🌱 How Emery County rescuers pulled off this remote canyon helicopter save

Morning Emery! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How Emery County rescuers pulled off this remote canyon helicopter save
• How Emery’s 2-0 lead slipped away in the state tournament
• What Colorado River cuts could mean for Emery County’s future water supply

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: A shower in the afternoon, with a high of 79 and low of 54 degrees.
• Thursday: Hazy; breezy in the afternoon, temps: high: 76, low: 52.
• Friday: Sun mixing with clouds, with a high of 79 and low of 47 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• Climber survives 30-foot fall after equipment failure in San Rafael Swell (etvnews.com) — A climber from out of town survived a 20–30 foot fall in Buckeyes Canyon, with Emery County Search and Rescue and state agencies pulling off a complex helicopter hoist in the remote San Rafael Swell. The man and his dog both escaped with non‑life‑threatening injuries, thanks to quick coordination between Emery County responders, state park staff, and medical flight crews.
   

• Spartans bow out of state tournament with 3-2 loss to Logan (castlecountryradio.com) — Emery High’s baseball season ended Tuesday as the Spartans were edged 3-2 by Logan in the 3A state tournament’s one-loss bracket at Lindquist Field. Emery jumped out to a 2-0 lead but stranded multiple runners in scoring position and couldn’t answer Logan’s late surge, finishing the year with an 11-17 overall record and 3-5 in region play.
   

• Utah's negotiator on Colorado River says feds may make short-term decision for states (fox13now.com) — Utah’s lead negotiator on the Colorado River warns the federal government may impose a short‑term plan as states struggle to agree on water cuts, directly affecting communities represented by Carbon and Emery counties. With reservoirs low and outdoor water already curtailed in places, Utah officials say mediation is likely and more conservation funding will be crucial for long‑term stability.
   

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📸 Around Emery

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Board Meeting
  South Sanpete District Ephraim, UT 84627
  12:00 pm
• HOSA Closing Social
  South Sevier High Monroe, UT 84754
  6:00 pm
• Closing NHS in commons
  North Sevier Middle Salina, UT 84654
  6:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Last Day of Preschool
  EMERY DISTRICT Huntington, UT 84528
• Restitution
  South Sevier High Monroe, UT 84754
  4:00 pm

Friday May 15

• PTO Service Day
  Ferron Elementary School Ferron, UT 84523
  8:30 am
• Reels, Meals, & Feels - PRICE →
  Four Corners Community Behavioral Health Administration Office, 690 E Main St, Price
  6:00 pm
• San Rafael - 8th Grade Closing Program
  EMERY DISTRICT Huntington, UT 84528
  6:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• Thursday 7 p.m. StepIt Strength Class →
  180 Fitness - Richfield, 180 Fitness, 160 E 1000 N, Richfield
  7:00 pm

Friday May 22

• Last Day of School (K-12)
  SEVIER DISTRICT Richfield, UT 84701
  12:00 pm
• The Sister Wives →
  Rim Rock Patio, 2468-2512 UT-24, Torrey
  7:00 pm
• Cornhole Tournament →
  42 N 100 W, Ephraim
  11:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

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🗞 Nearby News

Richfield

• High school girls golf: South Sevier grinds through the heat to win first-ever 2A state championship (deseret.com)
• These rural towns are banking on outdoor recreation to boost their economies (ksl.com)
• Elderly man airlifted to hospital after plane crash in Sevier County (abc4.com)

Price

• Bank of Utah appoints Wendy Medley as branch manager in Price (etvnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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