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Adventures into Altar Ego Apothecary - SLUG Magazine

What’s an unusual sight for Utah? A purple door on Center Street. The witch of Midvale has made her move to a city near you, and whether you’re looking for an eclectic community or tools for your craft, Devin Johnson is here to help. With the grand opening of Altar Ego Apothecary on Aug.

Car fire near I-15 in Midvale causes traffic delays

MIDVAL, Utah (ABC4) — A car fire on I-15 near 6950 S in Midvale closed down the right lane, causing traffic delays Fire crews and first responders responded to the scene. According to Utah Highway Patrol, no injuries were reported.

Penna Powers Volunteers Improve East Midvale Elementary Spaces

Twenty volunteers from Penna Powers participated in the UWSL Day of Caring at East Midvale Elementary on September 11, 2026. The volunteers worked on various projects to improve school spaces, including the community garden and faculty patio.

Public Notice Is Hereby Given that the Redevelopment Agency of Midvale City will Agenda — September 15, 2026

 _____________________________________________________________________________________ REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF MIDVALE CITY MEETING AGENDA September 15, 2026 Public Notice Is Hereby Given that the Redevelopment Agency of Midvale City…

MidvaleOriginally published September 9, 2026

Utah Infrastructure Agency Authorizes $25 Million in Fiber Optic Bonds

The Utah Infrastructure Agency has authorized the issuance of up to $25 million in tax-exempt revenue bonds to fund a fiber optic advanced communications network project. A public hearing is scheduled for October 5, 2026, to gather community input on the bonds and the project's potential economic impact on the private sector.

OremSeptember 9, 2026

Utah Infrastructure Agency Authorizes Bonds for Fiber Optic Project

The Utah Infrastructure Agency has authorized the issuance of tax-exempt telecommunications revenue bonds to fund a fiber optic communications project. A public hearing is scheduled for October 5, 2026, to gather input regarding the bond issuance and its potential economic impact on the private sector.

MidvaleSeptember 9, 2026

Midvale Planning Commission to Discuss Zoning Amendment and General Plan

The Midvale City Planning Commission is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, to discuss a zoning code text amendment and a general plan update.

MidvaleSeptember 9, 2026

Midvale City Planning Commission Schedules September 23 Meeting

The Midvale City Planning Commission has scheduled a public hearing and meeting for September 23, 2026. The agenda includes a zoning code amendment and a discussion regarding a General Plan update.

MidvaleSeptember 9, 2026

Name game: Why is BYU’s Bear Bachmeier quoting Mary Poppins?

BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier spoke to local reporters for the first time in more than a month on Tuesday, addressing last Saturday’s 17-10 win over TCU and looking ahead to Friday’s Big 12 showdown with Iowa State. Cougars on the air Iowa State (3-2, 1-1) at No.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Destructive invasive species has entered Utah portion of Colorado River

State wildlife biologists found live adult zebra mussels below Westwater Recreation Area last month, which were confirmed by lab testing on Wednesday, according to the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. Zebra mussels, much like quagga mussels that have been found before in Utah, are invasive and clog pipes and infrastructure, which can potentially cause millions in damage.

via KSLStatewideOctober 8, 2026

BYU Basketball Fans Celebrate Marriott Madness at Marriott Center

BYU basketball fans gathered at the Marriott Center on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, for the annual Marriott Madness event. The festivities featured fan games, musical performances, and player introductions for both the men's and women's teams.

StatewideOctober 8, 2026

Alpine School District Uses $15 Million in Trust Lands to Support Classrooms

In an undated notice from Alpine School District, officials explained how School Community Councils direct millions of dollars in Trust Lands revenue to local classrooms. This funding, which does not require additional taxpayer money, is managed through the Learning And Nurturing Development program to address specific school needs.

StatewideOctober 8, 2026

El Salvador’s Consul General Visits Timpanogos Elementary for Hispanic Heritage Month

Timpanogos Elementary students concluded a series of Hispanic Heritage Month visits from international representatives with Fernando Pérez, Consul General of El Salvador in Utah. Speaking in Spanish, Pérez introduced students to El Salvador’s culture, traditions and national symbols, inviting them to compare what they knew about the Central American country with their own experiences. He began by asking students about their favorite foods, the weather and familiar American traditions, incl

StatewideOctober 8, 2026

Author Karla Arenas Valenti Brings María Mariposa to Franklin and Timpanogos Elementary

“Raise your hand if you’ve ever felt lonely.” Children’s author Karla Arenas Valenti posed the question to students during recent visits to Franklin and Timpanogos Elementary Schools, where she shared her picture book María Mariposa as part of Operation Literacy’s Book Drop program. The program is organized by the nonprofit Operation Literacy that brings authors to Title I schools and provides students with books of their own. Throughout the reading, Valenti occasionally spoke Spanish and paused

StatewideOctober 8, 2026

Management Club Opening Social Scheduled for Oct. 8 at SUU

The Dixie L. Leavitt School of Business has scheduled a Management Club opening social for Oct. 8, 2026.

StatewideOctober 8, 2026

Utah’s MUSS is finally showing up early to football games. Here’s what changed.

After years of late arrivals, MUSS leaders overhauled how students get tickets and where they sit. 3, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source If you pay attention to the usually sold-out Rice-Eccles Stadium crowd, the first few minutes of the first quarter are often filled with fans slowly filtering into the stadium.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Isaias Intensifies into Atlantic's First Hurricane Ahead of Gulf Coast Landfall

Hurricane Isaias has intensified into the Atlantic season's first hurricane, maintaining maximum sustained winds of 80 mph as it moves toward the northern Gulf Coast. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has declared a state of emergency for 40 counties in anticipation of the storm's possible landfall as a hurricane by Friday.

StatewideSalt Lake CityOctober 8, 2026

A new film makes the case that an 1844 photo shows the face of Joseph Smith

These researchers are sure a 19th-century photograph shows the face of Joseph Smith. A new film contains their proof. A documentary, which premieres Friday, makes the case that an 1844 daguerreotype shows the image of the LDS founder. (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) A locket containing a daguerreotype reported to be from the 1840s.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Most Utahns oppose building more data centers. Here’s what they want done about them.

8, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source Note to readers • This story is made possible through a partnership between The Salt Lake Tribune and Grist, a nonprofit environmental media organization. As the number of planned data center projects seemingly explodes across Utah, most residents aren’t happy with how their elected leaders have handled them, according to a new survey.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Ask an Expert – Five ways to help someone struggling with mental health

USU Extension press release Guest article written by Ashley Yaugher Observant family members can be the first responders to mental health or substance use concerns. Recognizing changes, listening without judgment, and simply being available can make a meaningful difference.

via etvnews.comStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Anti-trafficking activist Tim Ballard says LDS Church excommunicated him to hide child abuse in the faith

Tim Ballard accused people within the LDS Church of conspiring to have him booted from the faith to keep him from becoming a U.S. senator after he sounded alarms about pedophilia within the church ranks.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Distinct Malaria Parasites “Hidden in Plain Sight” May Contribute to Human Disease Protection

A new study has found that people with the sickle cell genetic variant are almost exclusively infected by a distinct variety of malaria parasites, which might help protect them from disease.

StatewideOctober 8, 2026

Box Elder School District Schedules Oct. 14 Board Meeting

The Box Elder School District has scheduled a school board meeting for Oct. 14, 2026, to provide district updates. This meeting follows the appointment of A.J. Gilmore as Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Learning for Secondary Education earlier this year.

StatewideOctober 8, 2026

Sen. Lummis came to Washington as a trailblazer. She hopes to be remembered as a ‘spark for the West’

After a trailblazing career, Wyoming Sen. MDTSee More Deseret News Stories In Search Eliza Anderson, Deseret News Purchase ImageBy Cami Mondeaux Cami is the congressional correspondent for the Deseret News reporting from Washington. She covers national news with a special focus on policy issues affecting Utah and the West.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 8, 2026

WATCH: Utah 4th Congressional District Debate with Mike Kennedy and Jonny Larsen

Facebook Bluesky Threads Twitter LinkedIn Email Incumbent Republican Rep. Mike Kennedy, the current 3rd District congressman, will debate Democratic challenger Jonny Larsen, a Marine veteran and 5th-generation Utahn. Kennedy took up the mantle for the new fourth district after Utah's court-ordered redistricting shuffled things up and the retirement of Rep.

via KUERStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Schmaltz Goal Streak Hits Four as Mammoth Defeat Devils

Nick Schmaltz extended his season-opening goal streak to four games on Oct. 6, 2026, leading the Utah Mammoth to a 5-3 victory over the New Jersey Devils at the Prudential Center. The win marked the Mammoth's first victory against New Jersey since the franchise entered the NHL in the 2024-25 season.

StatewideOctober 8, 2026

UNLV basketball falls to Utah 79-69 in exhibition opener Oct. 7

UNLV basketball lost to the Big 12 opponent Utah 79-69 in an exhibition game on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. The Rebels played without several key players due to injuries or ineligibility.

StatewideOctober 8, 2026

3 takeaways from Utah basketball’s exhibition opener at UNLV

A new group of Utah basketball players got its first taste of facing someone else Wednesday night, as the Runnin’ Utes opened exhibition play with a 79-69 win over UNLV in Las Vegas. Here are three takeaways from Utah’s victory at the Thomas & Mack Center.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Theresa Werner, MD, Named Chief of the Division of Oncology

The nationally recognized physician-scientist will lead medical oncology at Huntsman Cancer Institute and the University of Utah, advancing innovative care, clinical research, and training to improve patient outcomes.

StatewideOctober 7, 2026

ARCH Project offers new support for those struggling with recidivism, homelessness

State leaders have increasingly focused on this population of repeat offenders who are homeless and account for a significant share of arrests for lower-level crimes. "It's just adding a piece of the puzzle that wasn't there before," said Tyler Clancy, the state's homeless coordinator.

via KSLStatewideOctober 7, 2026

Kouri Richins ordered to pay $55 million to dead husband's family in wrongful death lawsuit

The order is connected to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Eric Richins' sister, Katie Richins-Benson, on behalf of her family. Kouri Richins found guilty on all counts in husband's murder: Kouri Richins found guilty on all counts in husband's murder Visit Advertiser websiteGO TO PAGE"Eric shared deep, emotional connections with his three minor children, who are the Estate's only heirs.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 7, 2026

Former northern Utah elementary teacher charged, accused of raping student

Green was the teacher of a victim under the age of 14 between August 2020 and June 2021, police said. The charges say he inappropriately touched a student of his once at his desk and twice at her desk. The allegations in that case are similar to one of the alleged victims from his initial arrest in October 2022 when he was investigated for aggravated child sexual abuse.

via KSLStatewideOctober 7, 2026
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