Officials warn of fire risks after second blaze at electronics recycling plant in Salt Lake City
A Salt Lake City electronics recycling plant owned by MTech has caught fire twice in four months, prompting fire officials to warn of the risks posed by electronic waste. By: Adi Iyer Posted and last updated SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — There have been two fires within four months at an electronics recycling plant owned by a company called MTech in Salt Lake City.
via Fox 13Salt Lake CitySeptember 8, 2026
Salt Lake City Council Meets with Westside Residents to Discuss Great Salt Lake
The Salt Lake City Council held an offsite meeting at the Sorenson Unity Center to engage with Westside residents and discuss regional priorities. During the meeting, the Council approved a resolution reaffirming its commitment to protecting the health of the Great Salt Lake against threats like climate change and toxic dust.
Salt Lake CitySeptember 8, 2026
Salt Lake City, Chelsea Investment Corporation Break Ground on 96 Affordable Homes in Ballpark
Sept. 8, 2026 Salt Lake City and Chelsea Investment Corporation broke ground Thursday on Camden Court, a 96-unit affordable housing development at 1283 S. 400 W. in the Ballpark neighborhood. The seven-story development will provide 96 income-restricted apartments for households earning 60% of area median income or less. Camden Court will include 36 one-bedroom,
Salt Lake CitySeptember 8, 2026
Chomp Donuts & Coffee plans expansion to Salt Lake City - Park Record
The popular Park City-based doughnut shop, which opened its doors to the Kimball Junction flagship store in November, will soon be available to doughnut and coffee lovers in the Wasatch Front with two new locations slated to open this year. It was always the plan to grow Chomp, said co-owners Jeff Mahin, Rick Nemeroff and Leah Erickson, who reside in Park City.
via Park RecordSalt Lake CitySeptember 8, 2026
Daughter sentenced to 2-30 years prison for mother's death, elder abuse
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 8, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) A Third District judge has sentenced 54-year-old Lori Meers to 2 to 30 years in prison for intentional aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult and for manslaughter, related to the death of her 77-year-old mother, W.P., in Cottonwood Heights.
via gephardtdaily.comSalt Lake CitySeptember 8, 2026
Update: Video captures huge commercial fire on SLC’s near west side
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 8, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A tall plume of black smoke visible late Tuesday morning has been knocked down, but a lower cloud of white smoke continued to envelope a commercial neighborhood near 390 S. Orange St.
via gephardtdaily.comSalt Lake CitySeptember 8, 2026
