At least three species of armyworms and cutworms are present in Utah. These insects are part of the Noctuidae family, which consists of a large group of night-flying moths.
While these insects are not new pests to turfgrass, they can be found throughout the United States.
The presence of these species in Utah is part of a broader distribution, as armyworms and cutworms are found all over the United States.
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The Swaner EcoCenter in Park City offers visitors various nature-based activities and exhibits, including a LEED Platinum certified building. The facility operates with specific seasonal hours and offers free admission with suggested donations.
SUMMIT, MORGAN counties, Aug. 22 (Gephardt Daily) August 22, 2026 The Rocky Canyon Fire stands at 96% contained and 16,464, according to what Northern Utah Interagency T3 Team says will be its last update on the wildfire.
Utah continues to monitor the complex relationship between seasonal monsoon patterns and wildfire activity as the state navigates a season marked by significant fire activity. While monsoons can provide moisture to dampen fuels, they also introduce risks through lightning ignitions and dry thunderstorms.
The Cedar Hills City Council met on July 7, 2026, to discuss water conservation, sign ordinances, and accessory dwelling unit regulations. The council also approved a new policy regarding electronic meetings and addressed zoning administrator designations.
MORGAN, SUMMIT counties, Aug. 18, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The Rocky Canyon Fire now stands at 16,646 acres and 85% contained. “Fire managers of the Rocky Canyon Fire remain committed to balancing containment with the responsibility of protecting firefighters from extreme risk,” says a Tuesday update by Utah Fire Info.
Ridgeline High School enters the new football season as the favorite to repeat as the 4A Region 11 champion. The Riverhawks seek to build on a perfect 14-0 campaign from the previous season.
The Emery Spartans lost their season opener 48-13 to the Kanab Cowboys at Snow College on Aug. 14, 2026. Kanab secured the victory with 20 unanswered points in the second half.
Joshua Kyle Neathery, 40, had been out of jail for nine days when police were called to the residence, leading to a SWAT standoff. Neathery was first arrested on Aug. 8 after a woman reported that she had been beaten, according to the probable cause statement.
Nordstrom Rack is coming to Park City this fall. on Thursday, Oct. The morning will also include a DJ, giveaways, coffee and more. Adam Greenebaum, senior vice president of Singerman Real Estate, which owns Junction Commons, said the outdoor shopping center is excited to welcome the Seattle-based fashion retailer.
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.
A workforce housing development with hundreds of units is slated to open near Deer Valley East Village for the 2028-29 winter season. At a meeting of the Military Installation Development Authority board Aug. A workforce housing site plan will come before MIDA in early 2027, and the housing should open for the 2028-29 ski season.