UTAH NEWS BETA
Monday, August 31, 2026 Search Open in app
THE WIRE · UPDATED 11:13 PM MDT No story is too small.
Statewide

Zion Mount Carmel Highway closed due to rockfall

By ABC 4 · August 31, 2026 · 1 min read
Single source Reported from one source.
A dramatic view of a red sandstone cliff in Zion Canyon with a fresh rockfall resting on a winding mountain road below.
Photo via AI illustration
Read at ABC 4 →

Utah News spotted this story published August 31, 2026 at ABC 4. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

ZION NATIONAL PARK, Utah (ABC4) — A rockfall has forced the closure of SR-9 Zion Mount Carmel Highway in Zion National Park. According to the Utah Department of Transportation, both east and westbound lanes are closed. The closure extends from East Entrance to Canyon Junction.

Prefer Utah News on Google

Latest from around Utah See all →

Utah women’s soccer embraces change with a new look roster

For years, the University of Utah women’s soccer team has been searching for a way back to the NCAA Tournament and has been working toward becoming a consistent force in the Big 12 conference. To start the season, Utah welcomed 18 new players, the most newcomers in program history.

via dailyutahchronicle.comSalt Lake CityAugust 31, 2026

Uintah County man sentenced to 12+ years prison after dealing fentanyl that resulted in user's death

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (Gephardt Daily) A Uintah County man has been been sentenced to 151 months in federal prison after distributing fentanyl that caused the death of another individual. District Court Judge Howard C.

via gephardtdaily.comSalt Lake CityAugust 31, 2026

Take this survey: What do you want to know about the Great Salt Lake?

As local policymakers aim to save the Great Salt Lake by Utah’s 2034 Olympic games — with some conservationists predicting the lake could fall to new record lows later this year — partner newsrooms of the collaborative will cover all aspects of the Great Salt Lake. From water policy to agriculture developments and beyond, we’ve got you covered.

via dailyutahchronicle.comSalt Lake CityAugust 31, 2026

Springville City Council to Hold Budget Amendment Public Hearing

According to an August 31 notice, the Springville City Council has scheduled a public hearing to consider a budget amendment. The meeting is set to take place on September 15, 2026.

SpringvilleAugust 31, 2026

U researchers think Utah mountains contain a billion tons of underground ice, their study could ‘revolutionize the field’

Last week, University of Utah researchers released a report showing Utah’s mountains may contain a billion tons of hidden ice, and their first-of-its-kind research methods could change how geologists study underground glaciers. Their report focuses on Mount Timpanogos’ Rock Glacier — a chunk of rocky ice settled 10 feet underground near Emerald Lake —...

via dailyutahchronicle.comSalt Lake CityAugust 31, 2026

Pioneers claim first Region 3 golf meet title

Lehi boys golf secured the team title at the third Region 3 tournament of the season on Monday, Aug. 31. The Pioneers achieved a score of 283, winning by two strokes over Lone Peak.

American ForkAugust 31, 2026