Arizona joins Colorado River fight in federal court
The Arizona Department of Water Resources announced Friday the state filed a motion to intervene in the Nevada lawsuit challenging the recent federal decision governing water allocation from the Colorado River. Under the new federal plan, Arizona would absorb a 760,000 acre-feet cut per year, representing roughly 27% of its full Colorado River allocation.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 16, 2026
Grand County sheriff, clerk-auditor defend their records as challengers press for change
Grand County Sheriff Jamison Wiggins defended his leadership record Oct. 15, while challenger Jim Winder called for changes in employee support, interagency coordination and spending oversight. Grand County Sheriff Jamison Wiggins and challenger Jim Winder shake hands after their debate Oct.
via moabtimes.comMoabOctober 16, 2026
White Mesa community members will hold Saturday spiritual walk protesting uranium mill
White Mesa community members will hold their 10th annual rally and spiritual walk Saturday, Oct. 17, protesting the nearby Energy Fuels uranium mill and calling for its closure and cleanup. A rally will precede an approximately five-mile walk along Highway 191 to the mill turnoff.
via moabtimes.comMoabOctober 16, 2026
Duchesne County Commission Scheduled for Combined Meeting Oct. 19
The Duchesne County Commission will hold a combined working and regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Commission Chambers at the Duchesne County Administration Building.
DuchesneOctober 16, 2026
Crash on Northbound I-15 near Sandy Causes Heavy Delays
A crash on northbound I-15 in Salt Lake County caused significant delays on October 16, 2026. The incident resulted in multiple lane closures and an entry ramp blockage near Sandy.
GarlandOctober 16, 2026
Trump back on the road as analysts see more congressional races shifting in Dems’ favor • Utah News Dispatch
House and Senate. Adding to the trend, the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, an elections forecaster, shifted 11 additional House races in the direction of Democrats on Friday — in congressional districts in Florida, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Ohio and South Carolina.
via Utah News DispatchStatewideOctober 16, 2026