Utah News spotted this story published August 8, 2026 at ABC 4. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Happy Weekend, Utah! Hot temperatures will continue for Saturday as heat alerts remain in effect with near record-breaking temperatures.
KEY TAKEAWAYS Dr. SALT LAKE CITY — The backpack is packed, the outfit is selected and an alarm is set — all signs the first day of school is destined for success. Intermountain Health pediatric mental health specialist Dr. "It's OK for parents to get frustrated or upset or scared or anxious," she said.
The Salt Lake City Community Reinvestment Agency is investing $7 million to expand affordable housing and homeownership opportunities. The funding will be distributed through competitive programs to address the need for diverse housing options for city families.
Salt Lake County scheduled onsite mobile mammogram screenings at three locations in September 2026. The screenings aimed to provide convenient early detection for breast cancer.
Utah State soccer secured a 1-0 shutout victory against Utah Valley in Orem on Monday night. The win marks the Aggies' second consecutive shutout performance.
“Ongoing drought conditions have reduced the available amount of feed for wildlife in these areas,” Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Big Game Coordinator Mike Wardle said. "The additional permits will be issued across nine hunting units in southern, northeastern and central Utah.
The Stratos data center project in Box Elder County remains paused as developers face legal challenges and calls for transparency from local critics. Despite promises of economic growth, community members and conservationists are raising concerns over water usage and environmental impacts.
Mammoths once roamed through Utah during the last Ice Age before facing extinction. Researchers are investigating whether human impact or climate change caused their disappearance.
Box Elder County officials have clarified that the Community Development Department's jurisdiction is limited strictly to unincorporated areas of the county. This clarification follows earlier documentation regarding the department's role in local planning and zoning efforts.
We head into Week 2 of the Utah high school football calendar with several premier matchups on the slate. A Game Night Live doubleheader featuring Woods Cross vs. West Field on Friday is followed on Saturday with Skyridge hosting Orem in a battle of Utah County gridiron Titans.
Nebo School District was thrilled to join forces with the Utah County Sheriff’s Department for the...
Nebo School District launched the 2026–2027 school year on a high note during its annual Opening I...
United Way of Salt Lake and 211 Utah provided assistance to more than 200 families displaced by an apartment fire in Midvale on July 31, 2026.