UDOT says new Dry Creek Pkwy/I-15 interchange opens July 10 (8 a.m.)
Spanish Fork UT – UDOT says ramps at Dry Creek Parkway on I-15 open July 10 at 8 a.m., changing commuter access—and construction closures continue.
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South Jordan fireworks ban through July 21, 2026: restricted areas check
South Jordan UT – Lighting fireworks of any kind is banned through July 21, 2026. Utah’s statewide discharge ban runs July 2–5—verify safe zones first.
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Orem-area Gas & Diesel Watch: Regular edges up; diesel slips (July 8, 2026)
Orem UT Gas & Diesel Watch – AAA’s Provo-Orem metro averages for Wed., July 8: regular edges up to $3.778/gal; diesel slips to $4.530 today.
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EOIR adds 39 immigration judges, 6 temporary judges as backlog stays above 3.49 million
United States Immigration Borders and Federal Courts – EOIR swore in 45 judges on June 17, spread across 15 states, as the immigration-court backlog remains under 3.49 million.
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Utah fireworks restrictions add to July Fourth wildfire risk across the West
United States Weather Safety and Emergency Alerts – Utah’s July 2-5 fireworks restriction lands as NIFC keeps national preparedness at level 4 and the Cottonwood Fire drives broader July Fourth caution.
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Altus Park City talks turn to a nonprofit hub and county move-out timing
Park City, UT — After a June 16 Altus Project update, County Manager Shayne Scott discussed a nonprofit-hub amendment and a Richins-to-PEAK move as soon as August.
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Salt Lake City adopts $2.1B budget; tax hearing remains ahead
Salt Lake City’s FY2026-27 budget is adopted, but residents still have an Aug. 11 hearing before the proposed property-tax increase is final.
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Salt Lake City utility bills could rise July 1 under FY27 budget proposal
Salt Lake City residents and downtown businesses could face higher water, sewer, stormwater, trash, glass and lighting bills if FY27 rates are adopted.
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Salt Lake City fills District 4 seat as FY27 budget final action nears
Jennifer Napier-Pearce took Salt Lake City’s District 4 seat June 9, just as FY27 budget and utility-rate decisions entered the final stretch.
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Draper’s Lone Peak 7-Eleven keeps regular at $4.399 as diesel dips to $5.099
Draper UT Gas & Diesel Watch – Lone Peak 7-Eleven lists regular at $4.399, unchanged from the last check, while diesel fell 12 cents to $5.099.
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Salt Lake City budget nears final vote on proposed $9.87-a-month tax hike
Salt Lake City Council is nearing final FY27 budget action on a proposed 12.5% city property-tax revenue increase that would add about $9.87 a month.
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Draper gas watch: Lone Peak 7-Eleven dips to $4.399 regular, $5.219 diesel
Draper’s Lone Peak 7-Eleven is 3 cents cheaper on regular gas than the 12300 South store, while diesel is tied. AAA’s Utah and Salt Lake City averages are easing.
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Salt Lake City District 4 interviews set for June 9, vote due by June 11
Salt Lake City’s District 4 vacancy is on a fast track, with interviews set for June 9 and a June 11 backstop if the council needs another vote.
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Draper gas watch: Lone Peak 7-Eleven falls to $4.48 regular, $5.32 diesel
Lone Peak’s 7-Eleven now lists $4.479 regular and $5.319 diesel, both lower than June 2 and tied with the other Draper 7-Eleven for now.
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Salt Lake City budget cuts $13.2M, still points to higher taxes and fees
Salt Lake City says it trimmed $13.2 million from its FY27 plan, but the proposal still points to a higher property-tax rate and utility fees.
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Draper gas watch: Lone Peak 7-Eleven climbs to $4.70 regular, $5.62 diesel
Draper’s Lone Peak 7-Eleven lists $4.70 regular and $5.62 diesel, both higher than the last check, while 12300 South stays cheaper on both fuels.
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Salt Lake City budget hearing weighs tax hike, utility rates, Hive Pass cut
Salt Lake City leaders are weighing a 12.5% city property-tax hike, higher utility and waste rates, and a Hive Pass subsidy cut ahead of a June 2 hearing.
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Draper gas stays near $4.59, diesel tops $5.47 at local pumps
Draper’s latest station checks show regular gas at $4.599 and diesel at $5.479-$5.499, while AAA says Utah prices moved higher again this week.
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Port St. Lucie roadwork brings May 12 and 14 closures near Midway Road
Jenkins Road closes May 12 and Post Office Road closes May 14 near Midway Road for paving tied to the widening project in Port St. Lucie.
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Provo weighs permanent protection for Slate Canyon land ahead of June 13 open house
Provo is advancing a conservation easement for land near Slate Canyon, with a June 13 open house and more council steps still ahead.
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Provo school closure talk advances as enrollment falls and budgets tighten
Provo City School District is weighing boundary changes and possible closures, with a public meeting set for April 30 and any changes pushed to 2027-28.
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Salt Lake City joins community clean energy program, setting up new bill choice for residents
Salt Lake City UT – The council’s April 21 vote starts a new electricity-supply choice for many Rocky Mountain Power customers, with notices and opt-out details coming soon.