Foxboro Elementary will participate in the Statewide Read-A-Thon on Oct. 2. The event aims to celebrate reading and lifelong learning alongside students in the Davis School District and across Utah.
✅ Congress considered settling the same dispute for $15 million in 2002 under a proposal that also contemplated Utah relinquishing its mineral interests. ✅ The $60 million will be paid in four installments over 26 months, with the first payment expected within weeks.
Contact: Stephaan Harris, stephaan.harris@ed.gov, 202-357-7504 Nation's Report Card Shows Declines in 8th-Grade Science and 12th-Grade Math and Reading; Last in a Series of Post-Pandemic NAEP Data (Sept. 9, 2025 — Washington, D.C.)
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Joby Aviation (Santa Cruz, CA) demonstrated operational maturity by completing a coast-to-coast autonomous flight in a Cessna Caravan without pilot intervention. Backed by Utah’s 47G coalition and UDOT’s uFLY framework, the technology reimagines remote logistics, defense, and emergency aviation.
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The Utah Department of Transportation is leading uFLY, a public-private partnership designed to integrate advanced air mobility technologies into the National Airspace System. This three-year initiative involves five western states working to test emerging aviation technologies in real-world conditions.
Antelope Elementary will participate in the Statewide Read-A-Thon on Friday, October 2. Students will spend one hour of the school day reading and are invited to wear comfortable clothing.
Free Press The Skyridge boys golf team wrapped up the regular season by competing in the Region 3 match play tournament, a pro-style event that does not count in any state standings. The Falcons played a qualifier round on September 24 against American Fork to determine who would advance to the league semifinals.
First-of-its-kind crosscountry demonstration by Joby Aviation puts Utah in the spotlight as a national leader in advanced air mobility technologies SALT LAKE CITY, UT (Sept. 30, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation welcomed Joby Aviation today as the company remotely operated its supervised autonomous J208 aircraft, equipped with Superpilot™ autonomous flight technology, in Utah. […]
Senate unanimously passed the Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act on Tuesday following a unanimous consent request made by Utah’s Senator John Curtis, sending it now to the House of Representatives. Speaking before the vote, Senator Curtis said, “The people of Utah are not looking for an emissions loophole.
Black Desert Resort will host the Bank of Utah Championship, which is the second of eight FedExCup Fall events scheduled for 2026. According to a September 29 report, the course features a unique layout designed by Tom Weiskopf.
 PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that on October 1, 2026, the City Council of the City of St George approved the following ordinance(s): Ordinance No.
Print or PDF In this Issue Eggplant, potato, and tomatillo: Flea beetles have been seen in northern Utah. Populations are small and damage is minimal this time of year, so no control is recommended. Brassicas: Infestations of cabbage aphid ar
Conservation groups planned to help Utah’s national parks with major projects next year, ranging from surveys of newly exposed shorelines around Lake Powell to whittling down the backlog of historical preservation needs at Capitol Reef National Park. People line up to take a photo under Delicate Arch inside Arches National Park near Moab on Thursday, April 9.
Weber State University offers training resources including a Couch to 5K program and a Strava running group to support participants in the WSU Race Series.
Vernal City has posted an advertisement for bids regarding roadway rehabilitation on 500 South. The project is currently listed as an open bid.
The Vernal City Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on September 8, 2026. The meeting will include discussions regarding subdivision amendments for Ashley Estates and Robbinwood Acres.
Weber State University students are working to promote sun safety and skin cancer prevention through community engagement. The UV Crew group aims to become an official university club to expand their educational outreach.
The Wasatch Writers Center at Weber State University has announced several upcoming events, including visiting writer series and open mic sessions.
The Annie Taylor Dee School of Nursing has announced a site visit for the continuing accreditation of its Doctor of Nursing Practice program by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.
Vernal’s Western Park Ice Rink was stop number 4 out of 7 stops across the state for Mammoth hockey week where local fans got to have fun with hockey activities and photo opportunities last night. Mammoths Radio Host Adrian Dey says making Vernal a stop on the tour was an obvious choice.
The Venture Course in the Humanities at Weber State is a free, interdisciplinary program for adults. Offered in partnership with Utah Humanities, the accredited course provides college credits and focuses on critical thinking and liberal arts.
The Vernal City Council scheduled a regular meeting for September 2, 2026. The meeting will include public hearings regarding property rezonings, city property sales, and revenue bonds.
The Thrive Symposium, themed Adapting While Keeping What Matters, will be held in the Shepherd Union Building. The event aims to bring faculty together to explore strategies for navigating teaching and learning amid institutional and environmental changes in higher education.
The Ashley Valley Water and Sewer Improvement District Board of Trustees has announced a rescheduling of its regularly scheduled Board Meeting.
Utah's property tax relief landscape is shaped by complex legislative efforts and existing state programs designed to assist elderly and low-income residents. While recent legislative attempts like SB0197 sought to expand deferral access, current state laws maintain specific income and age thresholds for various credits and exemptions.
Vernal, Utah, set a new Guinness World Record on August 28, 2026, by gathering 804 people dressed as dinosaurs. The record-breaking event took place during the Dinah "Soar" Days Event to honor individuals battling cancer.
A record-breaking gathering of 804 people dressed as dinosaurs occurred in Vernal, Utah. The event was held during the Dinah Soar Days Event to honor those battling cancer.
The Uintah County Commission is considering a resolution to take legal steps to secure permanent access to the Ashley Gorge Property. This move aims to protect long-term public access along the existing Ashley Gorge Road.
The Uintah County Commission will consider a resolution to take legal steps toward securing permanent access to the Ashley Gorge Property. This action aims to protect public access along the existing Ashley Gorge Road.
The Bureau of Land Management Vernal Field Office has made several approvals on projects in Uintah County. 2 mile to reach an alternate take out point on the White River. The Pelican Reservoir Eurasian Milfoil Treatment project was approved, authorizing the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources to conduct herbicide treatments in Pelican Reservoir over a three-year period.
Fredrick "Rick" William Wright, 54, died following an automobile accident in Duchesne County on August 28, 2026. Wright, a Vernal resident and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, was survived by his daughters, granddaughters, parents, and siblings.
Weber State University's Department of Art and Design has announced several upcoming exhibitions and lectures for the Fall 2026 term.
An explainer regarding the Ashley Valley Water & Sewer Improvement District, its leadership, and its role in the community.
Don’t forget to get out your dinosaur costume and head down to the Lamplighter Block in Vernal this evening to help secure the Guinness World Record Attempt for the largest gathering of people dressed as dinosaurs. The current Guinness World Record is 682 dinosaurs and the goal is to have over 1000 participants dressed as dinosaurs in downtown Vernal.
Weber State University has added two new members to its Board of Trustees. Aimee Martinez Thoman and Emmett Busby joined the 10-person governing board on Aug. 27.
