MLS All-Stars Defeat Liga MX All-Stars in Charlotte
The 2026 MLS All-Star Game took place on July 29, 2026, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina. The MLS All-Stars defeated the Liga MX All-Stars with a final score of 4–3.
StatewideAugust 24, 2026
Weekly Announcements – August 24
Centennial Parents/Guardians,
Please note the following weekly announcements.
1. Beginning-of-Year NWEA Testing
Beginning-of-Year NWEA testing begins today, Monday, August 24.
August 24–28: Students will complete NWEA Math and Science assessments.
August 31–September 11: NWEA Reading assessments and make-up testing will take place.
2. Safety Drill – Today, August 24
We will conduct a school safety drill today, Monday, August 24. During the drill, students and staff will practice our evacuation
StatewideAugust 24, 2026
Senator Curtis Promotes Policy to Address Utah Growth and Housing
Senator Curtis is working with Utah transportation leaders to develop policies addressing the state's rapid growth and affordable housing needs. This initiative follows years of local efforts in Lehi to manage population density and transit-oriented development.
StatewideAugust 24, 2026
3-year college degrees grow more popular in US, including Utah, but critics aren't sold
But with a wife and a widowed mother to help support, he needed a quick solution. "I can't afford to be out of the workforce for four years. The condensed programs have exploded in popularity. "This is not innovation. But those programs maintained the same course load, measured as credits.
via KJZZStatewideAugust 24, 2026
Can you hear the theaters ka-ching? A battered industry turns to ‘Les Miz.’
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via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideAugust 24, 2026
Utah weather: Thunderstorm chances continue to start out the week
The bottom line? Showers and thunderstorms will continue with the threat of severe thunderstorms producing gusty winds possible for northern Utah. Temperatures will remain slightly above average with clouds and sunshine through the week and chances of thunderstorms into the weekend.
via ABC 4StatewideAugust 24, 2026
Wildfire response and public safety highlight Huntington council meeting
HUNTINGTON — The Huntington City Council approved five business licenses during its meeting Wednesday, Aug. Licenses were approved for Desert Contracting, Jessica Lee Cleaning and Landscaping, TC West LLC, Contour Beauty Academy and Solrise.
via etvnews.comStatewideHuntingtonAugust 24, 2026
Utah, Colorado Senators Honor Firefighters Killed in Wildfires
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), John Curtis (R-UT), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the bravery and sacrifice of several firefighters whose lives were lost while combatting recent wildfires on the Utah-Colorado border.
StatewideAugust 24, 2026
Caribou-Targhee National Forest
Caribou-Targhee National Forest occupies over 3 million acres and stretches across southeastern Idaho, from the Montana, Utah, and Wyoming borders.
StatewideAugust 24, 2026
Environmental Groups File FTC Complaint Against Utah Nuclear Campaign
Environmental groups have filed a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission against a pro-nuclear energy campaign in Utah. This legal action follows a long-term state initiative launched in 2024 to double power production through programs like Operation Gigawatt.
StatewideSummit CountyAugust 24, 2026
Ted Capener, who shaped the University of Utah's public image, dies at 94
Ted Capener, whose work as an executive at the University of Utah helped shape the U.'s public image, has died at 94. He also conducted hundreds of interviews for shows on PBS Utah.
via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideAugust 24, 2026
Colin Hilton, who kept 2002 Utah Olympic venues active before a 2034 reboot, dies at 58
As head of the Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation, Hilton led efforts to make three Olympic venues accessible for Utahns and viable for another Winter Olympics. Hilton died Aug. 21, 2026, at age 58.
via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideAugust 24, 2026
Jana Riess: Do former Latter-day Saints join another religion?
When Latter-day Saints leave their church, do they find another spiritual home? Maybe, but it's usually not in an organized religion, studies show. Most also don't plan to return to the LDS Church.
via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideAugust 24, 2026
University of Utah Sandy Center to close at end of 2026 - @theU
University leaders are working with colleges, academic departments and advising teams to support students who have taken courses at the Sandy Center.
StatewideSandyAugust 24, 2026
Intermountain West Drought Persists Amid Record Heat and Low Reservoir Levels
Nearly 95% of the Intermountain West is currently experiencing drought conditions, according to a report published August 20. While monsoon rains have provided some local relief, officials indicate they are unlikely to resolve long-term water supply challenges in the region.
StatewideAugust 24, 2026
Widemouth 2 Fire Surges to 111,000 Acres After Fatal Crash
The Widemouth 2 Fire has grown to over 111,000 acres in the Fishlake National Forest, following a fatal helicopter crash on August 7, 2026. Firefighters continue to battle the lightning-caused blaze, which has already claimed the lives of two pilots during emergency water-dropping operations.
StatewideAugust 24, 2026
Brain Food Books and Utah Food Bank launch mobile book pantry program across southeastern Utah
The program goes beyond placing books on shelves. The Book Nerd Mobile, Brain Food Books's traveling community bookstore and outreach vehicle, will return throughout the year to replenish the Book Pantries, introduce new titles, host community book events, and connect readers with books they choose for themselves.
via utahbusiness.comStatewideAugust 24, 2026
Former BYU professor charged with explicitly messaging 'teen girl' handed 3 years on probation
He was sentenced on June 29 to 364 days in jail for both charges, but the terms were suspended and he was given credit for the 32 days he had already served. A court order on Aug. "(McKean) continued to communicate with the purported 17-year-old and expressed concerns that it was illegal.
via KSLStatewideAugust 24, 2026
Utah Vaping Rates Rose 260% While Cigarette Use Hits Historic Low
Utah state health data reveals a significant rise in vaping rates alongside a decline in traditional cigarette smoking. While cigarette use has reached historic lows, vaping rates saw a 260% increase between 2012 and 2022.
StatewideSalt Lake CityAugust 24, 2026