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Tibetan and Nepalese communities host candlelight vigil downtown, attended by candidate Ben McAdams

Tibetan and Nepalese Utahns gathered in front of the mayor's office on Sept. 2 magnitude seismic tremor that occurred on Aug. 26th. Wednesday was chosen as the day of the memorial because it is the Dalai Lama's soul day, said Pema Chagzoetsang, the president of Utahn Tibetan Association, as the memorial began in Salt Lake City.

Major Expo lets students explore new departments and programs

On Wednesday Sept. Representatives from every major, minor and certificate at the University of Utah were present to give students the opportunity to learn about different academic programs. The expo is an annual event which is held around the same time every year.

Police investigate shooting incident in Salt Lake City

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — An investigation is underway after shots were fired early Saturday morning not far from the Front Runner rail route of the Salt Lake Central Station. According to Lt.

U Career Success hosts fall STEM Fair

On Tuesday, Sept. 22, U Career Success hosted the fall 2026 STEM Internship & Career Fair at the A. Ray Olpin Union Student Union Ballroom, where students could connect with employers about future opportunities. The event brought recruiters from companies such as Goldman Sachs and Lucid Software in what U Career Coach Bruce Hancey...

via dailyutahchronicle.comSalt Lake CitySeptember 26, 2026

Avenues Street Fair 2026 Performer Lineup Released September 26

A performer lineup released September 26 outlines the scheduled musical acts for the Avenues Street Fair 2026. The lineup features various local and regional artists performing throughout the day.

Cottonwood HeightsOriginally published September 26, 2026

Police investigating shots fired call in Salt Lake City’s Granary District

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 26, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — There was a large police presence in Salt Lake City's near west side early Saturday morning after multiple reports of gunfire and vehicles speeding from the scene near 565 South 600 West shortly before 1 a.m. SLCPD Lt.

via gephardtdaily.comSalt Lake CitySeptember 26, 2026

ASUU Legislative Assembly talks RSO funding

On Tuesday, Sept. 22, the Associated Students of the University of Utah (ASUU) held their first legislative assembly meeting in the student union. At the meeting, legislative assembly members discussed funding allocations for Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) and two new bills: JR 1 and JB 1.

via dailyutahchronicle.comSalt Lake CitySeptember 26, 2026

Film society hosts media swap after announcing return of Tower Theatre

Salt Lake Film Society (SLFS) hosted a media swap and sale last Friday, Sept. 18, at Broadway Theatre to build their media collection and sustain the Tower Theatre's renovation. About 60 people attended the event. The SLFS announced the Tower Theatre's reopening on Sept.

via dailyutahchronicle.comSalt Lake CitySeptember 26, 2026

The Full Extent: Inside Putin’s war with former CIA station Chief Ralph Goff

Transcript Kaeden Thomas: My name is Kaeden Thomas. I'm your host. Welcome to the Full Extent Podcast. I'm joined here by Ralph Goff. He is an esteemed former CIA chief of station in Europe, the Middle East, Eurasia, and various parts of Asia as well.

via dailyutahchronicle.comSalt Lake CitySeptember 26, 2026

Skyline tops Woods Cross 1-0 in girls soccer

Skyline defeated Woods Cross 1-0 in girls soccer.

Salt Lake CitySeptember 26, 2026

IOC president’s Utah visit important to U.S. Olympic leaders – Deseret News

MDT See More Deseret News Stories In Search View 1 Comment Share International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry visits with members of the Utah Lady Grizzlies hockey team Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at the Steiner Ice Rink in Salt Lake City.

via Deseret NewsSalt Lake CitySeptember 26, 2026

International Pentecostal conference to bring thousands to Salt Lake City – Deseret News

The United Pentecostal Church International General Conference will be held from Sept. 29 to Oct. 2 in Salt Lake City. The United Pentecostal Church International General Conference will be held from Sept. 29 to Oct.

via Deseret NewsSalt Lake CitySeptember 26, 2026

Pleasant weekend ahead of incoming rain

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Happy Saturday, Utah! It'll be perfect weather to kick off the weekend with warm temperatures running about 5 degrees above average in the north, while the south remains seasonal.

via ABC 4Salt Lake CitySeptember 26, 2026

He’s accused of murder in the Salt Lake City LDS church shooting. A judge ruled he can argue self-defense.

After oral arguments in November, a judge will decide if the case will be dismissed or go to trial. , who is charged with two counts of murder in the shooting, may argue self-defense.

via Salt Lake TribuneSalt Lake CitySeptember 26, 2026

BYU Sports Nation Previews Big 12 and Volleyball Matchups

BYU Sports Nation's 2026 season coverage included previews of Big 12 matchups and analysis of upcoming volleyball and football contests.

ProvoSeptember 26, 2026

Skyline tops Cottonwood 56-0 in football; 3 more Salt Lake City results

Skyline defeated Cottonwood 56-0 in football. East defeated Juan Diego Catholic 54-6 in football.

Salt Lake CitySeptember 26, 2026

Honduran man, twice removed from the US, charged with drug trafficking in Salt Lake

Posted - Sept. Allison StuartKSL Seized fentanyl pills are displayed during a press conference about the dangers and increase in fentanyl at the Drug Enforcement Administration Salt Lake City District Office in Salt Lake City on July 25, 2024.

via KSLSalt Lake CitySeptember 25, 2026

Beehive Blitz – Week 7 Scoreboard

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Week 7 of high school football is here, so check out all the scores and the highlights from the season premiere of Beehive Blitz 2026! ABC4 will be bringing you highlights of games being held across the state today on ABC4 News at 10 p.m.

via ABC 4Salt Lake CitySeptember 25, 2026

I-215 W Ramp Closures and SR-193 Crash Reported in Davis County

Multiple alerts were reported by UDOT involving construction and a crash in Davis and Weber counties. These incidents included I-215 W ramp closures and a lane closure on WB SR-193.

Davis CountySeptember 25, 2026

Bear tranquilized, removed from Salt Lake City's Avenues neighborhood

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources officials began receiving reports about a bear roaming around the Upper Avenues on Tuesday. Lydia Foreman was among the residents who spotted the creature. They're used to seeing deer and rabbits from the window, as well as cougars and bobcats on rare occasions.

via KSLSalt Lake CitySeptember 25, 2026

Salt Lake City schools high school sports roundup: 8 finals from Thursday, Sept. 24

Highland defeated Juan Diego Catholic 4-0 in girls soccer. East defeated Judge Memorial Catholic 2-0 in girls soccer.

Salt Lake CitySeptember 25, 2026

Review: Broadway in Utah’s ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ delivers visually magical

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 25, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” the Broadway touring production brought in by Zions Bank Broadway at the Eccles, offers magical live visual effects that seem to turn one character into another, spark fire battles with wizards' wands, and depict time travel between alternate realities.

via gephardtdaily.comSalt Lake CitySeptember 25, 2026

Multiple Salt Lake neighborhoods could see investments

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — 11 neighborhoods in Salt Lake County are in line for new investment as Governor Spencer Cox Gov. Spencer Cox has recommended the areas for a second round of federal Opportunity Zones.

via ABC 4Salt Lake CitySeptember 25, 2026

Temple Square open to the public for General Conference

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 25, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints confirmed Friday that Temple Square, from State Street to West Temple, will be open to the public for the upcoming general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

via gephardtdaily.comSalt Lake CitySeptember 25, 2026

Salt Lake City Fire helps rescue bear cub, now headed to rescue facility

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 25, 2025 (Gephardt Daily) — Crews with the Salt Lake City Fire Department responded to a residential area to assist with a bear cub who climbed up a tree.

via gephardtdaily.comSalt Lake CitySeptember 25, 2026

Hossmann Lees Field Goal Sinks Wildcats for Fisk's First Win

Portland State secured its first victory under head coach Chris Fisk with a 44-41 walk-off field goal against Weber State at Stewart Stadium on Sept. 26. The win was fueled by a 213-yard rushing performance from Delon Thompson and a critical late interception by Terahiti Wolfe.

OgdenOriginally published September 25, 2026

Ogden artist completes landmark Japanese mural in Salt Lake

After months of preparation, meetings, and painting, the mural honoring Salt Lake City’s Japantown is now completed. “It’s been a long time coming. I’m super happy with the product.

via KJZZOgdenSeptember 25, 2026

FDA advisers back Galleri cancer blood test, with cautions – Deseret News

World Written in blood: Disease discovery keeps expanding with new tests Blood tests can reveal clues to many illnesses. MDT See More Deseret News Stories In Search View Comments Share Phlebotomist Ali Eden, left, injects some of Wendy Finlayson’s donated blood into test tubes during a Red Cross blood drive at the Salt Lake Community College South City Campus in Salt Lake City on Monday, Sept.

via Deseret NewsSalt Lake CitySeptember 25, 2026

Video shows fight that led to stabbing on Salt Lake City TRAX train

New video from inside a Utah Transit Authority TRAX train shows an onboard fight that led to one passenger being stabbed and others subduing both men until police arrived. The alleged stabbing took place Sept. 2 on a blueline TRAX train in Salt Lake City.

via Fox 13Salt Lake CitySeptember 25, 2026

Tony Finau commits to play in Bank of Utah Championship

The tournament is scheduled for Oct. Finau, a Salt Lake City native and six-time PGA TOUR winner, did not play in either of the tournament’s first two editions at Black Desert. The 37-year-old’s golf roots run deep in Utah. Finau grew up in Salt Lake City’s Rose Park neighborhood, developed his game on local public courses and became a standout in the Utah junior golf scene.

via KUTVSalt Lake CitySeptember 25, 2026

Alto Cirra Wants to Put Autonomous Aircraft to Work in Utah’s Clouds

Mark Tullis Sep 25, 2026 - 12 min read Andrew Verda, Co-Founder and CEO of Alto Cirra, prepares the company’s autonomous aircraft during a field test in Utah. The Salt Lake City startup is developing drone technology for high-altitude atmospheric operations, including cloud-seeding missions planned for the Wasatch Back this winter.

via techbuzznews.comSalt Lake CitySeptember 25, 2026

Sunny and warm start to the weekend, but rain returns early next week...

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) - Happy Friday, Utah! Our Friday afternoon will feature mostly sunny skies and warm conditions. Highs will climb into the low to mid 80s across the Wasatch Front. Daytime highs will warm into the lower 90s across SW Utah.

via ABC 4Salt Lake CitySeptember 25, 2026

IOC president, Park City Paralympic gold medalist meet with Salt Lake City students - Park Record

With that time, organizers are getting involved in other causes, such as working to ingrain the youth into the Games. For example, Utah 2034 organizers and Ken Garff for Good launched the Utah 2034 Champion Schools program at the end of August, which will look to bring Olympic and Paralympic values into local elementary schools.

via Park RecordSalt Lake CitySeptember 25, 2026

Utah Hospitals Expand Pediatric Pulmonary Hypertension Care via $10 Million Gift

University of Utah Health and Intermountain Health Primary Children’s Hospital are expanding specialized care and research for children with pediatric pulmonary hypertension and complex cardiac conditions. A $10 million gift from the Hyde family will fund a new endowed chair to support medical specialists in the Mountain West region.

Salt Lake CitySeptember 25, 2026

Utah State Correctional Facility hosts 9/11 day of service

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — The Utah State Correctional Facility hosted a historic day of service. The project inside the prison was only the second 9/11 day of service project ever held inside a correctional facility in the United States.

via ABC 4Salt Lake CitySeptember 25, 2026

Cathedral Prayer Service Marks 250th Anniversary of Dominguez-Escalante Expedition

A prayer service at the Cathedral of the Madeleine commemorated the 250th anniversary of the Dominguez-Escalante Expedition. Bishop Oscar A. Solis presided over the service, which honored the history of the mission and the indigenous people who assisted the travelers.

Salt Lake CitySeptember 25, 2026

Interfaith Suicide Prevention Summit to Provide Resources for Faith Leaders

Local Catholic lay leaders and clergy are encouraged to attend the Interfaith Suicide Prevention Summit for Faith Leaders on Oct. 29 at the Gail Miller SLCC Conference Center in Sandy. The free event will offer resources and practical tools to help leaders support parishioners struggling with addiction and their families.

Salt Lake CitySeptember 25, 2026

Diocesan Essay Contest Offers Free Trip to World Youth Day in Seoul

Catholic youth in the Diocese of Salt Lake City can compete in a new essay contest to win a fully funded trip to World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea.

Salt Lake CitySeptember 25, 2026
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