Utah News spotted this story published August 15, 2026 at saltlakebusinessjournal.com. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.
location brings the world's largest drinking chocolate library to Salt Lake City
Tom Haraldsen August 15, 2026 2 min read Share
Jens Knoop will tell you that his love of chocolate began as a child with his grandmother. for the first time with the opening on Aug.
Utah has reached a $12.2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. to address child safety concerns on Instagram and Facebook. The landmark agreement, which includes sweeping platform reforms, could see Utah receive up to $301 million if other social media companies join the terms.
Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill has announced murder charges against a teenager and his father following a fatal shooting outside a Kearns funeral on Aug. 17, 2026.
Former Utah players and coaches had connections to both the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs during Super Bowl LVII. The game featured several individuals with ties to the Utah Football program competing for the Vince Lombardi Trophy.
Salt Lake City has finalized its Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget, which includes approved property tax rates and significant funding for capital improvement projects. The city's fiscal plan also addresses various utility rate increases and community development initiatives.
Salt Lake City has proposed a series of rate increases for utility services and property taxes as part of its fiscal year 2027 budget. The proposed changes would affect water, sewer, stormwater, street lighting, and curbside waste services for various residents and property owners.
Nine restaurants in Utah feature in the inaugural Michelin Guide for the Southwest region. One of the recommended restaurants in Salt Lake City bounced back after having to move locations and reopen after a seven-month closure. The restaurant used to be on North Temple and Redwood Road for a long time.
Utah State head men's basketball coach Ben Jacobson announced the signing of transfer guard Dallin Hall on Tuesday. Hall is expected to join the Aggies for the 2026-27 season as a graduate transfer.
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BYU football picked up a pair of linebackers out of the Transfer Portal in Cal’s Cade Uluave and Jake Clifton from Kansas State. Uluave had interest from programs such as Michigan and Texas. He’s ranked as the No. 1 LB transfer in the portal for the 2026 cycle.
Real Salt Lake recalled homegrown signing Diego Rocío from LIGA MX club Club América. Rocío spent the first half of the 2026 MLS campaign in Mexico City.
Real Salt Lake travels to face the Colorado Rapids on Saturday to complete a three-game road trip. A win or draw in the match would secure the Rocky Mountain Cup for the 15th time in the series' 22-year history.
Real Monarchs extended their losing streak to five games following a 4-1 road loss to Colorado Rapids 2. The match at DICK’S Sporting Goods Park featured several Monarchs making their team debuts.