Metallica to make long-awaited Utah return with Rice-Eccles Stadium concert
Heavy metal superstars Metallica are set to return to the Wasatch Front for the first time in nearly a decade, as the group announced it will play a show at Rice-Eccles Stadium on their latest tour. Metallica will hit Salt Lake City on June 19 as part of its M72 World Tour, with special guests Limp Bizkit and Avatar.
via Fox 13Salt Lake CitySeptember 16, 2026
A small Utah neighborhood went viral over its quirky street names. There’s a ‘diehard’ Red Sox fan behind it all.
Fisk. Pedroia. Eovaldi. Remy. A collection of Boston Red Sox-themed streets is tucked into a corner of the Salt Lake Valley, and it’s delighted the internet. 15, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source RELATED STORIES Herriman wants to build a regional park.
via Salt Lake TribuneHerrimanSeptember 16, 2026
Utah hoping to 'win a Super Bowl' with new Great Salt Lake commissioner
Editor's note: This article is published through the Great Salt Lake Collaborative with funding from Love the Lake, an initiative of the nonprofit Great Salt Lake Alliance. "If (former commissioner Brian Steed) was Joe Montana, then Hannah is our Steve Young," said Jordan Nielson, executive director of the coalition Great Salt Lake Rising, speaking in support of Freeze before the vote.
via KSLStatewideSeptember 16, 2026
Oakley City Council scheduled for Sept. 16 meeting
The Oakley City Council scheduled a regular meeting for Sept. 16, 2026, at Oakley City Hall. The agenda includes discussions regarding a Verizon Cellular lease and an annual review of the Oakley Arena.
OakleySeptember 16, 2026
Meta Announces $3 Billion Expansion of Eagle Mountain Data Center
Meta has announced an expansion of its Eagle Mountain Data Center in Utah involving a total investment exceeding $3 billion. The project is expected to create 300 permanent jobs and involves significant investments in local education, infrastructure, and water restoration efforts.
Eagle MountainSeptember 16, 2026
UVU hosts 2026 National Federalism Summit to advance state and federal cooperation
Utah Valley University’s (UVU) Center for Constitutional Studies convened the 2026 National Federalism Summit, as part of the Constitutional Federalism Initiative. The nonpartisan gathering brought together 100 leaders representing 21 states, focused on restoring constitutional balance, strengthening state capacity, and building the foundation for interstate cooperation.
via utahpolicy.comStatewideSeptember 16, 2026
