Heavy metal icons Metallica are coming to Salt Lake City. The 1980's rock band, known for hits such as "Enter Sandman" and "For Whom the Bell Tolls," announced they would play at Rice-Eccles Stadium on June 19, 2027, as part of their M72 World Tour.
The Red Butte Garden and Arboretum hosted its third annual Intermountain Hoop Dance Competition on Sept. All ages were welcome to participate, and the competition featured dances for tiny tots, youth, teens, seniors and adults. The dancers performed their intricate routines with energy and life.
This weekend, the Utes played two volleyball matches: one against Utah State on the 11th, and one versus UCLA on the 13th. The Utes managed to beat the Aggies on the road. Vs Utah State 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-23) Set 1 In every win this season, Utah has swept their opponent.
The Park City Police K-9 that was Life Flighted after jumping from an overpass on Tuesday is recovering and in good spirits, police say. According to a press release from the Park City Police Department, Bruno, the force's first-ever K-9, is currently in stable condition and is being closely monitored by the medical team in Salt Lake City.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — An installation designed to foster connection and show statewide support for Suicide Prevention Month was unveiled at the Capitol Rotunda. The installation was created by Live On Utah and the Utah 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 16, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A 20-year-old man was struck and critically injured overnight by a garbage truck that left the scene. The man later died at a hospital.
In a report published September 16, the family of Charlie Kirk announced a wrongful death notice accusing Utah officials of security failures. The notice alleges that decisions made by Utah Valley University officials contributed to the activist's assassination last year.
Tim Fullmer, a professor in the University of Utah Department of Finance, is now also the Academic Director of Undergraduate Finance Programs. Fullmer began his new role on July 1, 2026 where along with recommending which courses to offer, he also oversees student clubs and internship opportunities in the Department of Finance.
A state-commissioned report from University of Utah researchers suggests that restoring Great Salt Lake levels may be the most cost-effective method for reducing dust from the exposed lakebed. The study notes that approximately 70 square miles of the lakebed are currently considered active dust hotspots.
Utah ranked third in a new WalletHub study measuring state happiness. The report cited high levels of life and work satisfaction among residents.
Heavy metal superstars Metallica are set to return to the Wasatch Front for the first time in nearly a decade, as the group announced it will play a show at Rice-Eccles Stadium on their latest tour. Metallica will hit Salt Lake City on June 19 as part of its M72 World Tour, with special guests Limp Bizkit and Avatar.
Intermountain Health launches competing campus on Salt Lake County’s western medical frontier Utah’s largest medical network plans to offer a wide range of services at a new West Valley City facility. 15, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source RELATED STORIES What’s next for Salt Lake City’s historic LDS Hospital?
Nominees announced for two Utah Court of Appeals vacancies September 15, 2026/Uncategorized SALT LAKE CITY (Sept. 15, 2026) — The Appellate Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for two vacancies on the Utah Court of Appeals.
The Harley-riding entrepreneur who's "so chill" about fame joins the “RHOSLC” cast for Season 7, premiering Wednesday. “Every mean thing that someone could say to me, I’ve already been called. I just get paid for it now.”
A document outlines two proposed constitutional amendments regarding publication requirements for amendments and voter approval thresholds for tax-related legislation.
Project Location: 1556 S 500 E Application Type: Zoning Map Amendment, General Plan Amendment Petition Number: PLNPCM2026-00682 & PLNPCM2026-00730
The Salt Lake Chamber's Speaking on Business series recently featured Family Promise Salt Lake and America First Credit Union to highlight local community support and business development. The series focuses on the economic and social contributions of various organizations within the Utah region.
Members of the Salt Lake City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to adopt a new ordinance that limits water use to 200,000 gallons per day across most new nonresidential properties across the city. "We've got to make responsible choices about limited water resources," Salt Lake City Council Vice Chair Erika Carlsen told KSL before the vote.
Talia Casares, a sixth-grade teacher at Moroni Elementary and the recently named 2027 Utah Teacher of the Year, has died unexpectedly. The North Sanpete School District announced the news following her selection for the state honor on Sept. 4.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Sora Vigorito was just three years old when she was swept away to Auschwitz with her twin sister in 1944. She is one of the youngest known survivors of Nazi Doctor Josef Mengele's experiments on twins.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — College Republican officials are threatening legal action against the University of Utah after the school launched an investigation into alleged threats and doxxing. As part of their investigation, they requested meetings with several Utah College Republican officials.
Comment Add as Preferred Source RELATED STORIES Utah’s Salsa Queen is closing her business, but she says she’s not going away A bike-thru window offers coffee to go on a popular Salt Lake City trail What is it like to eat at Utah’s only Michelin-starred restaurant? Here’s our food reporter’s review.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — More tickets are available for individuals to tour the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Salt Lake City Temple. starting April 5 and going through September 29, 2027.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Calling all Swig and baseball enthusiasts! The Salt Lake Bees have a job for you, so BATTTTERR UP! The Salt Lake Bees are asking fans to chime in on the race for the Minor League Baseball's Best New Alternate Identity for 2026 and vote "Utah Dirty Sodas."
Washington kneels in prayer at Valley Forge. Jefferson sits on a throne of books. MDTSee More Deseret News Stories In Search Steven Neal and Michael Hall look at Hall’s sculpture of Thomas Jefferson outside of the Capitol in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Sept.
No. 11 BYU prepares for its inaugural road game of the 2026 season against Colorado State. The matchup and the team's current ranking were discussed on the BYU Sports Nation program.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — A contracting company has filed a second lawsuit against the Office of the Utah Attorney General, after they previously came under investigation for alleged human trafficking. In 2023, multiple executive officers with Rubicon Contracting LLC were arrested for alleged aggravated human trafficking.
Jul. 18, 1948 – Sept. 7, 2026 Sherrie L. Gnora, 78, passed away peacefully Sept. 7, 2026. She was born July 18, 1948, to Vernal and Arlene Jackson, the second of five children, and grew up in Lyman, Utah. Sherrie later moved to Salt Lake City, where she worked at the Church Office Building. She also worked for 20 years …
KEY TAKEAWAYS Darren Neil Grueber killed Don Dorton in 2001, and he now seeks parole after 25 years. SALT LAKE CITY — Darren Neil Grueber Jr. "Grueber was 18 years old on Oct. In November of 2002, Grueber was convicted of murder and aggravated kidnapping.
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SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Utah is one of the least diverse states in the country, according to a new survey from Wallet Hub. It placed Utah at number 42 on the list. Wallet Hub based the rankings on six key dimensions: socio-economic diversity, cultural diversity, economic diversity, household diversity, religious diversity, and political diversity.
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Intermountain Health's Primary Children's Hospitals have been recognized among the nation's top pediatric healthcare providers, earning national rankings in all 11 pediatric specialties evaluated by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-27 Best Children's Hospitals rankings.
A Park City Police Department K-9 was transported to an emergency veterinary hospital in Salt Lake City on Tuesday morning after he jumped off the freeway overpass during an investigation into a suspicious package on Interstate 80. The K-9, named Bruno, sustained “serious injuries,” according to a statement from the department.
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Intermountain Health Primary Children's Hospitals earned national rankings in all 11 pediatric specialties evaluated by U.S. News & World Report for 2026-27. The hospitals, which partner with University of Utah Health, saw two programs enter the Top 25 this year.
Utah Governor Spencer Cox is calling for a national framework to govern artificial intelligence companies. In a letter, Cox stated that AI must be human-guided and human-controlled to ensure humanity reaps its benefits.
The Utah Mammoth began training camp in Salt Lake City with a focus on competition and preparation for the 2026-27 season. Due to a new collective bargaining agreement, the team is navigating a shortened 13-day training camp schedule.
“I think, like any kind of technology, I’m really concerned about who has access to it and what safeguards there are," said Baxter. “Yeah, it does freak me out!" he said. “I think we’re listening; we’re trying to figure out how we can ensure that our officers are using it appropriately," Redd said.
Salt Lake City Police Chief Brian Redd stands in the lobby of the department's downtown station, Sept. 14, 2026. He says license plate cameras are helping police solve more crimes. Salt Lake Police Chief Brian Redd is in a tricky position. The department has been using automatic license plate readers, or ALPRs, for years.
Authorities discovered the body of a 59-year-old woman in a Brooklyn apartment on September 15. A person of interest, identified as the victim's partner, has been taken into custody as the investigation continues.
