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.
The Summit County Council approved a request for a new employee who would support both the DMV and the Summit County Treasurer's Office. A request for an additional full-time employee to support Summit County staffing needs passed 4-1 at the Summit County Council meeting Sept.
Summit County fire restrictions and danger levels have undergone recent changes. While statewide restrictions were lifted in early September, local district rules remain in effect for certain areas.
Summit County 4-H offers specialized programming for youth ranging from kindergarten through 12th grade. The programs include the Cloverbuds initiative for young children and the Teen Council for older students to develop leadership and life skills.
Summit County officials announced that statewide Level 1 and Level 2 fire restrictions were lifted as of Friday, September 4. However, local fire district rules remain active in several areas, and no burn permits are currently being issued by any of the three fire districts.
The Summit County Council will hold a special meeting Tuesday to vote on rezoning and redeveloping Junction Commons. A planned Summit County vote to rezone and redevelop Junction Commons was delayed Wednesday, Sept. Around midnight, after about two hours of discussion and public comment, Councilmember Roger Armstrong saw the item was noticed incorrectly.
The Summit County Council has scheduled a public hearing regarding a proposed general obligation bond for the Snyderville Basin Special Recreation District. The bonds, which could total up to $71 million, would fund recreational facilities and trail improvements.
UTAH COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — One person drowned, and several others were injured after a boating accident in Echo Reservoir over the weekend. According to the Summit County Sheriff's Office (SCSO), they responded to Echo Reservoir around 11:30 a.m. on August 30.
In a split vote, the Summit County Council approved a new ordinance changing its rezoning process. The ordinance is meant to reduce government bureaucracy, but opponents worry it makes rezoning too easy.
Amended AGENDA COUNTY COUNCIL Wednesday, September 2, 2026 NOTICE is hereby given that the Summit County Council will meet, on Wednesday, September 2, 2026 electronically, via Zoom, and at the anchor location of Richins Auditorium 1885 W. Ute Blvd., Park City, UT 84098 (All times
Amendments to the Eastern Summit County General Plan will be approved by the county council. The Eastern Summit County Planning Commission has spent the last six months reviewing amendments to the general plan. The commission will then vote on a recommendation to the county council, which has the final say.
The Monster Drawing Rally is a live art-making event held in partnership with the Arts Council of Park City & Summit County and the Kimball Art Center. This event allows spectators to observe the creative process of local artists and provides opportunities to expand art collections.
The Summit County Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on Wednesday, September 2, 2026. The meeting will include a site visit, a closed session, a work session, and public hearings regarding various land use applications.
The Summit County Council was scheduled to meet on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, to discuss various items including property acquisition and potential rezoning projects. The meeting was set to include a site visit and multiple public hearings.
The Summit County Council has released an amended agenda for a meeting scheduled for September 2, 2026. The meeting will include a work session and public hearings regarding various land use and development projects.
Summit County has been named one of the nation's Top 15 Rural Communities for 2026 by Expansion Solutions Magazine. Additionally, a public hearing is scheduled for Sept. 3 to discuss updates to the Eastern Summit County General Plan.
The Eastern Summit County Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on Sept. 3, 2026, to discuss updates to the general plan. The meeting will focus on proposed amendments intended to guide future growth and development in the area.
The Summit County Republican Party has formally declared its support for House Bill 356, a law mandating a transition from at-large to district-based representation for the Summit County Council. The legislation, signed into law in March 2025, requires the county to move away from its current Council-Manager model of at-large representation to a system where residents elect single representatives for specific geographic districts.
Park City sales tax revenue has fallen 20% compared to 2025 levels, according to data from the Utah State Tax Commission. City officials state the budget will balance using reserves with no impact on services.
The Eastern Summit County Planning Commission scheduled a meeting for September 3, 2026. The session will address accessory building permits and proposed amendments to the Eastern Summit County General Plan.
The Snyderville Basin Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing for September 8, 2026, to discuss several development projects in Summit County.
Mountain Regional water customers may see a larger rate increase up front to expand capacity at Signal Hill. Signal Hill is where Mountain Regional pumps water from the Weber River, where it's then disbursed to more than 6,000 customers in the Snyderville Basin.
Individuals wishing to submit statements regarding the Snyderville Basin Recreation District Bond must notify the Summit County Clerk by August 30, 2026. The bond is scheduled to appear on the November 3, 2026, ballot.
A photo gallery featuring Chalk Creek was released by Summit County. The collection includes work by local photographer Ed Woolstenhulme.
The deal with Summit Land Conservancy will support efforts to connect Peoa to the Uintas with trails. The county is contributing $831,000 from the 2021 voter-approved open space bond. This is located, for folks who are familiar with that area, across the river from Franson Park.
Park City Police Chief Wade Carpenter has declared full confidence in Sheriff Rigby despite an ongoing investigation. This comes amid legal proceedings involving the Wasatch County Sheriff, who is currently serving his second term.
