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For more than two decades, Park City Fire District has operated a seasonal chipping program giving local homeowners a free way to remove yard waste. Now, the program runs from May to September with three full-time crew members, led by Battalion Chief Mike Owens.
Russ Bishop passed on October 8 of 2026. He will be so very missed by his wife, children and grandsons; as well as the Bishop and Gardner clans. He always valued his family and friends above all else.
Approximately 30 Park City businesses concerned about a development proposal in Bonanza Park have secured legal representation amid tense discussions about the project. Salt Lake City-based law firm R. McConnell Group is working pro bono. In mid-September, it submitted a 21-page correspondence to the Park City Planning Commission.
As clocks fall back, the evenings get darker, making it harder to see wildlife on the roads. Utahns will gain an extra hour of sleep Nov. 1 when daylight saving time ends. Wildlife officials say darker commutes also increase the risk of wildlife-vehicle collisions.
As Recycle Utah plans its new facility, the organization is looking for volunteers who like to fix things. Its new Tinker Team volunteer program will focus on repairing electronics, clothing and other household items that might otherwise end up in the landfill.
Utah among at least 5 states sent threatening letters ahead of the 2026 midterms. Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson is among several election officials across the country that have been sent suspicious white powder and threatening letters ahead of the midterm elections.
Vail Resorts says activist investor Oasis Management has been working with Park City billionaire Matthew Prince. The resort company is raising concerns about conflicts of interest.
BYU is the highest-ranked team UCF has ever hosted at the Bounce House, surpassing the 2007 No. 6-ranked Texas Longhorns UCF’s homecoming game just got a lot bigger. The Knights will host No. 2 BYU fresh off the Cougars’ 28-24 upset win over Notre Dame.
No. 10 Utah will face No. 14 Houston at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 24. The game is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. MT and will be broadcast on ESPN.
The #14 Houston Cougars are scheduled to face #10 Utah in a Top 15 matchup on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Rice-Eccles Stadium. The game is scheduled for 9:15 p.m. CT and will be broadcast on ESPN.
Utah Utes Sports ‘We’re going to have to be on point’: Houston coach previews marquee matchup at No. 10 Utah No. 10 Utah’s matchup against No. 14 Houston will be a big test for both teams. While the Cougars have already faced two ranked teams in then-No.
A flood watch has been issued for multiple regions in Utah, including parts of the Central Mountains and Zion National Park, due to potential flash flooding from excessive rainfall. The National Weather Service Salt Lake City reports that the watch will remain in effect from Wednesday morning through Thursday evening.
The George Washington Academy Board of Directors will hold a meeting on Oct. 22, 2026, at the school's Learning Lab in St. George. The meeting agenda includes board training, financial reports, and discussions regarding a website refresh.