https://www.upr.org/utah-news Utah News en-US Copyright Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:27:41 GMT https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2026-07-29/island-market-owners-sell-shares Mark and Janice Lunt have owned the Island Market since 2012, but they recently decided to step away. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:27:41 GMT https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2026-07-29/island-market-owners-sell-shares Spencer Wilkinson https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2026-07-28/daily-news-west-nile-virus-has-been-confirmed-in-two-logan-mosquito-samples In other news, biologists are removing non-native fish from the High Uintas to make room for native cutthroat trout. And, a new head of the Utah Department of Natural Resources starts next month. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:29:00 GMT https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2026-07-28/daily-news-west-nile-virus-has-been-confirmed-in-two-logan-mosquito-samples Duck Thurgood https://www.upr.org/science/2026-07-28/alzheimers-treatment-dementia-brain-spread The finding could eventually help researchers develop new approaches to slow the progression of the disease. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:14:47 GMT https://www.upr.org/science/2026-07-28/alzheimers-treatment-dementia-brain-spread Ryan Helcoski https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2026-07-28/bubble-brew-logan-drink-shop A new locally owned drink shop has opened on Logan's north end near the city's new Target development, offering specialty sodas, coffee, and a full food menu. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:11:15 GMT https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2026-07-28/bubble-brew-logan-drink-shop Jayke Martin https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2026-07-27/grand-staircase-escalante-national-monuments A commissioner near Grand Staircase-Escalante supports the Trump administration significantly shrinking two national parks in the state. Conservationists oppose the move. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:36:51 GMT https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2026-07-27/grand-staircase-escalante-national-monuments Colette Czarnecki https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2026-07-27/pioneer-day-parade-early-set-up Some other cities, like Provo, don’t allow people to reserve their sitting areas more than 24 hours in advance. Logan however, does not have a formal written ordinance about it. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 22:18:37 GMT https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2026-07-27/pioneer-day-parade-early-set-up Alexa Young https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2026-07-27/daily-news-blood-crisis-red-cross-road-closure-airport-e-coli-junction-boil-water In other news, an off-ramp to the Salt Lake City International Airport is closing for a month. And, Junction's water supply in Piute County tested positive for E. coli after flooding last week. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:52:56 GMT https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2026-07-27/daily-news-blood-crisis-red-cross-road-closure-airport-e-coli-junction-boil-water Duck Thurgood https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2026-07-27/trash-car-racing-cache-box-elder Slap a fresh coat of paint on a beater, weld the driver's door shut, and hope for the best. This is Trash Car Racing. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:21:10 GMT https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2026-07-27/trash-car-racing-cache-box-elder Brock Marchant https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2026-07-27/a-popular-ohio-ice-cream-chain-is-landing-in-cache-valley Looking for a new sweet treat? A popular ice cream chain is expanding in northern Utah. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:07:38 GMT https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2026-07-27/a-popular-ohio-ice-cream-chain-is-landing-in-cache-valley Brock Marchant https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2026-07-24/enslaved-black-pioneers-utah-history Three enslaved Black men arrived in the Salt Lake Valley with the first company of Latter-day Saint pioneers in July 1847. The trio was sent ahead to begin building homes and growing crops. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 22:15:13 GMT https://www.upr.org/utah-news/2026-07-24/enslaved-black-pioneers-utah-history Naomi Cragun