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Progress continues in the battle against the Black Canyon Fire, with crews recently reaching a new milestone: 51% containment of the fire. The recently updated mapping also resulted in a decrease in the size of the fire. Forest Service.
Currently, five Aircraft, 16 engines, 13 crews and three bulldozers are fighting the fire for a total of 547 personnel dedicated to extinguishing efforts.
Jose Briseno — USU Eastern Assistant SID Photo courtesy of Dallin Grant Photography The preseason No. 20 Utah State Eastern women's volleyball team wasted no time facing ranked opponents in their season-opening tournament. The Eagles took their young roster, just two sophomores on their 15-player roster, to Roswell, NM, to participate in the NMMI Classic.
Jose Briseno — USU Eastern Assistant SID Photo courtesy of Dallin Grant Photography The 2026-27 campaign for the Utah State Eastern men's soccer team is underway. The Eagles, featuring nine sophomore and 26 freshmen, began their season with a trip to preseason No.
Jose Briseno – USU Eastern Assistant SID Photo courtesy of Dallin Grant Photography The beginning of the 2026-27 season has come for the Utah State Eastern women's soccer team. The Eagles hit the pitch with a young team, just seven sophomores on a team of 30 players.
Containment efforts surrounding the Black Canyon fire continue to yield success, with the blaze reaching 78% containment over the weekend. Forest Service, crews continue to battle the fire while securing areas along the perimeter and addressing remaining heat.
Mitchell Funeral Home, Inc. in Price, Utah, has announced upcoming services for Eleanor V. Hartwell, James R. Sullivan, and Maria L. Chen.
Lawn care prices in high-volume U.S. markets are seeing modest increases of approximately 5% due to fuel and inflation pressures, according to GreenPal data. The price shifts are occurring in major markets including Chicago, Austin, and Fort Worth.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Tom Creek Fire currently burning 16 miles southwest of Vernon is estimated at approximately 50 acres. Air tankers and helicopters are droppinh retardant and water, with multiple engine crews on the ground.
Ridgeline High School enters the new football season as the favorite to repeat as the 4A Region 11 champion. The Riverhawks seek to build on a perfect 14-0 campaign from the previous season.