Residents may have noticed smoke and ash in the air recently, according to the Utah County Health Department. Officials recommended checking the Air Quality Index (AQI) daily to stay informed and plan outdoor activities accordingly.
The health department stated that if smoke becomes thick, persons with existing heart or respiratory ailments should reduce physical exertion and outdoor activity.
To check current conditions, residents were directed to visit air.utah.gov.
Utah's transportation landscape is undergoing significant expansion as the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) manages massive infrastructure projects, including a nearly $1.4 billion investment in Utah County developments. Key projects include the Mountain View Corridor South extension and the 2100 North Freeway, which aim to reduce commuter times and improve regional connectivity.
The Big Mountain Fire is burning about five miles southwest of Elberta, west of Tunnel Road. It was estimated at 20-30 acres as of Sunday afternoon, according to Utah Fire Info.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the March 28, 2025, murders of Jessica Lyman and her 8-year-old son, Eli Painter. The victims were found with gunshot wounds inside their Saratoga Springs residence.
The Utah Transit Authority launched expanded On Demand microtransit service in northern Utah County on August 16, 2026, as part of its Fall Change Day. The expansion includes several cities and key destinations, while the Ogden Express bus rapid transit route has been extended as a zero-fare service through early 2028.
The mother of a minor who was found deceased in a Saratoga Springs home has died in a hospital. The death follows an incident involving the child that was first reported in late June 2026.
News Story License plate cameras are under scrutiny as questions on misuse and surveillance emerge throughout the country. In Utah, a nonprofit group is sounding the alarm, after having found that the vast majority of the camera records searches in one county originated outside the state.
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.