Utah News spotted this story published July 1, 2026 at Salt Lake Tribune. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.
Moab City is updating its Water Conservation Plan like it does every five years. This time, conserving water could be mandatory rather than advisory — and violators could face fines.
According to data from the Utah Avalanche Center, the Moab region has recorded numerous avalanche events and accidents occurring between late 2024 and early 2026.
“Ongoing drought conditions have reduced the available amount of feed for wildlife in these areas,” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Big Game Coordinator Mike Wardle said. "The additional permits will be issued across nine hunting units in southern, northeastern and central Utah.
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.
Nearly 95% of the Intermountain West remains in drought due to record-breaking July temperatures and insufficient monsoon rains, according to a Aug. 20 update from Drought.gov. Major reservoirs like Lake Mead and Lake Powell are at critical or record lows, threatening water supplies and hydropower across the region.
John Corbin, a Moab man who died during a rappelling accident near Pritchett Canyon in mid-August, has been identified through local mortuary records. His death follows a series of incidents in the rugged Grand County wilderness, where local search and rescue teams manage frequent emergencies for the millions of annual visitors.
Ethel Elizabeth Smith Krist, a 94-year-old entrepreneur and community figure, passed away on August 6, 2026, in Moab, Utah. She is survived by a large family, including 11 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren.
Mammoths once roamed through Utah during the last Ice Age before facing extinction. Researchers are investigating whether human impact or climate change caused their disappearance.
Box Elder County officials have clarified that the Community Development Department's jurisdiction is limited strictly to unincorporated areas of the county. This clarification follows earlier documentation regarding the department's role in local planning and zoning efforts.
We head into Week 2 of the Utah high school football calendar with several premier matchups on the slate. A Game Night Live doubleheader featuring Woods Cross vs. West Field on Friday is followed on Saturday with Skyridge hosting Orem in a battle of Utah County gridiron Titans.
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United Way of Salt Lake and 211 Utah provided assistance to more than 200 families displaced by an apartment fire in Midvale on July 31, 2026.