Guatemala creates honorary consulate in Utah; full-service consulate may be coming
The bond between Utah and Guatemala is "not just a relationship of ceremony and welcome but a relationship of substance and means," said Jonathan Tichy, president of the Utah Consular Corps and honorary consul for the Czech Republic in Salt Lake City. "Marcos Guzmán, originally from Guatemala but now living in Orem, will serve as honorary consul.
via KSLSalt Lake CitySeptember 19, 2026
Venezuelan Migrants Seek New Destinations Including Utah Over Florida
According to a September 17 report, Venezuelan migrants are diversifying their destinations, with Utah emerging as a new location alongside traditional hubs like Florida. Many migrants are seeking better balances between employment, housing costs, and quality of life.
Salt Lake CitySeptember 19, 2026
South Salt Lake City Council Meeting Scheduled for September 23
The South Salt Lake City Council is scheduled to hold a regular meeting on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. The meeting will address several ordinances and resolutions, including matters related to municipal fees and station area planning.
South Salt LakeSeptember 19, 2026
Utah Reality Stars to Compete in Fifth Season of 'The Traitors'
Two Utah reality television personalities, Bronwyn Newport and Whitney Leavitt, have been cast in the fifth season of the Peacock competition series "The Traitors." The women will compete in a game of deception at a castle in the Scottish Highlands.
StatewideSalt Lake CitySeptember 19, 2026
Intermountain Health and Utah Highway Safety Office urge parents to rethink common car seat mistakes
Utah Child Passenger Safety press release SALT LAKE CITY, UT (Sept. 17, 2026)— Ahead of Child Passenger Safety Week happening September 20–26, Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital and the Utah Department of Public Safety’s Highway Safety Office are urging parents and caregivers to take a fresh look at how they are restraining their kids in the car.
via etvnews.comSalt Lake CitySeptember 19, 2026
Utah Transit Authority Implements Systemwide Zero Fare for System Upgrades
The Utah Transit Authority implemented a systemwide Zero Fare period from Sept. 18 through Sept. 20, 2026, to facilitate a major fare collection system upgrade. During this three-day window, all UTA services, including TRAX and FrontRunner, were free to riders as the agency modernized its software and hardware.
Salt Lake CitySeptember 19, 2026
