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Alpine to host free dumpsters at Creekside Park Nov. 7
According to an October 7 statement from Alpine, free dumpsters will be available for residents on Saturday, November 7.
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Alpine School District students attend Utah's first statewide Read-a-Thon at Capitol
Students from Willowcreek Middle School and Lakeridge Junior High represented the Alpine School District at the Utah State Capitol for the state's inaugural statewide Read-a-Thon on Friday, Oct. 2. The event involved more than 275,000 participants reading in various locations across the state.
Flood Watch Covers Lehi and Alpine as Hurricane Moisture Nears Utah
A flood watch was issued for central and southern Utah starting September 28 as tropical moisture from Hurricanes Polo and Odalys moves toward the state. The National Weather Service identified recent burn scars, dry washes, and slot canyons as primary areas of concern.
3 agencies respond to vegetation fire east of Alpine
ALPINE, Utah, Sept. 27, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Three agencies responded Saturday afternoon when a burn pile escaped its intended bounds and sparked a fire in nearby vegetation. American Fork Fire and Pleasant Grove Fire responded, as did Lone Peak Fire, a statement from the latter says.
Skip the crowds: 6 underrated places to experience fall in Utah | KSL.com
MARKETPLACE Classifieds Cars Log in MARKETPLACE Classifieds Cars Log in Skip the crowds: 6 underrated places to experience fall in Utah Posted - Sept. Brooke Nally KSL Contributor A car travels on the Alpine Loop Scenic Byway with a view of the fall colors on Sept.
UDOT Social Media Round-Up Highlights Transit Study and Alpine Loop Updates
A social media round-up from the Utah Department of Transportation highlights various agency initiatives, including a statewide transit study and new resources for Alpine Loop travelers.
Lone Peak Public Safety and City Councils to Hold Work Session Oct. 5
A work session involving Lone Peak Public Safety, Alpine City, and Highland City is scheduled for October 5, 2026. The meeting will address public safety compensation and firefighter staffing levels.
Utah falls to 5th in teacher rankings as Alpine SD classes remain crowded
Utah fell to fifth place in WalletHub's 2026 teacher rankings, dropping from second place held in 2025. The decline is attributed to high class sizes and low per-pupil spending, issues that remain evident in the Alpine School District.
University of Utah Athletics Announces New Ski Team Signings
The University of Utah Athletics website provides updates regarding the alpine skiing program and recent athletic announcements.
Alpine City Announces Recycling Event and Burn Permit Availability
Alpine City announced several upcoming community events and service updates, including a recycling event and open burn permit applications.
Alpine City Announces Water Meeting and Seasonal Permits
Alpine City announced several community updates, including a water education meeting scheduled for September 16 and upcoming burn permit applications.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sen. Lummis came to Washington as a trailblazer. She hopes to be remembered as a ‘spark for the West’
After a trailblazing career, Wyoming Sen. MDTSee More Deseret News Stories In Search Eliza Anderson, Deseret News Purchase ImageBy Cami Mondeaux Cami is the congressional correspondent for the Deseret News reporting from Washington. She covers national news with a special focus on policy issues affecting Utah and the West.
WATCH: Utah 4th Congressional District Debate with Mike Kennedy and Jonny Larsen
Facebook Bluesky Threads Twitter LinkedIn Email Incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Kennedy, the current 3rd District congressman, will debate Democratic challenger Jonny Larsen, a Marine veteran and 5th-generation Utahn. Kennedy took up the mantle for the new fourth district after Utah's court-ordered redistricting shuffled things up and the retirement of Rep.
Schmaltz Goal Streak Hits Four as Mammoth Defeat Devils
Nick Schmaltz extended his season-opening goal streak to four games on Oct. 6, 2026, leading the Utah Mammoth to a 5-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center. The win marked the Mammoth's first victory against New Jersey since the franchise entered the NHL in the 2024-25 season.
UNLV basketball falls to Utah 79-69 in exhibition opener Oct. 7
UNLV basketball lost to the Big 12 opponent Utah 79-69 in an exhibition game on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. The Rebels played without several key players due to injuries or ineligibility.
3 takeaways from Utah basketball’s exhibition opener at UNLV
A new group of Utah basketball players got its first taste of facing someone else Wednesday night, as the Runnin’ Utes opened exhibition play with a 79-69 win over UNLV in Las Vegas. Here are three takeaways from Utah’s victory at the Thomas & Mack Center.
