2026 water year marked by early snowmelt, record low snowpack
As bleak as the 2026 legislative wildfire season recap was for state lawmakers to hear last month, the state’s annual water season report painted a picture not much brighter, lawmakers said. Laura Haskell, drought coordinator for the Division of Water Resources, presented the 2026 water season recap to the Natural Resources, Agriculture, and Environment Interim Committee on Oct. 21.
via Millard County Chronicle ProgressDeltaNovember 11, 2026
Summit County says human mistakes, software issues contributed to misfired evacuation alert
The county is redoubling training in the wake of a mistaken evacuation order during August's Rocky Canyon Fire. Tuesday, Summit County released an internal report on the errant evacuation order. It details what went wrong when the alert meant for little more than 100 people in North Summit went out to thousands across Utah and Wyoming Aug. 9.
via KPCWSummit CountyNovember 11, 2026
Kouri Richins' former Midway mansion now finished, back on market
The 2-acre lot looking out to Heber's North Fields is listed for $19.6 million. The Midway mansion Kouri Richins purchased the day after killing her husband is back on the market. Sitting on nearly 10 acres off state Route 113, the 7-bed, 14-bath, 20,000-square-foot house is listed for $19.6 million.
via KPCWMidwayNovember 11, 2026
Loa Town Council scheduled for November 12 meeting
The Loa Town Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on November 12, 2026, to discuss various business and action items. The meeting will include presentations and discussions regarding financial reports, utility matters, and community projects.
LoaNovember 11, 2026
Driver dies in Tuesday night crash on California Avenue
A driver died Tuesday, Nov. 10, following a collision with a commercial dump truck on California Avenue in Salt Lake City. The crash occurred near 5000 West in the Glendale neighborhood and resulted in a partial road closure.
Salt Lake CountyNovember 11, 2026
Sego Lily Elementary holds Veterans Day flag-raising ceremony
Sego Lily Elementary students, veterans, and families participated in a flag-raising ceremony on Veterans Day. The event was part of a districtwide day of tributes.
LehiNovember 11, 2026