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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.
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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.
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.
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.
Sierra Club highlights the ways you can help protect the country's national parks
Good Day Utah Actions Facebook Tweet Email Sierra Club highlights the ways you can help protect the country's national parks Prev Next It's that time of year! National Parks Week is here with the theme 'Celebrate America's Story' and in Utah, the Sierra Club highlights the challenges facing the parks and ways you can help.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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:…
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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…
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Tom Creek Fire grows to over 4,800 acres, with resources diverted from other fires
TOOELE COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — The Tom Creek fire has grown to over 4,800 acres. According to Utah Fire Info, the Tom Creek Fire has continued to grow. Current estimates place it at 4,859 acres with 0% containment, and more resources have been diverted from other fire incidents to respond.
Tom Creek Fire burns 4,859 acres in Simpson Mountains, crews increase containment efforts
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.
Star of 'Trust Me: False Prophet' reacts to Samuel Bateman's additional 24-year sentencing
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.
Utah leaders mourn the death of Dolly Parton; governor orders flags at half-staff
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…
ASU and Mountain America Credit Union Announce Major Naming Rights Deal
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.
Tremonton Garland Police End License Plate Reader Pilot Project
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.
Attorney General James Sues to Block Trump Administration Rule That Would Shut Millions of Voters Out of Mail-In Voting
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
30+ responders helped rescue injured hiker in Iron County
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.
Tenth Circuit Sends Monuments Case Back to District Court – Environmental and Energy Law Program
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…
A third Dan Sullivan joins the debate about Alaska’s Senate race
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.