Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration
1 of 3 | Heidi Overton, deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, speaks during a meeting to sign an executive order about vaccines, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.
via apnews.comStatewideAugust 25, 2026
999 Ride Panel Discussion @ RoHa Brewing Project 08.17.2026
Weathered bikes rested under trees and against poles outside of RoHa Brewing Project last Monday evening. Inside, a panel discussion about the future and safety of Salt Lake City’s 999 Ride was underway. The panel consisted of City Council members Dan Dugan and Erika Carlsen, Deputy Chief Bill Manzanares, Transportation Planner Kyle Irvin and long-time 999 Ride participant, Jeff.
via slugmag.comSalt Lake CityAugust 25, 2026
Southern Utah groups join Utah 2034 effort to spread Olympic spirit, raise funds for youth sports
“Even if we won’t be doing any snow events in St. George, we still want St. George to feel part of the Olympic spirit,” said Tom Kelly, communications director for Utah 2034, the rebranded organizing committee for the 2034 Winter…
via stgeorgeutah.comSt. GeorgeAugust 25, 2026
Sen. John Curtis weighs in on the future of the SAVE America Act
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Sen. SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Sen. The bill has been promoted by Curtis' colleague, Sen. Mike Lee, who urged Congress to work through its planned break this month in order to pass it. President Donald Trump and some supporters have also previously suggested provisions on transgender athletes be included in the bill.
via KSLStatewideAugust 25, 2026
Bear cub relocated after appearing outside window of Mount Pleasant elementary school
MOUNT PLEASANT, Utah, Aug. 24, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A bear cub was relocated Monday after it appeared in a window well at a Mount Pleasant elementary school, in Sanpete County. “Well, this friend wondered into town today by the elementary school in Mount Pleasant,” says a social media post from North View Police.
via gephardtdaily.comStatewideMount PleasantAugust 25, 2026
Trump’s mail-in voting restrictions can stand, Supreme Court rules. Here’s what that means for Utah.
Weeks before ballots are scheduled to be mailed to Utah voters, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's order restricting mail voting can move forward. Here's what we know.
via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideAugust 25, 2026