Investigators working to determine what led to fatal carbon monoxide poisoning in Richmond
RICHMOND, Cache County — Five people, including four children, died in an apparent carbon monoxide poisoning incident at a Richmond home Saturday. Deputies arrived at the home around noon and found it filled with carbon monoxide, with alarms still sounding.
via KSLRichmondOctober 11, 2026
Hogle Zoo Breaks Ground on $10.8M Giraffe Habitat Opening Summer 2027
Hogle Zoo has begun a $10.8 million expansion of its African Savanna exhibit in Salt Lake City. The project includes a new indoor giraffe habitat and is expected to be completed by summer 2027.
Salt Lake CityOctober 11, 2026
Here are the 4 singers from Utah competing on ‘The Voice’
After several weeks of auditions, “The Voice” is now moving on to the Battles, where singers on each team will go head-to-head to claim a spot in the next round of competition. Going into Monday night’s episode, 47 singers are still in the running (the first elimination happened at the end of the Oct.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 11, 2026
General election ballots to be mailed out this week
Mail-in ballots will be sent to active registered voters starting Tuesday, Oct. 13, and will continue to be mailed out until Tuesday, Oct. Friday, Oct. The last day to request a by-mail ballot is Tuesday, Oct. Early in-person voting begins Tuesday, Oct.
via KSLStatewideOctober 11, 2026
Utah football’s successful weekend included snagging another verbal commit
On Sunday, Texas athlete Brandon Richards made his pledge to Morgan Scalley’s program, becoming the first in-season verbal commitment added to Utah’s 2027 recruiting class. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound Richards plays both wide receiver and as a defensive back for Port Arthur Memorial High in Port Arthur, Texas.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 11, 2026
Flood Watch remains in effect through Monday afternoon for multiple Utah regions
A flood watch remains in effect through Monday afternoon for multiple Utah regions. The National Weather Service Salt Lake City warns that excessive rainfall could lead to flooding in rivers, creeks, streams, and urban areas.
StatewideOctober 11, 2026