Utah hoping to 'win a Super Bowl' with new Great Salt Lake commissioner
Editor's note: This article is published through the Great Salt Lake Collaborative with funding from Love the Lake, an initiative of the nonprofit Great Salt Lake Alliance. "If (former commissioner Brian Steed) was Joe Montana, then Hannah is our Steve Young," said Jordan Nielson, executive director of the coalition Great Salt Lake Rising, speaking in support of Freeze before the vote.
via KSLStatewideSeptember 16, 2026
Oakley City Council scheduled for Sept. 16 meeting
The Oakley City Council scheduled a regular meeting for Sept. 16, 2026, at Oakley City Hall. The agenda includes discussions regarding a Verizon Cellular lease and an annual review of the Oakley Arena.
OakleySeptember 16, 2026
Meta Announces $3 Billion Expansion of Eagle Mountain Data Center
Meta has announced an expansion of its Eagle Mountain Data Center in Utah involving a total investment exceeding $3 billion. The project is expected to create 300 permanent jobs and involves significant investments in local education, infrastructure, and water restoration efforts.
Eagle MountainSeptember 16, 2026
UVU hosts 2026 National Federalism Summit to advance state and federal cooperation
Utah Valley University’s (UVU) Center for Constitutional Studies convened the 2026 National Federalism Summit, as part of the Constitutional Federalism Initiative. The nonpartisan gathering brought together 100 leaders representing 21 states, focused on restoring constitutional balance, strengthening state capacity, and building the foundation for interstate cooperation.
via utahpolicy.comStatewideSeptember 16, 2026
Utah Weather: Strong scattered storms with an elevated flood threat for the midweek
Happy Wednesday, Utah! Daytime highs bounce back to average along the Wasatch Front and stay near seasonal norms in the south, with scattered thunderstorms possible mainly for southern and eastern Utah. The Wasatch Front could also experience a few severe storms with gusty winds and large hail possible.
via ABC 4StatewideSeptember 16, 2026
'Mormon Land' podcast: Is it time for LDS leaders to speak out against sports betting?
‘Mormon Land’: Is it time for LDS leaders to speak out against sports betting? A lot of young LDS men “don’t even think about it as a moral issue,” says Atlantic writer McKay Coppins, who spent months gambling — and mostly losing — on games.
via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideSeptember 16, 2026
