Utah Education & Civic Life: A Mount Logan Middle School social studies teacher is among eight Utah educators to win the inaugural Founders’ Five Excellence in Civic Education Award, spotlighting classroom use of primary sources and constitutional learning. Public Safety Tech Debate: Davis County commissioners approved an accord with the Utah Department of Public Safety on automatic license plate readers, setting rules for “law enforcement purposes only” use while residents and one commissioner raised concerns. Colorado River Crisis: Lake Powell hit a record-low level of 3,519.91 feet, underscoring how drought is squeezing power generation and water supplies across the Southwest. Wildlife & Community: A black bear in Spanish Valley was tranquilized after climbing a tree during a honey hunt, with DWR urging Utahns to keep distance and avoid feeding bears. Outdoor Planning: Utah’s 2026 big game season kicks off Saturday with archery buck deer and spike/any-bull elk hunts, with DWR pointing hunters to its Hunt Planner. Sports: BYU’s first fall camp scrimmage leaned offensive, while Auburn added Utah State transfer guard Kolby King for backcourt depth. Weather: Wasatch Front temperatures climb into the 90s, with elevated fire-weather risks midweek and more monsoon moisture possible later in the week.