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On Oct. 17, the first-ever Salt Lake Book Festival moved in, and there’s a particular magic in witnessing a new thing settling into an old one. Photo: Ashley Pinales Am I a Book? A Festival Asks, With Beer By Ella Baker Smith October 27, 2026 Activism, Outreach and Education I know The Gateway in my bones.
Midvalley Elementary and several other Canyons School District schools earned high rankings in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report rankings, which evaluate schools based on proficiency in math and reading and socioeconomic demographics.
The unanimous decision came despite opposition from the Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah. In other news, Utah Valley University hired its first-ever chief safety officer a year after Charlie Kirk's death.
The Washington County Water Conservancy District says large amounts of floodwater cannot go into drinking water reservoirs because of the speed, volume, and poor quality of the water. There are still amounts that can contribute. Quail Creek, one of the district’s main drinking water reservoirs, has risen 5 1/2 feet in the past few weeks.
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The girls 3A cross country championship included first time winners on both the team and individual side. On the team side, all three classifications's region champions finished in the top three, with Canyon View hoisting its first girls trophy with a 55.
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