Ben McAdams defeats Riley Owen in Utah’s 1st District
Democrat Ben McAdams defeated Republican Riley Owen in Utah’s 1st Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. The result flips the seat from Republican control to Democrats.
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Salt Lake County bond leads early tally; $7.9M proposed for Millcreek park
A preliminary tally put Salt Lake County’s $128 million recreation bond ahead 61% to 39%. The proposed project list includes $7.9 million for Big Cottonwood Regional Park.
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Orem wins 4A title in five-set girls volleyball final
Orem defeated Green Canyon 3-2 to win the 2026 UHSAA 4A girls volleyball championship, taking the deciding set 15-8.
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Fire at Salt Lake City airport damages 12 vehicles
A fire in the airport’s Blue Lot damaged 12 vehicles Friday. No injuries were reported, and the cause had not been confirmed.
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Utah mountain soil moisture hit a mid-October record after Rachel
Utah’s statewide mountain soil-moisture reading reached 64.2% on Oct. 15, while reservoirs remained below their start-of-water-year median and severe drought covered 71.4% of the state’s area.
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USU Extension lists two $25 workplace-skills course formats
Enrollment is ongoing for self-paced and facilitated versions of USU Extension’s workplace-skills course.
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Judge blocks Forest Service headquarters move to Salt Lake City
A preliminary court order temporarily halts the planned headquarters relocation and specified USDA reorganization actions, with exceptions.
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Utah justices weigh law shifting cases to three-judge panels
The Utah Supreme Court heard three challenges to the Legislature’s panel process. The disputes concern which judges hear cases over abortion, redistricting and fossil-fuel permits.
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Utah lists one active AI health pilot, two still waiting
Utah’s new healthcare AI agreements cover acne treatment, pelvic-floor therapy and prescription refills, but only Nolla Health’s pilot was active as of Oct. 7.
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Nearly 10,000 acre-feet routed to Great Salt Lake wetlands
A coordinated water release tied to the Pineview pipeline project is underway, with delivery to Great Salt Lake wetlands including Willard Spur.
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FTC health-privacy case puts telehealth advertising data under scrutiny
The FTC and state regulators accuse Hims & Hers of sharing sensitive health data with advertisers while misleading users about subscriptions and cancellation.
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Salt Lake City Council to Hear Proposal for 22 Liberty Wells Townhomes
The Salt Lake City Council will hear public comment Tuesday on requested land-use changes that could enable Castlewood Development’s proposed Liberty Wells townhome project.
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FDA, CDC Investigate 22 Salmonella Cases Linked to Sprouts
Federal officials are investigating 22 Salmonella cases linked to recalled broccoli sprouts from an Idaho grower sold in Idaho, Montana and Washington.
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DOJ files four final lawsuits over undocumented-student tuition
The Justice Department sued Hawaii, D.C., Arkansas and Utah over tuition and aid policies. The complaints do not immediately change eligibility.
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Salt Lake City weighs sharp increases in utility impact fees
Salt Lake City is considering higher one-time water, sewer and stormwater impact fees for new construction, with public hearings scheduled for September 22 and October 6, 2026.
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Utah fires are mostly contained, but recovery risks remain
Utah’s largest fires are mostly contained, but burn scars, damaged roads and threatened water systems continue to create safety and recovery risks.
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FrontRunner 2X advances toward a $1.3 billion federal grant. What Utah riders could gain
FrontRunner 2X has entered the federal engineering phase, but Utah riders will not see immediate service changes while grant, design and construction decisions remain pending.
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1100 East closure continues through Aug. 31 during Salt Lake City S-Line extension work
UTA has fully closed 1100 East between Sugarmont Drive and Simpson Avenue in Salt Lake City’s Sugar House district through Aug. 31, with detours and changing access conditions.
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Herriman docket advances five commercial and housing proposals
Herriman’s July development tracker lists five active or pending projects, including a Life Time sign, an event center, townhomes and a boulevard rezoning request.
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Holladay-UDOT intersection project moves into summer construction window
Construction on improvements at two Holladay intersections is scheduled to begin as early as July 8 and continue through October.
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Orem sets Aug. 27 hearing for final budget and tax action
Orem City Council will hold a truth-in-taxation hearing Aug. 27 before expected final adoption of the city’s fiscal 2026-27 budget.
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Delta planning commission schedules Aug. 12 hearing on zone-change request
Delta’s Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Aug. 12 on a request to change local zoning rules.