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A reading event featuring Pepper, a certified therapy dog, was scheduled for Wednesday, September 23, from 4:00 pm to 4:45 pm, according to a September 18 statement from the city.
The event was designed to help children improve literacy and communication skills through reading to the puppy. Pepper will be accompanied by her friend and handler, Darci, from the Lone Peak Police Department.
Participation is open to children ages 5-17. Children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
The Highland Planning Commission has scheduled a meeting for September 22, 2026, to discuss several legislative items. The agenda includes a public hearing regarding a development agreement for an assisted living project and proposed amendments to building height regulations.
Highland City has closed the Angel's Gate Trailhead through the end of October. The closure is due to ongoing construction of a safer trail corridor through a nearby subdivision.
The Highland City Council adopted two new ordinances on Sept. 15. The measures include new zoning for veterinary clinics and updated regulations for electric bikes and motor vehicles on city paths and roads.
The Highland City Council adopted ordinances regarding accessory dwelling units and parking regulations on September 1, 2026, according to a September 17 notice.
In a report published September 16, the Highland City Council addressed several municipal items, including a proclamation for Constitution Week and new ordinances regarding e-bikes and veterinary clinic usage. The council also reviewed the financial results of the 2026 Highland Fling and discussed future plans for Christmas light locations.
A profile of Highland City Council Member Scott Smith, highlighting his role in the city's efforts to obtain a unique ZIP code through his professional connections.
The body of the second woman who went missing at Sand Hollow Reservoir was recovered. Two women, aged 26 and 28, went missing from the reservoir on Tuesday. The first body was found on Thursday.
UTAH COUNTY, Utah, Sept. 18, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A 19-year-old hiker who was with a group near the summit of Mount Timpanogos died after a lightning strike to a small structure where he and his fellow hikers had taken shelter. Friday.
FRUIT HEIGHTS, Utah, September 18, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A tornado touched down near Fruit Heights in Davis County shortly before 2 p.m. Friday as thunderstorms brought heavy rain, hail and the threat of flooding to parts of Salt Lake and Davis counties, the National Weather Service confirmed. The tornado was reported at 1:52 p.m.
The Park City Council addressed concerns Thursday that The Mine's new basketball court wall affects City Park views. Councilmembers decided to keep the wall for now. Park City's new $20 million, 15,000-square-foot community center dubbed The Mine is under construction in City Park.
The body of the second missing woman has been located by search and rescue crews at the Sand Hollow State Park Friday evening. The incident remains under investigation at this time. , search teams located the second missing woman, who was confirmed deceased.
SAND HOLLOW, Utah (ABC4) — A second body has been recovered from Sand Hollow Reservoir, after extensive search efforts for two missing women. On September 15, around 4:21 p.m.