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Salt Lake County announced it will be offering early in-person voting on a Saturday for the first time ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Voters will be able to cast their ballot in person on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Salt Lake County Government Center.
The Salt Lake County Brownfields Assessment Grant Advisory Committee met on October 22, 2026, to discuss property and budget updates. The meeting included discussions regarding budget allocations for Midvale Public Works and the approval of previous meeting minutes.
The family of Summer Tatiana Roney, who was found dead in her ex-boyfriend's vehicle on New Year's Eve in 2024, stated on October 22, 2026, they would support a plea deal for Jacob Holt Johnson only if it includes life without parole. Johnson faces multiple felony charges related to the homicide.
MSD has received reports regarding fraudulent letters being sent to applicants following public meetings. These fraudulent letters falsely claim project approval and demand large payments to finalize processing.
A preliminary follow-up report released October 20, 2026, found that Salt Lake County Health Department management has fully implemented four of ten recommendations from a previous audit regarding travel expenses. Five recommendations remain in progress, while one recommendation could not be tested during the current scope period.
The Salt Lake County Technology Advisory Board is scheduled to meet on Oct. 22, 2026. The meeting will address various topics including artificial intelligence, data governance, and IT shared services.
Salt Lake County is proposing another tax hike to reboot its criminal justice system in 2027. Mayor Jenny Wilson announced the recommended 13.53% property tax hike during Tuesday's County Council meeting.
Summit County residents can keep their Halloween jack-o-lanterns out of the landfill by dropping them off at designated locations across the county from Oct. 31 through Nov. 13. The annual pumpkin composting program accepts pumpkins from students, families, and other community members at local schools, libraries, the Park City Visitor Information Center, and Recycle Utah, among other sites.
Utah's Chief Elections Officer shared some insight on the Department of Justice deploying election monitors in Utah on November 3, 2026. Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson, who is also Utah's Chief Election Officer says that voters will likely not even know that election monitors may be at their polling station and she doesn't want it to deter people from voting in the upcoming election.
224 near the Ute Boulevard intersection, which local and state officials hope will reduce congestion and bolster pedestrian safety. The Summit County Council on Wednesday unanimously selected a mountain-inspired design proposed by the Utah Department of Transportation, which offered three bridge renderings for councilors to choose from.
Tracy Sjostrom, a Park City resident, former educator and aspiring actor, is one of eight Americans featured in the new season of “Allt för Sverige,” or The Great Swedish Adventure, premiering Nov. 2 on Swedish public television network SVT.
Utah pilot remembered as investigation continues in Dome Fire helicopter crash by Brian Schnee, KUTV Fri, October 23, 2026 at 11:27 AM 5VIEW ALL PHOTOS Ryan Cutter, of Park City, Utah and fellow pilot Greg King died Sunday, Sept. 20, when their helicopter crashed during water-bucket drops in rugged terrain near Ostrander Lake, according to their employer, Fly Precision (Photo via Fly Precision).
From pumpkin displays and neighborhood decorations to haunted forests and trick-or-treating, Utah County offers plenty of ways to celebrate Halloween. Whether youre looking for free family activities, seasonal treats, or spine-chilling scares, these 10 local attractions offer something for everyone, from Lehi and American Fork to Thanksgiving Point and the Alpine Loop.