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HIGHLAND DISCO — I first saw a Highland cow while sitting in the lobby at my dentist's office. Initially, I was convinced that it was either: A) not real, or B) the creation of some early 2000s emo fan who wanted a cow to reflect their likeness — complete with poorly cut and flat-ironed bangs over their eyes.
The Highland School of Magic is scheduled to return on Saturday, November 14. The event will include various classes such as Potions, Magical History, and Quidditch.
Lone Peak (Highland) beat American Fork 3-0 in 6A girls soccer on Monday, Oct. 19, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
The Highland Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Oct. 27, 2026, to discuss stormwater management and fence setbacks. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 PM at the Highland City Council Chambers.
Construction on the new Highland High School continues to make progress despite recent heavy rains. According to a district update from Oct. 15, 2026, crews are currently working on the foundation walls and footings for the facility.
Highland boys golf sat in seventh place after the first day of the UHSAA 4A state tournament at Palisade State Park. Junior Reece Griffin led the Rams with a 76, placing him within the top 20 individually.
Highland Elementary held its annual Hawk Walk fundraiser on Oct. 9, 2026, to raise funds for classroom resources and student programs. The 25-year tradition involves students, staff, families, and local businesses to build school spirit and support educational needs.
A draft resolution states the Wasatch County sheriff turned down severance and remote work options. Wednesday's Wasatch County Council agenda includes a draft resolution calling on Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby to resign. A grand jury indicted the sheriff in September on a second-degree felony count of obstruction of justice, plus making a written false statement, a class B misdemeanor.
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah, Oct. 19, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A juvenile was shot, but is expected to recover, and a suspect is in custody after an incident near a West Valley City preschool. Monday near 1100 West and 2300 South.
SUMMIT COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — The court-appointed attorney assigned to represent Kouri Richins in her fraud case has asked to withdraw. This comes after Richins claimed her attorney had a conflict of interest.
More than 30 athletes named to US Ski & Snowboards 12 teams call the Wasatch Back home. That includes all five athletes on the 2026-2027 Aerials A Team and six of the eight jumpers on the B Team. Utah and Wasatch Back-based skiers also make up much of the Alpine teams with 10 athletes from the area across its three teams.
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah, Oct. 19, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Hard rock-alternative metal band Papa Roach has announced a West Valley City date in its 2027 Rise of the Roach tour. The concert is June 22, a Tuesday, at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre.
Crews with High Valley Transit will be restriping state Route 224 through Summit County as work wraps ahead of the winter season. High Valley Chief Development Officer Gabe Shields said after the lanes and trails reopen, the current phase of work will be complete.