Month: June 2026

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Originally Published: 29 JUN 26 13:39 ET

By Mike Anderson, KSL

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    BEAVER, Utah (KSL) — Saturday morning, Mo Larsen and her family were met by a small army of neighbors, ready to help them recover from their loss in the Cottonwood Fire. Larsen says she was hesitant at first to accept the help, but eventually agreed when offered by friends at church.

“I think it’s awesome,” Larsen said in gratitude. “It’s the most Christlike thing that I could think of, to be able to serve a neighbor in need; someone who did lose a home in the fire.”

Larsen and her family were in the process of moving into a home they purchased in Beaver a few months ago. Until a very recent, abrupt turn of events, their condo near the Eagle Point Ski Resort was also their primary home.

“There was still stuff and furniture and memories in that house,” Larsen explained. “And we were going to just be renting it out over the winter and in the summer.”

Larsen says her husband, a volunteer firefighter, happened to be near the condo when the fire erupted, but couldn’t gather their belongings.

“Instead of grabbing our stuff, my husband was knocking doors, making sure everyone else was evacuated because he’s a hero,” Larsen said.

Meantime, Larsen’s home in Beaver was not quite move-in ready. Volunteers on Saturday were helping bury a water main, sanding and painting wooden wall panels, and helping run wires for lighting. Neighbors like Nick Pray were eager to help.

“We’re all kind of a big family around here,” Pray said. “Even people that come from out of town, they notice that and that’s why they end up sticking around.”

Larsen also points out that the community around Beaver, Iron, and Garfield counties is raising funds for people who have suffered losses in the Cottonwood Fire, with accounts set up at Utah Independent Bank and the State Bank of Southern Utah.

“This is an amazing community, and we’re a really tight-knit community,” Larsen said. “And I know that if somebody needed help, then people would be there.”

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Par Kermani

JACKSON, Wyo. (KIFI) — Wyoming health officials have confirmed a case of measles in an unvaccinated adult in Teton County and are warning the public about several potential exposure locations in northwest Wyoming.

“We are asking people who may have been exposed to watch for measles symptoms for 21 days past the exposure date and consider avoiding crowded public places and high-risk settings such as daycare centers,” said Dr. Alexia Harrist, Wyoming’s state health officer.

Officials said monitoring is especially important for people who have not received the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine.

Symptoms of measles include fever, cough, runny nose, red or watery eyes and a rash that typically begins on the face before spreading down the body.

According to the Wyoming Department of Health, people may have been exposed to measles at multiple locations in Grand Teton National Park and Jackson between June 17 and June 25.

Possible exposure locations include:

• Cafe Court Pizzeria and Ranch House Restaurant at Colter Bay Village in Grand Teton National Park from noon to 10 p.m. on June 17 and June 18.

• Colter Bay Convenience Store in Grand Teton National Park from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. on June 20.

• Target Jackson Hole from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on June 25.

The Wyoming Department of Health recommends that anyone who develops symptoms call their healthcare provider before seeking care in person to help prevent additional exposures.

Babies too young to be vaccinated, pregnant women who are not immune and people with weakened immune systems face a higher risk of serious complications from measles. Health officials recommend those individuals contact their healthcare provider if they believe they may have been exposed.

The MMR vaccine provides long-lasting protection against measles, and state health officials are encouraging Wyoming residents to make sure they and their children are up to date on vaccinations.

The Wyoming Department of Health maintains a list of measles cases and exposure locations on its website.

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Megan Lavin

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – For America’s 250th birthday, Ancestry wants you to get in touch with your ancestors that helped shape America.

Genealogy is a very popular past time in our area, boasting even our own Family History Center.

For those that haven’t picked up the hobby, Ancestry offers a few tips to help you get started.

Nicka Sewell-Smith, a professional genealogist, says many people get involved in genealogy to try prove they’re related to someone famous. But, recommends looking at everyone in your family tree, and seeing how their lives shaped yours, and America’s past.

To learn more, see the interview above, or check out Ancestry.com/stories-of-us.

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Par Kermani

AMMON, Idaho (KIFI) — A Firth man is facing felony charges after Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies say he threatened people with a gun while trying to force his way into a home Saturday night.

According to the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a residence in the 2000 North block of Ammon Road just after 10 p.m. on June 27 after receiving reports of a disturbance.

Dispatchers were told a man was attempting to force entry into the home, had pointed a gun at someone and was making threats to kill people inside.

When deputies arrived, residents identified the suspect as 36-year-old Shawn Alan Cochran of Firth. They told deputies Cochran had run toward the back of the property and said they believed he was armed with firearms and knives.

While searching the area, deputies noticed lights turning on and off inside a nearby camper that was not supposed to be occupied.

According to the sheriff’s office, deputies ordered anyone inside the camper to come out but received no response. An Idaho Falls Police Department K-9 was then used to search the camper.

Authorities said Cochran eventually identified himself after being bitten by the K-9 and surrendered to deputies.

Deputies and Idaho Falls Ambulance personnel treated Cochran for a dog bite to the arm before he was taken to a hospital for medical clearance and later booked into the Bonneville County Jail.

Cochran was booked on charges of felony aggravated assault and attempted burglary, along with a misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest.

As in all criminal cases, charges are merely accusations and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

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