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‘Mormon Land’: Shorter lessons. Less foyer time. Will new Sunday schedule lead to a ‘drive-thru’ church?

By Salt Lake Tribune · August 26, 2026 · 1 min read
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A quiet Utah suburban driveway at sunset, with long shadows stretching across the pavement and a single empty bowl on a stone wall, symbolizing a transition in communal routine.
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Utah News spotted this story published August 26, 2026 at Salt Lake Tribune. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

Latter-day Saints worldwide will switch to a new Sunday meeting schedule in September. What do members see as the positives and negatives in this sweeping makeover?

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Salem Junior High School Announces School Picture Day Details

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SalemAugust 26, 2026

Extreme Heat Warning in Effect as Monsoon Moisture Returns to Utah

An extreme heat warning remains in effect for the Mojave Desert through Friday as temperatures soar well above seasonal norms. Meanwhile, shifting weather patterns are expected to bring a resurgence of monsoon moisture to Utah, bringing potential thunderstorms and gusty winds to the region.

StatewideAugust 26, 2026

Council Denies Sugar House Hotel Rezone and Master Plan Amendment

The Salt Lake City Council voted to deny a request to rezone property at 2111 S. 1300 E. and amend the Sugar House Master Plan for a hotel development.

Salt Lake CityAugust 26, 2026

FY27 Housing & Community Development Funding Allocations

Each year, the City receives federal funding from HUD (U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development) to support community needs, such as affordable housing, homeless services, and rental assistance.

Salt Lake CityAugust 26, 2026

Fire Line Fee Corrections

The Council adopted corrections corrections to the City’s Consolidated Fee Schedule (CFS). During the Fiscal Year 2025-26 (FY26) budget process, the Council approved several updates to the CFS. After the Council’s adoption, the Department of Public Utilities noticed corrections that needed to be made. 

Cottonwood HeightsAugust 26, 2026

Salt Lake City Public Library Collective Bargaining Agreement

The Council adopted a collective bargaining agreement between the Salt Lake City Public Library and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local #1004.

StatewideSalt Lake CityAugust 26, 2026