UTAH NEWS BETA
Friday, October 16, 2026 Search Open in app
THE WIRE · UPDATED 7:55 AM MDT No story is too small.
Statewide

UTA offering free rides this weekend during Farepay system upgrades

By Salt Lake Tribune · October 16, 2026 · 1 min read
Utah.News 1 source cited Details

How this story was published

Published automatically from one public source cited; not yet reviewed by the desk. Tell us if something is wrong ↗

Source

sltrib.com

Utah.News publishes every story with the sources it was built from. Questions or a correction: corrections@utah.news.

Single source Reported from one source.
UTA offering free rides this weekend during Farepay system upgrades
Photo via Salt Lake Tribune
Read at Salt Lake Tribune →

Utah News spotted this story published October 15, 2026 at Salt Lake Tribune. Full coverage may follow as more sources report.

Trains and buses are free this weekend. They can get you and your family to plenty of fall festivities. Halloween carnivals, pumpkin patches and a book festival are all accessible by transit. The Utah Transit Authority will not charge fares this weekend.

Report a problem with this story
What's off? Pick any that fit, or just write below.

Every report is read and checked against the story's sources. Your email, if you give one, is used only to contact you about this message and is never shown publicly. Please keep other personal details out of the text. Privacy

Prefer Utah News on Google

Latest from around Utah See all →

Elmo Town Council discusses Halloween plans and town improvements

ELMO – The Elmo Town Council met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 13, where council members discussed an upcoming Halloween celebration, repairs to the town hall, cemetery improvements and other town matters. The meeting began with a discussion about putting together a Halloween costume contest for local children, having the contest at the town hall on a Friday evening.

via etvnews.comElmoOctober 16, 2026

Most Utahns are willing to pay higher taxes or water bills to help refill the Great Salt Lake. Here's how much.

A new Weber State University survey shows Utahns are willing to shell out real money to preserve the lake into the future. (Weber State University) Therese Cavlovic, right, and Matt Gnagey, professors in Weber State University's Department of Economics, are seen at the Great Salt Lake on Sept.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 16, 2026

Emery finishes season with pride, perseverance and lasting memories

OGDEN — The Emery girls soccer team wrapped up its season Wednesday, Oct. 14, traveling to face the No. 2 Ogden Tigers in the first round of the state tournament. The Lady Spartans entered the postseason ready to compete against a challenging opponent, bringing the same heart, toughness and determination that had carried them throughout the season.

via etvnews.comEmeryOctober 16, 2026

A 24-team College Football Playoff should benefit BYU and Utah football

Why a 24-team College Football Playoff should help BYU and Utah football The Cougars and Utes have missed out on the College Football Playoff despite plenty of high rankings. FILE - In this Sunday, Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, the trophy is displayed before a news conference for the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game, in New Orleans.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 16, 2026

Ferron City Council approves emergency site for elementary school

FERRON – During the Ferron City Council meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 14, the council approved a request from Ferron Elementary School to use the city’s new Agricultural Event Center as a relocation and reunification site in case of an emergency.

via etvnews.comFerronOctober 16, 2026

Little Cities of Hope: Protecting Our Families by Cleaning Out Your Medicine Cabinet

Little Cities of Hope press release Guest article written by By Ashley Yaugher, PhD | Utah State University Extension HEART Initiative Have you checked your medicine cabinet lately? Many of us have old medications or prescriptions tucked away in bathroom drawers, kitchen cabinets, or bedside tables.

via etvnews.comStatewideOctober 16, 2026