National scrutiny on mail ballots changed Utah’s elections system
All Utah voters have automatically received a mail ballot since 2020. The reliably red state had championed universal mail voting. Utah Republican Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, the state’s top election official, has recently spoken out about concerns over the Trump administration’s ‘gamesmanship’ with voting, saying it keeps her up at night.
via Utah News DispatchStatewideOctober 9, 2026
‘Act of healing’: Church’s donation will help Grandmother of Juneteenth amplify Black voices
World ‘Act of healing’: Church’s donation to help Grandmother of Juneteenth amplify Black voices Why President Dallin H. MDT See More Deseret News Stories In Search View Comments Share Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth," thanks the Church of Jesus Christ for a $3 million donation to the planned National Juneteenth Museum at an event in Fort Worth, Texas, on Wednesday, Oct.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 9, 2026
Cities across Wasatch Front offer free sandbags as Utah braces for remnants of Hurricane Rachel
With heavy rain and potential flooding expected this weekend as what is now Tropical Storm Rachel hits Utah, cities across the Wasatch Front have made sandbags available to residents to prepare for the storm. According to the 4Warn Weather team, what’s left of Hurricane Rachel will hit Utah over the weekend, with widespread precipitation totaling anywhere from 1 to 3 inches through Monday morning.
via ABC 4HurricaneOctober 9, 2026
Salt Lake City Housing Market Offers More Negotiating Room in 2026
The Salt Lake City housing market is providing buyers with increased inventory and more opportunities to negotiate through price reductions. While affordability remains a challenge, recent data shows a rise in active listings and frequent seller price cuts.
Salt Lake CityOctober 9, 2026
North Sanpete tops Canyon View 3-1 in 3A girls volleyball
North Sanpete (Mount Pleasant) beat Canyon View (Cedar City) 3-1 in 3A girls volleyball on Friday, Oct. 9, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Mount PleasantOctober 9, 2026
Richfield tops Carbon 3-1 in 3A girls volleyball
Richfield beat Carbon (Price) 3-1 in 3A girls volleyball on Friday, Oct. 9, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
RichfieldOctober 9, 2026
