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.
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.
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.
Four people remain displaced as the Little Horse wildfire in Duchesne County reaches 50% containment. The fire, located southwest of Fruitland, has burned over 100 acres despite firefighting efforts.
Description Lake Powell is 30 feet from the point where water may stop flowing past the dam entirely and the expert who's spent his whole life on this river says we're asking the wrong question. We're not running out of water. We're running out of cheap water.
“We’ve been in this 26-year prolonged drought period,” said Andrea Travnicek, the Interior Department’s assistant secretary for water and science. “We continue to see a prolonged drought in our future. Years of overuse combined with drought and rising temperatures due to climate change have depleted the country’s two largest reservoirs, which are both fed by the Colorado.
Drought Update 08/13/26 Published 08-13-26 SALT LAKE CITY (August 13, 2026) – As the summer continues, Utah is experiencing notable shifts in local conditions.
TESSA RICHARDS GRADE: 11 SPORT: Girls Soccer POSITION: Wing RECENT HIGHLIGHT: Tessa has six goals and three assists this season so far. COACH'S COMMENTS: Tessa has been instrumental in our early-season success with amazing drives from the wing, helping us both score and assist.
The purpose of this Order is to protect public health and safety during road repair and stabilization after the Cottonwood Fire. This shall be in effect from August 21, 2026 at 06:00 A.M. and will remain in effect until Octoer 31, 2026, unless rescinded. This Order #0408-26-17 supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same or similar acts in the same Described Area. A map identifying the Described roads and trails is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A.
For years, a green laser rose from Utah State University into the Cache Valley sky. Created by my stepfather, physicist Vincent Wickwar, it studied the upper atmosphere while inviting residents to look up and wonder.
The U.S. Forest Service has issued a long-term closure order for the Fishlake National Forest to protect public health during the Widemouth 2 Fire. The lightning-caused blaze, which began on July 27, 2026, has burned nearly 115,000 acres.
Two individuals died following a crash on Utah State Route 40, according to data from the Utah Department of Transportation. The incident, which occurred on August 17, 2026, has prompted inquiries regarding access to protected crash records and state fatality statistics.
Brigham Young University student companies took six of the top seven slots at the Utah Student 25, an annual competition recognizing Utah’s top student-founded businesses.
BOX ELDER COUNTY, Utah, Aug. 21, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Grass fires in Box Elder County are causing evacuations near Garland and blocking or slowing traffic in two areas along Interstate 15. “Multiple fire agencies on scene,” a Garland Fire news release says.
The Emery High School girls soccer team enters the 2026 season with a mix of returning experience, new players and a renewed focus on building a strong team culture. Head coach Pennie Stewart is entering her third year coaching at Emery. She will be joined this season by assistant coach Abbie Christiansen.
EUCCU Press Release Eastern Utah Community Credit Union (EUCCU) recently brought local families together for its Back to School Day, providing free backpacks and haircuts to help students throughout the community prepare for the upcoming school year. The event was held Thursday, Aug.
BOULDER TOWN, UTAH PUBLIC NOTICE Governing Body: TOWN COUNCIL Notice Type: Public Hearing Date and Time: Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. Location: Boulder Community Center, 351 North 100...
Volleyball Region 20 ESCALANTE, Utah—Rylee Frei posted 12 kills and the Escalante Moquis downed Water Canyon 3–1 in Region 20 volleyball play Thursday. The Moquis overpowered the Wildcats 25–21, 25–23, 25–27, 25–21.
Extreme heat is forecasted for Saint George, Utah, with temperatures expected to reach 105 degrees through the weekend. The Storm Prediction Center has issued a critical risk for fire weather for the region.
RIVERTON CITY PUBLIC NOTICE The Riverton City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 27, 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AGENDA August 13, 2026 at 6:30 PM 12830 S. Redwood Road Riverton, Utah 84065 1. Call to Order / Roll Call - 6:30 PM 2. Public Hearings 2.
News Story License plate cameras are under scrutiny as questions on misuse and surveillance emerge throughout the country. In Utah, a nonprofit group is sounding the alarm, after having found that the vast majority of the camera records searches in one county originated outside the state.
A film permit application from Red Zone Pictures reveals that production crews utilized Moab-area BLM lands for filming throughout July and August 2026. The production, which included helicopter work and set construction, operated at several locations including the Ledge campgrounds and Rocky Rapid.
Antelope Island State Park has implemented Stage 2 fire restrictions and closed its main boat ramp due to low water levels. The park remains home to a free-roaming bison herd of up to 700 animals, which requires visitors to follow strict safety protocols to avoid incidents.
Music has always been a constant for Amanda Jones. She began playing piano at three years old, clarinet at 10 and guitar at 15, and has built a career in music.
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location Friday in Salt Lake as part of plans for a major expansion across the country. The store opened Aug. 21 in the 9th and 9th neighborhood at 907 E. 900 South. Launching in Utah is a very intentional decision, Knoop said.
National Weather Service has made perhaps the most exciting announcement of the summer: the high heat is nearly over. " Near record temperatures about ten degrees above normal are expected across eastern Utah and Western Colorado. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are also possible this afternoon over the higher terrain.
UVU men's basketball head coach Todd Phillips announced the promotion of Seena Namdar to director of recruiting on August 19. Namdar previously served as a graduate assistant for the Wolverines.
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A Flash Flood Warning was extended for southeastern Washington County in southwestern Utah. Emergency management reported thunderstorms producing heavy rain in Springdale, resulting in life-threatening flash flooding.
Aug. 21, 2026 Salt Lake City’s Department of Public Lands will temporarily close Miller Bird Refuge and Nature Park, 900 S. Diestel Rd., Aug. 24, 2026, for trail improvements and historic structure preservation. Located in the Yalecrest neighborhood, the 8.75-acre park will reopen in Dec. 2026. “Miller Bird Refuge and Nature Park is a beloved community open space,” said Amy Reid, project manager for
Lake Mountain School District was selected by the Utah State Board of Education as a recipient of an APEX Center Planning Grant for fiscal year 2027. The grant is intended to help develop profession-based learning centers that connect classroom instruction with real-world workforce experiences.
Waterford School has introduced its new faculty and staff members for the 2026-2027 school year through a series of personal introductions.
AI chatbots have become the bane of teachers everywhere. But a growing number of U.S. public schools are now encouraging a new strategy: Bringing AI into the classroom, partly so students can see its shortcomings.
The federal government will cut back Arizona, California and Nevada's water allocations after years of state-level negotiations. Cities in the Phoenix and Tucson areas will be the hardest hit.
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High pressure over the Four Corners is causing very hot temperatures on August 21, with a gradual cooling trend expected through the weekend. Moisture remains in the area, bringing scattered daily showers and thunderstorms, particularly in high terrain, through early next week.
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