The Levan Fire Department has welcomed home the lone survivor of a family lost during a devastating flash flood in Wayne County.
Heavy rains caused the deadly flood, which resulted in the deaths of other family members.
Community members gathered to provide support for the young survivor, highlighting resilience following the tragedy.
The incident serves as a reminder regarding the power of nature and the necessity of community support during difficult periods.
The Wayne County Commission meets the first and third Monday of every month at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa. Insider WAYNE CO. – The Wayne County Commission opened its Aug. 3 meeting by welcoming Southern Region 4-H Ambassadors.
Wayne School District has implemented a new artificial intelligence framework designed to govern the responsible use of AI tools for students and staff. The framework focuses on academic integrity and ethical guidelines for the 2024-25 academic year and beyond.
The Wayne County Commission meets the first and third Monday of every month at the Wayne County Courthouse in Loa. Insider WAYNE CO. – Wayne County Commissioners approved moving forward with a countywide master recreation plan during the July 20 meeting, a step they hope will help local communities qualify for more grant funding for parks, trails and other recreation projects.
County officials took action after recognizing that existing planning and zoning ordinances leave rural land vulnerable to unregulated industrial expansion. Speculative industrial developers and energy infrastructure entities are targeting rural Utah communities for massive operations.
A flash flood emergency was declared for Beaver following catastrophic flooding. The flooding was triggered by runoff from the Cottonwood Burn Scar, which sent massive debris flows toward residential neighborhoods.
An active monsoon pattern is expected to bring afternoon and evening thunderstorms to Utah on Sunday, July 19, 2026, creating flash flood concerns for southern regions. Meanwhile, dangerous heat is forecasted to move into northern and western parts of the state by Monday.
The Cache Metropolitan Planning Organization's Executive Council held several meetings and public comment sessions throughout 2026. These activities included meeting orientations and discussions regarding the transportation improvement program.
WEBER COUNTY — What do you want to be when you grow up? The district's new Catalyst campus is designed to help students explore their interests and gain hands-on experience in potential career fields. The program will offer students eight career pathways, including health sciences, computer science, engineering, design and entrepreneurship.
Bison in the Book Cliffs experienced a significant die-off event during the end of July and the beginning of August. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources announced Friday that the recent deaths reduced the adult bison population in the Bitter Creek area by almost 40%, and test results from several of the carcasses revealed it was due to pneumonia.
The Provo City School District has launched ProvoREADS, a district-wide literacy initiative. The campaign, themed Read Across the World, aims to encourage students and the community to read every day.
Vail Resorts announced its 2026/27 winter season opening dates on August 18, 2026. The announcement comes amid anticipation for potential heavy snowfall driven by Super El Niño.
Park City Mountain has announced several enhancements and new features for the upcoming winter season. The resort, located in Utah's Wasatch Mountains, is introducing upgrades to its infrastructure and guest services.