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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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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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.
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
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
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.
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…
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.
A mountain lion reportedly stalked and charged a hiker in Utah County's Slate Canyon Trail, an area known for steep grades and high recreational use. Experts note that while such encounters are rare, mountain lions are highly adaptable and increasingly encounter humans due to habitat fragmentation and increased outdoor recreation.
Commentary Data centers are notorious energy hogs. With each hyperscale data center using as much energy as an entire city, they’re polluting surrounding areas, straining grids, and raising electric rates nationwide. This is creating a backlash, with 70% of Americans saying they oppose building a data center near them.
A series of seismic events has been recorded near Milford, Utah, including a 1.7 magnitude earthquake on August 25 and a 2.24 magnitude earthquake on August 21. Both events were shallow and located near the same area northeast of Milford.
Utah announced Wednesday a landmark $12.2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will force sweeping changes to how Instagram and Facebook are built for children and teens once issued by the court.
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Boaters are urged to do their part to prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species after fragments of zebra mussel DNA were recently detected in the Colorado River in Utah for the first time. According to a DWR news release, zebra mussels are an emerging threat in the Upper Colorado River Basin.
The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to rescind a 25-year-old rule restricting road construction and timber harvesting on more than 44 million acres of national forest land.
(Circleville, UT) — The statewide average gas price is up by six cents. Triple-A says the average cost for a gallon of self-serve regular is now $4.40. The most expensive average gas price can be found in Piute County, where it's $4.90.
The conversation surrounding water is shifting from whether conservation is necessary to how communities will achieve it. As cities update ordinances, providers expand metering and homeowners rethink landscaping and irrigation, the cumulative effect of those individual decisions may determine Utah's water future.
1 billion in penalties over claims that its social media platforms are addictive and a danger to children. As part of the settlement, Meta also pledged to make changes to Instagram and Facebook that are designed to reduce young people’s use of the platforms.
NoticeRoad Closer!Published August 26, 2026⚠️ 300N at the new Wolf Pack Way crossing will be fully closed to all thru traffic starting on Monday August 31st.
Two Utah corn mazes were selected earlier this year to join 18 other farms in honoring Dolly Parton's legacy. Now, they say the mazes are taking on a whole new meaning after her passing.
CACHE COUNTY – At their regular meeting on Aug. 25, Auditor Matthew Funk provided members of the Cache County Council with a quick forecast of the tentative budget for 2027.
Free Press The Lehi High School football team returned just two offensive starters this year and that inexperience showed against Mountain Ridge on Friday (Aug. 21) as the visiting Sentinels topped the Pioneers 42-0. However, the final score doesn’t reflect how well Lehi competed in this game.
CACHE COUNTY – At their regular meeting on Aug. 25, Auditor Matthew Fund provided members of the Cache County Council with a quick forecast of the tentative budget for 2027.
2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will force sweeping changes to how Instagram and Facebook are built for children and teens once issued by the court. history—rivaled only by the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s—and marks the most far-reaching action any government has taken to make social media safer for young people.
The Salt Lake Chamber held its 2026 Annual Meeting today at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium. The Chamber released its annual report and honored individuals and organizations that have shown exceptional support for its mission. The meeting marked 139 years of championing free enterprise to build a stronger Utah for its businesses, communities and people.
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 passing of Dolly Parton.
Utah Valley University (UVU) has launched the Freshman Concurrent Enrollment Merit Scholarship, aimed at rewarding high school students who took college courses through its concurrent enrollment program. Qualifying students can earn up to $20,000 toward their degree.
