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Spring Water Way Closing for Sewer Line Work

Project Timeline and Details Spring Water Way will experience a temporary closure at Ira Hodges Scenic Parkway and Thomas Street to install a new sewer line with connections in the roadway. This important infrastructure project is expected to last approximately two weeks. What to Expect During this closure, residents and visitors are asked to use alternate routes […]

Agencies Urge Public to Avoid Flying Drones Near Wildfires

Wildfire management agencies and the FAA are urging the public to avoid flying drones near wildfires due to safety risks. Unauthorized flights can force the suspension of aerial firefighting operations, potentially increasing wildfire size and costs.

Monsoon Moisture Brings Cooler Temperatures and Storms to Utah

Monsoon moisture is returning to Utah and southwest Wyoming, bringing a pattern of scattered showers, thunderstorms, and cooler temperatures through the weekend. National Weather Service officials warn of potential flash flooding in southern Utah and isolated severe thunderstorms in northern Utah as a new weather pattern takes hold.

City Council Agenda – Sep 1, 2026

City Council Agenda  Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Notice is hereby given that the River Heights City Council will hold their regular meeting at 6:30 p.m., at the River Heights City Office Building at 520 S 500 E. Pledge of Allegiance Adoption of Previous Minutes and Agenda Mayor, Councilmembers, and Staff Reports Public Comment Dwight Whitaker – Cache

Utahns adapt to evolving weather as new developments emerge across state

Exactly one year ago, Weber County experienced a 100-year storm in Farr West that flooded basements and closed streets. Rare storms have also hit Orem and, most recently, Sandy. Much of the new development is taking place on land that once served agricultural purposes.

via KUTVStatewideAugust 27, 2026

Trump names new head of agency overseeing ballroom construction

Aug. 27 (UPI) — U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday named a new head of the agency that oversees his ballroom project at the White House and a proposed national arch in Washington, D.C. Mark Paoletta, the general counsel of the White House Office of Management and Budget, will take charge of the National Capital Planning Commission.

via gephardtdaily.comStatewideAugust 27, 2026

The real cause of most wildfires? People

Utah Wildfires Keep up with the latest news about wildfires in Utah. The real cause of most wildfires? The Hawk Fire that's been threatening Reno, Nevada is the latest destructive wildfire in the West in recent weeks that investigators believe was human-caused.

via KUERStatewideAugust 27, 2026

New Utah Food Additive Requirements Take Effect for 2026–2027 School Year

Families may notice some changes to food served in Provo City School District schools this year as new Utah requirements regarding certain food additives take effect for the 2026–2027 school year. Under House Bill 402, Food Additives in Schools, Utah public schools may not sell, donate, offer, or serve foods that contain certain specified additives. The new requirements apply to foods provided by public schools during the school day. Food Additives Included in the New Requirements Under the new

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

As drought strains Utah rangelands, concerns remain over future of wild horses

Prev Next By: Julia Sandor Posted and last updated SALT LAKE CITY — Utah has nearly 5,000 wild horses and burros roaming Utah's public rangelands. 5 million acres. The appropriate management level for the state is 1,956 animals.

via Fox 13StatewideAugust 27, 2026

Utah sees record number of bear incidents as drought drives animals into populated areas

Officials with the Department of Wildlife Resources said this year they have responded to double the number of bear incidents as they did last year. As of Aug. This is largely due to the warm spring weather conditions that were followed by hard freezes.

via KJZZStatewideAugust 27, 2026

Erik Christensen named Utah State University chief of police

LOGAN — Erik Christensen has been named Utah State University’s new chief of police, university officials announced. He will officially assume the role Sept. 1.

via cachevalleydaily.comStatewideAugust 27, 2026

Tee Off Fore Hope – 6th Annual Golf Tournament

Thursday, September 10th. Join The Horse of Many Colors for the 6th Annual Tee Off Fore Hope Golf Tournament at Soldier Hollow Golf Course. This 18-hole, 4-man team shotgun start event brings the community together to raise funds for families navigating a cancer diagnosis.

via midutahradio.comStatewideAugust 27, 2026

Lehi Heritage Day returns Saturday with parade, honorees, Marker Quest and prizes

Nicole Kunze | Lehi Free Press The 13th annual Lehi Heritage Day is this Saturday from 2:30-6 p.m. with activities on the lawn in front of the Lehi Legacy Center and on the grounds and inside the Lehi Civic Center.

via Lehi Free PressStatewideLehiAugust 27, 2026

Trump signs executive order to rename Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’

WASHINGTON, D.C., Aug. 27, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Pres. Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to change the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America. The executive order comes days after Trump floated the idea of a name change while speaking to reporters about failed tariff negotiations between the U.S.

via gephardtdaily.comStatewideAugust 27, 2026

Isolated thunderstorms expected through Friday, then wetter conditions this weekend

Happy Thursday, Utah! Isolated showers and storms will develop through Friday as a late-August cold front arrives this weekend, leading to thunderstorms and cooler conditions.

via ABC 4StatewideAugust 27, 2026

September Blood Drive

Upcoming EventSeptember Blood DrivePublished August 27, 2026Drive Details:Thursday, September 3, 202611:00 AM - 05:00 PMHyde Park City Hall113 E Center St, Hyde Park, UT 84318 - BasementDonor Sign-Up Link: ‍redcrossblood.org/give.

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

After firefighting deaths in West, advocates alarmed by deepening wildfire crisis, agencies strategies

Help was on the way. Five firefighters were about to be flown to safety after a new wildfire broke out on rugged terrain at the Utah-Colorado border in June, whipped by furious, dry winds.

via stgeorgeutah.comStatewideAugust 27, 2026

New Targeted Drug and Vaccines Offer Hope for Pancreatic Cancer

New research into targeted drugs and personalized vaccines may revolutionize pancreatic cancer treatment. The FDA has approved a new drug that nearly doubles survival time for certain patients.

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

Enfermedades y lesiones que incrementan durante las olas de calor, según estudio

El estudio halló un aumento en las heridas de bala accidentales, problemas renales, afecciones cutáneas, varices e incluso problemas de salud mental relacionados con el consumo de marihuana. Te compartimos consejos para reducir riesgos.

via telemundoutah.comStatewideAugust 27, 2026

Local Review: Bakal — This is Natural. This is Good. - SLUG Mag

Smith August 26, 2026 Local Music Reviews Bakal This is Natural. This is Good. 2025 Bakal = Chat Pile + The Jesus Lizard + Amyl and The Sniffers A siren loops. Guitars grind. Someone starts moralizing. " This is Bakal, and they would like your attention.

via slugmag.comStatewideAugust 27, 2026

Timpview FCCLA Students Earn National Honors, Five Top-10 Finishes

Timpview High School FCCLA students represented Provo City School District and Utah on the national stage this summer, bringing home an impressive collection of medals and five Top 10 national finishes from the National FCCLA Leadership Conference. Leading the group was Abbigail Kelley, who earned a Gold Medal and placed second in the nation in Chapter in Review Display. Timpview FCCLA National Results Abbigail Kelley: Gold Medal, 2nd Place in the Nation Genesis Martinez-Manzanarez: Silver Meda

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

PC 26-07-29 Regular/Public Hearing Minutes

Working draft 2026 Unapproved Meeting Minutes Fairfield Planning Commission Regular Session / Public Hearing July 29, 2026 Minutes Date: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 Location: Fairfield Town Office, 121 West Main Street, Fairfield, Utah Time:…

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

PC August 26, 2026 Agenda

 PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Planning Commission of Fairfield, Utah, shall hold a Regular Session on August 26, 2026, @ 7:00 P.M., At the Fairfield Town Office, 121 West Main Street, Fairfield, Utah.

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

Does policy matter in elections anymore?

While politicians still act like policy matters in elections, for many voters that is no longer the case. As a recent focus group in Los Angeles showed, for many voters partisanship is more important than policy, and crossing the line to vote for the other side is a bridge too far.

via Deseret NewsStatewideAugust 27, 2026

Utahns oppose Iran war and experts say Trump could pay the price

An F-35B Lighting II, attached to Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 121, takes off from the flight deck of America-class amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli on May 13, 2026. 5th Fleet area of operations to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.

via Deseret NewsStatewidePriceAugust 27, 2026

‘A diamond in a rhinestone world’: Miss Utah contestant reflects on speed painting Dolly Parton portrait

IRON COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Dolly Parton’s impact reached far beyond her music, inspiring generations through her vibrant personality, philanthropy, and advocacy for authenticity. Months before her passing, one southern Utah woman chose to honor that legacy on the Miss Utah stage with a special speed painting.

via ABC 4StatewideAugust 27, 2026

Appple Valley Utah Big Plains Water and Sewer Special Service District HEARING NOTICE

TOWN COUNCIL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE – PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE TOWN OF APPLE VALLEY WATER RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES AND FEE SCHEDULE 1777 N Meadowlark Dr, Apple Valley Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM HEARING NOTICE Public Notice…

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

Goal Zero Recalls YETI 3000X Power Stations Due to Serious Risk of Injury from Fire and Burn Hazards

Consumers should stop using the power stations immediately and install the free repair in the form of a firmware update available through the Goal Zero application or contact Goal Zero for firmware installation at no cost.

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

Lee says migrants are exploiting children to cross the border. His new bill wants to change that

Utah Sen. asylum system. "Child traffickers have smuggled abused children across our border thanks to the Biden administration's policies that made it easier for them to cross by claiming to have a child," Lee said in a statement. "On top of that, many of these kids were released into their kidnapper's arms.

via KSLStatewideAugust 27, 2026

Utah Pollinator Habitat Program Grant Closes for 2026 Season

The Utah Pollinator Habitat Program grant for the 2026 season has closed and is no longer accepting late applications. The next application period is scheduled to open on March 1, 2027.

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

Longtime Utah homeless cleanup nonprofit on brink of bankruptcy, issues urgent call for help

He said he first came to Utah from Wyoming after the restaurant and hotel he was working for went out of business. He was not only out of a job, but also a place to live. After spending about six months homeless in Utah, Loveridge said he first heard about job opportunities with Advantage Services, a social enterprise nonprofit that goes out of its way to employ people who need it most.

via Utah News DispatchStatewideAugust 27, 2026

Ordinance Summary

HIGHLAND CITY LEGAL NOTICE Summary of Ordinances of the Highland City Council On August 18, 2026, Highland City Council adopted the following ordinance(s): • O-2026-26 Amending Nuisance Regulations for Parking and Storing of Vehicles and…

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

U.S. Forest Service - Dixie National Forest

U.S. Forest Service - Dixie National Forest. 13,311 likes · 62 talking about this. The Dixie National Forest occupies almost two million acres and stretches for about 170 miles across southern Utah.

via facebook.comStatewideAugust 27, 2026

Injury Crash on US30, near Twin Falls.

View All News Releases August 26, 2026 - Injury Crash on US30, near Twin Falls. TWIN FALLS COUNTY, ID. Idaho State Police is investigating a vehicle vs. pedestrian crash on August 26, 2026, at 5:32 a.m.

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

City Council Study Meeting - 8/25/2026 4:30:00 PM - OnBase Agenda Online

The Study Electronic Meeting of the West Valley City Council will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 4:30 PM, in the Multipurpose Room, West Valley City Hall, 3600 Constitution Boulevard, West Valley City, Utah.

StatewideAugust 27, 2026

The connections that save lives: What Utah's new teen suicide study reveals

Michael Staley was the suicide prevention research coordinator at the Utah DHHS Office of the Medical Examiner. "When somebody gets the news out of an OR or an ER that their person has stabilized, they think, 'Oh, thank goodness.' But this is not where we're at in Utah.

via KSLStatewideAugust 26, 2026

Utah Medicare Seniors Face High Risk of Multiple Chronic Conditions

New data shows that 49% of Utah Medicare beneficiaries aged 65-74 have three or more chronic conditions, placing the state 16th in the nation. Health experts suggest that lifestyle choices, such as diet and physical activity, are critical for managing these risks.

StatewideAugust 26, 2026

East entrance to Zion National Park to stay ‘serene and pristine’ under new deal • Utah News Dispatch

News Story A nonprofit supporting Utah’s most-visited national park is celebrating a milestone for preservation at its scenic, winding East entrance. The Zion Forever Project announced Wednesday it has secured a conservation easement to protect 145 acres just outside Zion National Park in southwestern Utah.

via Utah News DispatchStatewideAugust 26, 2026

Governors Cox and Gordon Discuss Permitting Reform at Energy Workshop

Governors Spencer Cox and Mark Gordon discussed permitting reform and energy infrastructure at a Western Governors' Association workshop. The leaders emphasized the need for regulatory updates to meet rising energy demands and ensure regional reliability.

StatewideAugust 26, 2026
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