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SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah saw more growth in its enrollment numbers this year, but experts say this may not be the trend much longer. The school is now preparing for a growth plateau. A report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute predicts that Utah's population of people ages 18 to 24 will peak around 2028.
Jodi Picoult’s novel “Nineteen Minutes” was banned from all Utah public schools this year — and all copies were destroyed, which state law requires districts to do. But during a Saturday evening talk at Salt Lake City’s West High School, Picoult surprised attendees by giving away 600 free copies of the banned book.
Another mild fall day before a storm settles in! Widespread rain returns Wednesday AM across the south, then moves north Thursday & Friday. Strong winds & heavy rain possible. Much colder by Friday. SALT LAKE CITY Tuesday: Partly cloudy & mild.
A mild start to the week! Isolated showers & t-storms are possible Mon & Tue, mainly over the mtns. Widespread precipitation by Thu & Fri. Heavy rain is possible w/ cooler temps & high elevation snow. SALT LAKE CITY Monday: Partly cloudy. Highs: Low 70s.
West Jordan and West (Salt Lake City) meet in 5A girls volleyball at 6 p.m. East (Salt Lake City) and Highland (Salt Lake City) meet in 4A girls volleyball at 6:30 p.m. Judge Memorial Catholic (Salt Lake City) and Park City meet in 4A girls volleyball at 6:30 p.m.
Salt Lake City Public Library lists Salt & Season LIVE at UMFA on Thursday, Oct. 22, at 6:30 p.m., at Virtual Branch on its public calendar.
Salt Lake City school, library and city calendars list 12 public events for Tuesday, Oct. 20, including Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners.
Several former Weber State football players traveled from across the country to Stewart Stadium for homecoming, reuniting with former teammates and watching the Wildcats defeat rival Idaho State 27-20. More than five decades after first arriving at Weber State University to play football, Forrest Crawford still values the connections he made on the field.
For some students, entering a new environment such as college can be intimidating experience. However, the Gender & Sexuality Alliance club hopes to help by providing a safe space for those at Weber State. Weber State’s Gender & Sexuality club, or GSA, is dedicated to creating a safe space for queer and ally students.
After succeeding former Weber State University President Brad Mortensen last fall, Leslie Durham is preparing to leave her position as provost after accepting a new position at James Madison University in Virginia. Her departure was announced by Weber State President Chris Mallett in an email sent on Sept. 24.
More than two years after Utah’s House Bill 261 led to the closure of cultural and identity-based centers at Weber State University, a group of students is launching a campaign to bring them back. Social work seniors Nick Ekstrom, Evan Burnett and Kolby Ferrell are leading the campaign, which runs from Oct. 15 through Nov. 30.
Utah has had a lot of late kickoffs this season. Actually, the No. 10 Utes have had a lot of late kickoffs since joining the Big 12 in 2024. But let's just focus on 2026 for now. Utah is scheduled to kick off at 8:15 MDT against No. 14 Houston on Saturday.
The Park City Police Department received a series of reports related to traffic and parking in the Main Street core in the middle of October, as the community’s tourism industry appeared to remain busy into the fall. The cases did not appear to be serious, but they highlighted some of the problems that can arise when crowds arrive in the city.