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.
In a notice posted to the Utah Department of Environmental Quality website, air pollution levels for Cache County were reported. The data included measurements for PM 2.5 and ozone levels.
El peatón, un hombre de unos 50 años, andaba en bicicleta en el momento del accidente. Los oficiales llegaron al lugar un minuto después de que se envió la llamada, pero debido a las heridas sufridas por el ciclista, ya había fallecido. El tráfico en dirección sur estuvo cerrado durante aproximadamente dos horas y media mientras investigábamos este asunto, pero ahora está completamente abierto.
The Tooele City Council and Redevelopment Agency (RDA) scheduled a work meeting for Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The meeting will address topics including sewer bonds, zoning amendments, and water depletion.
The Tooele City Council and Redevelopment Agency (RDA) scheduled a work meeting for September 2, 2026, to discuss several city code amendments and industrial zoning districts. The meeting agenda includes discussions on sewer bonds, industrial zoning, and a proposed text amendment regarding commercial special districts.
A public notice issued August 28 announced an upcoming Tooele City Council business meeting scheduled for September 2, 2026.
The Tooele County Health Department offered three suicide prevention trainings, including QPR, Vital Cog, and Mental Health First Aid. These programs aimed to train individuals to recognize mental health crises and suicidal ideation.
A report published August 28 states that 16 active wildfires are burning across Utah, totaling 267,000 acres. Officials noted that field teams submit updated figures daily and containment percentages may lag behind breaking news.
When T. Abbott saw FOX 13’s story showing hundreds of cars taking over a Salt Lake City street, the local racer recognized the attraction. He also saw something missing from the conversation. Abbott contacted FOX 13 after the story aired, saying drivers who want to race may not realize there is a legal place to push their cars — Utah Motorsports Campus in Tooele County.
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The Utah West Desert is now home to an off-road racing school open to anyone — from first-timers to seasoned competitors eyeing anything from just wanting to work on skills for fun to top-level racing like the Baja 1000 or the Dakar Rally. Wheelhouse Racing School West in Tooele offers a program built for all skill levels, with a 3-to-1 student-to-instructor ratio.
The Government Records Office scheduled appeal hearings for September 24, 2026. The virtual proceedings will address several requests for government records through Zoom.
The Wendover City Council scheduled a regular meeting for September 2, 2026, to discuss various municipal matters including business licenses and policy amendments.
Tooele High School teachers will trade their classrooms for the stage this September as the school’s Theatre Department presents “Granny Smyth Goes to Washington,” a comedy featuring an all-faculty cast. The production will take place Sept.
The following information was utilized by the Transcript Bulletin based on a brief probable cause statement written by Tooele's Deputy County Attorney, Robert Clegg. On March 16, 2026, Tooele City Police Department's Officer Andrea Kelsch received reports of a theft that had occurred at Grand Storage involving a trailer and a side-by-side.
The following information was provided in a probable cause statement written by Officer Skyler Goddard with the Wendover City Police Department. On Aug. 19, 2026, Officer Goddard was dispatched to the Montego Bay parking lot where a suspicious individual was observed at the north east area of the lot.
A small group of Tooele’s youth recently experienced a unique circumstance that partially swallowed 16-year-old Ellie Jaramillo’s four-door sedan. On Aug. 18, 2026, Jaramillo was traveling to McDonald’s with friends when she noticed other cars traveling slowly down a flooded 700 South in Tooele City.
Tooele City Corporation has issued an invitation to bid for the Peterson Industrial Depot Water Infrastructure Pothole Location Project. The project involves identifying pipeline conditions and pavement thickness at various locations within the depot.
Years ago I used to struggle with my name. My name is Jon; spelled J-O-N. People were often misspelling my name; adding an H. One day a woman was filling out forms for me; she asked me my name. Having learned the hard way that people assume they know how to spell Jon, I learned it was best to spell my name.
Many of you haven’t heard of the recent film “The End of Oak Street” which is now playing in theaters, and really that’s a shame. It’s been many years since we’ve seen a film like this—and by this, I mean a live action original concept that’s geared toward the family.
The Tooele Transcript Bulletin has published Tooele County news since 1894. Here is a flashback of local front-page news from 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago that occurred during the fourth week of August.
Fall 2026 Annual Block Party Join us for food trucks, swag, games & fun! Learn about all the programs, services & involvement opportunities for you on campus. WeberCon 2026: Welcome to the Wildcat Universe Aug. 28, 2026 | 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
A Stockton man faces four counts of sexual assault following an arrest in Tooele County. The case is being handled by the Tooele County Attorney's Office, which maintains specific policies for prosecuting grievous sexual offenses.
Utah Fire Info provided updates on August 25 regarding three active fires in Tooele and Utah counties. The report detailed acreage and containment efforts for the Slater, Tom Creek, and Big Mountain fires.
