An 18-year-old driver was killed after crashing into the side of a Fed-Ex semi-truck on State Route 40 in Wasatch County. The happened on Monday afternoon near milepost 15, just north of Heber City. Utah Department of Public Safety officials said Keele was pronounced dead at the scene.
WASATCH COUNTY, Sept. 16, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Utah Highway Patrol has identified the driver who died Monday afternoon after his Ram pickup collided with a FedEx tractor trailer. The victim was Aiden Lee Keele, 18, of Heber City. Wasatch Alternative High School earlier confirmed the victim was a student at the school.
Wasatch Alternative High School is mourning after one of its students died in a car crash Monday in Heber City. Utah Highway Patrol Lt. Sept. A FedEx truck was unable to avoid hitting the car. It is with profound sadness that we share that last evening, a student at Wasatch Alternative School was involved in a fatal accident on Highway 40, the district said.
Alice Hicken is a believer in education. She said there's always value in learning and, throughout the years, watched each of her six children attend school in the Heber Valley.
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An unoccupied gray camper van caught fire on State Route 9 in Virgin on Sept. 13, 2026, prompting a response from multiple fire units. No injuries were reported as the vehicle was empty at the time of the blaze.
Wasatch County is planning a new administration building to replace its current facility in Heber City. The project aims to consolidate various county departments into a single, accessible structure to accommodate regional population growth.
The upcoming Wasatch County Interlocal Symposium will address major initiatives including transportation, affordable housing, and emergency preparedness. The event is scheduled for Oct. 14 at the UVU Wasatch Campus.
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BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier spoke to local reporters for the first time in more than a month on Tuesday, addressing last Saturday’s 17-10 win over TCU and looking ahead to Friday’s Big 12 showdown with Iowa State. Cougars on the air Iowa State (3-2, 1-1) at No.
State wildlife biologists found live adult zebra mussels below Westwater Recreation Area last month, which were confirmed by lab testing on Wednesday, according to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Zebra mussels, much like quagga mussels that have been found before in Utah, are invasive and clog pipes and infrastructure, which can potentially cause millions in damage.
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.
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.
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
“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
The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business has scheduled a Management Club opening social for Oct. 8, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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The nationally recognized physician-scientist will lead medical oncology at Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah, advancing innovative care, clinical research, and training to improve patient outcomes.
State leaders have increasingly focused on this population of repeat offenders who are homeless and account for a significant share of arrests for lower-level crimes. "It's just adding a piece of the puzzle that wasn't there before," said Tyler Clancy, the state's homeless coordinator.
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Green was the teacher of a victim under the age of 14 between August 2020 and June 2021, police said. The charges say he inappropriately touched a student of his once at his desk and twice at her desk. The allegations in that case are similar to one of the alleged victims from his initial arrest in October 2022 when he was investigated for aggravated child sexual abuse.
