During the closure, motorists heading toward SR-201 will need to continue east on I-80 and use SR-202 (Exit 104) before reconnecting with eastbound SR-201. UDOT says another weekend closure in the same area is planned later this month. The closure is part of an ongoing project to repair potholes and improve conditions on two SR-201 bridges.
The Utah Department of Transportation announced several upcoming road closures and construction projects affecting multiple areas, including a weekend ramp closure on SR-201 in Tooele County.
Grantsville City has announced a proposed tax rate increase included in the Fiscal Year 2027 interim budget. The city is providing public access to property tax impact schedules and Truth in Taxation notices for residents to review.
A fire that quickly consumed two outbuildings near Bates Canyon Road on Sunday morning prompted a response from more than 30 firefighters, who worked together to keep the flames from reaching nearby homes, surrounding vegetation and livestock. According to a North Tooele Fire District Facebook post, NTFD fire crews were dispatched to the area of Bates Canyon Road and Pheasant Glen Drive on Sept.
The Tooele Marketplace recently hosted a vendor market event on Saturday, Sept. No, the name does not mean this was going to be sunflower themed across the board, but there were some sunflower design items available through specific vendors.
Local Title I schools in the Tooele County School District are partnering with the Ron McBride Foundation to launch after-school bridge programs aimed at closing educational achievement gaps for students from low-income families. These initiatives leverage federal Title I funding to provide supplemental services and support academic proficiency in core subjects like math and reading.
Las sobrinas de Silvia Bahena-Mota dijeron que era incondicional y siempre dispuesta a ayudarlos. TOOELE, UTAH- La familia de Silvia Bahena-Mota rompió el silencio y conversó con Telemundo Utah para pedir justicia y apoyo para sus cuatro hijos que quedaron sin su madre.
Settlement Canyon Elementary held a Title I Parent/Guardian Advisory Committee Meeting on Sept. 8, 2026, to review school policies and engagement plans.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
The Tooele County School District Board of Education met on September 8, 2026, to discuss academic goals, policy revisions, and transportation safety. The meeting included presentations on literacy and mathematics outcomes and the approval of several district policies.
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.
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.
Tooele County has approved an ordinance to rezone approximately 78.24 acres east of Stansbury Park. The land, which was previously designated for agriculture, has been changed to commercial shopping zoning.
Tooele County has adopted a resolution to amend the 2026 fiscal year budget, increasing funds for capital improvements and building rentals. The adjustments involve adding $1,250,000 to the Capital Improvement Fund and $229,046 to the Building Rental Fund.
Tooele County Council appointed five members to the Agriculture Protection Area Advisory Board in a resolution passed on Sept. 1, 2026. The appointments follow requirements set by Utah Code and Tooele County Code.
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.
Daniel Ruesga has been charged with murder and domestic violence following a fatal shooting in Tooele. The incident allegedly occurred on August 31, 2026, involving Ruesga and his girlfriend, Silvia Bahena.
On Monday, just before midnight, Tooele police were called to the area of Kings Landing Road and Emma Lane on a report of shots fired. "Ruesga was later interviewed and, post-Miranda warning, admitted to intentionally crashing into the vehicle and shooting the victim with a handgun multiple times after an argument," the affidavit states.
The Grantsville City Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on Sept. 15, 2026, to consider several land use and zoning matters. The agenda includes discussions on subdivision amendments, a master development agreement, and new land use ordinances.
Mountain Crest High School released its athletics and activities calendar for September and October 2026. The schedule includes various sporting events and school activities ranging from soccer and football to pep assemblies.
The high desert of deep greens, reds, tans and towering sandstone holds some of the most spectacular landscapes in the country and thousands of years of ancient — along with present-day — human history. But these lands also hold another history: Utah’s role in the nation’s atomic age.
Across from Harding was the crowd — quiet enough to hear any personal conversation, yet none to be heard. Photo: Ethan Clewell. 2026 By Ethan Clewell October 8, 2026 Concert The bassline comes in, followed by the shaker and the harp coming together while Aldous Harding sings.
Published October 8, 2026 at 5:01 PM MDT Set KUER as preferred source National Weather Service The weather hazards outlook issued by the National Weather Service, Oct. 8, 2026, calls for high winds and heavy rain in Arizona, Utah and parts of the West.
meteorologist Ross Ellet posted on Facebook early Thursday morning. Hurricane Rachel has taken an unusual U-turn in the Pacific Ocean after moving west for more than a week, and is forecast to stall Thursday before turning sharply northeast toward northern Baja California.
Weber State defensive end Porter Small earned Big Sky Conference defensive player of the week honors following a standout performance in a two-overtime victory against Cal Poly. The sophomore's breakout performance comes as the Wildcats work to improve their defensive consistency throughout the season.
More than 99% of public comments oppose the Trump administration's plan to rescind the Roadless Rule. The Center for Western Priorities analyzed more than 370,000 comments submitted about the rule. The rule prohibits roads from being built on millions of acres of Forest Service land.
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Two sheriffs have been indicted by a grand jury on felony obstruction charges in relation to the Kouri Richins murder case. Share story Share topics: Kouri Richins Obstruction Sheriffs Indictment Grand jury Murder case Wasatch County Summit County PARK CITY, Utah (KUTV) — Two sheriffs have been indicted by a grand jury on felony obstruction charges in relation to the Kouri Richins murder case.
A common theme: more food, more music, and more gathering spaces. "I love going out to eat," one downtown resident said. "Others pointed to the city's entertainment scene and said additional live music venues could help energize downtown even further.
A major roadway through Zion National Park is set to fully reopen more than a week after access was severely restricted following a large rockfall. The National Park Service said the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway will reopen Friday, allowing visitors to resume travel through the park's eastern areas.
No. 17 Utah State women's soccer will host Washington State on Oct. 8 before traveling to face Boise State on Oct. 11. The Aggies enter the week with a 9-2-2 record and a 2-0-0 mark in Pac-12 play.
