South Jordan says June water use fell 14% as drought restrictions continue
South Jordan reported a 14% year-over-year drop in June culinary water use, exceeding the community’s 10% conservation goal while Level 2 conditions remain in effect.
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UDOT 5600 West paving and ADA-ramp project is underway in West Valley City
UDOT has begun replacing asphalt and upgrading ADA pedestrian ramps on 5600 West between 3100 South and SR-201, with completion anticipated in September 2026.
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UDOT closes three northbound I-215 ramps, including Salt Lake City airport exit
The Utah Department of Transportation began closing three northbound I-215 off-ramps on July 28, 2026, including an exit identified as a primary route to Salt Lake City International Airport.
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Utah declares emergency in Beaver, Piute and Sevier counties after wildfires and flooding
Gov. Spencer Cox signed a state emergency declaration July 22 for Beaver, Piute and Sevier counties as wildfire and flooding response operations continued.
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West Valley City sets Aug. 11 public hearing on 2026–27 budget and proposed tax increase
West Valley City has set an Aug. 11 public hearing on its tentative 2026–27 budget and a proposed tax increase, with public safety accounting for about 55% of the budget document.
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Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County sue over proposed mega immigration detention facility
Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County filed suit June 8 against the Department of Homeland Security and ICE over a proposed warehouse conversion into a large immigration detention facility in Salt Lake City.
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Utah adds 26,300 jobs over the year as June payroll growth reaches 1.5%
Utah’s nonfarm payroll employment was estimated to be 1.5% higher in June 2026 than a year earlier, an increase of 26,300 jobs, the Utah Department of Workforce Services reported.
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West Valley City sets Aug. 11 hearing on FY2026-27 budget and proposed tax-rate increase
West Valley City has adopted a tentative FY2026-27 budget framework that includes a proposed property-tax-rate increase and set an Aug. 11 public hearing before final action.
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Salt Lake City plans August hearing on proposed downtown economic-promotion assessment
Salt Lake City Council documents outline an August public hearing and protest process for a proposed assessment on specially benefited commercial properties supporting economic-promotion activities.
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Utah declares emergency in three counties after wildfires and flooding
Gov. Spencer J. Cox declared an emergency for Beaver, Piute and Sevier counties on July 22 after widespread wildfire damage and flooding risks linked to burn scars.
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West Valley City schedules National Night Out block parties for Aug. 4
West Valley City is inviting residents to organize neighborhood block parties and potluck gatherings for National Night Out on Aug. 4, 2026.
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Free Urban Arts Festival scheduled for Aug. 22 at Smith’s Ballpark
Utah Arts has scheduled its free Urban Arts Festival for Aug. 22 at Smith’s Ballpark, with cultural art, music and performance planned from noon to 10 p.m. Volunteer applications are open through Aug. 15.
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West Valley City plans heightened safety protocols for WestFest after 2025 festival shooting
West Valley City officials are planning increased safety protocols for WestFest 2026 after a deadly shooting at the prior year’s festival, KSL.com reported.
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Utah announces $18 million multistate settlement in 23andMe bankruptcy
Utah Attorney General Derek Brown’s office announced that Utah is participating in an $18 million multistate settlement connected to 23andMe’s bankruptcy.
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Salt Lake City schedules Aug. 11 hearing on final FY2026-27 property-tax rate
The Salt Lake City Council will take public comment Aug. 11 before considering an ordinance to adopt the final FY2026-27 property-tax levy for city funds, including the Library Fund.
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Utah declares emergency in three counties after wildfires and catastrophic flooding
Gov. Spencer Cox declared an emergency in Beaver, Piute and Sevier counties, activating Utah’s emergency plan as wildfire burn scars raise flash-flood and debris-flow concerns.
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West Valley City schedules National Night Out block parties for Aug. 4
West Valley City’s 2026 National Night Out program is scheduled for Aug. 4, with residents able to register neighborhood block parties through city channels.
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Salt Lake City and county sue to block proposed 10,000-bed immigration detention facility
Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop DHS from opening a proposed warehouse-based immigration detention and processing center that could hold up to 10,000 people.
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Utah regulators impose strict license conditions on Provo Canyon School after safety investigation
Utah health regulators placed strict conditions on Provo Canyon School’s license after finding staff failed to protect a minor during a May 18 physical assault and delayed emergency care, according to the state agency.
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West Valley City sets Aug. 11 hearing on proposed tax increase and FY2026-27 budget
West Valley City Council has adopted a tentative FY2026-27 budget and scheduled an Aug. 11 public hearing on the proposal and a proposed tax increase.
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Utah governor declares emergency in three counties and appoints Great Salt Lake commissioner
Gov. Spencer J. Cox declared an emergency in Beaver, Piute and Sevier counties after wildfires and catastrophic flooding on July 22, 2026, and appointed Hannah Freeze as Great Salt Lake commissioner effective the same day.
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Utah emergency declaration covers 3 counties after wildfire impacts and flooding
Gov. Spencer Cox declared a state of emergency July 22 for Beaver, Piute and Sevier counties as communities respond to wildfire impacts and dangerous flooding.