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Heavy rains caused some flooding in and around the town of New Harmony in northern Washington County on Thursday afternoon, prompting the temporary closure of the road that connects the town with Interstate 15’s Exit 42. “We had a major rain event in a short period of time, which led to flooding through much of the area,” New Harmony Fire Chief Jim Banks told St. George News.
An early morning blaze destroyed a barn in New Harmony on Thursday, causing millions in damage, officials say. New Harmony Fire Chief Jim Banks told St. "We got the fire knocked down fairly quickly," he said. "It was reported by somebody, fortunately, somebody very observant … saw it when it was going on."
Robin Nielsen serves as the Branch Manager for the New Harmony Branch Library, as recorded in the Washington County Library System's June 8, 2026, website.
A 19-year-old driver was hospitalized following a single-vehicle rollover on southbound Interstate 15 near New Harmony. Utah Highway Patrol officials suspect the crash was caused by drowsy driving.
A meeting of the Brigham City Land Use Authority is scheduled for Monday, October 26, 2026 at 3:00 PM in the City Council Chambers at 20 North Main. The meeting includes the approval of minutes and action items such as Application #26-092 related to the Discovery Elementary Subdivision. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, persons needing auxiliary communicative aids and services should contact the ComDev Administrative Assistant at 435) 734-6604 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.
Centerville City is seeking bids for electrical upgrades at City Hall. The project involves installing a new electrical service entrance switchboard and replacing two automatic transfer switches.
The North Ogden City Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on Oct. 27, 2026. The session will begin at 6:00 PM and is expected to conclude by 9:00 PM.
The Herriman City Council is scheduled to hold a regular session on October 28, 2026, featuring a work meeting followed by a general meeting. The session will address various administrative reports, ordinance discussions, and community recognitions.
Washington Terrace City will hold its first public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program on Nov. 3, 2026. The meeting aims to discuss program requirements and potential project funding for the municipality.
Cedar (Cedar City) beat Snow Canyon (St. George) 3-1 in 4A girls volleyball on Thursday, Oct. 22, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.