Utah News spotted this story published August 12, 2026 at gephardtdaily.com. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.
DAGGETT COUNTY, Utah, Aug. 12, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A man from the Salt Lake Valley died Tuesday afternoon after a kayaking accident near Red Creek, on the Green River.
Green River High School's baseball program enters the season following the release of updated UHSAA standings. The Utah High School Activities Association confirmed that no regional standings have been recorded as of Aug. 20, 2026.
The Carbon Dinos secured the top spot in the Region 13 golf opening match on Aug. 5 at the Green River Golf Course, finishing 19 strokes ahead of second-place Union. The Emery Spartans hosted the event, which saw Levi King post a field-leading 71.
GREEN RIVER — The Green River Lady Pirates volleyball team enters the 2026 season with a strong group of returning players and a coaching philosophy built around hard work, accountability and team chemistry. Head coach Kambree Patton enters her third season leading the Lady Pirates, with Kaidence Meadows returning as her assistant coach.
GREEN RIVER — The Lady Pirates protected their home court once again on Thursday as the Dugway Mustangs stopped by for a visit. Green River put together a dominant performance from start to finish, sweeping the Mustangs in three sets to earn another win at home.
The Green River Pirates baseball team suffered two losses during a weekend tournament at the Valley, dropping to a 0-7 season record. The squad faced defeats against the Bryce Valley Mustangs and the American Heritage Patriots, with Jesus Escalante contributing both as a starter on the mound and as a runner.
The Green River Pirates head into the baseball season with a mix of returning experience and young talent, giving the program an opportunity to build on last year’s lessons and take another step forward. Green River returns 12 players on its roster, including several seniors who will be expected to provide leadership and stability.
The Bureau of Land Management held a geothermal lease auction on federal land in Utah on August 18, 2026. While trade press reports suggest the auction set new records, official figures and the names of winning bidders have not yet been confirmed by the agency.
Read in English here. El evento anual “Block Party” de Weber State volverá justo al comienzo del semestre de otoño de 2026. El evento tomará lugar el 28 de agosto, el viernes de la primera semana de regreso a clases. Las festividades comenzarán a las 8 a.
Six individuals were arrested following a drug bust in Utah County involving heroin and methamphetamine. The operation, conducted by the Utah County Major Crimes Task Force, resulted in the seizure of significant narcotics.
Read in English here. Para nuestros lectores Alrededor de casi 235 años la Primera Enmienda fue ratificada por el Primer Congreso, convirtiéndose en ley. Con esa decisión se aseguró la protección de la libertad de prensa. Asume una gran responsabilidad, una que hay que llevar.
Leer en español aquí. Whether you need healthcare, wellness services, violence prevention programming or a sanctuary, Student Health, Advocacy and Wellness offers it all in one place. Safe@Weber and Student Health and Wellness (SHAW) came together to form the new department.
Dr. Edwards released a videocast containing several upcoming announcements for Centennial Middle School, including testing, safety drills, and school events.