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'Ink & Art Fest' reminds community that no one fights cancer alone

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — The Ink Against Cancer foundation held their 10th annual festival this weekend, bringing together artists and the community to fight against cancer. The event took place at The Gateway and featured tattoo artists donating their time to support cancer warriors.

President Oaks Urges Faith and Action at 2026 General Conference

President Dallin H. Oaks urged members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to find strength through Jesus Christ during the October 2026 general conference. He emphasized the importance of faith, scripture, and renewing covenants to overcome doubts and uncertainty.

President Oaks Calls for Faith and Action at October Conference

President Dallin H. Oaks addressed the October 2026 general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, emphasizing the importance of faith and the Book of Mormon. He invited members to strengthen their connection to Jesus Christ and announced an upcoming public celebration for the Salt Lake Temple.

Oaks Urges Faith and Action During October General Conference

President Dallin H. Oaks of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints called on members during the October 2026 general conference to overcome doubt by drawing closer to Jesus Christ. During his addresses, the 94-year-old leader emphasized the importance of faith, scriptural study, and the universal availability of the gospel.

Ink Against Cancer Hosts 10th Annual Art Fest in Utah

The Ink Against Cancer Foundation held its 10th annual Ink & Art Fest on October 3-4, 2026, following a community motorcycle ride in West Jordan on September 13, 2026. The events aimed to support cancer warriors and their families through community engagement and fundraising.

West JordanOctober 4, 2026

Mending and Mending connects repairing clothes and relationships

The McCluskey Center for Violence Prevention Research & Education (MCVP), in collaboration with the Fiber Arts Club, hosted the “Mending & Mending” event on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026 at the A. Ray Olpin Student Union West Ballroom. Attendees could utilize sashiko, while having discussions on mending and repair personally and socially. Sashiko is a...

via dailyutahchronicle.comSalt Lake CityOctober 4, 2026

ASUU town hall addresses dining changes and food trucks

Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU) hosted U dining officials at Kahlert Village to discuss current events related to the university’s dining services on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Open to all, the event allowed the public to express their concerns and thoughts about the current state of the on and off campus dining...

via dailyutahchronicle.comSalt Lake CityOctober 4, 2026

How U vote: tell us what matters for the midterms

How are U planning to vote? What topics matter to you? Please take this short survey on what topics will inform how you vote in the 2026 midterms. The Chronicle values student-centered perspectives and aims to provide transparent coverage to our audience.

via dailyutahchronicle.comSalt Lake CityOctober 4, 2026

Smith Entertainment Group Hosts UFC 332 at Renovated Delta Center

Smith Entertainment Group hosted UFC 332 at the renovated Delta Center on Saturday, October 4, 2026, as part of a strategic push to establish Salt Lake City as a major sports and entertainment hub. The event, which featured a vacant women's flyweight championship, marked the first time a numbered UFC event aired nationally on CBS.

Salt Lake CityOctober 4, 2026

BYU professor says AI can strengthen faith — if used the right way

Elder Gerrit W. SALT LAKE CITY — Artificial intelligence is everywhere – in classrooms, on phones and now, even in scripture study. The question is landing with new urgency as AI tools grow more capable and even church leaders, including Elder Gerrit W.

via KSLSalt Lake CityOctober 4, 2026

Sunday afternoon session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference

World Sunday afternoon session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference Posted - Oct. Staff Members of the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square sing under the direction of Mac Wilberg during the 196th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday morning.

via KSLSalt Lake CityOctober 4, 2026

How Meta is offering 'sight' to Utah's blind veterans

Blindness is life-altering for anyone. Larry Wade, local veteran from Utah, tries on Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses and receives training on how to use the glasses to improve his life at the Utah Division of Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Salt Lake City on Tuesday.

via KSLSalt Lake CityOctober 4, 2026

General conference special: 'The New Temple Square' | KSL.com

World General conference special: 'The New Temple Square' Posted - Oct. Carole Mikita KSL ⵌ ⷀ ⵀ ⵔ Save Story Estimated read time: Less than a minute SALT LAKE CITY — As a massive, multi-year renovation project nears completion, Salt Lake's Temple Square will host a six-month celebration in 2027.

via KSLSalt Lake CityOctober 4, 2026

Dry and Mild Weather Forecasted for Salt Lake City Region

The Salt Lake City area is experiencing dry and mild weather conditions, with temperatures reaching the mid-80s. While the immediate forecast remains clear, the National Weather Service anticipates weak storms could arrive late in the week.

Salt Lake CityOctober 4, 2026

Gordon Monson: Is throwing 10 bucks into a March Madness pool a sin? Maybe so, according to an LDS apostle.

The price and perils of betting on sports are real, but is there such a thing as innocent, safe gambling? Todd Christofferson speaks during a session of General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct.

via Salt Lake TribuneSalt Lake CityOctober 4, 2026

Photo gallery: Most participation in worldwide Latter-day Saint general conference happens at home

Most people associate the worldwide General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with iconic images of the vast Conference Center in Salt Lake City — a 21,000-seat auditorium that hosts an estimated 100,000 people over the two-day conference weekends each April and October. But many times that number experience conference more intimately in the walls of their own homes.

via Deseret NewsSalt Lake CityOctober 4, 2026

Sunday morning session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference

World Sunday morning session: Summaries from Latter-day Saint general conference Posted - Oct. Staff The Salt Lake Temple is lit at dawn ahead of the 196th Semi-Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Salt Lake City on Sunday.

via KSLSalt Lake CityOctober 4, 2026

Above average temperatures and dry conditions continue

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Happy Sunday, Utah! We'll continue our trend of unseasonable warmth and quiet conditions to end our weekend. High pressure will have firm control over our weather pattern, helping to keep conditions on the drier side with plenty of sunshine today.

via ABC 4Salt Lake CityOctober 4, 2026

Salt Lake City to launch clean energy program in January 2027

Salt Lake City is preparing to launch the Utah Community Clean Energy Program in January 2027. According to an October 2 report, official notices regarding the program are expected to begin this November.

Salt Lake CityOctober 4, 2026

Utah Community Clean Energy Program Scheduled for January 2027 Launch

The Utah Community Clean Energy Program is scheduled to launch in January 2027. According to an October 2 report, residents will begin receiving official notices regarding the program this November.

Salt Lake CityOctober 4, 2026

Salt Lake City’s mayor promised a new west-side pool. Then the city pulled it from the plans.

The mayor said it’s important that the park is “built out to be resilient, water-wise and a sustainable operation” for years to come. 23, 2026. Original plans for the park included a pool. Comment Add as Preferred Source “It will include a pool.

via Salt Lake TribuneSalt Lake CityOctober 4, 2026

Latest from Sunday’s LDS General Conference: Members await the words of Dallin Oaks

94-year-old leader has addressed big issues in speeches. Oaks leaves with his wife, Kristen M. Oaks, after the afternoon session of General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct.

via Salt Lake TribuneSalt Lake CityOctober 4, 2026

A plane controlled from California just landed in Utah. Air taxis could be next.

A small plane landed on the tarmac at Salt Lake City Airport on Wednesday. Its pilot didn't, though. They were 700 miles away, controlling the aircraft from a facility in Concord, California.

via Salt Lake TribuneSalt Lake CityOctober 4, 2026

High Pressure to Maintain Dry Conditions Through the Weekend

High pressure will maintain dry and mild conditions across Utah and southwest Wyoming through the weekend. A weak storm system is expected to move through the region late Monday into Tuesday, potentially bringing light precipitation to mountain areas.

Salt Lake CityOctober 4, 2026

Tabernacle Choir Continues Music and the Spoken Word Through 2026

The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square continues its long-running musical program, Music and the Spoken Word, with a series of uplifting episodes scheduled through late 2026. The program features sacred hymns and music from around the world, led by cast members including Mack Wilberg and Lloyd D. Newell.

ProvoOriginally published October 4, 2026

The week ahead in Salt Lake City: Oct. 5–Oct. 11

Salt Lake City calendars list 42 public events for the week of Oct. 5: 37 library programs, 5 public meetings.

Salt Lake CityOctober 4, 2026

Above-normal temperatures continue across Utah before next cold front

Beautiful weather will continue as high pressure holds strong. Expect warmer-than-normal temperatures as we head into the second half of the weekend. (Graphic: KUTV) Comment on this story 0 Comment Share story Share topics: Utah Heatwave High pressure Warm temperatures Salt Lake City St.

via KUTVSalt Lake CityOctober 4, 2026

Red Butte Garden hosts annual fall plant sale

On Sept. 25 and 26, Red Butte Garden held its annual fall plant sale at the Red Butte Amphitheater. From Snow Mountain Beardtongue to Sundance Daisies, to Alderleaf Mountain Mahogany and Grizzly Bear Prickly Pear, the open-air market displayed a myriad of flora, ready to plant. In preparation for spring, the market focused its...

via dailyutahchronicle.comSalt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026

Utes stun No. 23 UCF to earn first ranked win since 2023

For the University of Utah women’s soccer team, the road stretch that began after their Aug. 30 loss to Utah Tech quickly became a test of how the new-look Utes would respond to adversity this season. Utah entered the road stretch looking to build momentum before Big 12 play started, but the four road... The post Utes stun No.

via dailyutahchronicle.comSalt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026

U hosts Gulf States Forum offering insight into geopolitics and diplomacy

Leading American and international scholars on the Middle East, the former state governor, U of U faculty and students gathered to discuss the current developments in the Iran War and the diplomatic efforts amidst it. The event also honored Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, secretary general of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), as the International Alumni...

via dailyutahchronicle.comSalt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026

Banned Book Author Abdi Nazemian speaks on empathy at the U

Being an author is all about transforming pain, trauma, and hardship into joy, love, and art, author and screenwriter Abdi Nazemian said to a room of about 50 on his visit to the Marriott Library on Sept. 28th. “It’s our job to fight the narrative,” Nazemian said. “And figure out… what good we can...

via dailyutahchronicle.comSalt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026

University of Utah announces “modernization effort,” may lay off hundreds of staff after input from national consulting agencies

The University of Utah anticipates reducing upwards of 855 positions, or 15%, of the roughly 5,700 operational staff members at the U in a modernization effort over the next nine months, according to a statement the university released on Sept. 8. What that will look like for the staff affected remains to be seen....

via dailyutahchronicle.comSalt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026

Logan High Students Visit St. Anne’s Retreat for Folklore Study

Logan High School students participated in a sanctioned tour of St. Anne’s Retreat in Logan Canyon to study local folklore and history. Accompanied by teachers and a Utah State University folklorist, the students explored the site known locally as the Nunnery.

LoganOctober 3, 2026

'Open Your Eyes': 9th and 9th whale celebrates new mural with 'Whale Fest'

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Salt Lake City celebrated a new mural on an existing sculpture with "Whale Fest," a community driven event. The sculpture "Out of the Blue" by Stephen Kesler adorned a new artistic piece titled "Open Your Eyes."

via ABC 4Salt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026

Utah drivers paying more for gas amid persistent inflation

7% reading. 4%, following changes in how the Bureau of Economic Analysis computes price changes. The Personal Consumption Expenditure report is the Fed's preferred inflation metric as it accounts for changes in consumer purchasing behavior.

via KSLPriceOctober 3, 2026

'Through the Decades': West High hosts car show to celebrate its own history, raise funds for student base

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Utah's oldest public high school hosted its inaugural car show to raise support for its students. The West High "Through the Decades Classic & Custom Car Show" serves as a free community event that celebrates over 100 years of school pride.

via ABC 4Salt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026

Non-profit holds event asking Salt Lake City residents to donate bikes for people in need

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Utah residents were invited to donate bikes of any size on condition so that they could be used by someone in need. The non-profit Free Bikes 4 Kidz organized the event, operating under the belief that every kid deserves a bike.

via ABC 4Salt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026

National Weather Service Issues Tabular State Forecast for Utah

A tabular state forecast for Utah, issued by the National Weather Service in Salt Lake City, predicts various weather conditions across the state. The forecast includes temperature ranges and precipitation probabilities for several locations through October 10.

Salt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026

Latter-day Saint leader decries explosion in sports betting, prediction markets

President D. Todd Christofferson, one of the three top leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, called gambling "morally wrong" at the faith's semi-annual General Conference in Salt Lake City, Oct. "For us as Latter-day Saints, overarching all other concerns is the fact that gambling is morally wrong.

via KUERSalt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026
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