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cybersecurity

Cyberattack Breaches Heber City's Municipal Network; FBI Assisting Investigation

An October 10 intrusion into city IT systems was contained within days, with no essential services interrupted, but a forensic investigation is ongoing.

A cyberattack breached the Heber City Municipal Corporation's local IT network on Saturday, October 10, the city disclosed on October 15. City IT staff were alerted to the intrusion and, according to a city spokesperson, "took steps to stop and contain it expeditiously." Systems were reported fully back online and secure by Thursday, October 15, five days after the breach. No essential city services were suspended during the incident. The city's public-facing website, heberut.gov, operates on a separate cloud-based platform and was unaffected throughout.

Read the full story: KUTV CBS 2 →
Heber Valley Temple

Heber Valley Temple Walls Rising — but Utah Supreme Court's Final Word Still Months Away

Construction is visibly advancing on the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' temple on East Center Street, even as attorneys wait for the high court to settle the underlying appeal.

Basement walls are rising from an excavated pit on 18 acres along East Center Street in Heber City, making the Heber Valley Utah Temple one of the more visible construction projects in the valley — even as the Utah Supreme Court has yet to issue a final ruling on the legal challenge that has shadowed…

Read the full story: Park Record →
housing

State Funding Threat Against Wasatch County Fades — but Fight Over Developer-Town Law Heats Up at Legislature

After the governor's housing adviser threatened to pull $2.1 million in annual road funds over a rejected housing project, state and county officials have patched things up — even as the Utah House speaker signals he's open to repealing the underlying development law Wasatch County opposes.

A weeks-long standoff between Wasatch County and the state over housing policy and development authority reached a quieter phase this week, even as the underlying dispute moved closer to the Legislature.

Read the full story: The Salt Lake Tribune →

The week ahead

Heber City · forecast issued October 16, 2026 · National Weather Service

  1. Fri 68°32° Sunny
  2. Sat 70°33° Sunny
  3. Sun 67°34° Sunny
  4. Mon 67°37° Sunny
  5. Tue 61°36° Chance Light Rain then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
  6. Wed 62°36° Chance Light Rain then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
  7. Thu 58°34° Light Rain Likely then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Upcoming & Ongoing in the Community

Friday, October 16 – Sunday, October 18

Homestead Midway Fall Fest — Final Weekend

The annual Fall Fest wraps up this weekend with a pumpkin patch, apple cider and donuts, seasonal pies, and fall photo opportunities. Horse-drawn carriage rides are offered October 16 and 17 ($10 adults, $5 for children 12 and under); on October 17, a Pumpkin Plunge swim day for $10 benefits Shop with a Cop.

  • Location:Homestead Midway Utah, 700 N. Homestead Drive, Midway
  • Time:Various times
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Saturday, October 17 and Saturday, October 24

Pumpkin Train — Heber Valley Railroad

The 40-minute daytime Pumpkin Train runs on the final two Saturdays of October, with each rider receiving a pumpkin chocolate-chip cookie and a pumpkin to take home from the patch.

  • Location:Heber Valley Railroad Depot, 450 South 600 West, Heber City
  • Time:Various times (10 AM, Noon, 2 PM, 4 PM departures)
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Tuesday, October 20

Midway City Council Regular Meeting

Regular monthly meeting of the Midway City Council, open to the public.

  • Location:Midway Community Center, Midway
  • Time:6:00 PM
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Saturday, October 24

Freaky 5K — Midway

A zombie-themed 5K run at Soldier Hollow featuring participants chased through an obstacle course with atmospheric fog, lighting, and sound effects. Open to ages 12 and up; $2 from each ticket benefits Primary Children's Hospital.

  • Location:2002 Olympic Drive, Midway
  • Time:7:00 PM
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Friday, October 30

Heber Halloween Fest

The Heber Valley Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual community Halloween send-off with free trick-or-treating, a spook alley, food trucks, and live entertainment including dance performances. Carnival tickets are $10 per person or $40 per family.

  • Location:Heber City Main Street Park, 250 South Main Street, Heber City
  • Time:5:00 PM
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Through October 31 (closed Sundays)

Fall Festival at Kohler Creamery

The family favorite fall festival at the Kohler Creamery dairy farm continues daily through October (except Sundays), featuring a hay maze, slides, bounce houses, a jump pad, corn pits, yard games, and pumpkins.

  • Location:Kohler Creamery at Heber Valley Artisan Milk & Cheese, Heber Valley
  • Time:10:00 AM
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Through October 30 (Mon, Thu & Fri evenings)

Halloween Express Train — Heber Valley Railroad

The 90-minute family-friendly Halloween Express departs at 7 p.m. sharp on Monday, Thursday, and Friday evenings through October 30, traveling to the haunted Grim Hollow station with onboard hosts and costumed characters. General admission starts at $35; the railroad warns all trains will sell out.

  • Location:Heber Valley Railroad Depot, 450 South 600 West, Heber City
  • Time:7:00 PM
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More from the Community

Wasatch County Sheriff

Sheriff Says He Won't Resign; County Council Weighs Options After Closed-Door Session

Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby stated publicly this week that he has no plans to resign following his felony indictment on obstruction of justice charges connected to the Kouri Richins murder case.

Read the full story: Park Record →
election

Mail-In Ballots Arrive; Early In-Person Voting Begins October 27

Mail-in ballots for the November 3 general election were mailed to Wasatch County voters on October 13. The ballot includes races for Utah House District 59, Wasatch County Council Seats A, C, and F, Wasatch County Sheriff, county attorney, clerk-auditor, and school board seats.

Read the full story: KPCW →
Midway

Homestead Midway Utah Opens The Barn, a New 17,636-Square-Foot Event Venue

Homestead Midway Utah debuted The Barn at Homestead this week, a new 17,636-square-foot event venue on the resort's nearly 190-acre property in Midway. The venue, designed for weddings, retreats, and milestone celebrations, is part of the resort's multi-phase transformation.

Read the full story: Lodging Magazine →

Community Directory

Seafood & American

Heber City Landmark

Back 40 Ranch House Grill

Farm-to-table American grill

Local farm-to-table landmark serving fresh, locally sourced meats and produce with sweeping mountain and valley views from its patio.

1223 N Highway 40, Heber City, UT 84032  ·  (435) 654-3070

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Heber City Landmark

Dairy Keen – Home of the Train

Classic American burger joint

A Heber institution since 1946, this family-owned train-themed diner serves award-winning shakes, quarter-pound burgers, and house-made soups — four generations strong.

199 S Main St, Heber City, UT 84032  ·  (435) 654-5336

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Heber City New

Preemo's Restaurant and Bar

American bar and restaurant

Newly opened Heber City spot with a varied menu spanning bowls to pasta to burgers and pizza, plus a covered outdoor dining area.

Heber City, UT 84032

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Midway Landmark

Midway Mercantile

New American hearth-to-table restaurant

Chef-owned New American restaurant set in a beautifully restored 1874 brick building, featuring seasonal, locally sourced cuisine anchored by a wood-burning hearth, artisan pizzas, and an extensive wine list.

99 E Main St, Midway, UT 84049  ·  (435) 222-8003

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Midway

Lola's Street Kitchen

Artisan street food restaurant

Midway's artisan street food favorite crafting gourmet sandwiches, burgers, fish tacos, organic salads, and world-famous handmade churros from scratch with locally sourced ingredients.

24 E Main St, Midway, UT 84049  ·  (435) 671-3970

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Midway

Harvest

Casual American dining

Midway dining spot with a farm-fresh focus, offering a welcoming atmosphere and a menu that shifts with the seasons.

Midway, UT 84049

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Italian & Deli

Heber City New

Galeano's Ristorante Italiano

Italian restaurant

Upscale Italian ristorante on Main Street offering handmade pasta, traditional antipasti, and an open kitchen bar counter for a lively dining experience.

494 S Main St #110, Heber City, UT 84032  ·  (435) 328-3276

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Mexican & Latin American

Heber City

Taqueria Los Cuñados

Mexican cantina

Family-owned cantina on Main Street serving chef-driven, authentic Mexican tacos, burritos, and seasonal specialties with house-made chips and salsa for dine-in.

110 S Main St, Heber City, UT 84032  ·  (650) 771-7399

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Heber City

Tacos El Guero #1 – Heber City

Mexican taqueria

Popular taqueria open on Sundays when many Heber options are closed, serving traditional Mexican street-style tacos and plates.

Heber City, UT 84032

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Heber City

Quesabirrias

Birria taqueria

Beloved birria taqueria serving quesabirria tacos, mexi-birria fries, and consommé, open on Sundays and drawing strong local and visitor crowds.

550 W 100 S, Heber City, UT 84032

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Bars & Wine Bars

Heber City

Melvin's Public House

Sports bar and restaurant

Lively sports bar and full-service restaurant on Main Street offering diverse burgers, bar food, and an extensive beer menu, with live entertainment on select nights.

75 S Main St, Heber City, UT 84032  ·  (435) 657-0888

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Brunch & Breakfast

Heber City New

Day N Nite

All-day brunch café

Highly-rated all-day café known for creative brunch dishes including a standout Crispy Polenta Skillet, open daily through the evening.

Heber City, UT 84032

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Heber City

Meg's Timberline Cafe

Breakfast and lunch café

Small, high-quality café celebrated for its fresh breakfast burritos, generously sized menu, and excellent ingredients, open daily from early morning.

737 S Main St Suite B, Heber City, UT 84032

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Pizza & Sandwiches

Heber City

Cucina Rustico

Wood-fired Italian food truck

Heber Valley wood-fired food truck owned by Frank and Jamie Fortino, dishing out handmade pizzas, fresh pastas, breads, and desserts using locally sourced ingredients, parked Wednesday–Saturday.

75 N Main St, Heber City, UT 84032  ·  (801) 635-9977

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Mediterranean & Middle Eastern

Midway Landmark

Blue Boar Inn & Restaurant

Fine dining inn restaurant

Old World European hunting-lodge inn in the Midway foothills offering American contemporary fine dining with Mediterranean influence, including a seasonal five-course Sunday brunch and weekly chef's tasting menu.

1235 N Warm Springs Rd, Midway, UT 84049  ·  (435) 654-1400

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Cyberattack targets, breaches Heber City's system

 ·  https://kutv.com/news/local/cyberattack-targets-breaches-heber-citys-system

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Cyberattack breaches Heber City government network in Utah

 ·  https://dysruptionhub.com/heber-city-utah-cyberattack/

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Heber Valley temple construction continues pending Utah Supreme Court ruling

 ·  https://www.parkrecord.com/2026/10/13/heber-valley-temple-construction-continues-pending-utah-supreme-court-ruling/

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Here's what happened after Utah's housing czar threatened Wasatch County's state funding

 ·  https://www.sltrib.com/news/2026/10/14/utah-threatened-wasatch-countys/

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Wasatch County Stared Down a State Funding Threat Over a Rejected Housing Deal

 ·  https://hoodline.com/2026/10/wasatch-county-stared-down-a-state-funding-threat-over-a-rejected-housing-deal/

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Utah House speaker says he's open to repealing controversial development law

 ·  https://utahnewsdispatch.com/2026/10/12/utah-house-speaker-open-to-repealing-controversial-development-law/

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Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby says he will not resign after being charged with obstruction of justice

 ·  https://www.parkrecord.com/2026/10/14/wasatch-county-sheriff-jared-rigby-says-he-will-not-resign-after-being-charged-with-obstruction-of-justice/

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Wasatch County Council 'open to' Sheriff Rigby taking administrative leave, resigning

 ·  https://kutv.com/news/local/wasatch-county-council-open-to-sheriff-rigby-taking-administrative-leave-resigning

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Homestead Midway Utah Debuts New Event Venue

 ·  https://lodgingmagazine.com/homestead-midway-utah-debuts-new-event-venue/

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Fall Fest brings pumpkins, carriage rides and cider to Midway

 ·  https://townlift.com/2026/10/fall-fest-brings-pumpkins-carriage-rides-and-cider-to-midway/

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Fall Festival at Kohler Creamery

 ·  https://www.gohebervalley.com/kohler-creamery-fall-festival/

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The Halloween Express 2026

 ·  https://hebervalleyrr.antix.io/event/halloweenexpress

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Pumpkin Train — Heber Valley Railroad 2026

 ·  https://www.spotatrain.com/events/heber-valley-pumpkin-train/

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Midway City Council meetings calendar

 ·  https://www.midwaycityut.gov/the-latest/calendar/meetings/

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