Grand County audits find gaps in safeguards for public money
Grand County needs stronger checks on how it pays bills, maintains financial records and tracks money restricted to specific uses, two new internal audits found. Grand County Clerk-Auditor Gabriel Woytek speaks during the Audit Committee's Oct. 21 meeting.
via Times-IndependentGrand CountyOctober 23, 2026
St. George man charged with lewdness and attempting to strangle a K9
A St. George man is behind bars after police say he exposed himself on a neighbor's doorbell camera and then attempted to strangle a police dog when officers came to arrest him.
via ABC4St. GeorgeOctober 23, 2026
Canyon Elementary to host Ribbon Week Oct. 26–30
Canyon Elementary will celebrate Ribbon Week from Oct. 26–30. The week features daily themed dress-up days and a coloring contest to promote healthy and safe choices.
Spanish ForkOctober 23, 2026
Utah’s elections chief doesn’t have to give full voter rolls to Trump’s DOJ, judge decides
The Justice Department suit is just one attempt by the Trump administration to access Utah’s complete voter rolls. Gov. Deidre Henderson speaks during an interview in her office at the Utah Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026.
via Salt Lake TribuneSalt Lake CityOctober 23, 2026
Utah’s human-caused wildfires down, acreage increases
As snow begins to fly in the mountains, Utah’s wildfire danger is declining. Since January, the state has seen more than 1,200 wildfires. Of those, 40% were human-caused, down from roughly 65% in 2025. The Utah Fire Info reports crews were able to keep more than 90% of wildfires to 10 acres or less, but some blazes were hard to contain.
via KPCWPark CityOctober 23, 2026
Heber City to Host Halloween Festivities Friday, October 30, 2026
Heber City will host a series of Halloween festivities on Friday, October 30, 2026, including a trail ribbon cutting and various community events. The evening's activities at Main Street Park will feature trick-or-treating, live entertainment, and a carnival fundraiser.
Heber CityOctober 23, 2026