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School Board candidates make their case

As voters prepare to head to the polls for the upcoming election by Nov. 3, six candidates are vying for seats for the Tooele County School Board. The candidates are seeking to represent families, students, educators and taxpayers as school districts face decisions involving budgets, academic programs, facilities and other issues affecting local schools.

Semi crash in Tooele County causes heavy delays, temporary closure

Posted - Oct. Joe R. Wirthlin JrKSL A crash on westbound I-80 in Tooele caused heavy delays on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. A medical helicopter arrived on the scene to transport the injured driver. The trucks came to rest off the north shoulder of I-80, but Utah Highway Patrolman Lt.

22-year-old Utah firefighter battles cancer after summer fighting wildfires

Ryan Reyna moved to Utah with hopes of completing the Tooele County Fire Academy and beginning his career. Reyna completed the academy and spent the summer working on wildland fires, including the Iron, Cherry and Stookey fires, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser.

Inside the 'haunted' history of Asylum 49: Enter if you dare

TOOELE, Utah (ABC4) — Do you believe in ghosts? Well, one trip to Asylum 49 in Tooele County might just make you a believer. Now a popular haunted house and tourist attraction, Asylum 49 was once an actual hospital, with what some say were actual spirits roaming its corridors.

Sweet Thank You's

Patty Deakin-Daley and her family originally moved to Tooele County approximately 26 years ago when they desired more space for them and their six kids. So, they bought five acres of land and built a house on it. However, the house was sold when Patty and her husband separated, after which Patty found a house in Erda for herself.

via tooeleonline.comTooele CountySeptember 23, 2026

Erda resident arrested after attempted coercion of victim

In a probable cause statement drafted by Tooele County Deputy Attorney Spencer Call, it was on or about Aug. 20, 2026, that Kirt Slaugh was served a protective order and proceeded to contact the victim.

via tooeleonline.comErdaSeptember 23, 2026

Sheriff’s Office discusses use of flock cameras in Tooele County

The Transcript Bulletin recently met with Tooele County Sheriff Wimmer and TCSO’s public information office, Sgt. Dane Lerdahl to discuss what our readers should know about Flock Cameras in Tooele County. When explaining what Flock Cameras are, Sheriff Wimmer stated, “Flock is one brand of automated license plate reader, or ALPR, technology.

via tooeleonline.comTooeleSeptember 23, 2026

West Desert Motorsports Park reopens in Tooele County after Chinese divestiture, new investment

Private investment group PV3 Enterprises has poured $50 million into the complex, with more investment on the way. Visit Advertiser websiteGO TO PAGEThe ownership change stems from legislation championed by State Rep.

via Fox 13TooeleSeptember 23, 2026

BYU Basketball Fans Celebrate Marriott Madness at Marriott Center

BYU basketball fans gathered at the Marriott Center on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, for the annual Marriott Madness event. The festivities featured fan games, musical performances, and player introductions for both the men's and women's teams.

StatewideOctober 8, 2026

Alpine School District Uses $15 Million in Trust Lands to Support Classrooms

In an undated notice from Alpine School District, officials explained how School Community Councils direct millions of dollars in Trust Lands revenue to local classrooms. This funding, which does not require additional taxpayer money, is managed through the Learning And Nurturing Development program to address specific school needs.

StatewideOctober 8, 2026

El Salvador’s Consul General Visits Timpanogos Elementary for Hispanic Heritage Month

Timpanogos Elementary students concluded a series of Hispanic Heritage Month visits from international representatives with Fernando Pérez, Consul General of El Salvador in Utah. Speaking in Spanish, Pérez introduced students to El Salvador’s culture, traditions and national symbols, inviting them to compare what they knew about the Central American country with their own experiences. He began by asking students about their favorite foods, the weather and familiar American traditions, incl

StatewideOctober 8, 2026

Author Karla Arenas Valenti Brings María Mariposa to Franklin and Timpanogos Elementary

“Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt lonely.” Children’s author Karla Arenas Valenti posed the question to students during recent visits to Franklin and Timpanogos Elementary Schools, where she shared her picture book María Mariposa as part of Operation Literacy’s Book Drop program. The program is organized by the nonprofit Operation Literacy that brings authors to Title I schools and provides students with books of their own. Throughout the reading, Valenti occasionally spoke Spanish and paused

StatewideOctober 8, 2026

Management Club Opening Social Scheduled for Oct. 8 at SUU

The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business has scheduled a Management Club opening social for Oct. 8, 2026.

StatewideOctober 8, 2026

Utah’s MUSS is finally showing up early to football games. Here’s what changed.

After years of late arrivals, MUSS leaders overhauled how students get tickets and where they sit. 3, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source If you pay attention to the usually sold-out Rice-Eccles Stadium crowd, the first few minutes of the first quarter are often filled with fans slowly filtering into the stadium.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Isaias Intensifies into Atlantic's First Hurricane Ahead of Gulf Coast Landfall

Hurricane Isaias has intensified into the Atlantic season's first hurricane, maintaining maximum sustained winds of 80 mph as it moves toward the northern Gulf Coast. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 40 counties in anticipation of the storm's possible landfall as a hurricane by Friday.

StatewideSalt Lake CityOctober 8, 2026

A new film makes the case that an 1844 photo shows the face of Joseph Smith

These researchers are sure a 19th-century photograph shows the face of Joseph Smith. A new film contains their proof. A documentary, which premieres Friday, makes the case that an 1844 daguerreotype shows the image of the LDS founder. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) A locket containing a daguerreotype reported to be from the 1840s.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Most Utahns oppose building more data centers. Here’s what they want done about them.

8, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source Note to readers • This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. As the number of planned data center projects seemingly explodes across Utah, most residents aren’t happy with how their elected leaders have handled them, according to a new survey.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Ask an Expert – Five ways to help someone struggling with mental health

USU Extension press release Guest article written by Ashley Yaugher Observant family members can be the first responders to mental health or substance use concerns. Recognizing changes, listening without judgment, and simply being available can make a meaningful difference.

via etvnews.comStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Anti-trafficking activist Tim Ballard says LDS Church excommunicated him to hide child abuse in the faith

Tim Ballard accused people within the LDS Church of conspiring to have him booted from the faith to keep him from becoming a U.S. senator after he sounded alarms about pedophilia within the church ranks.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Distinct Malaria Parasites “Hidden in Plain Sight” May Contribute to Human Disease Protection

A new study has found that people with the sickle cell genetic variant are almost exclusively infected by a distinct variety of malaria parasites, which might help protect them from disease.

StatewideOctober 8, 2026

Box Elder School District Schedules Oct. 14 Board Meeting

The Box Elder School District has scheduled a school board meeting for Oct. 14, 2026, to provide district updates. This meeting follows the appointment of A.J. Gilmore as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Learning for Secondary Education earlier this year.

StatewideOctober 8, 2026
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