Family hopes to create scholarship fund in memory of Sandy teen climber who died in fall from Devil Castle
SANDY, Utah, Aug. 23, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) The family of 16-year-old Zachary Jacob Crandall is raising funds in hopes of creating a scholarship to honor the adventurous spirit of the teen, who died Wednesday in a fall from Devil's Castle, a Wasatch Mountain rock formation he was climbing with friends when he fell.
via gephardtdaily.comSandyAugust 25, 2026
Stratos Data Center Project Paused Amid Legal and Environmental Disputes
The Stratos data center project in Box Elder County remains paused as developers face legal challenges and calls for transparency from local critics. Despite promises of economic growth, community members and conservationists are raising concerns over water usage and environmental impacts.
Salt Lake CityAugust 25, 2026
Pizza party puts the festive in Chef’s Table Festival - Park Record
Italy’s most decorated butcher, Dario Cecchini, stood on a table in Union Plaza off Main Street to sound in a Chef’s Table Festival lunch. "Cecchini shouted, blowing from a four-bell horn. "E sempre tutto buon appetito tutti!" Always, everybody, enjoy your meal.
via Park RecordPark CityAugust 25, 2026
MAG Conducts Regional Transportation Studies to Address Rapid Growth
The Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG) maintains a comprehensive portfolio of transportation studies designed to address the needs of a rapidly growing region. These studies support regional planning, funding decisions, and infrastructure improvements across Utah, Wasatch, and Summit Counties.
ProvoAugust 25, 2026
U.S. Measles Cases Surpass 2025 Totals Amid Outbreak Concerns
As school season approaches, health officials are emphasizing the importance of the measles vaccine following a significant rise in U.S. cases. The CDC reports 2,777 confirmed measles cases in 2026, with 94% of those involving individuals who are unvaccinated or have an unknown vaccination status.
StatewideAugust 25, 2026
Millville Commission to Hold Public Hearing on Retaining Wall and Sidewalk Codes
The Millville City Planning Commission scheduled a public hearing for August 20, 2026, to discuss proposed updates to city codes regarding retaining walls and residential sidewalks. These legislative changes follow recent commission actions involving zoning clearances and subdivision plat reviews.
MillvilleAugust 25, 2026