Green grass can’t tame Utah’s ever-hotter summers. That’s a job for a tree
Southern Utah Bureau Reporting from the St. George area focused on local government, public lands and the environment, indigenous issues and faith and spirituality. Green grass can’t tame Utah’s ever-hotter summers. George, Aug. 20, 2026. Many Utah cities want to ditch thirsty grass.
via KUERSt. GeorgeAugust 25, 2026
Kalani Sitake built BYU's success on culture, relationships and persistence. Now, he needs the resources promised
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake talks to his team during spring camp in Provo on March 27, 2026. Over the past two seasons, those qualities helped deliver 23 victories and a preseason Top-15 ranking for 2026. From the day he arrived, Sitake set out to assemble a staff that understood BYU's unique demands.
via Deseret NewsProvoAugust 25, 2026
Prep Sports Roundup: 8/24
Girls Soccer Non-Region LINDON, Utah—Cami Simmons recorded a hat trick and the Maeser Prep Lions blanked North Sanpete 7-0 Monday in non-region girls soccer play. Huey Jackson earned the shutout in the net in victory for the Lions.
via midutahradio.comLindonAugust 25, 2026
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