Part of State Route 162 floods between Aneth, Montezuma Creek
Part of State Route 162 flooded between Aneth and Montezuma Creek. One lane remained open as the Navajo Police Department, Utah Highway Patrol, and San Juan County Sheriff's Ofice monitored the area. Floodwaters eventually receeded enough for crews to safely reopen both lanes, but drivers were still asked to drive with caution as mud, debris, and emergency crews were present.
via KJZZMontezuma CreekNovember 4, 2026
Man charged in connection with missing Utah teen makes first appearance in federal court
The man federally charged in relation to a recently found Utah teenager appeared in court on Wednesday. Adam Hunter Harmel, 39, made his first court appearance at the federal courthouse in Boise, Idaho. Harmel is charged with one count of "transportation with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity."
via KJZZStatewideNovember 4, 2026
Salt Lake County expects more ballot updates Thursday, Friday
Salt Lake County received more than 100,000 ballots Tuesday, County Clerk Lannie Chapman said, as election workers continue verifying signatures and the last four digits required on ballot envelopes. Chapman said her team is working through the ballots today (Wednesday) and Thursday.
via KJZZSalt Lake CountyNovember 4, 2026
New student housing to replace abandoned Park Plaza property in Provo
New student housing will replace the abandoned Park Plaza property. The Provo Municipal Council voted 7-0 on Tuesday to approve the redevelopment of the property at 910 North and 900 East. The plans are to "transform a long-vacant and deteriorating site" into new student housing near Brigham Young University, according to a press release.
via KJZZProvoNovember 4, 2026
Miami and Georgia Lead First College Football Playoff Rankings of 2026
The College Football Playoff selection committee released the first of six rankings for the 2026-27 season on November 3, 2026. Miami (FL), Georgia, Utah, and Indiana hold the top four positions in the initial rankings.
StatewideNovember 4, 2026
Southern Utah couple accused of abusing young daughter
CEDAR CITY — A Cedar City couple was arrested after doctors found their 4-month-old daughter had multiple fractures in various stages of healing. Trevor Dean Noffsinger, 22, and Mariah Faith Calapp, 21, were booked into the Iron County Jail on Tuesday for investigation of seven counts each of aggravated child abuse.
via KSLCedar CityNovember 4, 2026