Stage 1 fire restrictions remain in effect for unincorporated areas of Beaver County due to extremely dry vegetation and weather conditions. The order, which has been active since June 5, prohibits open fires, certain smoking activities, and the use of pyrotechnics.
For the 9/11 National Day of Service, the SUU community gathered to help in Beaver’s flood recovery efforts.
University Dozens of Southern Utah University (SUU) students, faculty, and staff traveled to Beaver, Utah, on Saturday, Sept. 12 to lend a hand in flood recovery efforts as part of 9/11 National Day of Service. Following recent, severe monsoonal flooding in the Beaver area after the devastating Cottonwood Fire, SUU volunteers rallied together to do what they do best: showed up to help.
Motociclista de Colorado muere en accidente en la I-15 al norte de Beaver La investigación preliminar indica que la motocicleta circulaba en dirección norte cuando el conductor no logró tomar una curva de la carretera. en la milla 125 de la I-15.
Utah tourism businesses are facing economic challenges due to a combination of wildfires and monsoonal flooding. In Marysvale and Beaver, local operators report significant losses in business and infrastructure damage from recent natural disasters.
The motorcyclist was driving north on I-15 Saturday afternoon when the road began to curve near milepost 125. The man died from his injuries at the scene. In that incident, a 52-year-old man was riding in a firefighter memorial ride when he was involved in a crash with two other motorcycles.
BEAVER COUNTY, Utah, Sept. 12, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A motorcyclist heading north of Beaver on Interstate 15 Saturday afternoon failed to negotiate a curve, left the roadway, and struck a traffic sign. The rider, a 56-year-old man from Colorado, died at the scene, the Utah Highway Patrol says.
BEAVER, Utah (ABC4) — A man is dead after a motorcycle crash on I-15 in Beaver. A motorcycle failed to make a northbound curve on I-15 at mile 125. The motorcyclist then went off the road, hitting a traffic sign.
BEAVER, Utah, Sept. 13, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A 56-year-old Colorado man was killed Saturday afternoon when his motorcycle went off Interstate 15 north of Beaver and struck a traffic sign near milepost 125, according to the Utah Department of Public Safety.
BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier spoke to local reporters for the first time in more than a month on Tuesday, addressing last Saturday’s 17-10 win over TCU and looking ahead to Friday’s Big 12 showdown with Iowa State. Cougars on the air Iowa State (3-2, 1-1) at No.
State wildlife biologists found live adult zebra mussels below Westwater Recreation Area last month, which were confirmed by lab testing on Wednesday, according to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Zebra mussels, much like quagga mussels that have been found before in Utah, are invasive and clog pipes and infrastructure, which can potentially cause millions in damage.
BYU basketball fans gathered at the Marriott Center on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, for the annual Marriott Madness event. The festivities featured fan games, musical performances, and player introductions for both the men's and women's teams.
In an undated notice from Alpine School District, officials explained how School Community Councils direct millions of dollars in Trust Lands revenue to local classrooms. This funding, which does not require additional taxpayer money, is managed through the Learning And Nurturing Development program to address specific school needs.
Timpanogos Elementary students concluded a series of Hispanic Heritage Month visits from international representatives with Fernando Pérez, Consul General of El Salvador in Utah. Speaking in Spanish, Pérez introduced students to El Salvador’s culture, traditions and national symbols, inviting them to compare what they knew about the Central American country with their own experiences. He began by asking students about their favorite foods, the weather and familiar American traditions, incl
“Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt lonely.” Children’s author Karla Arenas Valenti posed the question to students during recent visits to Franklin and Timpanogos Elementary Schools, where she shared her picture book María Mariposa as part of Operation Literacy’s Book Drop program. The program is organized by the nonprofit Operation Literacy that brings authors to Title I schools and provides students with books of their own. Throughout the reading, Valenti occasionally spoke Spanish and paused
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business has scheduled a Management Club opening social for Oct. 8, 2026.
After years of late arrivals, MUSS leaders overhauled how students get tickets and where they sit. 3, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source If you pay attention to the usually sold-out Rice-Eccles Stadium crowd, the first few minutes of the first quarter are often filled with fans slowly filtering into the stadium.
Hurricane Isaias has intensified into the Atlantic season's first hurricane, maintaining maximum sustained winds of 80 mph as it moves toward the northern Gulf Coast. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 40 counties in anticipation of the storm's possible landfall as a hurricane by Friday.
These researchers are sure a 19th-century photograph shows the face of Joseph Smith. A new film contains their proof. A documentary, which premieres Friday, makes the case that an 1844 daguerreotype shows the image of the LDS founder. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) A locket containing a daguerreotype reported to be from the 1840s.
8, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source Note to readers • This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. As the number of planned data center projects seemingly explodes across Utah, most residents aren’t happy with how their elected leaders have handled them, according to a new survey.
USU Extension press release Guest article written by Ashley Yaugher Observant family members can be the first responders to mental health or substance use concerns. Recognizing changes, listening without judgment, and simply being available can make a meaningful difference.
Tim Ballard accused people within the LDS Church of conspiring to have him booted from the faith to keep him from becoming a U.S. senator after he sounded alarms about pedophilia within the church ranks.
A new study has found that people with the sickle cell genetic variant are almost exclusively infected by a distinct variety of malaria parasites, which might help protect them from disease.
The Box Elder School District has scheduled a school board meeting for Oct. 14, 2026, to provide district updates. This meeting follows the appointment of A.J. Gilmore as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Learning for Secondary Education earlier this year.
After a trailblazing career, Wyoming Sen. MDTSee More Deseret News Stories In Search Eliza Anderson, Deseret News Purchase ImageBy Cami Mondeaux Cami is the congressional correspondent for the Deseret News reporting from Washington. She covers national news with a special focus on policy issues affecting Utah and the West.
Facebook Bluesky Threads Twitter LinkedIn Email Incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Kennedy, the current 3rd District congressman, will debate Democratic challenger Jonny Larsen, a Marine veteran and 5th-generation Utahn. Kennedy took up the mantle for the new fourth district after Utah's court-ordered redistricting shuffled things up and the retirement of Rep.
Nick Schmaltz extended his season-opening goal streak to four games on Oct. 6, 2026, leading the Utah Mammoth to a 5-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center. The win marked the Mammoth's first victory against New Jersey since the franchise entered the NHL in the 2024-25 season.
UNLV basketball lost to the Big 12 opponent Utah 79-69 in an exhibition game on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. The Rebels played without several key players due to injuries or ineligibility.
A new group of Utah basketball players got its first taste of facing someone else Wednesday night, as the Runnin’ Utes opened exhibition play with a 79-69 win over UNLV in Las Vegas. Here are three takeaways from Utah’s victory at the Thomas & Mack Center.
The nationally recognized physician-scientist will lead medical oncology at Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah, advancing innovative care, clinical research, and training to improve patient outcomes.
State leaders have increasingly focused on this population of repeat offenders who are homeless and account for a significant share of arrests for lower-level crimes. "It's just adding a piece of the puzzle that wasn't there before," said Tyler Clancy, the state's homeless coordinator.
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Green was the teacher of a victim under the age of 14 between August 2020 and June 2021, police said. The charges say he inappropriately touched a student of his once at his desk and twice at her desk. The allegations in that case are similar to one of the alleged victims from his initial arrest in October 2022 when he was investigated for aggravated child sexual abuse.
“Methane monitoring is critical for our energy producers, energy security, and the environment,” said Senator Curtis. “We have more tools than ever to detect these leaks however we lack a clear federal strategy or framework for optimizing their use across industries.
Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox today signed an executive order establishing a structured, pro-human framework for artificial intelligence (AI) integration across state government.
Robert and Bliss Sawyer rode their bikes 3,635 miles from Bellingham, Washington, to Ocean City, New Jersey. The Utah couple camped, stayed in hotels and overnighted with people across the country who open their homes to cyclists. The trip took 87 days, averaging about 48 miles per day and gaining more than 96,000 feet in elevation.
First things first, he’s ready to root his Cougs on under the Friday night lights against Iowa State. It’s a sweet deal if he lucks out. The current get-in price for a single ticket on SeatGeek is hovering above $400. “I’m excited,” said Cox.
