Norma Rae (Birch) Reiter
November 18, 1942 – August 14, 2026 Norma Rae (Birch) Reiter passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026, at the age of 83. She was blessed to be at home, surrounded by her family and cared for by Hospice. Norma was born in Price, Utah on November 18, 1942, the youngest child of Lavar and Odessa Gage Birch.
via etvnews.comStatewideAugust 24, 2026
Men’s Soccer opens season with strong win; upsets No. 4 Mohave CC
Jose Briseno — USU Eastern Assistant SID Photo courtesy of Dallin Grant Photography The 2026-27 campaign for the Utah State Eastern men's soccer team is underway. The Eagles, featuring nine sophomore and 26 freshmen, began their season with a trip to preseason No.
via castlecountryradio.comPriceAugust 24, 2026
Curtis convenes Utah leaders to explore bold solutions for Great Salt Lake, Utah’s water future
U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) convened a group of experts—including state elected officials, water experts, researchers, conservation leaders, and members of Utah’s technology sector—for a roundtable discussion on bold, long-term solutions to strengthen Utah’s water supply and protect the Great Salt Lake.
via utahpolicy.comStatewideAugust 24, 2026
Darwin Donald Woody Woodruff
Darwin Donald Woody Woodruff, 82, passed away Aug. 12, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born Aug. 20, 1943, to George and Chloie Woodruff, he was the youngest of 13 children.
Woody's life was marked by a deep commitment to service and a profound love for his family.
via tooeleonline.comSalt Lake CityAugust 24, 2026
Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge
Federal officials have announced sharp water cuts for the next two years for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River. Under the Bureau of Reclamation's plan, California, Nevada and Arizona will reduce water use collectively by 1.
via midutahradio.comStatewideAugust 24, 2026
Black Canyon Fire reaches 3,264 acres, 78% contained
SANPETE, EMERY counties, Aug. 24, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The Black Canyon Fire, straddling the Sanpete and Emery county borders, remains at 78% contained, and drones are being used to identify hot spots along the western and northern perimeter.
via gephardtdaily.comStatewideAugust 24, 2026
