(Washington)- President Barack Obama outlined plans Tuesday to slow the pollution blamed for climate change — plans bound to have an impact on Utahns in their homes and on their jobs right away and in communities and wildlands of the rapidly warming Southwest in the decades to come. Obama took aim at critics who contend that cutting greenhouse gas emissions and improving energy efficiency will cripple American jobs and the economy. He said it is time to stop arguing about environmental changes. His plan includes limiting emissions from coal-fired power plants, stepping up reliance on natural gas as a transitional fuel, expanding solar, wind and other alternative-energy resources and improving energy-efficiency of cars, appliances and buildings — all changes that are likely to be reflected in energy bills

Among the critics was Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah. In an interview, he said Obama’s proposals go too far and they will put energy costs out of the reach of Americans.

Rep. Chris Stewart, R-Utah, echoed Hatch’s concerns about stunting the economy and raising energy prices. And he said the moves would drive industry overseas.

"This is unacceptable," said Stewart, chairman of the House environment subcommittee,

　

(Moab Utah)- The Moab Adventure Center has teamed with Susan G. Komen for the Cure Salt Lake City to help raise money for the fight against breast cancer. The vent is on Saturday. This is the event of the summer you do not want to miss! The journey begins with a beautiful drive up the river corridor to launch onto the Colorado River. Lunch at the exclusive Red Cliffs Lodge along the river banks. Later that evening, a party in town, with free LIVE concert, dinner and fun!

(Moab Utah). Channel Two's Road Tripping crew will be featuring Moab This Thursday...visiting several locations during the morning Channel two News Show.

　

Mother, Son Animal Cruelty Charges

(Provo, UT) -- A mother and son are facing trial on animal-cruelty charges. A judge determined yesterday there's enough evidence for Trudy and Rory Childs to stand trial. Authorities say the pair underfed their horses and did not properly treat open wounds. Police found the malnourished horses in February.

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>>Father, Daughter Incest Charges

(Bluffdale, UT) -- Police say a father and daughter knew of their biological connection before committing incest. The unidentified pair are facing two counts each of felony incest. Authorities say the woman began having sex with her biological father in 2011, one year after meeting him.

>>Sewage Company Big Trouble

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- The owner of a sewage company is in big trouble. Officials have charged the owner of A-and-B Sewer and Drain, with two felony counts of violating the Water Quality Act. Authorities say Tom Vasiliou illegally dumped raw sewage last year. Vasiliou says human waste is simply fertilizer and he did nothing wrong. If convicted, Vasiliou is looking at a maximum of ten-years.

>>Red Cliffs Recreation Area Closed

(St. George, UT) -- Some Red Cliffs Recreation Area campgrounds and trails are closed through tomorrow. The Bureau of Land Management says they're installing two bridges. Both are across Quail Creek on Red Cliffs Road. Visitors cannot use Red Cliffs Road from the entrance to the campground. The Red Reef, Silver Reef and Anasazi trails are also closed.

>>Missing Cockatoo Found Safe

(Salt Lake City, UT) -- A missing Tracy Aviary cockatoo is home safe. Matilda flew away from a training exercise Saturday afternoon. Two people found her north of Parleys Canyon. Her trainer says Matilda was hungry, thirsty and tired but she's happy to be home.

Undated) -- The body of a woman missing after a boat crash is being recovered from Lake Powell. Police say divers found Jessica Jackman's body this afternoon, but are not saying where it was found. Officials are continuing to investigate the collision between a motor boat and a house boat last Thursday that left two others dead.

Meanwhile, Authorities are looking for a 61-year-old Georgia man who went missing near the entrance of Lake Powell's Warm Creek Bay. National Park Service officials say they got a report of a possible drowning about 1 p.m. Monday. Crews from the park service and sheriff's officials in Arizona's Coconino County and Utah's Kane County are investigating and searching for the man.


>>West Fork Fire Still Growing

(South Fork, CO) -- The West Fork Fire Complex spread yesterday as firefighters work to keep it from reaching the town of South Fork and the Rio Grande Dam. The group of three fires has burned nearly 80 thousand acres and is zero percent contained. The blaze was reportedly crowning yesterday, meaning it was not just spreading over the ground but was jumping from tree top to tree top as well. Fields of dead trees killed by an epidemic of spruce beetles are perfect kindling for the destructive blaze.

PARK CITY, Utah – Fresh Market in Park City will only sell approved fireworks, like sparklers and snaps, this summer at the request of city officials. Several other cities in northern Utah are following suit. West Valley City has banned setting off fireworks in any area west of State Route 111 and on any property owned by the city. Layton has banned setting off fireworks east of Highway 89. City official said they are enacting a zero tolerance policy regarding fireworks within city limits.

For the July holidays, fireworks may be discharged between July 1 and July 7 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., except on July 4, when the time is extended to midnight. Fireworks may also be discharged between July 21 and July 27 between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. On July 24 the time is extended to midnight.

In Moab the city prohibits the use of all fireworks and combustible materials and to prohibit any fire source or combustible material, includingsmoking, within 150 feet of Mill Creek and Pack Creek until further notice. Violations of said prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $500, or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or by both such fine andimprisonment.

>>Sinclair Heads Utah Products Survey

(Undated) -- The most popular brand in Utah is Sinclair. That's according to a new survey of products from all 50-states and the logos which consumers most associate with each state. Sinclair's green dinosaur has been its company logo practically since the company was founded in 1916.