A Union Pacific Railroad train left the tracks on Sunday afternoon near Mills, located approximately 13 miles west of Levan. The derailment occurred when the locomotive went over a small bridge.
The incident involving the coal-hauling train caused some of the coal to ignite, resulting in smoke visible in the Juab County sky.
Fire crews arrived at the scene swiftly and managed to contain the blaze before it could spread beyond the tracks.
The cause of the derailment remains unknown at this time.
LEVAN, Utah (ABC4) — Multiple roads and highways will be closed in Juab County due to construction projects, starting Tuesday. According to Juab County Sheriff's Office, the I-15 bridge rehabilitation project west of Levan will cause north and south bound closures.
The Levan Town Planning Commission scheduled a meeting for August 5, 2026, to discuss several local ordinances and updates. The meeting agenda included discussions on annexation policies and short-term rentals.
The Levan Town Council held a special meeting on June 24, 2026, to address several municipal business items. The agenda included discussions regarding the upcoming fiscal year budget and property tax rates.
The Levan Fire Department welcomed home the lone survivor of a family killed during a deadly flash flood in Wayne County. Community members gathered to support the survivor following the tragedy caused by heavy rains.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — SR-78 is closed near milepost 2 due to a vehicle fire. According to the Utah Department of Transportation, SR-78 is completely closed in both directions due to a vehicle fire near milepost two, which is just south of Levan. Initial estimates state the road will reopen around 4:46 p.m.
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.