Salt Lake City prepares to welcome 19 pets from flood-hit New Mexico
Cats and dogs caught in severe flooding across the Navajo Nation and western New Mexico were transported to Salt Lake City. On Monday, 19 pets from the Grants Animal Care Center in Grants, New Mexico, were expected to arrive at 3 p.m. The group included 10 puppies, three adult dogs and six cats.
via KJZZSalt Lake CityOctober 26, 2026
Downtown Salt Lake City will be busy in 2027. What streets will close?
Several street closures are planned next year, between the Salt Lake Temple open house and redevelopment near the Salt Palace Convention Center. Laura Seitz, Deseret News By Carter Williams , KSL Juan Becerra says traffic remains the top question and concern from his meetings ahead of next year’s Salt Lake Temple open house.
via Deseret NewsSalt Lake CityOctober 26, 2026
From Mosquito Traps to Same-Day Results: Co-Diagnostics’ Push for Local Testing
Co-Diagnostics (Salt Lake City, UT) is bringing PCR mosquito testing for infectious disease directly into mosquito abatement districts, aiming to help public-health teams identify infected mosquito populations earlier and make better-informed decisions about mosquito abatement. Mark Tullis Oct 26, 2026 - 7 min read A Co-Dx Box thermal cycler demonstration at the Ministry of Public Health, Guyana.
via TechBuzz NewsSalt Lake CityOctober 26, 2026
Pat McAfee claims Utah made him 'uncomfortable' ahead of GameDay appearance
SALT LAKE CITY — When speaking of Pat McAfee, the usual axiom is you either love him or hate him. On Monday, the ESPN star left little doubt where he stands when it comes to the University of Utah after his weekend appearances ahead of the Utes win over Houston.
via Fox 13Salt Lake CityOctober 26, 2026
E-Bike Rider Hospitalized in Critical Condition After Two-Vehicle Crash
An e-bike rider remains in critical condition following a two-vehicle crash, highlighting ongoing safety concerns regarding electric micro-mobility devices in Utah. State officials continue to emphasize mandatory helmet laws and age-based restrictions to mitigate rising trauma rates.
StatewideSalt Lake CityOctober 26, 2026
Watch for Deer on Roadways During Peak Migration Seasons, Darker Commuting Months
SALT LAKE CITY — Utahns will gain an extra hour of sleep on Nov. 1 when daylight saving time ends, but the time change also means that many people will have evening commutes during lower-visibility hours in the months ahead, which can increase vehicle/wildlife collisions.
via The InsiderSalt Lake CityOctober 26, 2026