KSL anchor returns from Samoa trip with message on journalism, representation
APIA, Samoa — KSL 5 News anchor Tamara Vaifanua traveled 5,000 miles to the South Pacific nation of Samoa the week of Sept. "For me, it was personal," Vaifanua said. "For a week, Vaifanua traded her anchor desk for a classroom, teaching broadcast writing and on-camera skills to students at the university.
via KSLStatewideOctober 4, 2026
Reported assault injures man at Breakaway Festival as residents complain about music noise
The two-day electronic music festival marked the first event of its kind in Sandy, Zoltanski said in a social media post. During Breakaway Festival, which took place Oct. The two-day electronic music festival marked the first event of its kind in Sandy, Zoltanski said in a social media post.
via KUTVSandyOctober 4, 2026
Where’s the beef? This rancher hopes it stays in Utah
Korey Wright is a Utah rancher with a rather ambitious goal: He’d like Utah cows to be eaten by Utah people. Not just some of the cows. If he had his way, all of them. As it is now, the vast majority of Utah’s cows get shipped out of state to one of the processing plants owned and operated by the beef producing companies known collectively as the Big Four: Tyson, Cargill, JBS and National Beef.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 4, 2026
Utah's new veterans cemetery receives federal funding to pay for its first phase
The new cemetery is expected to cover 75 acres on a 100-acre parcel of state-controlled land in Weber County, according to the department. "These grants enable the states to better serve Veterans and their families where they live," Veterans Affairs Under Secretary for Memorial Affairs Sam Brown said in the release.
via KSLWeber CountyOctober 4, 2026
BYU’s Kihei Akina earns a top 10 PGA Tour finish at the Bank of Utah Championship
A member of this year’s USA Walker Cup team, Akina made seven birdies, along with a bogey on No. 11, when he 3-putted from 50 feet. Akina finished six strokes behind the winner Austin Smotherman. Akina’s top 10 finish qualifies him to play in the PGA Tour’s Butterfield Bermuda Championship at Port Royal Golf Course Oct.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 4, 2026
'Ink & Art Fest' reminds community that no one fights cancer alone
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — The Ink Against Cancer foundation held their 10th annual festival this weekend, bringing together artists and the community to fight against cancer. The event took place at The Gateway and featured tattoo artists donating their time to support cancer warriors.
via ABC 4Salt Lake CityOctober 4, 2026
