A wildfire in Beaver County tripled in size overnight, triggering mandatory evacuations for campgrounds and homes. The Cottonwood Fire has also resulted in the complete closure of a highway within the mountainous region.
According to ABC News, the fire is being fueled by drought conditions and wind gusts reaching up to 50 mph.
The Cottonwood Fire began on Monday. It is currently one of 342 active wildfires burning across the state of Utah.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox has returned the primary authority for fireworks restrictions to local leaders due to varying wildfire risks across the state. While some areas have seen relief from recent storms, other communities remain at high risk.
A car crashed into a Salt Lake City business following a three-vehicle collision. A driver was hospitalized with minor injuries after the incident.
A semi-truck crash in Parley's Canyon caused significant traffic delays on westbound I-80. The accident involved a vehicle hauling protein powder and blocked several lanes between Lambs and Mountain Dell.
David Vander Meer, a 49-year-old former youth pastor, died while in custody at the Clark County Detention Center in Nevada. He had been arrested in connection with the 2006 death of his wife at Zion National Park.
The Utah Jazz young core secured a 103-102 overtime victory against the Atlanta Hawks to open Summer League play. The game featured notable performances from Darryn Peterson, Cody Williams, and Ace Bailey at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.
The Horse Head Fire in San Juan County expanded to approximately 600 acres on a Sunday following strong winds. Officials reported that severe wind conditions hindered containment efforts and left structures threatened.
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.
Nordstrom Rack is coming to Park City this fall. on Thursday, Oct. The morning will also include a DJ, giveaways, coffee and more. Adam Greenebaum, senior vice president of Singerman Real Estate, which owns Junction Commons, said the outdoor shopping center is excited to welcome the Seattle-based fashion retailer.
TOOELE COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Multiple new fires have started near the Tintic Mountains. According to Utah Fire Info, four separate fires have started over the last few hours. The fires are all burning west of the Tintic Mountains and east of Dugway.
A workforce housing development with hundreds of units is slated to open near Deer Valley East Village for the 2028-29 winter season. At a meeting of the Military Installation Development Authority board Aug. A workforce housing site plan will come before MIDA in early 2027, and the housing should open for the 2028-29 ski season.