Saint Francis Solemnity Celebrated at Orem Parish
The Solemnity of Saint Francis of Assisi was observed Oct. 4 at his namesake parish in Orem. The Mass featured remarks regarding the saint's life and the historical role of Franciscans in Utah.
OremOctober 9, 2026
University of Utah investigating potentially racially motivated attack on students
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The University of Utah is reportedly investigating an assault involving racist language and threats. According to a campus alert sent to University of Utah students shortly before 3 p.m., the University's Department of Public Safety is actively investigating the reported assault, which is said to have occurred around 9:30 p.m.
via ABC 4Salt Lake CityOctober 9, 2026
From Hurricane to St. George, homeowners and businesses prep for storm
Clearing storm drains and filling sandbags in Southern Utah as storm approaches Prev Next By: Tom Rader Posted 11 minutes ago
ST. GEORGE, Utah — St. George residents are making way for the water to come. "So anytime that we see rain in the forecast we go out and make sure storm drains are clean," said Hayden Roberts, Supervisor with the Hurricane Streets Department.
via Fox 13St. GeorgeOctober 9, 2026
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
From 100-year-old athletes to a world record, Huntsman World Senior Games kick off in St. George
One of St. George's best-known and most popular annual events kicked off with a gala opening ceremony at Burns Arena on the campus of Utah Tech University on Tuesday night.
via stgeorgeutah.comSt. GeorgeOctober 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
