Gov. Gary Herbert ends nearly year-old drought emergency order in Utah

Provo • Gov. Gary Herbert has rescinded an emergency drought order nearly a year after it went into effect.The Daily Herald reports that persistent rain and snowfall this year have gradually put an end to statewide severe drought conditions.Almost 99 percent of Utah was experiencing at least moderate drought last year when the governor declared a state of emergency in October 2018.Herbert said it was affecting agribusiness, livestock production and wildlife habitats.But with a change in the