Sept. 23, 2026 The Salt Lake City Arts Council and the Mayor’s Office are pleased to announce the appointment of Joel Long as Salt Lake City’s inaugural Poet Laureate. Selected through a competitive review conducted by a committee of literary professionals, educators, and community representatives, Long will serve a three-year term through June 2029.
Salt Lake City Public Utilities raised rates over the summer, with the impact varying depending on each customer’s bill and usage. Increases can be seen in water, sewer, stormwater and street-lighting service charges.
East High scheduled a UTE Buddy Bash for September 26th. The event was set to take place from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the school's Salt Lake City location.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Salt Lake City has named poet and educator Joel Long as its first Poet Laureate. The Salt Lake City Arts Council and the Mayor's Office appointed Long to a three-year term, set to end June 2029.
Mendon-based Autonomous Solutions, Inc. has secured $225 million from SoftBank Group Corp. to expand its commercial operations. The companies also formed a joint venture to develop autonomous construction equipment for large-scale infrastructure projects.
Carolina Panthers linebacker Devin Lloyd earned NFC Defensive Player of the Week honors following a historic performance against Atlanta. The former Utah standout recorded nine tackles, two interceptions, a sack, and a pick-six in a dominant victory.
International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry visited Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, to engage with students and state leaders as Utah prepares for the 2034 Winter Olympics. Coventry participated in an Olympic-themed assembly at Washington Elementary School to promote the values of the Games through a new statewide education initiative.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has issued a letter opposing an initiative set to appear on Nevada's ballot. The Right to Abortion Initiative, or Question 6, was initially placed on Nevada's ballot in 2024.
Utah has 46 public-use airports, but Salt Lake City handles the vast majority of the state's commercial air traffic. The state's airports include 39 smaller locations in places like Duchesne, where the town maintains the runway and small facilities, but has no control tower or commercial service requiring TSA.
Reading Between the Lines Grace X. Courtesy Photo It is a time of transformation at the Salt Lake City Public Library (SLCPL). After three years as interim director, Deborah Ehrman was replaced last winter by former non-profit industry VP Noah Baskett.
The Council held its annual Westside meeting at the Fairpark, recognized local community changemakers and Hispanic Heritage Month, discussed public lands and green space projects, and more.
With high expectations ahead of the Utah Mammoth's third season in Salt Lake City, the team is throwing a free party for fans on opening night. The Mammoth announced it will host the plaza party outside Delta Center ahead of the Oct. 1 regular-season opening game against Chicago.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 23, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall has appointed Nick Stiles to a newly created sixth judgeship on the Salt Lake City Justice Court, which the City Council approved Tuesday night.
Photographs used to sell a bed online led to a Salt Lake City man being arrested on multiple counts of sexual exploitation of a minor. The Salt Lake City Police Department was notified in June about a Craigslist post in which the person was attempting to sell a bed in the Liberty Park area.
Country superstar Garth Brooks added a fourth show to his line up of Salt Lake City concerts at the Delta Center next month. The concert series will now begin on Thursday, Oct. 8 and run through Sunday, Oct. Tickets for the new Oct. 8 show went on sale Wednesday morning.
Sept. 23, 2026 Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall has appointed Nick Stiles to a newly created sixth judgeship on the Salt Lake City Justice Court, which the City Council approved Tuesday night. The City’s Justice Court is the part of the court system many residents are most likely to interact with. It handles Class B and […]
The Utah Mammoth secured their first preseason victory with a 6-3 win over the Los Angeles Kings, highlighted by a standout performance from Daniil But. The victory comes as the team undergoes a shortened training camp designed to prepare players for a highly competitive 2026-27 season.
A groundbreaking for the Cuernavaca Mexico Temple is scheduled for November. The temple is located approximately a two-hour drive south of the Mexico City Mexico Temple.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Registration for the largest genealogy conference in the world, RootsTech 2027. The event takes place between March 4–6, 2027, both online and in person in Salt Lake City.
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration Board of Trustees unanimously approved an agreement Thursday, Sept. 17, that could lead to additional lithium development in Grand and Emery counties. The agreement gives A1 Lithium three years to explore roughly 3,940 acres of trust lands for lithium brine.
Small Lake City Bryan Young I don’t say this lightly, but bad pet owners are a plague in Salt Lake City—particularly at our parks and throughout our expansive system of hiking trails. I truly don’t mean to be inflammatory. Go to Memory Grove and up City Creek Canyon.
Community members gathered last Saturday, Sept. 19, at the intersection of 900 East and 900 South for the neighborhood's Street Festival, presented by the East Liberty Park Organization. This year marked the street’s 33rd consecutive year of festivities and the largest one yet. Vendors lined the street for two blocks and converted the busy...
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) - Professional football is coming to Utah. The United Football League announced it is expanding to Utah and Oklahoma City in 2028 when the league will then have 10 teams. The Birmingham Stallions will relocate to Rhode Island, while the Houston Gamblers will move to Colorado in 2027.
The Society includes 15 top-tier researchers and physicians who have demonstrated a commitment to excellence in patient care, education, research, and service.
In an open letter published September 23, 2026, Utah Money Watch editor David Politis called for the NCAA to implement a national anti-bigotry rule with enforceable consequences. The proposal follows a September 19, 2026, incident where Colorado State University students chanted anti-Mormon slogans during a game against Brigham Young University.
The Utah Mammoth have retained a youthful core and added Vincent Trocheck and Anders Lee to prepare for another NHL playoff run, according to a September 23 report. The team's season opener is scheduled for Oct. 1 against Chicago.
The Great Salt Lake, the largest saltwater lake in the Western Hemisphere, reached historic low levels in 2022, raising economic, ecological and public health concerns for Utah. New research from Portland State is believed to be the first peer-reviewed study that quantifies the contributing factors to...
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. Postal Service worker has been indicted for allegedly throwing away about 300 mail-in ballots earlier this year in Utah. Department of Justice unsealed the indictment Tuesday as Damon Matai Seei, 34, of Payson, Utah, appeared for his arraignment at the Orrin G.
Sept. 22, 2026 Salt Lake City invites residents and visitors to celebrate National Public Lands Day–the nation’s single largest day of celebration for public lands that provides an opportunity for people to connect with parks, trails, and natural areas. Hosted by the Department of Public Lands, the community is invited to stroll or bike
Sept. 22, 2026 Following LiveSwitch’s expansion to Salt Lake City, the technology provider is creating opportunities for local entrepreneurs LiveSwitch, a video communications technology company, has expanded in Downtown Salt Lake City, drawn here by the city’s shared values, particularly its support for entrepreneurs and community partnerships. Their expansion brings new opportunities to help local
Sept. 21, 2026 Steenblik Park, located at 1050 W. 800 North, is now open to the public following major revitalization. The project marks an important milestone for Salt Lake City’s Department of Public Lands as the first existing park to receive a full renovation through the Parks, Trails, and Open Space General Obligation (GO) Bond.
One of Salt Lake City’s quirkiest parks is back open meow Eagle-eyed parkgoers will be able to spot some pieces of the old playground at the refreshed Steenblik Park. Steenblik Park in Rose Park, Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source RELATED STORIES Could the Sugar House Park pond be sacrificed for the Great Salt Lake?
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(Salt Lake City, UT) — No word on whether a swatting incident at the University of Utah is connected to the outrage prompted by a viral photo seemingly celebrating the death of Charlie Kirk. The photo of a student with a cake that read Happy Kirkiversary went viral after it was shared by angry members of the College Republicans.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — LiveSwitch, an AI and real-time video communications technology company, is coming to downtown Salt Lake City. According to city officials, this expansion will bring new opportunities to help local businesses grow and compete in a tech-driven world.
East High School has opened registration for the PSAT, a standardized practice test designed to help students prepare for the official SAT and other college entrance exams.
Father Omar Ontiveros spoke at a celebration in Spanish Fork marking the 250th anniversary of the Dominguez-Escalante expedition. The event included reflections on the historical impact of the Franciscan friars on the Utah Valley.
According to a September 22 report by The Citizen, Salt Lake City and the surrounding valley will host a diverse array of October 2026 events, including festivals, markets, and seasonal activities.
Ogden High's Avery Barton secured a City-County threepeat on Wednesday, Sept. 22, at the Weber County Fairgrounds by setting a course-best time. The victory came following Barton's recent top-5 finish at the Woodbridge Cross Country Classic in California.
September is National Senior Center Month, and this year’s theme, “Happier Birthdays Happen Here!”, is a reminder that growing older is about more than adding candles to a cake. It&r
