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Repair work continues after summer storms caused flash flooding that damaged homes, businesses and public property in Springdale on Aug. 31. While most of the damage has been repaired, many natural washes on private property were filled with debris and have yet to be cleared.
LA VERKIN, Utah (ABC4) — A severe storm has hit Southern Utah, leading to flash flood warnings and even evacuations for some Hurricane residents. Flash flood warnings are in effect for parts of Zion National Park, Springdale, La Verkin, Virgin, and Hurricane.
The five-county area of Washington, Iron, Kane, Garfield and Beaver remains under a flood watch or warning, which run from Wednesday morning through Thursday afternoon and evening as a late-season surge of tropical moisture will bring widespread moderate to heavy rainfall to the region. Thursday: "Doppler radar and automated rain gauges continue to indicate heavy rain.
Community members raised concerns about a proposed cell tower at the Springdale Town Council meeting on Oct. 14. Cell service is inconsistent in the town and nearby Zion National Park, and CenturyLink recently cut landline service in Springdale.
Jared Reed Prevost-Mahan faces charges for alleged threats against Springdale restaurant owners. Prevost-Mahan, previously charged in 2024, allegedly made graphic threats again recently. He claims rehabilitation efforts since release but faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges.
Minor traffic delays are expected on SR9 in Springdale due to water main repairs. The work is scheduled to conclude at 6 p.m. on Oct. 16, 2026, and no culinary water outages are anticipated.
The Springdale Town Council held a regular meeting on Oct. 14, 2026, which included discussions regarding a data center and the selection of a new town engineer. The meeting agenda also addressed various municipal reports and upcoming community projects.
The target on the back of No. 2 BYU is, well, as big as it has ever been. It's a prankster sign hung on the back of every Cougar player that says: Kick me. A week after knocking off Notre Dame and climbing to No. 2 in the Associated Press Top 25, the Cougars travel to Orlando as the highest-ranked team to ever visit UCF's Bounce House Stadium.
A vehicle fire at the Salt Lake City International Airport economy parking lot damaged 12 vehicles on Friday, October 23, 2026. Firefighters responded to the blaze at approximately 6 a.m., and officials are investigating an electrical malfunction as the potential cause.
The Orem Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on November 4, 2026, to discuss a proposed zoning map amendment involving a property near 1075 South 1675 West.
According to an obituary published October 21, Mark Clarence Torkelson passed away on October 18, 2026, in Logan, Utah. A graveside service is scheduled for Monday, October 26, followed by an open house.
A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit filed against Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson seeking access to protected information about Utah voters. "We appreciate Judge Barlow’s ruling dismissing the Department of Justice’s lawsuit that sought to force us to disclose the private data of every Utah voter.
October brings Breast Cancer Awareness Month into full focus — a powerful reminder of the thousands of lives changed by the disease each year. But for those who lose a loved one, navigating life after loss can be a quiet, ongoing battle. For Christa McGraw, Breast Cancer Awareness Month is personal.