Governor Spencer Cox has selected Hannah Freeze to serve as the next Great Salt Lake Commissioner. The appointment comes at a time when the position is becoming increasingly important for carrying out policies intended to save the lake.
Freeze will take over her new duties immediately. Before this appointment, she served as the deputy commissioner.
Her professional background includes overseeing the state agriculture water optimization program for the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food.
A federal judge has dismissed the criminal case against former Olympian David Hearn for the alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the Trump administration maintains it will not seek new contractors for repairs. The decision comes as the Department of Justice acknowledged the pool's damage may have resulted from flawed installation by existing contractors.
Alliance for a Better Utah criticized Utah legislative leaders for planning a joint citation praising President Donald Trump following Senator Romney's vote to convict for abuse of power.
Darwin Donald Woody Woodruff, 82, passed away Aug. 12, 2026, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Born Aug. 20, 1943, to George and Chloie Woodruff, he was the youngest of 13 children. Woody's life was marked by a deep commitment to service and a profound love for his family.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has shifted its operational focus toward immigration enforcement, resulting in a 39% decrease in fentanyl seizures during the first year of the second Trump administration. This shift follows the implementation of asylum cooperative agreements and a controversial policy authorizing warrantless home entries.
Flooding originating from the Cottonwood burn scar forced the complete closure of Highway 89 in Piute County. Crews were deployed to the area to manage the impact on the roadway.
Myron Lamont Accuttoroop of Roosevelt, Utah, passed away on August 16, 2026. A member of the Northern Ute Tribe, he was known for his dedicated service to his community and his faith.
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.