Utah News spotted this story published August 15, 2026 at cachevalleydaily.com. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.
LOGAN — A 58-year-old Richmond man was arrested Aug. 6 following an investigation into allegations of sexual abuse involving a juvenile victim with autism, authorities said.
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.
Highway 89 through Logan Canyon is expected to reopen at noon on Monday, according to Utah fire officials, as crews continue to make progress on the Blind Hollow Fire. The wildfire ignited late Sunday night near the Temple Fork area, burning grass and brush fuel in the canyon.
The Blind Hollow Fire burned between 15 and 20 acres in Logan Canyon on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Firefighters worked through the night to contain the blaze, which has resulted in the closure of U.S. 89 and Temple Fork Road through Monday morning.
Anyone planning to travel from Bear Lake to Logan Sunday evening will need to take an alternate route. Utah Fire Info reports that firefighters are responding to a wildfire near Temple Fork in Logan Canyon. Highway 89 is closed at both ends of the canyon, from Logan and Garden City.
Sister Kristin M. Yee delivers the keynote address during the 2026 Utah Area YSA Conference at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. The theme Together in Christ connects directly with the church's Utah Area vision, Elder Brian K.
As a wildfire approached, not all residents got an alert to evacuate. Their city is trying to figure out why. “That’s unacceptable,” mayor says of the spotty messages. Some nearby residents did not receive evacuation messages from the city's emergency alert system.
The Cache Metropolitan Planning Organization's Executive Council held several meetings and public comment sessions throughout 2026. These activities included meeting orientations and discussions regarding the transportation improvement program.
WEBER COUNTY — What do you want to be when you grow up? The district's new Catalyst campus is designed to help students explore their interests and gain hands-on experience in potential career fields. The program will offer students eight career pathways, including health sciences, computer science, engineering, design and entrepreneurship.
Bison in the Book Cliffs experienced a significant die-off event during the end of July and the beginning of August. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources announced Friday that the recent deaths reduced the adult bison population in the Bitter Creek area by almost 40%, and test results from several of the carcasses revealed it was due to pneumonia.
The Provo City School District has launched ProvoREADS, a district-wide literacy initiative. The campaign, themed Read Across the World, aims to encourage students and the community to read every day.
Vail Resorts announced its 2026/27 winter season opening dates on August 18, 2026. The announcement comes amid anticipation for potential heavy snowfall driven by Super El Niño.
Park City Mountain has announced several enhancements and new features for the upcoming winter season. The resort, located in Utah's Wasatch Mountains, is introducing upgrades to its infrastructure and guest services.