The Utah Board of Higher Education has unanimously elected Jon Andersen as the new president of Utah Valley University. Andersen, a Utah native and alumnus of Bingham High School and Utah State University, replaces Astrid Tuminez following her departure from the position earlier this year.
While university leadership transitions in Orem, several regions in Utah are managing significant weather-related challenges. A flood watch has been issued for major portions of Southern Utah through tonight, with the National Weather Service warning residents in flood-prone areas to prepare due to potential impacts on recent burn scars.
In Beaver, flash flooding that reached Interstate 15 and the Grove neighborhood has led city officials to issue a warning against using tap water for drinking, food preparation, brushing teeth, or making ice. This advisory follows contamination caused by recent floods sweeping through the town.
Governor Spencer Cox has pledged support for the rebuilding efforts in Beaver following weekend flash flooding. During an event at the Days of 47 Rodeo, the Governor noted he has been in communication with the mayor and county commissioners regarding the situation.
Other areas are also experiencing the effects of recent environmental events. The Needles District of Canyonlands National Park recently reopened after being closed for weeks due to the Babylon Fire, which burned over 107,000 acres. Additionally, flooding has impacted roads in Emery, Carbon, and Sanpete counties, including temporary closures on state Route 31 in Huntington Canyon and state Route 28.
