Hurricane Declares Local Emergency After Severe Flash Flooding
Mayor Clark Fawcett declared a local emergency in Hurricane, Utah, on October 22, 2026, following significant flash flooding that impacted approximately 130 residential structures. The flooding caused damage to critical infrastructure, including bridges and roadways, and forced evacuations near Gould's Wash and Willow Wind RV Park.
HurricaneOctober 22, 2026
80 homes, 50 vehicles at Willow Wind RV Park in Hurricane impacted by significant flooding
Approximately 80 homes and 50 vehicles at Willow Wind RV Park were impacted by floods. Hurricane City said the flooding also damaged or affected bridges, culverts, public roadways, and electrical power boxes.
via KUTVHurricaneOctober 22, 2026
Clinton City warns city email addresses have been compromised
Clinton City officials issued a warning after city email addresses were compromised. Unauthorized emails appearing to come from city staff have been sent out, the city said. The emails may ask recipients to access or download a file shared, but the city warned, "please do not click on any links, open attatchments, or attempt to download the file."
via KUTVClintonOctober 22, 2026
Utah officials anticipate strong El Niño for 2026-2027 after poor water year
Utah’s 2025-2026 water year was very low, despite two months of record precipitation. Utah’s water year begins in October. Utah Snow Survey Data Collection Officer Jordan Clayton said starting in the fall better encapsulates when the state receives water and when it flows into reservoirs.
via KPCWPark CityOctober 22, 2026
'Let my mom check my candy': Navigating Halloween with food allergies
SYRACUSE — Lasca Bennett's kids are getting excited for Halloween. But before anyone digs into the Halloween goodies, they need to take an important step. "Let my mom check my candy," seven-year-old Easton said. Five of Bennett's eight children have food allergies, which makes Halloween a holiday that takes some extra planning.
via KSLStatewideOctober 22, 2026
Springville Junior High Library TA Recommends Brandon Sanderson Series
A library teaching assistant at Springville Junior High provided a book recommendation for readers seeking a middle-grade series.
SpringvilleOctober 22, 2026