How climate change can make monsoon storms more powerful, dangerous and costly
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) – When monsoon storms began to boil above Zion National Park, Angela Madsen-Glazier didn’t think she would become a victim of severe weather. But minutes later, as flash floods ravaged nearby canyons, muddy torrents of water came for her family’s home too.
via ABC 4Salt Lake CitySeptember 1, 2026
Wasatch Mountain State Park cancels annual apple harvest
The historic Huber Grove in Wasatch County lost its apple crop this year after abnormal temperatures. In May Utah Gov. While the Huber Grove apple harvest has been canceled, Wasatch Mountain State Park visitors can still walk through the orchard and visit the park for other fall activities.
via kpcw.orgWasatch CountySeptember 1, 2026
Park City-area trails closed for maintenance, fire mitigation in September
Run-A-Muk will be closed in Kimball Junction for trail resurfacing starting Sept. Mountain Trails Foundation Executive Director Lora Anthony says Kimball Junction’s Run-A-Muk trail will be closed weekdays starting Sept. Anthony also advised trail users the Point 2 Point bike race will bring hundreds of people to Park City’s trails from Round Valley to Park City Mountain Saturday.
via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 1, 2026
New educational program debuts in Utah elementary schools
The 2034 Olympics and the Ken Garff for Good foundation launched the Utah 2034 Champion Schools initiative, which promotes core values and literacy. By: Tina Giuliano Posted SALT LAKE CITY — Dozens of students at Backman Elementary School gathered with winter olympic athletes to learn about the Utah 2034 Champion Schools initiative.
via Fox 13StatewideSeptember 1, 2026
Eastern Summit County residents can comment on general plan before vote
Amendments to the Eastern Summit County General Plan will be approved by the county council. The Eastern Summit County Planning Commission has spent the last six months reviewing amendments to the general plan. The commission will then vote on a recommendation to the county council, which has the final say.
via kpcw.orgPark CitySeptember 1, 2026
Utah Researchers Tackle Climate, Water, and Energy Challenges
Utah State University researchers and extension programs are addressing critical environmental challenges, including energy efficiency, soil health, and the impacts of climate change on water and agriculture. Research efforts are currently focused on optimizing irrigation, improving crop resilience to salt and drought, and studying the effects of wildfire on landscapes.
Plain CitySeptember 1, 2026