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Trump admin presses ahead with push to end national forest roadless rule

By KUER · August 18, 2026 · 1 min read
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A weathered wooden post stands at the edge of a misty, dense forest in the Utah mountains, overlooking a narrow dirt path that leads into deep shadows.
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“For 25 years, the Roadless Rule has tied the hands of local land managers with a one-size-fits-all federal policy,” said Utah Gov. Spencer Cox. “Rescinding it restores the flexibility to make thoughtful decisions based on the needs of each forest and each community.”

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Large rockfall blocks popular road in Zion National Park

ZION NATIONAL PARK, Utah (ABC4) — A "large rockfall" is leading to closures inside Zion National Park. According to the Utah Department of Transportation, Zion Canyon Shuttles are unable to go past The Grotto, which is stop #6 on their route).

via ABC 4StatewideAugust 24, 2026

BLM keeps all 10 southeast Utah airstrip sites in revised review

The Bureau of Land Management is accepting public comments through Sept. 3 on a revised proposal for 10 backcountry airstrip locations in southeastern Utah, just over two weeks after an Interior appeals board vacated the agency’s previous approval at the BLM’s request.

via moabtimes.comMoabAugust 24, 2026

Large rockfall at Zion National Park closes access to popular park trail

The closure has shut off access to the Temple of Sinawava stop, which is the dropping-off and pick-up point for The Narrows hike. (Fox 13) A large rockfall inside Zion National Park has cut off access Monday to one of the most popular areas in the park.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideAugust 24, 2026

Tad Calcara & The New Deal Swing Band to Perform Free Concert

Tad Calcara & The New Deal Swing Band will perform a free concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The performance is intended to take listeners on a journey through memorable moments in American history.

ProvoAugust 24, 2026

Salt Lake City Rises to 12th in U.S. Sports Business Rankings

Salt Lake City has risen to 12th place on Sports Business Journal's 2026 list of the best sports business cities in the United States, a significant jump from its 44th place ranking in 2023. The city's ascent is driven by a surge in professional franchises and massive infrastructure investments, including the Delta Center transformation and a multi-billion dollar mixed-use development on the city's west side.

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New milestones announced for temples in American Samoa, Austria

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — It is time for another temple round-up, and this time, a few big milestones have been announced for temples that will be the first in their respective areas. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple and the groundbreaking date for the Vienna Austria Temple.

via ABC 4Salt Lake CityAugust 24, 2026