Dozer line has been established along the fire's northern flank. Resources from the Big Mountain and Slater fires have been shifted to support the Tom Creek Fire after those two fires held steady with no new growth.
for a sentencing hearing Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. (Jake Bacon/Arizona Daily Sun via AP, Pool)Sharetopics: Samuel Bateman Child abuse Polygamous sect Netflix series Christine Marie Arizona judge Prison sentence Voices for Dignity SHORT CREEK, Utah (KUTV) — Dr.
SANDY, Utah (ABC4) — The energy was high at the America First Field on Tuesday night, with thousands of people attending singer-songwriter Noah Kahan’s concert. The concert caused enough vibrations for the seismic data to be recorded by University of Utah stations.
Following a Presidential Proclamation, Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the flags of the United States of America and the state of Utah to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities in recognition of the death of Dolly…
Arizona State University and Sun Devil Athletics announced a multi-year naming-rights partnership with Mountain America Credit Union. The 15-year agreement includes the university's football stadium, which was renamed Mountain America Stadium, Home of the ASU Sun Devils.
The Tremonton Garland Police Department has ended its pilot project involving vehicle scanners following privacy concerns from local citizens. The department stated that the benefits of the automated readers did not outweigh the costs and privacy issues raised by the community.
NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined 23 other attorneys general and the governor of Pennsylvania in suing the U.S. Postal Service
IRON COUNTY, Utah, Aug. 26, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — At least 30 emergency responders assisted in a complicated, mountain trail rope-rescue of an injured Iron County hiker. Getting there was the first challenge for emergency crews.
News Image: Google Maps Aug. 26 (UPI) — At least 157 people are dead and hundreds more missing, including 47 Americans, after a devastating flash flood hit Nepal on Wednesday. Embassy in Nepal hasn’t released any information about missing Americans.
July 8, 2026 Erika Kranz Sara Dewey On June 23, 2026, a Tenth Circuit panel remanded to the district court a case challenging presidential authority to designate Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments under the…
Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, speaks at a get out the vote event held at farm in Palmer, Alaska, on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. 0x+When Alaskan voters fill out their ballot in November, two of the four candidate choices will be Dan Sullivan. Sen.
A mountain lion reportedly stalked and charged a hiker in Utah County's Slate Canyon Trail, an area known for steep grades and high recreational use. Experts note that while such encounters are rare, mountain lions are highly adaptable and increasingly encounter humans due to habitat fragmentation and increased outdoor recreation.
Commentary Data centers are notorious energy hogs. With each hyperscale data center using as much energy as an entire city, they’re polluting surrounding areas, straining grids, and raising electric rates nationwide. This is creating a backlash, with 70% of Americans saying they oppose building a data center near them.
A series of seismic events has been recorded near Milford, Utah, including a 1.7 magnitude earthquake on August 25 and a 2.24 magnitude earthquake on August 21. Both events were shallow and located near the same area northeast of Milford.
Utah announced Wednesday a landmark $12.2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will force sweeping changes to how Instagram and Facebook are built for children and teens once issued by the court.
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Boaters are urged to do their part to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species after fragments of zebra mussel DNA were recently detected in the Colorado River in Utah for the first time. According to a DWR news release, zebra mussels are an emerging threat in the Upper Colorado River Basin.
The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to rescind a 25-year-old rule restricting road construction and timber harvesting on more than 44 million acres of national forest land.
(Circleville, UT) — The statewide average gas price is up by six cents. Triple-A says the average cost for a gallon of self-serve regular is now $4.40. The most expensive average gas price can be found in Piute County, where it's $4.90.
The conversation surrounding water is shifting from whether conservation is necessary to how communities will achieve it. As cities update ordinances, providers expand metering and homeowners rethink landscaping and irrigation, the cumulative effect of those individual decisions may determine Utah's water future.
1 billion in penalties over claims that its social media platforms are addictive and a danger to children. As part of the settlement, Meta also pledged to make changes to Instagram and Facebook that are designed to reduce young people’s use of the platforms.
NoticeRoad Closer!Published August 26, 2026⚠️ 300N at the new Wolf Pack Way crossing will be fully closed to all thru traffic starting on Monday August 31st.
Two Utah corn mazes were selected earlier this year to join 18 other farms in honoring Dolly Parton's legacy. Now, they say the mazes are taking on a whole new meaning after her passing.
CACHE COUNTY – At their regular meeting on Aug. 25, Auditor Matthew Funk provided members of the Cache County Council with a quick forecast of the tentative budget for 2027.
Free Press The Lehi High School football team returned just two offensive starters this year and that inexperience showed against Mountain Ridge on Friday (Aug. 21) as the visiting Sentinels topped the Pioneers 42-0. However, the final score doesn’t reflect how well Lehi competed in this game.
CACHE COUNTY – At their regular meeting on Aug. 25, Auditor Matthew Fund provided members of the Cache County Council with a quick forecast of the tentative budget for 2027.
2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will force sweeping changes to how Instagram and Facebook are built for children and teens once issued by the court. history—rivaled only by the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s—and marks the most far-reaching action any government has taken to make social media safer for young people.
The Salt Lake Chamber held its 2026 Annual Meeting today at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. The Chamber released its annual report and honored individuals and organizations that have shown exceptional support for its mission. The meeting marked 139 years of championing free enterprise to build a stronger Utah for its businesses, communities and people.
Following a Presidential Proclamation, Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the flags of the United States of America and the state of Utah to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities in recognition of the passing of Dolly Parton.
Utah Valley University (UVU) has launched the Freshman Concurrent Enrollment Merit Scholarship, aimed at rewarding high school students who took college courses through its concurrent enrollment program. Qualifying students can earn up to $20,000 toward their degree.
SUU will launch a new Bachelor of Science in Professional Sales in fall 2026, offering hands-on training to prepare students for high-impact careers.
Zion National Park has implemented the Extreme Motus, an all-terrain wheelchair designed to help visitors with mobility challenges access more of the park's trails. The chair is available for single-day use at the Zion Canyon Visitor Center on a first-come, first-served basis.
Response to Basin States’ Lake Powell Pipeline letter Published 09-09-20 The Sept. 8 conclusion of the public comment period for the Lake Powell Pipeline draft Environmental Impact Statement is another significant project milestone.
SUU is launching a flexible 7-week Salesforce Sales Foundations course starting Sept. 14 to help students and professionals build career-ready skills.
An extreme heat warning remains in effect for the Mojave Desert through Friday as temperatures soar well above seasonal norms. Meanwhile, shifting weather patterns are expected to bring a resurgence of monsoon moisture to Utah, bringing potential thunderstorms and gusty winds to the region.
The Council adopted a collective bargaining agreement between the Salt Lake City Public Library and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local #1004.
The National Weather Service issued a tabular state forecast for Utah. The forecast included various weather conditions across different regions of the state.
San Juan County, UT, August 20, 2026 — The Manti-La Sal National Forest announces today that the special closure order (#04-10-26-05-06) for the Babyl
The Utah Royals planned a Hispanic Heritage Night to recognize the culture and community influence in the Beehive state. The celebration coincided with Hispanic Heritage Month, which honors the contributions of Hispanic Americans.
The Utah State Correctional Facility sits just off the Great Salt Lake — and shares in its problems like mosquitoes and the need to conserve water. The landscaping work inmates are doing offers something else harder to measure: purpose and pride.
