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Settlement Canyon Elementary Held Title I Advisory Committee Meeting
Settlement Canyon Elementary held a Title I Parent/Guardian Advisory Committee Meeting on Sept. 8, 2026, to review school policies and engagement plans.
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Suds and the City: Owner and operator of Urban Lye, Dawn Quintana, opens up about her stock of all-natural, handmade products
While Quintana's business, Urban Lye, has been at the Tooele Marketplace going on seven years, all natural care products have been her passion for 31 years. Quintana's grand opening of Urban Lye was supposed to take place on March 7, 2020, but this was also the day the Covid-19 pandemic shutdown occurred.
Realtor arrested for homicide, verbal altercation sparked shooting incident
Daniel Ruesga, 37, a real estate agent, was arrested early Sept. 1 after Tooele City police say he intentionally crashed his Toyota Tundra into a Tesla driven by his girlfriend, 37-year-old Silvia Bahena-Mota, before allegedly shooting her multiple times.
Golden Eagles overtake Buffaloes, followed by losses
The Tooele Buffaloes girls's varsity soccer team had an away game on Aug 31 against the Deseret Peak Golden Eagles. The Buffs scored the first point of the game, but it was followed by the Eagles when senior Dailey Dearden (#2) scored a goal, ending the half 1-1.
Stallions trample Bear River Bears — demolished by Green Canyon Wolves
The Stansbury Stallions girls's varsity soccer team had a home game on Aug 31 against the Bear River Bears. Within the first ten minutes of the game, both teams scored one point each. However, with a little over a minute left in the first half, sophomore Mollie Hymas (#10) lined a shot toward the goal that was narrowly blocked by the goalie mere feet from the net.
Tooele Buffaloes tussle with Green Canyon Wolves and Bear River Bears
The Tooele Buffaloes girls varsity volleyball team competed in an away game against the Green Canyon Wolves on Sep 1. Although the Buffs lost 0-3, player highlights include junior Camila Lora (#4) with 3 kills, 21 receptions, and 7 digs; senior Olivia Nelson (#5) with 3 kills; and senior Ilisapesi Tupieatau (#13) with 5 assists.
Tooele prevails over Deseret Peak
The Tooele High Buffaloes squared off against the Deseret Peak Eagles at a home game (@THS) on Sep 4. On third down in Q1, Eagles senior Andrew Harris (#1) launched a 15-yard pass from their own 26-yard line but was intercepted by Buffaloes senior Gus Pater (#8), who rushed the ball 35 yards and scored the Buffaloes's first touchdown of the game, followed by a good PAT by Davin Green (#27).
You can develop a healthy gut
I know weve only lived in our house for a couple of years, Chad Robinson said before he went on to explain the decision he and Heather had made. They loved their house, neighborhood and neighbors. Those factors weren't causing them to question what they wanted to do with their life in the near future.
Lyndia Mae Gourley
5/29/58 9/3/26 Lyndia, Grandma to her grandchildren, was born in Japan and made Tooele her home. Tough, funny, and unapologetically herself, she overcame health struggles from childhood on and never gave up. She loved people, a good laugh, and doing the twist to the oldies.
Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Nicholson
Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Nicholson was born in Tooele, Utah, to Ronald J. Nicholson and Paula (Parsons) Nicholson on May 30, 1976. She passed away in Ogden, Utah, Sept. 3, 2026, after a challenging battle with metastatic breast cancer.
Vigil planned to honor woman shot, killed in Tooele
TOOELE, Utah (ABC4) — Tonight, a community is gathering to honor the life of Silvia Bahena-Mota, a mother who was shot and killed inside her home last week. On August 31, Silvia was discovered dead inside her vehicle from apparent gunshot wounds.
Two outbuildings destroyed in Tooele County fire near Bates Canyon Road
Two outbuildings were destroyed after a fire broke out Sunday, Sept. 6, on a property near Bates Canyon Road in Tooele County. Powered By10Mason Lindberg hits 5 field goals to help Idaho State outlast Utah State 29-17Share NextStayThe fire ignited in an agricultural section of Tooele County, where there typically are goats used for vegetation management.
Ibapah Elementary to Hold Title I Advisory Committee Meeting
Ibapah Elementary has announced a Title I Parent/Guardian Advisory Committee Meeting to review school policies and improvement plans. The meeting aims to engage parents in reviewing the school's Family Engagement Policy, Title I Compact, and School Improvement Plan.
UHSAA Releases 6A and 5A Volleyball Standings
The Utah High School Activities Association released volleyball standings for various 6A and 5A regions, highlighting dominant undefeated performances by Corner Canyon, Lone Peak, and Skyline. The data, sourced from school-reported scores via MaxPreps, shows competitive landscapes across multiple regional divisions.
Marine Corps League; Sgt. Rodney M. Davis Detachment #1251, Tooele Utah
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Lake Point City Council Scheduled for September 9 Meeting
The Lake Point City Council is scheduled to hold a public business meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. The meeting will take place at the Lake Point Fire Station.
Friends, family in mourning after Tooele mother murdered
It has been a week of shock and sadness for family and friends of a Tooele woman who was murdered this week. Silvia Bahena-Mota was gunned down Monday night in her own garage, allegedly by her boyfriend. He was booked into jail on several felony charges, including murder.
Tooele County Recorder's Office Triples Capacity Through Automation and AI
The Tooele County Recorder's Office has implemented automation and AI-powered tools to manage a tripling workload while maintaining existing staff levels. These technological upgrades have increased document processing capacity and improved service turnaround times for residents.
Heber City approves three public infrastructure districts to further affordable homeownership - Park Record
Public infrastructure districts, or PIDs, do not inherently lead to more affordable homeownership. Horton negotiated a deal with Heber City: If the three PIDs were approved, the developer would lower housing costs by $40,000.
Tooele real estate agent charged with murdering girlfriend; friends say she was an 'amazing mom'
According to a probable cause statement, after being read his Miranda rights, Ruesga confessed to crashing his truck into a white Tesla in the garage of a home near 640 E Kings Landing Rd. in Tooele and shooting Silvia Bahena multiple times late Monday.
Nancy Maxwell Gillette
Nancy Maxwell Gillette, affectionately known as Fancy Nancy, passed away Sept. 1, 2026, at the age of 86. She was born Feb. 2, 1940, and married the love of her life, Richard Dalmas Gillette, June 7, 1962, in the Salt Lake Temple. Richard preceded her in death.
Weber State University Hosts Annual Automotive Skills Contest
The Weber State University Automotive Contest serves as an annual competition for high school automotive students from Utah and surrounding states. The event aims to recruit for the WSU Automotive Technology Program and offers prizes including scholarships, tools, and a vehicle for the winning school.
Southern Utah University Announces MAPC Graduate Assistantship Procedures
Southern Utah University has released updated application procedures for Master of Arts in Professional Communication (MAPC) graduate assistantships for the upcoming academic year. The university offers both teaching and non-teaching roles, requiring applications to be submitted by March 15th.
Tooele shooting victim remembered as devoted single mother of four
Silvia Bahena-Moto, a 37-year-old mother of four, was found fatally shot in her vehicle in Tooele. Her domestic partner, Daniel Ruesga, has been arrested and faces charges including murder and domestic violence.
Southern Utah Museum of Art Showcases Regional High School Artists
The Southern Utah Museum of Art held its first-ever juried high school art show titled Square One: Southwest Regional High School Exhibition. The event featured selected artworks from high school artists across the southwest region of Utah.
Tooele City Council Approves Issuance of Sewer Revenue Bonds
Tooele City Council has approved the issuance of Sewer Revenue Bonds to fund sewage system improvements. The bonds will be secured by net revenues from the city's sewage collection and treatment system.
Grantsville Council Moves Toward New Housing Amid Tax Increase Debates
Grantsville City Council is considering significant new housing developments, including the Alington Planned Unit Development, while grappling with long-standing public concerns regarding infrastructure and property tax increases. Recent agenda items include approving master development agreements for new residential projects and addressing the fiscal impacts of proposed tax rate hikes.
Tooele Planning Commission to Hold Hearing on Park Hill Garage Permit
The Tooele Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a detached garage at 576 Park Hill. The request involves exceeding the maximum permitted lot coverage for accessory buildings.
Tooele Planning Commission to Hold Hearing on Zoning Map Amendment
The Tooele Planning Commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on September 9, 2026, regarding a zoning map amendment. The request involves removing a sensitive area overlay from three parcels in the Halls Hollow area.
Tooele Planning Commission to Hold Hearing for Awesome Auto Repair Permit
The Tooele Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on September 9, 2026, to consider a conditional use permit for an automobile repair facility. The request was submitted by Lisa Hadzik on behalf of Awesome Auto Repair.
Tooele City Schedules Public Hearing for Sewer Revenue Bonds
Tooele City scheduled a public hearing for September 16, 2026, to discuss the issuance of Sewer Revenue Bonds. The bonds aim to fund improvements to the city's sewage collection and treatment system.
Tooele Planning Commission to Hold Hearing for Chick-Fil-A Permit
The Tooele Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for a Chick-Fil-A drive-through facility. The meeting is set for September 9, 2026, at City Hall.
Local Title 1 schools partner with Ron McBride Foundation to launch after-school bridge programs for youth
Local Title 1 schools are officially joining forces with the Ron McBride Foundation to launch comprehensive after-school Bridge Programs, ensuring local students receive critical academic support, enrichment opportunities, and positive mentorship. Across Utah, more than 99,000 children are left unsupervised after school each day.
$700,000 delivered to combat future disasters in Utah
Last week, FEMA announced the approval of more than $700,000 in funding under the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program in Utah. FEMA programs like BRIC empower states, local communities, tribes and territories to create more resilient, safer communities and to protect infrastructure from future events.
Larry Kay Shubert
Larry Kay Shubert, age 85, passed away peacefully in his home Aug. 27, 2026. He was born April 17, 1941, in Tooele, Utah, to Albert and Ellen Shubert. Larry was the youngest of five children, growing up alongside his two brothers and two sisters.
Tooele Education Foundation distributes weekend meal kits with help of LDS Church
Each school year, the Tooele County School District distributes approximately 10,000 weekend meal kits to students facing food insecurity at home. Each kit costs about $4 to assemble and contains two hot meals, two breakfasts, two to three snacks, and one to two drinks.
Tooele City PD identifies woman killed in domestic assault
Tooele City police identified 37-year-old Silvia Bahena-Mota as the woman killed in a domestic assault late Sunday night. Daniel Ruesga was arrested and is facing murder and domestic violence charges in connection with the incident.
Autoridades identifican a la mujer asesinada en Tooele y revelan nuevos detalles del caso
La mujer fue identificada como Silvia Bahena-Mota, de 37 años y residente de Tooele. En una actualización publicada el miércoles, las autoridades dieron a conocer la identidad de la víctima y expresaron sus condolencias a la familia.
Police identify Tooele woman murdered by boyfriend, formal charges filed
Police have identified the woman who was allegedly killed by her boyfriend in Tooele on Monday. Additionally, formal murder charges have been filed against him.