Upper Mill Creek Canyon Road Project Delayed Until Spring 2027
The completion of the Upper Mill Creek Canyon Road Improvements Project is expected to be delayed until the spring or summer of 2027. According to a September 16 announcement, factors such as unsuitable excavated material and unusual weather contributed to the extension.
StatewideSeptember 18, 2026
Utah and Idaho ranked among nation's four happiest states
Utah and Idaho have been identified as two of the four happiest states in the nation according to a WalletHub report. The rankings highlight strong performance in work and community conditions for both states.
StatewideSeptember 18, 2026
SLC's City Creek, a popular spot for dogs, faces E. coli contamination
A place Salt Lake City dog owners love is often contaminated. There’s no surefire way to tell when it’s safe. Two more creeks in Salt Lake County have been added to Utah’s list of polluted waterways, and one of them is in a popular off-leash spot.
via Salt Lake TribuneSalt Lake CitySeptember 18, 2026
Iron County School District discusses draft four-day week plans
Iron County School District administrators are discussing draft plans for a transition to a four-day school week for the 2027-28 school year. Superintendent Dr. Lance Hatch noted that all current discussions remain in draft form.
Cedar CitySeptember 18, 2026
Wasatch survives Mountain View comeback to stay in Region 8 race
Wasatch won a penalty shootout against Mountain View to maintain its Region 8 title hopes. The victory followed a second-half comeback by the Bruins after Wasatch held a 2-0 lead.
ProvoSeptember 18, 2026
Salt Lake County to develop data center regulations
Salt Lake County hit pause on data centers. Here is when they may be back on the table. County staff, under the council’s direction, will look at every legal option available for regulations. Comment Add as Preferred Source RELATED STORIES Voters: Tell us what you want to know from Salt Lake County candidates up for election this November.
via Salt Lake TribuneSalt Lake CountySeptember 18, 2026