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SALT LAKE CITY — Shopping for Halloween begins months in advance, with consumers loading up on decorations, treats, party supplies and costumes. But in the days that follow the holiday, much of that seasonal splurge ends up in a pile of waste.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 29, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Utah Attorney General Derek Brown, the Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection, and 35 other attorneys general reached a $220 million settlement with General Motors (GM) over allegations that the automaker sold drivers’ driving behavior and location data without their consent.
SR-92 closure marks the first seasonal winter road closure of the year SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 29, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation will close the Alpine Loop (SR-92) for the winter Monday, Nov. 2, at 7 a.m. It will be UDOT’s first seasonal winter road closure of the year. The closure covers the […]
Fans hosting watch parties for the Brigham Young University vs. University of Utah rivalry game on Nov. 7 can support alumni-founded businesses. Local food options include various snacks and meals from companies established by graduates of each school.
SALT LAKE CITY — A national non-profit organization is thanking first-responders and veterans for their service with a free trip to the movies. Veteran Tickets Foundation works with sports organizations, music venues and other organizations to offer tickets like these.
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's Department of Corrections is now asking all of its correctional officers to work mandatory overtime to cope with short-staffing. Richard Piatt, the department's director of public affairs, said there are currently 57 vacancies at the facilities in Salt Lake City and 12 at the Central Utah Correctional Facility that they need to fill to be fully staffed.
The National Weather Service issued a seven-day forecast for the area two miles southwest of Salt Lake City, Utah. The forecast predicts a period of increasing cloud cover and precipitation through early next week.
National gasoline prices have declined by 5 cents over the past week to a national average of $4.22 per gallon. While prices have dipped, crude oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel may limit further decreases at the pump.
The Alpine Loop, officially known as State Route 92, will be closed for the winter season starting at 7 a.m. Monday. This closure will prevent travel between American Fork Canyon and Provo Canyon through the mountain section.
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PRICE — Valar Atomics and its proposed nuclear energy development in Carbon County drew considerable attention during the Price City Council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 28. Council members also considered a battery energy storage project and several other city matters during the meeting.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has committed $3 million to the Office of the Great Salt Lake Commissioner. The funds are intended to accelerate the removal of invasive phragmites to support wetland preservation and habitat restoration.
The Washington County Commission is seeking proposals for construction management and general contractor services for the Dixie Convention Center expansion. Interested contractors must submit responses by December 2, 2026.