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The Tom Creek Fire currently burning 16 miles southwest of Vernon is estimated at approximately 50 acres. Air tankers and helicopters are droppinh retardant and water, with multiple engine crews on the ground.
TOOELE COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Multiple new fires have started near the Tintic Mountains. According to Utah Fire Info, four separate fires have started over the last few hours. The fires are all burning west of the Tintic Mountains and east of Dugway.
The Black Canyon Fire has grown to 3,264 acres in the Manti-La Sal National Forest, with containment reaching 78% as of August 24, 2026. Firefighters are utilizing direct suppression tactics and contingency lines to manage the blaze, which was ignited by lightning on July 30, 2026.
A tornado warning was issued for east central Tooele County on August 13. The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City reported a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado near Skull Valley.
UTAH, Aug. 22, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for south central Box Elder County and northeastern Tooele County. Sunday unless it is extended. For ongoing updates, check this link.
A vehicle became trapped in a sinkhole in Tooele, prompting a gathering of local police and neighbors. Tooele City officials maintain emergency contact lines for utilities and public safety during such incidents.
ZION NATIONAL PARK, Utah (ABC4) — A "large rockfall" is leading to closures inside Zion National Park. According to the Utah Department of Transportation, Zion Canyon Shuttles are unable to go past The Grotto, which is stop #6 on their route).
The Bureau of Land Management is accepting public comments through Sept. 3 on a revised proposal for 10 backcountry airstrip locations in southeastern Utah, just over two weeks after an Interior appeals board vacated the agency’s previous approval at the BLM’s request.
The closure has shut off access to the Temple of Sinawava stop, which is the dropping-off and pick-up point for The Narrows hike. (Fox 13) A large rockfall inside Zion National Park has cut off access Monday to one of the most popular areas in the park.
Tad Calcara & The New Deal Swing Band will perform a free concert celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States. The performance is intended to take listeners on a journey through memorable moments in American history.
Salt Lake City has risen to 12th place on Sports Business Journal's 2026 list of the best sports business cities in the United States, a significant jump from its 44th place ranking in 2023. The city's ascent is driven by a surge in professional franchises and massive infrastructure investments, including the Delta Center transformation and a multi-billion dollar mixed-use development on the city's west side.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — It is time for another temple round-up, and this time, a few big milestones have been announced for temples that will be the first in their respective areas. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the open house and dedication dates for the Pago Pago American Samoa Temple and the groundbreaking date for the Vienna Austria Temple.