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Aurora Fire Dept. will be having their annual fire department open house Tuesday October 6th from 6:oo to 8:00 pm. We will be having hot dogs and chili . We will be having a extrication demonstration at 7:00 pm. Every on is welcome.
Hurricane City is preparing to issue Series 2027 Electric Revenue Bonds to fund electrical system improvements. A public hearing is scheduled for Nov. 5, 2026, to gather community input regarding the bonds and their potential economic impact.
The Municipal Building Authority of the City of Hurricane intends to issue Series 2026 Lease Revenue Bonds to fund several municipal projects. A public hearing is scheduled for November 5, 2026, to allow for public testimony regarding the proposed issuance.
(Loa, UT) — The statewide average gas price is down by two cents. Triple-A says the average cost for a gallon of self-serve regular is $4.96. The most expensive average gas price can be found in Wayne County, where it's going for $5.30.
(Salt Lake City, UT) — Critics of the death penalty in Utah are pointing to a botched execution in Tennessee as another reason to end capital punishment. Molly Prince from the Utah Prisoner Advocate Network tells KUTV that Tennessee and Utah use the same drug for lethal injection.
Oct. 2, 2026 Since 2012, the Salt Lake City Mayor’s Office has helped bring festivals, cultural celebrations, neighborhood gatherings, and other community events to life through the Arts, Culture, and Entertainment (ACE) Grant. Applications for 2027 community-led events are open now through Nov. 1 to help support more opportunities for families, neighbors, and residents of […]