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Extreme Heat and Monsoonal Rain Forecast for Saint George Area

Extreme heat was forecast for the Saint George, Utah area with temperatures reaching as high as 108 degrees. Additionally, monsoonal flow was expected to enhance rainfall across the Four Corners into the central Rockies.

Black Canyon Fire Reaches 47% Containment in Manti-La Sal Forest

The Black Canyon Fire in the Manti-La Sal National Forest has reached 47% containment, according to the latest update from InciWeb. The wildfire, which began on July 30, 2026, due to lightning, has burned 3,571 acres and remains subject to various forest closures and flight restrictions.

Utah was spared from mandatory cuts in the finalized Colorado River rules

Published August 21, 2026 at 5:12 PM MDT Alex Hager / KJZZ The Colorado River flows past Lees Ferry in Coconino County, Arizona, on June 17, 2026. A new plan for managing the shrinking water supply will cut back on the amount that flows to Arizona, California, and Nevada.

Why Kalani Sitake wants BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier to play it safer this season

Bear Bachmeier got banged up last season. Here's how BYU football hopes to keep him fully healthy. Bear Bachmeier ran hard and often last season. Now Kalani Sitake wants him to know when to hold back. BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier, center, runs the ball for a first down during the first half an NCAA college football game against Central Florida, Saturday, Nov.

Rave Meets Runway: Katsi Redefines Ravewear - SLUG Magazine

Utahns are trusting local style gurus like Katsi’saloloks to dress in rave-ware that checks boxes in both form and function. Photo: Ness O'Lowry Image: Ness O'Lowry Rave Meets Runway: A New SLC Designer Redefines Modern Rave Wear By Ness O'Lowry August 21, 2026 Arts This 2026 summer is burning through Utah with record highs, and rave-goers are feeling the heat.

via slugmag.comStatewideAugust 25, 2026

Hard, Harder, or Soft

UTAH — Whether your toilet water is yellow all the time, you are making Kool-Aid to mask the taste of the well water, or your shower smells like boiled eggs, you know you have hard water in your pipes. 85% of the United States has hard water, and southern Utah is no exception.

via insiderutah.comStatewideAugust 25, 2026

Garfield Co. Summer 4-H Program Provides Youth with Opportunity to Learn Skills, While Serving the Community

Garfield County 4-H members explore the Paunsaugunt Western Wildlife Museum during the Aggie Adventures Field Trips. The Garfield County Summer 4-H Program gives students the opportunity to learn new skills, build friendships, serve their community, and have fun along the way.

via insiderutah.comStatewideAugust 25, 2026

PHS Sports Sidelines

The season has just begun and already the Baseball team is the team to beat. The Cats won both of their games by very large margins and they are 8-0 with none of the games even close. The Cats had a game last Wednesday against Bryce Canyon, and another game on the 21st against Pinnacle and at the end of August 28th, they have another game against Piute.

via insiderutah.comStatewideAugust 25, 2026

LDS leader Dallin Oaks to take first trip abroad as church president

As he turns 94, Dallin Oaks is set to take his first trip abroad as LDS Church president. He will jet off to South America to dedicate a temple. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) President Dallin H. Oaks and his wife, Kristen, at the Burley Idaho Temple in January.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideAugust 25, 2026

Incendio de maleza activa evacuaciones en Garland y autoridades piden evitar el área

Incendio de maleza obliga evacuaciones en Garland Múltiples agencias y recursos de extinción respondieron al incidente para intentar contener el avance de las llamas. De acuerdo con Utah Fire Info, el incendio, denominado Harley Fire, había consumido más de 75 acres.

via telemundoutah.comStatewideGarlandAugust 25, 2026

McConnell Discharged From Rehab Before Senate Recess

Sen. Mitch McConnell announced his discharge from a rehabilitation center on August 6, 2026. He stated he will continue his recovery through physical therapy at home while remaining engaged in Senate business.

StatewideAugust 25, 2026

FOMC Minutes, July 28–29, 2026

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StatewideAugust 25, 2026

Over 200,000 Fentanyl Pills Taken Off Utah Streets During Two Separate Unrelated Seizures

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Two Mexican Nationals, one of whom is an illegal alien, were indicted by a federal grand jury after they were arrested and charged in two separate and unrelated cases that led to the seizure of approximately 204,000 fentanyl pills in one week.

StatewideAugust 25, 2026

Video shows large rockfall that prompted temporary Zion National Park road closure

on Monday, closing the park road beyond Zion Canyon Shuttle No. 6, per the park's website. Visitors caught the incident on camera, which occurred between The Grotto and Weeping Rock. Erin Leach was among the people at the park when it happened and sent KSL a video showing a massive plume as rocks tumbled hundreds of feet from the road.

via Deseret NewsStatewideAugust 25, 2026

Letter: I think I know what’s behind Dallin Oaks’ decision to use legal means to silence ‘Mormon Stories’

This website utilizes technologies such as cookies to enable essential site functionality, as well as for analytics, personalization, and targeted advertising. Add as Preferred Source Those of us taking interest in the newly hatched lawsuit by the LDS Church against John Dehlin and Mormon Stories have puzzled over the “why now” question.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideAugust 25, 2026

Granite School District Releases Board Retreat Agenda

An agenda for a board retreat was released by Granite School District. The scheduled program included a service project and several working sessions.

StatewideAugust 25, 2026

St. George Arts Summit to mark 10th year of creativity, connection with Art at the Heart theme

For the 10th year running, the St. George Arts Commission will bring together arts leaders from throughout Washington County for the annual Arts Summit. Themed Art at the Heart, the one-day conference on Friday, Aug.

via stgeorgeutah.comStatewideSt. GeorgeAugust 25, 2026

Judge to decide if Menzies' execution goes ahead or new evaluation

A judge will decide whether or not to delay condemned killer Ralph Leroy Menzies' execution and instead order a new mental competency evaluation. After a hearing late Wednesday, 3rd District Court Judge Matthew Bates took the case under advisement with a promise to issue a ruling soon.

via Fox 13StatewideAugust 25, 2026

Utah’s pro-nuclear billboards draw FTC complaint alleging misleading claims

Published August 17, 2026 at 5:32 PM MDT Set KUER as preferred source courtesy Utah Office of Energy Development Billboards that say “Nuclear plants emit less radiation than bananas” are part of a state-funded nuclear education campaign. ”Their validity has been questioned before.

via KUERStatewideAugust 25, 2026

Dave Fox, Alema Harrington close out Friday Night Rivals on KJZZ

Sharetopics: Friday Night RivalsKJZZCorner Canyon Davis High School Week 1Halftime Second Half51-14 SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The Friday Night Rivals matchup featured top-ranked Corner Canyon visiting Davis High School for a Week 1 showdown. Corner Canyon took a 7-6 lead into the locker room at halftime, then blew the doors off the game in the second half, winning 51-14.

via KUTVStatewideAugust 25, 2026

Drier air pushes into parts of Utah with storms tied to higher terrain

A few disturbances will traverse across Utah Monday, bringing the risk for a few isolated strong storms, localized flash flooding, and frequent lightning. Temperatures will warm to above average levels through the week.

via ABC 4StatewideAugust 25, 2026

Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration

1 of 3 | Heidi Overton, deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, speaks during a meeting to sign an executive order about vaccines, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington.

via apnews.comStatewideAugust 25, 2026

Sen. John Curtis weighs in on the future of the SAVE America Act

Estimated read time: 4-5 minutes KEY TAKEAWAYS Sen. SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Sen. The bill has been promoted by Curtis' colleague, Sen. Mike Lee, who urged Congress to work through its planned break this month in order to pass it. President Donald Trump and some supporters have also previously suggested provisions on transgender athletes be included in the bill.

via KSLStatewideAugust 25, 2026

Bear cub relocated after appearing outside window of Mount Pleasant elementary school

MOUNT PLEASANT, Utah, Aug. 24, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A bear cub was relocated Monday after it appeared in a window well at a Mount Pleasant elementary school, in Sanpete County. “Well, this friend wondered into town today by the elementary school in Mount Pleasant,” says a social media post from North View Police.

via gephardtdaily.comStatewideMount PleasantAugust 25, 2026

Logan Canyon reopens after closure for Blind Hollow Fire

LOGAN CANYON, Utah, Aug. 24, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Logan Canyon has reopened after its closure for the Blind Hollow Fire. “Expect delays by Blind Hollow/Temple Fork as firefighters continue to build containment and mop up the Blind Hollow Fire,” said a Utah Fire Info notice posted at 12:27 p.m. Monday.

via gephardtdaily.comStatewideLoganAugust 25, 2026

Aggie Weekend Headlines — Dallin Hall commits to USU, Dave Kragthorpe passes away

Utah State men's basketball received multiple commits over the weekend and on Monday. A long-time pillar of USU athletics passed away. Former Aggies continued to impress in the preseason.

via cachevalleydaily.comStatewideAugust 25, 2026

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StatewideAugust 25, 2026

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest : Recreation Site - Blackhawk Campground

This campground is closed due to fire damage. This timbered-setting campground sits just off the Nebo Loop, a National Scenic Byway. Visitors enjoy the campground for its beautiful panoramic views and great trail opportunities. The dominant vegetation consists of fir, pine, aspen, and Gambel oak trees, which provide partial shade and nice fall color. Broad grassy meadows cover the areas around the trees. Summer wildflowers and wildlife are abundant. 5 miles away is Payson Lake, a fifteen-acre day-use lake stocked with rainbow and brown trout fishing, canoeing, swimming and picnicking. The campground has a horse loop with horse facilities. There are hiking trails nearby. Bird watching, fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, wildlife viewing are some of the popular activities for this area. The Mount Nebo Wilderness Area is adjacent, brimming with beautiful mountain scenery, pristine waters, abundant wildlife, vibrant summer wildflowers and numerous trail opportunities. Other amenities include barbeque grills, firewood, and picnic tables.

StatewideAugust 25, 2026

Flash Flood Warning Issued for Southeastern Washington County

The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City issued a Flash Flood Warning for southeastern Washington County. Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain in the area, with rainfall totals between 1 and 1.5 inches.

StatewideAugust 25, 2026

Utah’s economy continues to show underlying strength

The Utah Chamber, in partnership with the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has released the July 2026 Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to inform business leaders’ understanding of Utah’s economy. “Utah added more than 26,000 jobs over the past year and ranked third highest among states for job growth,” said Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Utah Chamber.

via utahbusiness.comStatewideAugust 25, 2026

Explore Future Careers at Free Youth Virtual Reality Event

Local youth can explore potential career paths through interactive virtual reality experiences during a free career exploration event on August 26.

StatewideAugust 25, 2026

Utah Man Accused Of Shooting At Person Over Unpaid Debt

(Fayette, UT) — A Utah man is facing attempted murder charges after allegedly shooting at someone over an unpaid debt. Investigators say 61-year-old Mario Almanza Valencia confronted the victim in Fayette and fired several shots when the debt was not fully repaid.

via midutahradio.comStatewideAugust 25, 2026

11 Rescued During Flooding At Bryce Canyon

(Bryce Canyon, UT) — Two people are hospitalized after severe flooding trapped 11 people at Bryce Canyon National Park. yesterday. Rescuers found four groups of adults stranded on separate trails inside the park.

via midutahradio.comStatewideAugust 25, 2026

Men’s Soccer opens season with strong win; upsets No. 4 Mohave CC

Guest article written by Jose Briseno – Assistant SID The 2026-27 campaign for the Utah State Eastern men’s soccer team is underway. The Eagles, featuring nine sophomore and 26 freshmen, began their season with a trip to preseason No. 4 Mohave Community College in Bullhead City, Arizona.

via etvnews.comStatewideAugust 25, 2026

No. 20 Women’s Volleyball splits opening tournament; upsets two ranked opponents

Guest article written by Jose Briseno – Assistant SID The preseason No. 20 Utah State Eastern women’s volleyball team wasted no time facing ranked opponents in their season-opening tournament. The Eagles took their young roster, just two sophomores on their 15-player roster, to Roswell, NM to participate in the NMMI Classic.

via etvnews.comStatewideAugust 25, 2026

Real Salt Lake to Face Portland Timbers FC on Saturday

Real Salt Lake was scheduled to face Portland Timbers FC on Saturday at Providence Park as part of an extended road trip. The match serves as the second leg of the team's travel during a critical stretch of the 2026 Major League Soccer campaign.

StatewideAugust 25, 2026

Does BYU have enough to unseat Texas Tech as Big 12 champions? Why this national expert says yes

BYU safeties Tanner Wall (28) and Faletau Satuala (11) down Texas Tech running back J'Koby Williams (20) during the Big 12 championship game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, on Saturday, Dec. 6, 2025. “We want to do something that very few teams have been able to do, and that’s to win the Big 12 championship again.

via Deseret NewsStatewideAugust 25, 2026

Utah High School Football 2026 Streaming Guide: Week 2

We head into Week 2 of the Utah high school football calendar with several premier matchups on the slate. A Game Night Live doubleheader featuring Woods Cross vs. West Field on Friday is followed on Saturday with Skyridge hosting Orem in a battle of Utah County gridiron Titans.

via sports.ksl.comStatewideAugust 25, 2026

Welcome Back to School Nebo Students!

The hallway chatter is back, the desks are filled, and our school community is officially whole ag...

StatewideAugust 25, 2026
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