Bear Lake Regional News, Issue 1: Halloween Storms, Eden Closures & a $37,178 Jackpot
Bear Lake TV Weekly News Report, Issue 1 (October 31, 2026): Halloween storms turn to snow, Eden areas close, clocks fall back, $37,178 Horse Palace jackpot.
Bear Lake Regional News
The Bear Lake TV Weekly News Report · Bear Lake, Bear River & SW Wyoming
Photo: Darren Eastman / Bear Lake Utah
Garden City / Bear Lake · NWS point forecastWeekend weather
Trick-or-treaters: the NWS gives a slight chance of showers and storms 9 PM–midnight before the heavier rain arrives. Wind stays light, under 10 mph, through Monday.
Sources: National Weather Service (forecast issued 12:31 AM MDT Oct. 31) · NWS alerts
Public Safety
Scam alert: callers falsely claim jury-duty warrants
The Rich County Sheriff’s Office warned Oct. 27 that callers are falsely claiming to be the Sheriff’s Office and telling residents they have warrants for missing jury duty. That call isn’t from the Sheriff’s Office. Hang up and call the office directly.
Lake & Roads
North and South Eden close for the season Sunday
Bear Lake State Park closes and winterizes the North Eden and South Eden facilities on Nov. 1. Rendezvous Beach, the docks, vessel pump-out and fish-cleaning station were winterized Oct. 20. The Marina is open year-round, and the park recommends 4WD for launching at Cisco Beach because of low water.
Lake: 5,911.50 ft (full is 5,923.65 ft); water 60°F at the State Park Marina — as of Oct. 12, 2026, the park’s latest update.
Source: Utah State Parks – Bear Lake
Logan Canyon fiber work winds down for winter
UDOT says fiber installation is nearly done and crews are connecting cable through the canyon, with connections expected in early to mid-November, weather permitting. Expect intermittent lane closures near MP 460.5 (Champ Drive), MP 476.1 (Temple Fork/Rick Springs) and MP 479.9 (Tony Grove turnoff). Final sealing and striping are planned for spring 2027.
Source: UDOT Logan Canyon Fiber Project (update Oct. 30)
Check conditions before you go
With up to an inch of rain through Sunday and snow mixing in Sunday night, check US-89 over the summit, SR-30 to Sage Creek and I-80 through Evanston before travel.
Sources: UDOT Traffic · WYDOT 511
Lake trout moving up; cutthroat coming shallow
Anglers Den (Oct. 26) reports no fresh catch reports, but says lake trout are moving up to spawn on the rockpile and points while cutthroat come shallow as the water cools. It suggests trolling a FlatFish or jointed minnow near bottom in 20–80 ft, or casting big spinners off the Marina and Cisco Beach. Bear Lake’s trout limit is two fish, per Utah DWR.
Sources: Anglers Den · Utah DWR
Halloween & Events
TonightHalloween night around the corridor
- Kemmerer: Fellowship Baptist Church Trunk or Treat, 6–8 PM. SVI Kemmerer
- Evanston (21+): Kate’s Halloween Party, Kate’s Bar, 936 Main St., from 8 PM — costume contest and live DJ. Evanston Chamber
- Evanston (21+): Legal Tender Halloween Party, 1601 Harrison Dr. Doors 9 PM, costume contest 11 PM. Evanston Chamber
Already happened: Evanston’s downtown Trick-or-Treat Street (Fri. Oct. 30), Kemmerer’s Fossil Basin Chamber downtown Trunk or Treat (Oct. 30) and Laketown’s Town Trunk and Treat at the park (Oct. 29).
Sources: Evanston Chamber of Commerce · SVI Kemmerer · Town of Laketown · Photo: Darren Eastman / Bear Lake Utah
Town seeks bids for an electronic sign
The Town of Laketown is requesting sealed bids for the purchase, installation, programming and training for an electronic sign. See the town site for the full request.
Source: Town of Laketown
Crepes & Coffee closes early today
Crepes & Coffee says it closes at 2:30 PM on Halloween and reopens early Sunday morning.
Source: Crepes & Coffee (Facebook)
Last Bear Standing race canceled
Bear Lake Adventure Park canceled its Oct. 24 Last Bear Standing obstacle race because not enough people registered. Registrants get full refunds.
Rain turns to rain and snow Sunday night
The NWS forecast turns Sunday night’s rain to rain and snow, with a low near 35°F and Monday’s high near 40°F. Good weekend to stow the summer gear.
Source: National Weather Service · Photo: Darren Eastman / Bear Lake Utah
Gaming & Corridor
Horse Palace Gateway · EvanstonNicole wins $37,178 on Blazing 777 Nudging Stacks
Horse Palace Gateway says Nicole won a $37,178 jackpot on Blazing 777 Nudging Stacks. Congratulations, Nicole!
Source & photo: Horse Palace Gateway (Facebook) · horsepalace.win/gateway · PrestoGateway.com
Powerball est. $760M tonight; Mega Millions climbs to $482M
| Powerball · Wed. Oct. 28 | 11-13-16-47-60 · PB 13 · Power Play 2x |
| Mega Millions · Fri. Oct. 30 | 5-10-38-49-68 · MB 17 · no jackpot winner |
| Jackpots (est.) | Powerball $760M (Sat.) · Mega Millions $482M (Tue.) · Cowboy Draw $250,000 (Sat.) |
Utah doesn’t sell lottery tickets; nearby sales are in Idaho and Wyoming. Play responsibly.
Sources: Powerball · Mega Millions · Wyoming Lottery
Natrium site adds a training simulator after high-profile tour
Curtiss-Wright said Oct. 14 it finished installing the Stage 1 training simulator at TerraPower’s Natrium site. The next day, Bill Gates, Govs. Mark Gordon, Brad Little and Spencer Cox, and Sen. John Barrasso toured the site; TerraPower still targets construction completion in 2030. Bechtel stepped away as lead contractor in September; TerraPower says the schedule is unchanged.
Sources: Curtiss-Wright · Cowboy State Daily · ANS Nuclear Newswire · TerraPower
Council meets Monday; surplus police SUVs up for bid
Diamondville Town Council meets Monday, Nov. 2, at 6 PM at Town Hall (tentative agenda posted). The town is also taking bids on two surplus 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Utility vehicles. The minimum bid is $500 each, and bids are due at Town Hall by noon Friday, Nov. 13.
Source: Town of Diamondville (Facebook)
Chamber Lunch & Learn Nov. 12
The Evanston Chamber’s Lunch & Learn with The Bullock Agency runs noon–1 PM on Thursday, Nov. 12. Cost: $15.
