Moab’s own Karla VanderZanden feted for her leadership
Karla Vander Zanden has been selected as a member of the Utah Nonprofits Association Hall of Fame for 2026. CFI co-founder Karla Vander Zanden with Professor Valley Field Camp in the background. Courtesy photos The announcement was made in late September.
via moabtimes.comMoabOctober 12, 2026
Provo City School District Celebrates National School Lunch Week With Circus Theme
Provo City School District is celebrating National School Lunch Week from Oct. 12–16 with a circus-themed event. The festivities aim to celebrate school nutrition programs and the Child Nutrition employees serving students.
ProvoOctober 12, 2026
Utah’s Curtis joins US senators from both parties blasting Trump order to import Russian diesel as illegal
Following an Oct. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control lifted sanctions against the “import sale, delivery, offloading, or importation” of Russian diesel. ""Congress explicitly banned Russian energy imports in 2022 to prevent American dollars from financing Putin’s brutal war against Ukraine,"" they wrote.
via Utah News DispatchStatewideOctober 12, 2026
New Financial Crimes Intelligence Center Launched To Combat Financial Crime | Basin Now
Attorney General Derek Brown has announced the launch of the Utah Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC). “First brought to the Office by the Utah Fraud Prevention Coalition, the Utah Legislature established the FCIC in response to the rapid growth of financial crime across the state,” shares the announcement.
via basinnow.comStatewideOctober 12, 2026
Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office Recognizes Team Member | Basin Now
Lindsey Garlick received the 2026 Going Above and Beyond Award from the Uintah Basin Domestic and Sexual Violence Coalition and the Sheriff’s Office reported their status as “bursting with pride” in response. “Lindsey's dedication, compassion, and commitment to helping others truly reflect what it means to go above and beyond,” shares the Sheriff’s Office.
via basinnow.comDuchesneOctober 12, 2026
Fear Factory Returns for a Haunting New Season! - UVU REVIEW
We survived Fear Factory! Join our UVU Review team as we explore one of Salt Lake City’s most famous haunted attractions: Fear Factory in Salt Lake City. From terrifying scares to unforgettable reactions, this haunting experience kept us on our toes the entire time.
via uvureview.comSalt Lake CityOctober 12, 2026
