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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.
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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...
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...
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....
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.
'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."
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.
'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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Skyline tops East 49-12 in football
Skyline defeated East 49-12 in football.
Granger tops West 2-0 in girls soccer
Granger defeated West 2-0 in girls soccer.
Park City high alum dies in Cache County BASE jumping accident
Gabe Reilly, 27, served with the Salt Lake City Fire Department for four years. Gabe Reilly grew up in Park City and trained on the Park City Ski Team. The 27-year-old died Sept. BASE jumping is an acronym for the four types of objects people jump from: buildings, antennas, spans (bridges) and earth (cliffs, canyons and mountains).
Highland tops Juan Diego Catholic 62-0 in football; 1 more Salt Lake City result
Highland defeated Juan Diego Catholic 62-0 in football. Summit Academy defeated Judge Memorial Catholic 44-21 in football.
Salt Lake City Shops Offer Spooky Decor and Vintage Finds
Local Salt Lake City retailers are offering a variety of Halloween decorations and collectibles, ranging from spooky home decor to vintage finds. According to a City Cast Salt Lake report published October 1, these shops provide alternatives to big-box stores for those seeking seasonal items.