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U.S. Secret Service Reports Various Fraud and Threat Enforcement Actions

The U.S. Secret Service has released several news updates regarding various enforcement actions and legal outcomes. These include operations against skimming devices, convictions for fraud, and sentences for threats against officials.

Consider Japanese wisteria vines for Utah landscapes

USU Extension press release Triple-digit temperature days and drought have many Utahns looking for attractive landscaping alternatives. Japanese Wisteria (Wisteria floribunda Texas Purple) could be the answer.

Jamie Barnes Appointed Commissioner of Utah Department of Natural Resources

Jamie Barnes has been appointed as the commissioner of the Utah Department of Natural Resources, leading a department responsible for wildfire management and water security. The appointment follows years of success for the Fire Sense campaign, which has significantly reduced human-caused wildfires in Utah.

Activists File FTC Complaint Against Utah Energy Office Over Nuclear Ads

Three advocacy groups filed a formal complaint with the Federal Trade Commission on August 19, 2026, alleging the Utah Office of Energy Development used deceptive advertising to promote nuclear power. The groups are calling for an investigation into claims that nuclear energy is safer than everyday activities or food items.

StatewideAugust 23, 2026

NEREUS™ Sponsored No. 47 IndyCar Ready for Historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Vanda Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: VNDA) today announced that the NEREUS™ branded No. 47 entry from Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, driven by Mick Schumacher, is set to compete this weekend in the inaugural Freedom 250…

via cachevalleydaily.comStatewideWashingtonAugust 23, 2026

NASA admin: fission is the fuel to get us to Mars

Tuesday, June 23, 2026. NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman walked with his shoulders bent forward and his head slightly down at Idaho National Laboratory on Friday, as he listened intently to John C. INL and NASA, under the leadership of Wagner and Isaacman, have aligned to accomplish several ambitious goals.

via Deseret NewsStatewideAugust 23, 2026

Guide Released for 2026 Utah Deer and Elk Hunts

Utah's fall big game season is approaching with various hunt dates for deer and elk. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources has released information regarding population trends, permit availability, and new regulations for the 2026 season.

StatewideAugust 23, 2026

August 14, 2026 - Utah Film Commission

SALT LAKE CITY (August 14, 2026) – Today, the Utah Film Commission announced the Utah Board of Tourism Development approval

StatewideAugust 23, 2026

Arizona, California and Nevada would share cuts under federal proposal to manage the Colorado River

By WUFEI YU, DORANY PINEDA and BRITTANY PETERSON Updated 5:18 PM MDT, July 31, 2026 Leer en español Add AP News on Google Add AP News as your preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Bureau of Reclamation proposal spares four other states from facing mandatory cuts for now.

via apnews.comStatewideAugust 23, 2026

Portland Thorns vs Utah Royals Box Score - August 02, 2026 - The Athletic

National Women's Soccer League UTA4th in NWSL 5Sun Aug 2FT1 POR3rd in NWSLC. Delzer 35' C. Delzer 47' B. Mozingo 68' K. Palacios 79' K. 74S. Wilson 1' Match ChatTimeline Key Moments89'GoalK. Del Fava scores with header from the center of the box.

via nytimes.comStatewideAugust 22, 2026

Utah Communities Unite for “A Light to Remember” International Overdose Awareness Day

Communities around the world and across Utah will come together in recognition of International Overdose Awareness Day to honor those who have died or suffered permanent injury due to substance-related overdose. Ashley Yaugher and Mersades Morgan

StatewideAugust 22, 2026

Utah’s state parks see 12 million visits for 3rd year in a row. Southern Utah tops ranks

For a third year in a row, Utah’s state parks recorded more than 12 million visits between July 2025 and June 2026, Utah State Parks announced in a blog post Wednesday. Several Southern Utah parks are among the most popular.

via stgeorgeutah.comStatewideAugust 22, 2026

Utah Valley Humidities Expected to Reach Critical Levels by Monday

National Weather Service Salt Lake City reports that valley humidities will decrease slowly, reaching critical levels as early as Monday. Afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms are expected to become more isolated and largely impact higher terrain through early next week.

StatewideAugust 22, 2026

AP Top 25 Release Highlights BYU and Utah Success

The release of the first AP Top 25 poll for the 2026 season highlights the continuing success of Utah's defense and BYU's offensive momentum. While specific poll rankings were not detailed in the latest updates, both programs enter the season following significant achievements, including BYU's No. 11 final ranking in 2025 and Utah's defensive dominance under head coach Morgan Scalley.

StatewideUniversity of UtahAugust 22, 2026

Prep Sports Roundup: 8/21

Baseball 1A South JUNCTION, Utah—Cody Schnabel drove in five runs and the Piute Thunderbirds routed Green River 14-2 in 1A South baseball play Friday. Julian Mar netted four strikeouts in three innings of work to earn the win on the mound for the Thunderbirds.

via midutahradio.comStatewideAugust 22, 2026

All Info - S.5197 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): State-Sponsored Visa Pilot Program Act of 2026

All Info for S.5197 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): State-Sponsored Visa Pilot Program Act of 2026

StatewideAugust 22, 2026

Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act Proposed for Grand County

The Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act of 2025 seeks to allow the Department of Energy to convey the Moab site to Grand County, Utah, following the completion of uranium mill tailings cleanup.

StatewideAugust 22, 2026

H.R.2681 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act of 2025

Summary of H.R.2681 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Moab UMTRA Project Transition Act of 2025

StatewideAugust 22, 2026

Cannonville Visitor Center Closed Until Further Notice

The Cannonville Visitor Center in Utah is closed until further notice. The facility provides interpretive displays regarding human geography, including Native American and Pioneer history.

StatewideAugust 22, 2026

Utah climbing community mourns loss of 16-year-old, promotes safety

Dozens of climbers gathered at Alta on Saturday for the 13th Annual Climbing Festival hosted by the Salt Lake Climbers Alliance. That's the reason we have this kind of festival to increase your skill set, your technical knowledge, said Julia Geisler, executive director with the Salt Lake Climbers Alliance.

via Fox 13StatewideAugust 22, 2026

2024 International Days

International Days 2024

StatewideAugust 22, 2026

BYU completes LaVell Edwards Stadium upgrades ahead of 2026 season

Stadium upgrades arrived at LaVell Edwards Stadium with the 2026 BYU football season just two weeks away. Construction was completed on the northwest portion of the stadium. 14, Utah at No.

via KJZZStatewideAugust 22, 2026

Top 25 Aggies of 2026 — No. 10-6

Football season is rapidly approaching, making it time for the annual Top 25 Aggies of 2026, presented by Cache Valley Media Group. This list ranks the top projected Utah State Aggie football players for the upcoming season. This article will…

via cachevalleydaily.comStatewideAugust 22, 2026

COVID-19 Shows Early Signs of Increase in West and South

Health officials and researchers are monitoring shifts in respiratory virus activity as COVID-19 shows early signs of increasing in the West and South. While current national activity for COVID-19, RSV, and influenza remains low, experts emphasize the need for continued vigilance regarding specific variants and emerging trends in other respiratory illnesses.

StatewideAugust 22, 2026

Bipartisan Bill Proposes Using Postal Property for Affordable Housing

Bipartisan legislation introduced on August 6, 2026, aims to address the national affordable housing shortage by allowing communities to lease United States Postal Service property. The Delivering Americans Affordable Homes Act seeks to generate revenue for the Postal Service while expanding housing supply.

StatewideAugust 22, 2026

Curtis and Van Hollen Propose Using USPS Land for Housing

Utah Senator Mike Curtis and Senator Chris Van Hollen have introduced legislation aimed at using United States Postal Service properties to expand the national housing supply. The proposal seeks to address a severe housing shortage while generating revenue to offset the USPS's ongoing annual operating losses.

StatewideAugust 22, 2026

150 companies form coalition in Utah to get defense technology to troops faster

About 150 American companies launched a new coalition Friday aimed at getting defense technology into the hands of troops faster. military more quickly. CenCore, a privately held defense company, is the founder and orchestrator of the ecosystem.

via kslnewsradio.comStatewideAugust 22, 2026

Richard Houseman named BYU international vice president

President C. Shane Reese has appointed Richard Houseman as international vice president at Brigham Young University. Houseman will replace Renata Forste, who will be retiring after 31 years of service to the university.

StatewideAugust 22, 2026

Worker falls off roof of WinCo construction site in Washington City, fire authorities say

A 24-year-old male construction worker was transported to Intermountain Health St. George Regional Hospital after falling about 25 feet off a metal roof Saturday morning in Washington City.

via stgeorgeutah.comStatewideWashingtonAugust 22, 2026

Heat Advisory in Effect for Multiple Utah Regions on August 22

A heat advisory is in effect for several Utah regions until 7 AM MDT on August 22. Forecasts for much of the state include high temperatures in the mid to upper 90s with chances of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

StatewideAugust 22, 2026

Washington steps in on Colorado River water cuts

The Colorado River flows into Lake Powell on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024. The federal government is stepping in to try to resolve a two-year stalemate over how to make cuts to the amount of water used from the Colorado river. The Interior Department released a report on Friday, describing a preferred management plan for the Colorado River.

via Deseret NewsStatewideWashingtonAugust 22, 2026

UTA proposes an increase to a $3 base fare. But first, it wants to hear from Utahns • Utah News Dispatch

To ride a local Utah Transit Authority bus or train, commuters may see a fare increase to $3 next year. But first, UTA officials say they want to hear their feedback. This would help offset the increased costs that have happened over 13 years, said Gavin Gustafson, senior public information officer at UTA.

via Utah News DispatchStatewideAugust 22, 2026

Northern Utah Warms Into Upper 80s While Remaining Cooler Than Normal

Northern Utah will experience warming temperatures reaching the upper 80s on Saturday, August 22, 2026, though conditions remain cooler than seasonal norms.

StatewideAugust 22, 2026

IEM :: FFW from NWS SLC

FFW issued by NWS SLC at 14 Aug 2026 15:33 UTC

StatewideAugust 22, 2026

Docket for 26A203

No. 26A203   Title: National Park Service, et al., Applicants v. National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States Docketed: August 14, 2026 Lower Ct: United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit    Case…

StatewideAugust 22, 2026

Arizona leaders criticize 'unacceptable' options in new Colorado River water plan

Published August 1, 2026 at 8:26 AM MST Alex Hager / KJZZ The Central Arizona Project canal carries Colorado River water through the Phoenix area on March 26, 2026. Arizona officials had harsh words for a new federal plan that could cut deep into the canal's water supply.

via kjzz.orgStatewideAugust 22, 2026

Utah’s state parks see 12 million visits for 3rd year in a row. Here are the most popular

That marks the parks’ third-highest year of visitation on record. “As interest in the outdoors continues to increase, we will continue to provide parks full of great recreation opportunities, well-maintained facilities and park rangers ready to help you make lifelong memories,” Strong said.

via Utah News DispatchStatewideAugust 22, 2026

Utah sex offender's release draws concerns from victim, parole hearing officer

A Utah man convicted in two separate sex offense cases is set to be released from prison in September, despite a parole hearing officer telling him what he did to his victims was terrifying,, and a victim warning she fears for her life. Troy Dean Richey has a parole date of Sept.

via KJZZStatewideAugust 22, 2026
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