Provo Mayor Marsha Judkins has announced the death of Provo Fire & Rescue Captain Spencer Long.
In response to the announcement, several Utah fire and law enforcement agencies have posted a temporary version of the Provo Fire logo featuring a black band of mourning through the center.
The announcement follows unconfirmed rumors that spread throughout the day regarding Long and four family members.
The news was reported in Bicknell, Utah, on July 18, 2026.
Tad Calcara & The New Deal Swing Band will perform a free concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The performance is intended to take listeners on a journey through memorable moments in American history.
The Provo City School District has launched ProvoREADS, a district-wide literacy initiative. The campaign, themed Read Across the World, aims to encourage students and the community to read every day.
An agenda for an upcoming board meeting was posted to the Provo City School District website. The meeting includes a study session and a business meeting featuring various district topics.
There is a lot of school left after the school day ends. Last spring, Timpview High School education support professional Isaac Clark was recognized with the Provo Way Award for the work that happens after classrooms empty, events begin, and the nightly custodial crew takes over. Timpview Head Custodian Jessy Nielsen nominated Isaac after watching him reshape the way that crew works together. The scale alone is considerable. Isaac helps lead a crew responsible for more than 112 classrooms and 4
Dr. Edwards released a videocast containing several upcoming announcements for Centennial Middle School, including testing, safety drills, and school events.
Samba Rio was scheduled to perform at the Covey Center for the Arts on Monday, August 3. The free concert, part of the Excellence in the Community series, features a group of accomplished Utah jazz musicians performing Brazilian music.
Salt Lake City has risen to 12th place on Sports Business Journal's 2026 list of the best sports business cities in the United States, a significant jump from its 44th place ranking in 2023. The city's ascent is driven by a surge in professional franchises and massive infrastructure investments, including the Delta Center transformation and a multi-billion dollar mixed-use development on the city's west side.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — It is time for another temple round-up, and this time, a few big milestones have been announced for temples that will be the first in their respective areas. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple and the groundbreaking date for the Vienna Austria Temple.
The Tom Creek Fire currently burning 16 miles southwest of Vernon is estimated at approximately 50 acres. Air tankers and helicopters are droppinh retardant and water, with multiple engine crews on the ground.
Ridgeline High School enters the new football season as the favorite to repeat as the 4A Region 11 champion. The Riverhawks seek to build on a perfect 14-0 campaign from the previous season.
The Emery Spartans lost their season opener 48-13 to the Kanab Cowboys at Snow College on Aug. 14, 2026. Kanab secured the victory with 20 unanswered points in the second half.
Joshua Kyle Neathery, 40, had been out of jail for nine days when police were called to the residence, leading to a SWAT standoff. Neathery was first arrested on Aug. 8 after a woman reported that she had been beaten, according to the probable cause statement.