Utah has reached a landmark $12.2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. to address child safety concerns on Instagram and Facebook. The agreement, which includes sweeping platform reforms and significant financial penalties, resolves long-standing claims regarding addictive features and mental health harms.
Real Salt Lake was eliminated from the Leagues Cup 2026 quarterfinals following a 3-0 loss to Club León at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. The defeat ends the club's tournament run while advancing Los Panzas Verdes to the semifinals.
Corner Canyon High School ranked No. 4 in the Salt Lake metro area according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings. The school's high ranking reflects strong enrollment trends within the Canyons School District.
A fatal crash on westbound Interstate 215 in Salt Lake County resulted in two deaths on August 25, 2026. The incident occurred near milepost 26, causing significant road closures and investigations by the Utah Highway Patrol.
Salt Lake County scheduled onsite mobile mammogram screenings at three locations in September 2026. The screenings aimed to provide convenient early detection for breast cancer.
SANDY, Utah — A Salt Lake County household now needs to earn $186,827 a year to afford the county’s median-priced single-family home of $645,000, according to the Salt Lake Board of Realtors® Q2/Mid-Year 2026 Municipal Affordability Tracking Report. Affordability varies significantly by municipality.
Real Salt Lake has signed leading striker Sergi Solans to a contract extension through the 2029-30 season, following a record-breaking rookie campaign. The 23-year-old Spaniard, who has scored 11 goals this season, will remain with the club through 2030 with an option for the following year.
Ranger-led tours are available at Great Salt Lake State Park to view rare Mirabilite Formations. These tours involve a walk along Silver Sands Beach to observe salt mineral deposits.
A performance audit published August 24 found that Salt Lake County motor pool vehicles were consistently underused throughout 2025. The report noted that 64% of the vehicles in the motor pool were not utilized at all during that year.
A 16-year-old boy died on Aug. 19, 2026, after falling several hundred feet while scrambling on Devil's Castle in the Wasatch Range. Search and rescue officials are using the tragedy to warn hikers about the extreme hazards of scrambling terrain.
Salt Lake County is inviting organizations to apply for the 2027 Most Vulnerable Populations AmeriCorps Program. The application period for host agencies runs from September 1 through September 30, 2026.
A notice from the Salt Lake County Election Division regarding the 2026 General Election outlines voting details for uniformed and overseas citizens.
Rookie Sergi Solans broke the Real Salt Lake rookie scoring record during a 4-3 defeat to FC Dallas on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Despite Solans' historic performance, a late stoppage-time goal from Ran Binyamin secured the victory for Dallas at America First Field.
Petar Musa scored twice and rookie Ran Binyamin scored a stoppage-time winner to lead FC Dallas to a 4-3 victory over Real Salt Lake in Utah. The win marked Dallas's 11th victory in Utah, which is the most by any opponent.
Utah State Parks reported over 12 million annual visits for fiscal year 2026, marking the third consecutive year of high attendance. This surge in tourism contributes to a broader economic landscape where visitor spending remains a significant factor in state and local revenue.
The Copperton Town Council has scheduled a meeting for August 19, 2026, to discuss wildfire services agreements, park ownership transfers, and police leadership appointments. The meeting follows several months of deliberations regarding the town's budget and land management.
