UTAH NEWS BETA
Friday, August 28, 2026 Search Open in app
THE WIRE · UPDATED 1:46 PM MDT No story is too small.
Salt Lake City

Utah Reports Record Number Of Bear Incidents

By midutahradio.com · August 28, 2026 · 1 min read
Single source Reported from one source.
A close-up of deep animal tracks in cracked, dry Utah soil, leading toward a distant suburban valley under a harsh sun.
Photo via AI illustration
Read at midutahradio.com →

Utah News spotted this story published August 28, 2026 at midutahradio.com. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

(Salt Lake City, UT) — Utah is seeing a record number of bear incidents as severe drought pushes animals into lower elevations. State wildlife officials say they had responded to 168 incidents as of Tuesday, more than double the 83 reported during all of last year.

Article details

CitySalt Lake City
Prefer Utah News on Google

More from Salt Lake City See all →

900 Families Are Set To Lose Federal Childcare Help

(Salt Lake City, UT) — State officials say cuts to federal funding means fewer families will get help paying for childcare. Washington has cut about 15-million dollars from the program that helps Utah families. The updated formula means about 900 families will lose assistance.

via midutahradio.comSalt Lake CityAugust 28, 2026

Lagoon Announces August 28 Closure and 2026 Policy Updates

Lagoon announced it will be closed on August 28, 2026, with scheduled operations resuming Sunday, August 30. The amusement park, located in Farmington, Utah, has released updated 2026 parking rates and guest policies regarding food, alcohol, and ticketing.

FarmingtonAugust 28, 2026

Longtime judge and an attorney appointed to 2 seats on Utah Supreme Court

Utah Gov. The governor praised the experience of both men at a news conference at the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, calling Bell "one of our fine judges" and Menssen "one of the finest civil litigators in our state." "If I am fortunate enough to be confirmed, I will remain steadfast in my sworn duty to support, obey and defend the Constitution," Bell said.

via KSLSalt Lake CityAugust 28, 2026

Jackson Bennee Records Four Interceptions and One Touchdown in 2025 Season

Utah Utes sophomore safety Jackson Bennee recorded four interceptions and one touchdown during the 2025 season, including a historic pick-six streak. Bennee's defensive performance included 64 total tackles and 103 interception return yards.

Salt Lake CityAugust 28, 2026

Ten Mountain Division Hospitals Recognized for Safety and Specialty Excellence

Ten Mountain Division hospitals received recognitions from Healthgrades for safety, patient experience, and specialty excellence. The awards covered facilities located in Alaska, Idaho, and Utah.

Salt Lake CityAugust 28, 2026

Cox appoints two to fill vacant Utah Supreme Court seats

Judge Matthew L. Bell and Michael R. I understand the profound responsibility this appointment carries. As a partner at Mayer Brown LLP in Salt Lake City, Menssen specializes in commercial litigation, labor and employment law. I have a deep love and respect for the Constitution, the rule of law, and the role of an independent judiciary, Menssen said.

via Fox 13Salt Lake CityAugust 28, 2026

Latest from around Utah See all →

LGBT Groups Urge Big 12 to Shun BYU Due to Policies

A coalition of 25 national and regional LGBT advocacy groups sent a letter to Big 12 administrators urging the conference not to admit Brigham Young University. The groups expressed concerns regarding discriminatory policies at the religious institution owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

August 28, 2026

Lindsay Hildebrand Serves as Enoch City Recorder

Lindsay Hildebrand serves as the City Recorder for Enoch, performing essential administrative duties including the certification of public meeting agendas and the maintenance of official city records.

EnochAugust 28, 2026

Monthly Statistics -

Monthly Statistics North Park 2026 Statistics Take a look at the crime statistics for both North Logan and Hyde Park Cities! The information provides a list of the calls that were responded to, and the amount of each type. Calls are grouped by the month and will be updated monthl

LoganAugust 28, 2026

Provo High School Scheduled 2025 Homecoming Parade

Provo High School scheduled its 2025 Homecoming Parade for an evening of music and community spirit. The event was set for Friday, September 26th at 5:30 PM.

ProvoAugust 28, 2026

Farr West City Council to Hold Regular Meeting Sept. 3

The Farr West City Council has scheduled a regular meeting for Sept. 3, 2026, at Farr West City Hall. The meeting will include discussions on business licenses, zoning changes, and conditional use permits.

Farr WestAugust 28, 2026

Farr West Planning Commission Announces Public Hearing for September 10

The Farr West Planning Commission has announced a public hearing scheduled for September 10, 2026. The meeting will address a request to re-zone a portion of the M & T Koehler Family Trust property.

Farr WestAugust 28, 2026