An Interview With A Foolish Optimist: Meeting Michael Finkel - SLUG Magazine
Community In today’s age, hope can be hard to come by. With a constant stream of news that makes it seem as if the world is collapsing in on itself, trying to find hope can feel, to put it bluntly, hopeless. But for author Michael Finkel, a fellow Utah resident and writer with over 30 years of experience, the news is not something to fear but rather an opportunity to explore the world around them.
via slugmag.comStatewideOctober 5, 2026
Downtown Salt Lake City traffic diverted after West Temple, 400 South crash kills 1
Downtown Salt Lake City commuter traffic diverted after West Temple crash kills motorcyclist
The crash at 400 South and West Temple was expected to tie up afternoon rush-hour traffic, police said. 5, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source
A motorcyclist was killed in a collision in a busy downtown Salt Lake City intersection Monday afternoon, police said.
via Salt Lake TribuneSalt Lake CityOctober 5, 2026
BYU Safety Faletau Satuala Named Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week
BYU safety Faletau Satuala has been named the Big 12 Defensive Player of the Week following a standout performance in a 17-10 victory over TCU. Satuala's interception and tackles were central to the Cougars' win in Fort Worth.
BountifulOctober 5, 2026
Play college soccer or tackle law school? BYU’s Emma Neff does both
And even if Neff’s backpack isn’t too hefty, she’s likely a bit sleep-deprived. BYU soccer player and law student Emma Neff is seen at the J. Reuben Clark Law School on the BYU campus in Provo on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026. | Laura Seitz, Deseret News
“So about three hours of my day are now spent doing soccer things.
via Deseret NewsProvoOctober 5, 2026
Antelope Island Opens New Visitor Center and Theater
Syracuse, Utah — The new Antelope Island State Park Visitor Center and Theater are open!  “We are thrilled to welcome everyone to the new Antelope Island Visitor Center and Theater,” Utah State Parks Director Scott Strong said. “We invite visitors to stop by and learn more about this incredible park in this state-of-the-art building.” Visitor and Learning Center The Antelope ...
StatewideOctober 5, 2026
Defense is an early focus for Jazz ahead of 2026-27 season
For the past few years, the Utah Jazz haven’t only been a struggling defensive team, they’ve been among the worst defensive teams in the league. They’ve also been in the bottom 10 ever since they entered the rebuild ahead of the 2022-23 season.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 5, 2026
