Bishop Solis honors 50 years of permanent diaconate at annual retreat
The deacons of the Diocese of Salt Lake City and their wives held their annual retreat at the Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center the weekend of Oct. 3. The event focused on celebrating 50 years of the permanent diaconate within the diocese.
Salt Lake CityOctober 8, 2026
Piper Cherokee N4388J Flies From Ogden-Hinckley to Hill Air Force Base
A Piper Cherokee aircraft, tail number N4388J, completed a short flight from Ogden-Hinckley to Hill Air Force Base on October 8, 2026.
Brigham CityOctober 8, 2026
Utah Tech to host Special Needs Halloween Carnival Oct. 12
Utah Tech University will host its annual Special Needs Halloween Carnival on Oct. 12. The event aims to provide a safe environment for the Southern Utah special needs community to celebrate with games, crafts, and treats.
St. GeorgeOctober 8, 2026
LJ Martin's injury poses stiff challenge to No. 8 BYU's offense as Cougars host Iowa State
An injury to LJ Martin changes everything for No. Martin is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks after suffering a lower-body injury against TCU. Martin's absence is a significant blow to BYU's offense. He was the Big 12's leading rusher last season, tallying 1,305 yards and 12 touchdowns.
via KJZZStatewideOctober 8, 2026
Baxter Aerospace Announces Planned 30,000-Square-Foot Expansion in Washington City
Baxter Aerospace is preparing for a planned expansion in Washington City, which aims to increase capacity for its current operations and future growth. The move is expected to support the growing aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing sector in Southern Utah.
WashingtonOctober 8, 2026
Drunk driver crashes into downtown Salt Lake City concert venue, police say
Posted - Oct. Joe R. Wirthlin JrKSL
A drunk driver crashed into the front of The State Room early Thursday morning, causing damage to the front of the business. Two vehicles crashed in front of the concert venue, located at 638 S. One of the drivers was injured in the crash and was cited for driving under the influence, according to police.
via KSLSalt Lake CityOctober 8, 2026