Utah News spotted this story published August 23, 2026 at ABC 4. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Happy Sunday, Utah! Today's setup will be similar to what we saw yesterday with severe storm potential for parts of Utah and temperatures a few degrees above average.
Salt Lake City is proposing significant increases to utility impact fees in July 2026, ending a period where rates remained largely unchanged for over 25 years. The proposed updates for water, sewer, and stormwater fees aim to address rising construction costs and infrastructure needs driven by city growth.
The Salt Lake City Department of Public Utilities is proposing updates to utility impact fees. According to a notice on the city's website, these proposed changes aim to address infrastructure needs resulting from city growth.
The University of Utah's Sandy Center offers flexible schedules, smaller class sizes and a variety of courses that help students make progress toward graduation while...
Published August 24, 2026 at 2:00 AM MDT Set KUER as preferred source Briana Scroggins / Special to KUERThe exterior of the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026. During Utah’s 2024 governor’s race, a video on social media showed Gov.
The Ballet West Academy has concluded its 2026 audition tour and opened registration for the 2026-2027 academic year. The academy, which includes the Park City campus, offers specialized training for students aged 11 to 18 through its Student Division.
On May 2, 2023, the Council voted to approve a new process for placing Homeless Resource Centers (HRCs) and homeless shelters within the City.
In an August 6 statement, the San Juan County Commission expressed support for the recent down-sizing of the Bears Ears National Monument. The commission noted the action is consistent with the Antiquities Act of 1906.
The bottom line? Showers and thunderstorms will continue with the threat of severe thunderstorms producing gusty winds possible for northern Utah. Temperatures will remain slightly above average with clouds and sunshine through the week and chances of thunderstorms into the weekend.
Zachary Jacob Crandall, 16, died following a hiking accident on Devil’s Castle in Alta, Utah, on August 19, 2026. Memorial services are scheduled for late August in Cottonwood Heights and Midvale.
HUNTINGTON — The Huntington City Council approved five business licenses during its meeting Wednesday, Aug. Licenses were approved for Desert Contracting, Jessica Lee Cleaning and Landscaping, TC West LLC, Contour Beauty Academy and Solrise.
FERRON — During the Ferron City Council meeting Wednesday, Aug. 12, Mayor Trent Jackson discussed improving citywide communications following recent incidents, including a gas leak and power outages. Jackson said residents have increasingly asked for a more reliable way to receive information from the city.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), John Curtis (R-UT), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the bravery and sacrifice of several firefighters whose lives were lost while combatting recent wildfires on the Utah-Colorado border.