The Tooele County Recorder's Office has implemented automation and AI-powered tools to manage a tripling workload while maintaining existing staff levels. These technological upgrades have increased document processing capacity and improved service turnaround times for residents.
Public infrastructure districts, or PIDs, do not inherently lead to more affordable homeownership. Horton negotiated a deal with Heber City: If the three PIDs were approved, the developer would lower housing costs by $40,000.
According to a probable cause statement, after being read his Miranda rights, Ruesga confessed to crashing his truck into a white Tesla in the garage of a home near 640 E Kings Landing Rd. in Tooele and shooting Silvia Bahena multiple times late Monday.
Nancy Maxwell Gillette, affectionately known as Fancy Nancy, passed away Sept. 1, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born Feb. 2, 1940, and married the love of her life, Richard Dalmas Gillette, June 7, 1962, in the Salt Lake Temple. Richard preceded her in death.
The Weber State University Automotive Contest serves as an annual competition for high school automotive students from Utah and surrounding states. The event aims to recruit for the WSU Automotive Technology Program and offers prizes including scholarships, tools, and a vehicle for the winning school.
Southern Utah University has released updated application procedures for Master of Arts in Professional Communication (MAPC) graduate assistantships for the upcoming academic year. The university offers both teaching and non-teaching roles, requiring applications to be submitted by March 15th.
Silvia Bahena-Moto, a 37-year-old mother of four, was found fatally shot in her vehicle in Tooele. Her domestic partner, Daniel Ruesga, has been arrested and faces charges including murder and domestic violence.
The Southern Utah Museum of Art held its first-ever juried high school art show titled Square One: Southwest Regional High School Exhibition. The event featured selected artworks from high school artists across the southwest region of Utah.
Tooele City Council has approved the issuance of Sewer Revenue Bonds to fund sewage system improvements. The bonds will be secured by net revenues from the city's sewage collection and treatment system.
Grantsville City Council is considering significant new housing developments, including the Alington Planned Unit Development, while grappling with long-standing public concerns regarding infrastructure and property tax increases. Recent agenda items include approving master development agreements for new residential projects and addressing the fiscal impacts of proposed tax rate hikes.
The Tooele Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a detached garage at 576 Park Hill. The request involves exceeding the maximum permitted lot coverage for accessory buildings.
The Tooele Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on September 9, 2026, regarding a zoning map amendment. The request involves removing a sensitive area overlay from three parcels in the Halls Hollow area.
The Tooele Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 9, 2026, to consider a conditional use permit for an automobile repair facility. The request was submitted by Lisa Hadzik on behalf of Awesome Auto Repair.
Tooele City scheduled a public hearing for September 16, 2026, to discuss the issuance of Sewer Revenue Bonds. The bonds aim to fund improvements to the city's sewage collection and treatment system.
The Tooele Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for a Chick-Fil-A drive-through facility. The meeting is set for September 9, 2026, at City Hall.
Local Title 1 schools are officially joining forces with the Ron McBride Foundation to launch comprehensive after-school Bridge Programs, ensuring local students receive critical academic support, enrichment opportunities, and positive mentorship. Across Utah, more than 99,000 children are left unsupervised after school each day.
Last week, FEMA announced the approval of more than $700,000 in funding under the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program in Utah. FEMA programs like BRIC empower states, local communities, tribes and territories to create more resilient, safer communities and to protect infrastructure from future events.
Larry Kay Shubert, age 85, passed away peacefully in his home Aug. 27, 2026. He was born April 17, 1941, in Tooele, Utah, to Albert and Ellen Shubert. Larry was the youngest of five children, growing up alongside his two brothers and two sisters.
Each school year, the Tooele County School District distributes approximately 10,000 weekend meal kits to students facing food insecurity at home. Each kit costs about $4 to assemble and contains two hot meals, two breakfasts, two to three snacks, and one to two drinks.
Tooele City police identified 37-year-old Silvia Bahena-Mota as the woman killed in a domestic assault late Sunday night. Daniel Ruesga was arrested and is facing murder and domestic violence charges in connection with the incident.
La mujer fue identificada como Silvia Bahena-Mota, de 37 años y residente de Tooele. En una actualización publicada el miércoles, las autoridades dieron a conocer la identidad de la víctima y expresaron sus condolencias a la familia.
Police have identified the woman who was allegedly killed by her boyfriend in Tooele on Monday. Additionally, formal murder charges have been filed against him.
Members of the community gathered at the Stansbury Park Clubhouse on the evening of Monday, Aug. 31, to remember those lost to substance abuse during National Overdose Awareness Day. During the event, there was naloxone training, booths with community resources, a memory wall to honor those lost, food trucks, music, and a moment of silence.
Tooele City Police Department's public information officer, Sgt Colbey Bentley, confirmed officers received reports of gunfire that had occurred within Tooele City limits on Aug. 31, 2026. ; once officers arrived on scene they made contact with 37-year-old Daniel Ruesga and located a deceased 37-year-old female at the residence.
Mountain West Medical Center has partnered with Chapter to offer free Medicare guidance to local residents. This collaboration aims to assist patients in navigating plan transitions and maintaining access to quality care.
Tooele County has issued construction alerts regarding road work on Village Blvd. and Bates Canyon Rd.
On Monday, just before midnight, Tooele police were called to the area of Kings Landing Road and Emma Lane on a report of shots fired. "Ruesga was later interviewed and, post-Miranda warning, admitted to intentionally crashing into the vehicle and shooting the victim with a handgun multiple times after an argument," the affidavit states.
The City of Tooele announced on September 2, 2026, that 2026 tax valuations are being determined using 2025 market data. While the residential market remains relatively stable with slight increases in specific areas, the commercial sector is seeing fluctuations due to new construction and updated land guides.
The Tooele County School District has released its academic calendar for September 2026, outlining several early release days, homecoming events, and parent-teacher conferences. The schedule also includes a Labor Day holiday and various board of education meetings.
Tooele City Police arrested Daniel Ruesga for the alleged murder of a 37-year-old mother of four. Ruesga allegedly admitted to crashing his pickup truck into the victim's vehicle and firing multiple handgun rounds through her window.
TOOELE, Utah (ABC4) — Restoring the Great Salt Lake may do more than help the environment. A new study from the National Bureau of Economic Research found it could also improve public health for Utahns.
One man was taken into custody after his girlfriend was found dead inside a car in Tooele on Monday. Daniel Ruesga, 37, was booked into the Tooele County Jail where he faces first-degree felony murder as well as four counts of third-degree felony domestic violence in the presence of a child.
The ex-boyfriend of a Tooele woman has been arrested for her murder after the woman's children discovered she had been killed late Monday. Daniel Ruesga, 37, was arrested after Tooele County Sheriff's Office deputies were originally called just before midnight Monday to a report of shots fired at a home on Kings Landing Road.
The Grantsville City Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on Sept. 15, 2026, to consider several land use and zoning matters. The agenda includes discussions on subdivision amendments, a master development agreement, and new land use ordinances.
A Tooele life coach and former LDS Church official facing multiple felony charges, including rape of a child and aggravated sexual abuse, remains under investigation. Douglas Richens, who worked for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for 23 years, was arrested in March 2025 for allegedly abusing several clients at his business.
The Iron County School District has approved a four-day school week for all students, effective as early as the 2027-2028 school year. The decision, reached via a narrow 4-3 vote, follows extensive research and surveys indicating high support among staff and parents.
The Skull Valley Band of Goshute Indians, based in Grantsville, worries the proposed Tooele County facility, announced in March, would sap groundwater resources the tribe uses. Concerns about potential water use are a key concern for critics of a data center proposal in Box Elder County spearheaded by celebrity businessman Kevin O'Leary that's received widespread attention.
Update: The warning has been lifted UTAH, Aug. 29, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Utah Saturday morning, affecting areas of Tooele, Davis and Salt Lake Counties.
The American Red Cross of Utah is operating an emergency shelter in Elberta to support hundreds of Eureka residents displaced by the fast-moving Iron Fire. The blaze has burned over 22,000 acres and remains 0% contained as dangerous weather conditions persist across Utah.
In a report published August 29, meeting minutes from the Rush Valley Town Council meeting on July 22, 2026, detailed discussions regarding fire department equipment, the Clover Church restoration, and public safety concerns.
