West Valley Library to close in December ahead of demolition, rebuild
The library, which opened in 1969, will be rebuilt on the same site. County leaders said the current building no longer has enough space to meet the needs of West Valley City.
via Fox 13West Valley CityOctober 2, 2026
Thousands of Americans are receiving surprise $500 checks. Who in Utah qualifies, and why?
The White House says the checks refund extra marketplace fees charged under President Biden. 19, 2025. These checks will reach more than 950,000 Americans in 30 states, including Utah, and include a letter signed by President Donald Trump.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 2, 2026
Un maratón de lectura en Utah reunió a miles y dejó un mensaje para las familias
Más de 275,000 estudiantes y adultos fueron convocados a participar en todo el estado. Estudiantes se reunieron en la rotonda del capitolio de Utah como parte de una jornada que se extendió mucho más allá de estas paredes. Más de 275,000 estudiantes y adultos fueron convocados a participar en todo el estado.
via telemundoutah.comStatewideOctober 2, 2026
Neighbor heard boom before Riverdale fire killed family members
A man who lives next door to the Riverdale home that burned this week, killing at least four members of a family, said he heard a loud boom right before the fire started. It just jolted me out of my sleep, said Derrick Marks, a new firefighter serving another community.
via KUTVRiverdaleOctober 2, 2026
Paramount and Warner Bros. put a name to their $110 billion deal
The nearly finalized merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. MDTSee More Deseret News Stories In Search The Paramount Pictures water tower is seen in Los Angeles, Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025, with the Hollywood sign in the distance. Jae C. Hong, Deseret News Purchase ImageBy Margaret Darby Margaret is a staff writer for the Deseret News, where she covers entertainment, culture and trending topics.
via Deseret NewsDeseretOctober 2, 2026
Locals and visitors gearing up for busy weekend in St. George and beyond
PGA, St. George Marathon, Mountain Bike Race to name a few Prev Next By: Tom Rader Posted 4:28 PM, Oct 02, 2026 and last updated 4:54 PM, Oct 02, 2026
ST. GEORGE, Utah — A robotic crosswalk push-button sign says "Wait!" Good luck. George ain't waiting.
via Fox 13St. GeorgeOctober 2, 2026