The Widemouth 2 Fire reached 80% containment on August 16, 2026, covering 129,741 acres. Recent rainfall and soil stabilization efforts were noted as crews worked to secure containment lines.
Elite Electric has completed a 230 kW commercial solar installation in Richfield, Utah. The project is expected to generate over 340,000 kWh annually and save approximately $35,000 in energy costs during the first year.
The Richfield City Council met on July 28, 2026, to discuss several municipal matters including zoning, land sales, and a controversial impact fee request for an affordable housing project.
A procession was held Friday in Taylorsville to honor firefighters Chris Andersen and Miles Elliott, who were killed in a helicopter crash during the Widemouth 2 Fire. Governor Spencer Cox has ordered flags statewide to remain at half-staff until the men are interred.
Forest Service on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, shows the Widemouth 2 wildfire burning near Richfield, Utah. Two pilots killed on a Utah wildfire have been identified, and friends and family are sharing what they'll miss about Chris Andersen and Miles Elliott.
A Sikorsky CH-54A Tarhe firefighting helicopter crashed near Three Creeks Reservoir on Friday, August 7, 2026, killing both pilots on board. The aircraft was operating in support of the Widemouth 2 Fire when the accident occurred.
An aircraft crashed in Sevier County on Friday while responding to the Widemouth 2 Fire, a lightning-caused blaze that has grown to over 36,000 acres. The fire, located in the Fishlake National Forest, remains 0% contained despite active firefighting efforts and recent emergency closures.
Governor Spencer Cox and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz are scheduled to tour fire-impacted regions in Beaver and Millard counties on Thursday to address recovery and active wildfire response. The visit follows the rapid growth of the Widemouth 2 Fire, which has expanded to over 68,000 acres.
Governor Spencer Cox and U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz are scheduled to sign a $18 million funding commitment in Beaver County to support recovery efforts for the Cottonwood Fire. The event, scheduled for Aug. 6, 2026, will also include site visits to assess post-fire flooding risks and briefings on the active Widemouth 2 Fire.
Centennial Parents/Guardians, Please note the following weekly announcements. 1. Beginning-of-Year NWEA Testing Beginning-of-Year NWEA testing begins today, Monday, August 24. August 24–28: Students will complete NWEA Math and Science assessments. August 31–September 11: NWEA Reading assessments and make-up testing will take place. 2. Safety Drill – Today, August 24 We will conduct a school safety drill today, Monday, August 24. During the drill, students and staff will practice our evacuation
Senator Curtis is working with Utah transportation leaders to develop policies addressing the state's rapid growth and affordable housing needs. This initiative follows years of local efforts in Lehi to manage population density and transit-oriented development.
But with a wife and a widowed mother to help support, he needed a quick solution. "I can't afford to be out of the workforce for four years. The condensed programs have exploded in popularity. "This is not innovation. But those programs maintained the same course load, measured as credits.
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The bottom line? Showers and thunderstorms will continue with the threat of severe thunderstorms producing gusty winds possible for northern Utah. Temperatures will remain slightly above average with clouds and sunshine through the week and chances of thunderstorms into the weekend.
HUNTINGTON — The Huntington City Council approved five business licenses during its meeting Wednesday, Aug. Licenses were approved for Desert Contracting, Jessica Lee Cleaning and Landscaping, TC West LLC, Contour Beauty Academy and Solrise.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), John Curtis (R-UT), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the bravery and sacrifice of several firefighters whose lives were lost while combatting recent wildfires on the Utah-Colorado border.
Caribou-Targhee National Forest occupies over 3 million acres and stretches across southeastern Idaho, from the Montana, Utah, and Wyoming borders.
Environmental groups have filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission against a pro-nuclear energy campaign in Utah. This legal action follows a long-term state initiative launched in 2024 to double power production through programs like Operation Gigawatt.
Ted Capener, whose work as an executive at the University of Utah helped shape the U.'s public image, has died at 94. He also conducted hundreds of interviews for shows on PBS Utah.
As head of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation, Hilton led efforts to make three Olympic venues accessible for Utahns and viable for another Winter Olympics. Hilton died Aug. 21, 2026, at age 58.
When Latter-day Saints leave their church, do they find another spiritual home? Maybe, but it's usually not in an organized religion, studies show. Most also don't plan to return to the LDS Church.
University leaders are working with colleges, academic departments and advising teams to support students who have taken courses at the Sandy Center.
Nearly 95% of the Intermountain West is currently experiencing drought conditions, according to a report published August 20. While monsoon rains have provided some local relief, officials indicate they are unlikely to resolve long-term water supply challenges in the region.
The Widemouth 2 Fire has grown to over 111,000 acres in the Fishlake National Forest, following a fatal helicopter crash on August 7, 2026. Firefighters continue to battle the lightning-caused blaze, which has already claimed the lives of two pilots during emergency water-dropping operations.
The program goes beyond placing books on shelves. The Book Nerd Mobile, Brain Food Books's traveling community bookstore and outreach vehicle, will return throughout the year to replenish the Book Pantries, introduce new titles, host community book events, and connect readers with books they choose for themselves.
He was sentenced on June 29 to 364 days in jail for both charges, but the terms were suspended and he was given credit for the 32 days he had already served. A court order on Aug. "(McKean) continued to communicate with the purported 17-year-old and expressed concerns that it was illegal.
Utah state health data reveals a significant rise in vaping rates alongside a decline in traditional cigarette smoking. While cigarette use has reached historic lows, vaping rates saw a 260% increase between 2012 and 2022.
UTAH, Aug. 22, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for south central Box Elder County and northeastern Tooele County. Sunday unless it is extended. For ongoing updates, check this link.
A severe thunderstorm warning was issued Sunday night for parts of Salt Lake County, with wind gusts up to 70 mph possible. The National Weather Service in Salt Lake City issued the warning for areas including West Jordan, Sandy and South Jordan.
Utahns handed statewide leaders an overall negative approval rating in August, continuing a downward trend for Gov. The poll of nearly 800 registered Utah voters revealed an anti-incumbent mood that left no one untouched. The state Legislature and Sen.
