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Heber Valley bypass faces delay as UDOT evaluates design changes

Smoke swirls around Mount Timpanogos as the Timp Fire burns Friday morning.

Wildfire sparks overnight near Mount Timpanogos, forces campground evacuation

A vintage postcard showing the Northfields.

Town & County

Heber Valley bypass faces delay as UDOT evaluates design changes

By: Heather Bergeson, Jul 10, 2026

Smoke swirls around Mount Timpanogos as the Timp Fire burns Friday morning.

Police & Fire

Wildfire sparks overnight near Mount Timpanogos, forces campground evacuation

By: Heather Bergeson, Jul 10, 2026

A dust plume moved off the Great Salt Lake on Wednesday as thunderstorm outflow winds crossed northern Utah. Researchers say dust from the exposed lakebed may carry metals that can move through air, soil, crops, and human bodies.

Environment

What’s in the dust? Great Salt Lake plume renews concern over toxic exposure risks

By: Rebecca Brenner, Jul 9, 2026

Smoke rises from the Buck Basin Fire burning in patches of timber northwest of Currant Creek Reservoir on the Heber-Kamas Ranger District on Sunday, July 12, 2026. The lightning-caused fire is estimated at 30 acres.

Police & Fire

New 30 acre wildfire starts on Heber-Kamas Ranger District, smoke may drift into Summit County

By: TownLift, 22 hours ago

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Sports

Park City School District unveils progress on new Kearns Boulevard athletic facilities

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Published: 2 hours ago

The Buck Basin Fire burning in Wasatch County.

Police & Fire

Buck Basin Fire grows to 170 acres, smoke visible across Wasatch and Summit Counties

by Heather Bergeson
Published: 3 hours ago

A Sunday brush fire broke out near the mouth of Parley's Canyon off I-80.

Police & Fire

Sunday brush fire at mouth of Parley’s Canyon briefly prompts evacuations, ramp closures

by Heather Bergeson
Published: 4 hours ago

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Storm clouds build over Utah as monsoon moisture increases the chance of afternoon thunderstorms, heavy rain and flash flooding this week.

Weather

Monsoon moisture brings rising thunderstorm, flash flood risk to Utah

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: 6 hours ago

A section of Upper Jenni’s trail is closed Monday, July 13, while Mountain Trails Foundation crews work between Payday Road and Upper Loose Moose.

Community

Mountain Trails Foundation announces Upper Jenni’s detour during trail work

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: 7 hours ago

An original LEGO grasshopper created by Utah builder Weston Bindrup is displayed as part of the Natural History Museum of Utah’s Bug World LEGO Contest. The museum is accepting photographs of original insect builds through Aug. 1.

Community

Utah museum challenges LEGO builders to create a bug from scratch

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: 8 hours ago

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The Basin Recreation Fieldhouse in Kimball Junction closed Monday morning because of a water line break in the Newpark area.

Community

Updated: Basin Recreation Fieldhouse back open after water line break in Kimball Junction

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: 8 hours ago

Northern Utah remains under an extreme heat warning on Monday after Salt Lake City reached a record 109 degrees on Sunday. Park City’s warning remains in effect through early Tuesday.

Weather

Salt Lake City hits 109 degrees, shattering all-time heat record

by Rebecca Brenner
Published: 9 hours ago

Smoke rises from the Buck Basin Fire burning in patches of timber northwest of Currant Creek Reservoir on the Heber-Kamas Ranger District on Sunday, July 12, 2026. The lightning-caused fire is estimated at 30 acres.

Police & Fire

New 30 acre wildfire starts on Heber-Kamas Ranger District, smoke may drift into Summit County

by TownLift
Published: 22 hours ago

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Olympics

LA28 opens volunteer applications as Utah looks ahead to the 2034 Winter Games

by Heather Bergeson
Published: Jul 12, 2026

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Emergency Department at Intermountain Medical Center is pictured on July 10, 2026.

Weather

Extreme heat is coming to Utah this week. Doctors urge caution

by Utah News Dispatch
Published: Jul 11, 2026

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