HF Sinclair's Salt Lake City pipeline proposal is gaining opposition
A proposed fuel pipeline through Emigration Canyon and Salt Lake City is drawing increased opposition Salt Lake City Council members have told the oil company’s representatives they have issues with where the proposed pipeline might go. 12, 2026.
via Salt Lake TribuneSalt Lake CityOctober 19, 2026
Utah Democrats have been out of power for 50 years. As the state changes, here’s how they think they can win.
Utah seems poised to send its first Democrat to Congress in six years. Democrats and others say the state is nearing a potential turning point — and that outcry over data centers could be a sign of how to build progressive power in this longtime GOP stronghold.
via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 19, 2026
Westminster Dog Show taps Utahn as agility judge
NEW YORK — When the caller ID showed "Westminster, New York," Tracy Mazur's first thought was it might be spam, followed quickly by thinking that it could be one of her dog training friends pranking her. She picked up the call anyway. "This is Paul Campanella," said the voice on the other end, "wondering if you'd like to judge agility at Westminster in January."
via KSLStatewideOctober 19, 2026
Machete attack on Salt Lake City group leads to suspect's arrest
A Salt Lake City man was arrested after he allegedly chased after 7 victims and threatened them with a machete, forcing two to their knees and stealing their wallets. According to the arrest report, on Saturday night, Anthony Ray Turnbow approached a group that had just finished playing basketball and were headed to a friend's house.
via Fox 13Salt Lake CityOctober 19, 2026
Utah Forecast Predicts Mild Monday Before Wet Week
Utah weather forecasts indicate a mild start to Monday, October 19, 2026, followed by a transition to wet and cooler conditions as the week progresses.
StatewideOctober 19, 2026
Utahns say their quality of life is at a 15-year low, new report says
“Utah is amazing, but we’ve seen a decade of decline in our quality of life,” Teigen said. “To turn that around, we’ll need to maintain the support we provide to our neighbors, improve Utahns’ ability to earn enough to pay for their needs and ensure that Utahns have opportunities for good jobs.
via Utah News DispatchStatewideOctober 19, 2026