Utah's annual Reading Marathon begins with kickoff event to promote childhood literacy
PBS Utah launched its 34th annual Reading Marathon with a kickoff event Saturday at the Salt Lake City Public Library. The monthlong program challenges children to read, or be read to, for 600 minutes from Nov. 1 to Nov. 30. "At PBS Utah, we love to partner with families," said Annie Frazier, education manager at PBS Utah.
via KSLSalt Lake CityOctober 24, 2026
Hogle Zoo announces death of river otter Nessie
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 24, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Hogle Zoo announced Friday afternoon that Nessie, one of its river otter, was euthanized on Oct. 11 due to complications from acute liver disease. Nessie was known for her spunky personality, endless opinions, and symphony of vocalizations, the Zoo statement says.
via Gephardt DailySalt Lake CityOctober 24, 2026
3 takeaways from BYU's exhibition win over UNLV
BYU picks up another preseason win. The Cougars shook off a slow start to defeat the UNLV Runnin Rebels 89-77 in an exhibition matchup Saturday in Las Vegas, having already beaten Nebraska in last week's tuneup. BYU now sets its sights on the regular season, which begins Nov. 2 against Ohio State at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City.
via Deseret NewsSalt Lake CityOctober 24, 2026
What type of consumer data is kept in data centers?
SALT LAKE CITY — The saying goes, 'Without data, you're just another person with an opinion.' But with the onslaught of data centers, nearly 4,300 and counting across the country, there’s plenty of data to go around. Even so, many opinions about them still stand.
via Fox 13Salt Lake CityOctober 24, 2026
Frosty’s Winter Wonderland sale sends nearly all decorations home within minutes
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — For 30 years, Forrest Frosty Nunley transformed his Avenues home into Frosty's Winter Wonderland, a sprawling Christmas display of vintage lights, blow molds and holiday characters that became a tradition for families across Utah. On Saturday, nearly all of it went home with them.
via Fox 13Salt Lake CityOctober 24, 2026
Thousands Join Making Strides Breast Cancer Walk in Sandy
Thousands of participants gathered at America First Field in Sandy on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, for the Making Strides of Utah breast cancer walk. The event, organized by the American Cancer Society, serves as a major community effort to fuel the fight against cancer through fundraising and local support.
Salt Lake CityOctober 24, 2026