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Officials said a 4-year-old girl in American Fork climbed into her parents' SUV without their knowledge, and was in the hot car for more than 2 hours. She did not survive.
Pinkbox Doughnuts, the nationally acclaimed brand known for vibrant pink branding and fresh, inventive flavors, is thrilled to announce the opening of its third Utah location in Sandy. The new store will debut the brand’s first-ever Pinkycade, an interactive arcade experience designed to further elevate the shop’s immersive atmosphere.
The Utah Transit Authority launched expanded On Demand microtransit service in northern Utah County on August 16, 2026, as part of its Fall Change Day. The expansion includes several cities and key destinations, while the Ogden Express bus rapid transit route has been extended as a zero-fare service through early 2028.
Stan and Kathy Smith have been named as honorees for Lehi Heritage Day 2026. The couple will be celebrated for their decades of community service and civic involvement in Lehi.
Published August 21, 2026 at 2:00 AM MDT Set KUER as preferred source Ashley Orduña / KUER Growing prices mean a week's haul of groceries costs about $278 on average in Utah. 1% for the remainder of 2026 and into 2027. “Your basics have escalated,” said American Fork resident Kalani Padeken.
A monumental stained-glass landmark known as the King and Diane Husein Sphere of Light is planned for Ashton Gardens at Thanksgiving Point. The project, announced by the Roots of Humanity Foundation and Thanksgiving Point, will feature over 10,000 square feet of illustrative glass.
Alpine School District is scheduled to dissolve on June 30, 2027, replaced by three new districts. The transition will occur the following morning, with the current 2026-27 school year continuing under Alpine's management.
A Logan man is facing legal proceedings following accusations of sexually abusing a teenager to whom he provided music lessons. The case is being handled by the 1st District Court in Logan, Utah.
California is deploying additional firefighting engines and specialized rescue teams to Washington and Oregon to combat historic wildfires. The move, announced by Governor Gavin Newsom, aims to support Pacific Northwest neighbors while maintaining high levels of wildfire readiness within California.
Las autoridades continúan investigando el caso y trabajan para identificar al sospechoso o sospechosos involucrados. La policía unificada ya estaba presente en la iglesia cuando comenzaron los disparos, luego de recibir información de que podrían surgir problemas durante el servicio.
Senator Curtis is working with Utah transportation leaders to develop policies addressing the state's rapid growth and affordable housing needs. This initiative follows years of local efforts in Lehi to manage population density and transit-oriented development.
The City of Ephraim has highlighted several municipal updates, including a community survey and notices regarding Sanpete County taxation hearings. These updates were released as part of the city's ongoing efforts to provide transparency to residents.
But with a wife and a widowed mother to help support, he needed a quick solution. "I can't afford to be out of the workforce for four years. The condensed programs have exploded in popularity. "This is not innovation. But those programs maintained the same course load, measured as credits.