Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Utah Flood and Fire Damage
President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration on Oct. 7, 2026, to provide federal assistance to Beaver and Piute counties following the 2026 Cottonwood Fire and subsequent July flooding and mudslides. The declaration targets an estimated $47 million in infrastructure damages, including catastrophic impacts to hydroelectric systems and water supplies.
BeaverOctober 9, 2026
High school boys golf: 6A final region recaps, Farmington, Bingham, Lehi win region titles
MDTSee More Deseret News Stories In Search Corner Canyon’s Drew Wilson takes a shot from the fairway during the 6A high school boy’s golf state championship held at The Links at Sleepy Ridge in Orem on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. Isaac Hale, Deseret News Purchase ImageBy James Edward James has been covering high school sports in Utah for the Deseret News for three decades.
via Deseret NewsFarmingtonOctober 9, 2026
September 1 2026 Council Meeting minutes
MURRAY CITY MUNICIPAL COUNCIL
COUNCIL MEETING
Minutes of Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Murray City Hall, 10 East 4800 South, Council Chambers, Murray, Utah 84107
Attendance:
Council Members:
Paul Pickett District #1
Pam Cotter District #2
Clark Bullen District #3 – Excused
Diane Tur
MurrayOctober 9, 2026
University of Utah planning $26 million renovation of Rice-Eccles Stadium
The University of Utah and its new company, Crimson Brand Partners, are planning a $26 million renovation of Rice-Eccles Stadium, according to documents obtained by The Salt Lake Tribune. According to the project description, Utah is looking to refresh existing suites on the stadium’s fourth and fifth levels, add six new suites and a club on the sixth level, and create a new field-level club.
via Fox 13StatewideOctober 9, 2026
Salt Lake County Voters to Consider $128 Million Recreation Bond in November
Salt Lake County voters will decide on a $128 million recreation general obligation bond during the November general election. The measure aims to fund 30 regional projects with no projected increase to the net property tax rate for residents.
Salt Lake CountyOctober 9, 2026
Kaysville City Offices to Close Oct. 12 for Columbus Day
Kaysville City Offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of Columbus Day. Regular business hours are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, Oct. 13.
KaysvilleOctober 9, 2026