Ares Strategic Mining Opens Delta Fluorspar Lumps Plant Oct. 9
Ares Strategic Mining Inc. held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 9, 2026, to open its new Lumps Plant in Delta, Utah. The facility is designed to process raw fluorspar from the Lost Sheep Mine into metallurgical-grade metspar for use in steel and aluminum production.
DeltaOctober 11, 2026
Bishop Solis mourns passing of Pamela Atkinson
Bishop Oscar Solis and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Salt Lake City are mourning the passing of Pamela Atkinson. Atkinson was noted for her decades of service to Utahns facing poverty and homelessness.
Salt Lake CityOctober 11, 2026
Philadelphia Union Extends Unbeaten Streak to 13 with Win Over Real Salt Lake
The Philadelphia Union extended their unbeaten streak to 13 matches with a 2-1 victory over Real Salt Lake at Subaru Park on Saturday night. The win, marked by record-breaking performances from teenager Cavan Sullivan and interim head coach Ryan Richter, keeps the Union in the Eastern Conference playoff race, while Real Salt Lake continues a difficult road run without an away win since March 7.
October 11, 2026
Storms and High Winds Disrupt Moab 240 Ultramarathon
Runners competing in the 2026 Moab 240 ultramarathon faced severe weather conditions on Sunday, October 11, as remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel brought heavy rain and high winds to the region. The 241.8-mile race, which began on October 9, saw several participants withdraw from the event due to the challenging conditions, while weather officials maintained a Wind Advisory and a Flood Watch for much of the area through Monday.
MoabOctober 11, 2026
26-year-old Zebra in Utah seeks companionship after losing animal friends
Zoolu is a chapman zebra who has lived in Utah for the past 21 years with owner Karen Becker, who has rescued many "exotic" animals over the years. "My last Friesian (horse) just passed away about six months ago, as well as a Watusi African bull, and they were great friends," Becker said.
via KSLStatewideOctober 11, 2026
Heavy rain triggers Flash Flood Warning near Goblin Valley in Emery County
The National Weather Service warned of life-threatening flash flooding in creeks, streams, highways, streets and underpasses. Drivers should not attempt to cross flooded roads.
via KJZZEmeryOctober 11, 2026
