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SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's public school student population continues to fall, with 15,800 fewer students enrolled in schools this year than last, according to new numbers from the state school board. The state's public school enrollment peaked in 2022 with 674,800 students.
Chamberlain University cut the ribbon on its first Utah campus in Sandy on Oct. 22, 2026, marking its 26th location nationwide. The new campus aims to address Utah's critical nursing shortage, as the state currently maintains the lowest ratio of nurses to residents in the nation.
Salt Lake City’s misfit, often forgotten, art museum is getting a new building and a new location. In the wake of last week’s reveal of downtown’s sports, entertainment, culture and convention district from Smith Entertainment Group, the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art held a virtual community briefing Thursday featuring museum and county leaders to talk about the future.
Bridgers has opted for a phone-free experience for all dates across her tour. Paige McArthur Phoebe Bridgers Frank Okenfels Phoebe Bridgers’ The Lost Tour illuminated the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Oct. Her show, complete with lights, disco domes and smoke machines was missing one thing—cellphones.
Pygmalion Theatre Company kicked off its 2026-2027 season with “Witch,” written by Jen Silverman, with this performance directed by Morag Shepherd, running from October 2 to 17 at the Rose Wagner Center for Performing Arts in downtown Salt Lake City. The contemporary play highlights hope in the midst of tragedy and the comedy inside...
House of Representatives go before voters, including Utah’s four. This year’s midterm elections, on Nov. 3, arrive halfway through President Donald J. Trump’s term. Following a court-ordered redraw of the state’s congressional map in 2025, a newly created District 1 now covers most of the Salt Lake Valley, including the University of Utah.
Mone Easthope said that academic advising isn’t a hard job. In fact, he said it’s boring. He is also among the 28 academic advisors who have left academic advising at the U since April 2026, according to data provided by the University of Utah.
Governor Cox is monitoring flash flooding in Hurricane, Utah, following a dangerous flood wave that forced evacuations near Gould Wash. Officials have instructed residents to follow all local emergency guidance and evacuation orders.
Mayor Clark Fawcett has declared a local emergency in Hurricane City due to significant flooding and infrastructure damage. City crews and emergency partners are working to restore access to affected areas and assess the full extent of the impact.
Before a constitutional amendment or statewide initiative can make it to your ballot, the Utah Constitution requires a public notice in a physical newspaper in every county in the state where one is published at least two months before the election. And back in the day, that was a great way of communicating with people, state Rep.
For most people, Hanksville is a place to pass through on the way to somewhere else. But for the people who live and work in this small Wayne County town, Hanksville isn't just a stop along the way. It's home, and they're proud of it. "This community is absolutely by far the best place to live," said Jessica Alvey, who owns several businesses in Hanksville with her husband.
Grand County is preparing a free medical transportation service to help older adults and others without reliable rides get to medical appointments, both locally and outside the community. Moab Regional Hospital, pictured in October 2025, is working with Grand County to develop a free medical transportation service.
Chamberlain University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 22 to mark the opening of its new Sandy campus, which aims to address Utah's nursing shortage through flexible bachelor's degree programs.