Cox declares state of emergency over snowmelt flooding, landslides in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency over flooding and other natural disasters tied to the spring runoff, such as avalanches and landslides. The governor issued the declaration Tuesday afternoon as Utah's record snowpack continues to slowly melt, noting the measure is meant to help the state "tap into reserve funds" as it deals with flood response and mitigation efforts. "We're incredibly grateful for the moisture we've received this winter but the extra rain and hefty snowpack present increasing flood risks as the snow...