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Closing gun club road to Wasatch County traffic ‘would obviously lead to litigation’
It’s a road with many names: the Old Kamas Highway, Old Keetley Highway, the gun club road. On most maps it’s now W. 200 South—and lately, it’s been driving some controversy. Summit County residents who live on the unpaved road say construction traffic headed to Wasatch...
See it: Wild weather unleashes flash flooding in Utah turning roads into rivers
Two days of intense thunderstorms turned a Utah skate park into a water park, and a snowplow was needed to clear hail from a local interstate after heavy rainfall caused flooding across the Salt Lake City metro area.
Hail and heavy rain damage Heber homes and cars
Heavy rain and hail hammered Wasatch County roads and gardens in a streak of severe weather Monday and Tuesday. ABC 4 meteorologist Cedric Haynes explained heavier impacts were expected because slow-moving storms lingered above the Heber Valley. “When they’re slow movers, that means that they can dump a lot of...
Heber to pitch county, school board again on downtown tax district
Heber City Manager Matt Brower expressed a lot of optimism for the future of the municipality while discussing downtown plans last week with the City Council. “You’re starting to see a very dynamic change in downtown as we speak,” he said. He mentioned that the Ideal Theatre is...
Deputies recommend charges after dog shot, killed in Wasatch County
MIDWAY — Investigators said Monday that they found probable cause of aggravated animal cruelty and were recommending charges to prosecutors after a Midway family said their dog was shot and killed by a neighbor. According to information from the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded just after 9 a.m....
As lawsuit over Heber temple continues, Texas town rejects similar plans
The story will sound familiar to anyone who’s been following the efforts of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to build a temple in the Heber Valley: a massive steeple, bright lighting, church members eager to have the place of worship and neighbors equally determined to prevent its construction.
Afternoon storms bring heavy rain, wind and hail to Wasatch Back
After a recent spate of dry, hot weather, heavy rainfall from scattered thunderstorms and high winds surprised many across the Wasatch Back Monday afternoon. The National Weather Service warned that gusty and erratic microburst winds in excess of 58 mph could impact Wasatch and Summit counties. Listener Colby Livingston and...
Wasatch Back kids ‘ready to learn’ thanks to annual Back 2 School Basics program
As a mom, Ana Cervantes worries about the well-being of her kids, especially at the start of the school year. She says she wants to be sure they feel comfortable, confident and accepted in their classrooms. That includes having new clothes, shoes and a backpack full of the supplies they...
Midway man charged with shooting neighbor's dog without provocation
MIDWAY, Utah — A Wasatch County man has been charged after being accused of dragging a neighbor's dog into the road before shooting and killing it over the weekend. Rodrik Storms has officially been charged with Aggravated Cruelty to an Animal and Possession of a Deadly Weapon with Intent to Assault, both misdemeanors.
MAG Releases Road Safety plan to Reduce Crashes in Summit, Utah, and Wasatch Counties
UTAH COUNTY - The Mountainland Association of Governments (MAG) has released the Safety. Action Plan (SAP) it will use to improve roadway safety and guide future transportation project. development and funding in Utah, Summit, and Wasatch counties. The plan was adopted by the Metropolitan Planning Organization board, which guides. transportation...
Wasatch County investigates after dog shot and killed in Midway
It’s now up to the Wasatch County Attorney’s Office to determine what, if any, criminal charges will be filed. Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby said, “This incident is being taken very seriously. The safety of our community, including its animals, is the top priority for our office. We are thoroughly investigating this incident to ensure all appropriate actions are taken.”
Hideout hikes property taxes; leaders say MIDA funds help balance town budget
At a public meeting Aug. 8, town councilmembers voted unanimously for a tax hike that will increase property tax revenue by 30% in fiscal year 2025. For a home worth $873,000, that means paying roughly $68 more per year. The town projects the increase will generate a total of $388,000 in property tax revenue.
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