Emergency fishing closure lifted at Panguitch Lake after dam scare

PANGUITCH — Utah wildlife officials are allowing anglers to once again catch fish at Panguitch Lake, after closing the reservoir off amid concerns over cracks in its dam earlier this month. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources lifted its emergency fishing closure at the reservoir Monday morning. While that allows people to return, the Garfield County Sheriff's Office asks people to keep away from parts close to the dam. Justin Shirley, the division's director, issued the emergency closure on April 10 after cracks were found within the top 2 to...