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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.

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.

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...

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.

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

MEDIA Advisory: Gov. Cox and First Lady Abby Cox to kick off statewide Utah Reads Read-a-Thon | Governor Spencer J. Cox

MEDIA Advisory: Gov. Cox and First Lady Abby Cox to kick off statewide Utah Reads Read-a-Thon October 1, 2026/Uncategorized SALT LAKE CITY — Gov. Spencer J.

Salt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026

Oaks Announces Salt Lake Temple Celebration for April 2027

During the final session of the October 2026 General Conference, President Dallin H. Oaks invited members to a historic Salt Lake Temple celebration scheduled for April 2027. Other leaders emphasized unity through covenants, the importance of personal identity in God, and the power of Jesus Christ to address life's struggles.

Salt Lake CityOriginally published October 3, 2026

Elder Christofferson denounces gambling, prediction markets as 'morally wrong'

Elder D. Todd Christofferson denounced all forms of gambling, including prediction markets, during the first session of the 2026 October General Conference in Salt Lake City. (Photo: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints) Share topics: Christofferson, Gambling, Prediction-markets, Utah, Kalshi, General-conference, Federal-ruling, Spencer-Cox SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — Elder D.

via KUTVSalt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026

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

Estimated read time: Less than a minute SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is holding its 196th Semiannual General Conference on Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. General conference is broadcast in multiple languages.

via KSLSalt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026

Corner Canyon tops Skyline 3-0 in girls volleyball

Corner Canyon (Draper) beat Skyline (Salt Lake City) 3-0 in girls volleyball on Saturday, Oct. 3, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.

DraperOctober 3, 2026

Millard tops Rowland Hall 3-0 in 2A girls volleyball

Millard (Fillmore) beat Rowland Hall (Salt Lake City) 3-0 in 2A girls volleyball on Saturday, Oct. 3, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.

FillmoreOctober 3, 2026

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

SALT LAKE CITY — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is holding its 196th Semiannual General Conference on Saturday, Oct. 3, and Sunday, Oct. This blog summarizes the key points from the Saturday morning session, the first of four held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City this weekend.

via KSLSalt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026

Valley tops Rowland Hall 3-0 in girls volleyball

Valley (Orderville) beat Rowland Hall (Salt Lake City) 3-0 in girls volleyball on Saturday, Oct. 3, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.

OrdervilleOctober 3, 2026

Unseasonable Warmth This Weekend

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Happy Saturday, Utah! We’ll be kicking off the workweek with above average temperatures across the state, and with warmer weather to come. Saturday’s daytime highs will be about the same as they were on Friday, topping out in the low to mid 80s for most of the state, upper 70s for mountain valleys, and upper 80s to low 90s for the typical hot spots.

via ABC 4Salt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026

Utah Mammoth Shutout Blackhawks 6-0 in Season Opener

The Utah Mammoth secured a dominant 6-0 shutout victory over the Chicago Blackhawks in their 2026 season opener at Delta Center. Dylan Guenther led the scoring with two power-play goals, while Karel Vejmelka recorded a franchise-first home shutout.

Salt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026

Monthly Momentos: September 2026

National recognition for quality, milestone anniversaries for trauma, mental health, and cardiac transplant care, new career pathways for displaced women rebuilding their lives in Utah, and more September highlights.

Salt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026

Provo Fighter Court McGee to Play Final UFC Match Saturday

Court McGee, an Ogden native and Provo-based fighter, will compete in his final professional match this Saturday at UFC 332 at the Delta Center. The veteran mixed martial artist is set to face welterweight Eric Nolan in what marks the conclusion of a 19-year career.

ProvoOctober 3, 2026

Skyline tops Madison 3-0 in girls volleyball

Skyline (Salt Lake City) beat Madison 3-0 in girls volleyball on Saturday, Oct. 3, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.

Salt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026

Utah House Speaker Disappointed by Audit of JCC Hagen Investigation

Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz expressed extreme disappointment following an audit released Wednesday that criticized the Judicial Conduct Commission's handling of an investigation into former Justice Diana Hagen. The audit found that while the commission generally followed established processes, certain procedures warrant improvement to ensure public confidence.

Salt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026

Liberty Park has pricey upgrades on the horizon. One idea to make them a reality: corporate naming rights.

Salt Lake City leaders are pushing for new ways to pay for dreams like revamping Liberty Lake and adding thousands of trees. Comment Add as Preferred Source Dreams abound for ways to renew Salt Lake City’s lush green and popular Liberty Park.

via Salt Lake TribuneSalt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026

October 2026 general conference: Talk summaries, photos

The 196th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be Oct. 3-4 from the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. It’s been almost a year since President Dallin H. Oaks was set apart as prophet-president of the global faith.

via Deseret NewsSalt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026

BYUtv to broadcast 2026 General Conference sessions

The 2026 General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will feature messages of guidance and inspiration from Church leaders.

Salt Lake CityOriginally published October 3, 2026

Man Charged After Helmet-Related Fight During St. George Football Game

An individual faces charges following a physical altercation involving a football helmet during a junior-college league game in St. George. The incident occurred during a match between the St. George Silver and the Idaho Outlaws on Oct. 3, 2026.

St. GeorgeOriginally published October 3, 2026

Salt Lake speakeasy The Rest is a vibey basement space on Main Street

Main in Salt Lake City, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. Comment Add as Preferred Source This article is excerpted from the Utah Eats newsletter. Hello, Eaters! Bodega and The Rest, at 331 S. Main St.

via Salt Lake TribuneSalt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026

October general conference: Watch and follow

The 196th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will be held at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. The church set a record last year with 385,490 convert baptisms. This year also has shown an acceleration of temple construction progress under the watch of church President Dallin H.

via Deseret NewsSalt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026

UHSAA releases 6A and 4A girls tennis state championship brackets

The UHSAA released the remaining girls tennis state championship brackets for the 6A and 4A tournaments on Thursday morning. The 6A tournament begins with first rounds on Saturday at Brighton High School and will conclude between Oct. 8 and Oct. 10 at the Liberty Park Tennis Center in Salt Lake City.

BrightonOctober 3, 2026

Skyline tops East 49-12 in football

Skyline defeated East 49-12 in football.

Salt Lake CityOctober 3, 2026

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