Recent administrative updates across Utah and federal agencies include a notice for water rights protests in Sevier County, updated ICE detention standards, and the recognition of a long-standing Salina funeral home by the North Sevier Chamber of Commerce.
Sevier County Water Rights Notice
The Division of Water Rights has issued a notice to water users regarding applications filed in Sevier County. According to a legal notice published in the Salina Sun on June 17, 2026, Bar J Family Ranch, LLC has applied to use 0.9 acre-feet from groundwater located 12.2 miles east of Sigurd for domestic and other purposes. Protests against this application must be filed with the Division of Water Rights by July 14, 2026.
Local Business Recognition in Salina
In North Sevier County, the North Sevier Chamber of Commerce recognized Springer Turner Funeral Home as its Business of the Quarter during a June meeting. The funeral home, which traces its origins back to Alvie Peterson's founding of Peterson Mortuary in 1890, was honored for over 135 years of service. The business has undergone several transitions, including the 2020 purchase by Bruce Turner and the recent addition of staff members such as Tia Harwood.
Updated ICE Detention Standards Released
On a federal level, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) released its 2025 National Detention Standards. The agency stated that the updated standards align with an Executive Order regarding gender ideology and biological truth, resulting in the replacement of references to 'gender' with 'sex' throughout the documentation.
Salt Lake City HR Leadership
In Salt Lake City, the municipal Human Resources department continues operations under an executive team that includes Chief Human Resources Officer David Buchanan and Deputy Chiefs Melissa Green and Jennifer Jeppson.
