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UHP shares more info on I-80 fatal ejection crash in Tooele

By gephardtdaily.com · August 16, 2026 · 1 min read
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TOOELE, Utah, Aug. 16, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A rollover on westbound Interstate 80 Saturday in Tooele turned fatal. It happened at 10:22 p.m. near mile marker 39. “A Honda passenger car with five occupants left the roadway to the left and overturned,” a Utah Highway Patrol statement says.

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Black Canyon Fire Reaches 3,264 Acres with 78% Containment

The Black Canyon Fire has grown to 3,264 acres in the Manti-La Sal National Forest, with containment reaching 78% as of August 24, 2026. Firefighters are utilizing direct suppression tactics and contingency lines to manage the blaze, which was ignited by lightning on July 30, 2026.

TooeleAugust 24, 2026

Tornado Warning Issued for East Central Tooele County

A tornado warning was issued for east central Tooele County on August 13. The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City reported a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near Skull Valley.

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National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Tooele, Box Elder counties

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Vehicle Trapped in Tooele Sinkhole as Police and Neighbors Gather

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TooeleAugust 23, 2026

Week 1: Friday night's Utah high school football nonregion recap - KSL Sports

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Tornado Warning Expired for Tooele County as Wind Threat Persists

A tornado warning for Tooele County was allowed to expire on August 13 as the weather threat transitioned to severe winds. A severe thunderstorm warning remained in effect for the eastern Tooele Valley and parts of Utah and Salt Lake Counties.

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Salt Lake City Proposes Major Utility Impact Fee Increases

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