a part of an Air Force-wide push to expand hot-pit refueling capabilities, Jan. 18, 2024. Hot-pit refueling is the practice of refueling an aircraft immediately after landing while keepin  more

SCOTT AFB, Illinois, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class De'Quan Simmons, 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Scott Air Force Base recently hosted a pair of F-35A Lightning IIs from the 388th Fighter Wing based at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, as a part of an Air Force-wide push to expand hot-pit refueling capabilities, Jan. 18, 2024. Hot-pit refueling is the practice of refueling an aircraft immediately after landing whil  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * State to receive $854k for wildfire smoke preparedness projects in target underserved areas * * * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is expected to award $10.67 million in grant funding to nine selected recipients across the country to enhance community wildfire smoke preparedness. Of these recipients, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality (UDEQ) is anticipating a  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Utah issued the following news release on Jan. 25, 2024: U.S. Attorney Trina A. Higgins announced today that the District of Utah collected $8,945,364.56 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2023. Of this amount, $6,624,427.09 was collected in criminal actions and $2,320,937.47 was collected in civil actions. Additionally, the District of Utah worked with other U.S. Attorney's Offices and components o  more