Free all-terrain wheelchairs arrive at Utah's Mighty 5 national parks
MOAB, Utah (ABC4) — Utah's Mighty 5 National Parks now have a new type of wheelchair designed for off-pavement adventures to enable visitors who have mobility challenges to experience more of the park's trails. The all-terrain wheelchair is non-motorized and requires an assistant to push the chair.
via ABC 4MoabOctober 9, 2026
Former Utah senate candidate sentenced in forcible sexual abuse case
UTAH COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — A former candidate for the Utah Senate has been sentenced for forcible sexual abuse. Brandon Beckham, 50, was initially charged in March 2022, while campaigning to represent District 23 in the Utah Senate as a Republican candidate.
via ABC 4StatewideOctober 9, 2026
Trump taps Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary
It was initially unclear who her replacement would be and when Trump would make the announcement. Earlier reports from some news outlets said the administration initially considered waiting until after the November midterm elections to name a new press secretary and have Vice President JD Vance and others fill in for the meantime.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 9, 2026
Brewers Shortstop Cooper Pratt Celebrates Victory With Fanta
Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Cooper Pratt celebrated a team victory by drinking Fanta after finding no sparkling cider available. The 22-year-old rookie, who signed a significant eight-year contract extension earlier this year, has deep family ties to BYU baseball, where his uncle serves as head coach.
TooeleOctober 9, 2026
Brooks seeks another term as Winsor challenges for Utah House District 75
After nearly a decade representing Utah House District 75, Republican Rep. Walt Brooks is seeking another term against Democrat Rebecca Winsor. The district covers much of central St.
via stgeorgeutah.comStatewideOctober 9, 2026
Pile burning season starts up around the Wasatch Back
As wildfire season comes to an end in Utah, conditions are optimal for authorities to start controlled burns — a mitigation method frequently used in Summit and Wasatch counties. “Pile burning is a good way for us to control fuel mitigation and fire behavior,” Wasatch Fire District Fire Warden Troy Morgan said.
via Park RecordPark CityOctober 9, 2026
