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Published August 21, 2026 at 5:12 PM MDT Alex Hager / KJZZ
The Colorado River flows past Lees Ferry in Coconino County, Arizona, on June 17, 2026. A new plan for managing the shrinking water supply will cut back on the amount that flows to Arizona, California, and Nevada.
Skyridge High School football is preparing for the 2026 season following an intrasquad scrimmage on August 7. The team aims to contend for the Region 3 and Class 6A titles with a mix of veteran leaders and new talent.
A notice was published on August 24 regarding a petition and hearing in Iron County involving the guardianship of Eder Gutierrez.
The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources is seeking public feedback on proposed updates to fishing regulations, elk hunting rules, and various other regulations. These proposals include changes to species classifications, hunting permit caps, and fee adjustments.
Salt Lake City multifamily market demand outpaced supply during the second quarter of 2026. While most submarkets saw vacancy compression, Downtown Salt Lake City remained an outlier with the highest vacancy rates.
The Fayette Town Council will hold a public meeting on Sept. 8 to appoint a new mayor following a mid-term resignation. Interested candidates must submit applications by Sept. 1.
The Cottonwood Fire resulted in multiple closure orders and evacuations within the Fishlake National Forest and surrounding areas. Restrictions and evacuations were implemented to protect public health and safety during the incident and post-fire containment efforts.