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Guardsman Pass will close for the winter Friday at 8 p.m., the Utah Department of Transportation said. The steep, narrow road is not plowed during winter. With more winter weather moving in, UDOT said the seasonal closure will help keep people safe.
The Summit County Attorney’s Office and the Solomon Children’s Justice Center have announced that the center has been approved for accreditation by the National Children’s Alliance. The National Children’s Alliance board of directors approved the membership on Oct. 21.
Green Canyon (North Logan) beat Ridgeline (Millville) 3-0 in 4A girls volleyball on Thursday, Oct. 29, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
The Heber City Council voted to prevent elected officials from publishing personal columns in the city newsletter unless they obtain prior approval. The amendment changed the existing communication policy, which was adopted in February. City Councilor Mike Johnston proposed the amendment during the Oct. 20 meeting, but said he didn’t want to make it a big deal.
Utah received a big donation as it seeks to remove an invasive plant species affecting the Great Salt Lake. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has agreed to donate $3 million toward the state’s efforts to remove phragmites that surround the struggling lake.
Grand County civil paralegal Cristin Hofhine is leaving Nov. 6 after more than eight years with the county, raising concerns about how the county commission values employees experience and professional judgment. Cristin Hofhine speaks during a Grand County Commission meeting on April 15.
Arizona has been selected as the favorite in both the media and coaches preseason polls for the 2026-27 Monster Energy Big 12 Men's Basketball season. The Wildcats aim to repeat as conference champions following a season that included a regular season and tournament sweep and a Final Four appearance.