Antelope Island State Park needs volunteers to work in the visitor center greeting visitors, providing information about the park and community, and assisting with gift shop sales and merchandising.

Volunteers receive a complimentary park pass, 20% discount in the gift shop, and monthly volunteer newsletter.

A minimum of seven volunteer hours per month are required, preferably in 3.5-hour shifts every two weeks. After May 1, shifts increase to 4.5-hours. Training is provided and spring orientation is required for new volunteers. Utah State Parks also performs a background check prior to hiring.

For more information or to sign up, contact ellenlabotka@utah.gov or call 801-773-2941

DAVIS COUNTY - There will be no open burn in Davis County this year because of an extreme fire danger.

Homeowners may not burn anything, including yard clippings and other debris, in their yards according to a press release from the Davis County Fire Marshal.

“There is so much grass and trees and stuff left over from last year, that the fire danger is extremely high this year,” said Ellis Bruch, Davis County Fire Marshal.

“It’s just a high, high danger this year,” said Bruch. He said the lack of snow in the mountains and rain this spring are contributing to the dry landscape.

A representative from the Utah Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste is reassuring the public after news of the alleged cover up of a mercury spill on Hill Air Force Base.

Scott Anderson, Director of the Division of Solid and Hazardous Waste, says his agency only found traces of the metal when they checked it out and that it poses no risk to public health or workers.

"We still are waiting for the HAFB response to our notice and once we get that we'll decide in terms of the penalty," said Anderson.

HAFB has until April 2 to respond to the state.