The University of Utah is hosting the 4th Annual Race for Campus Safety to honor Lauren McCluskey and address campus violence. The event features races, activities, and promotes safety advocacy.

The Utah Women & Leadership Project released a brief on the effects of social and cultural factors on women's body image and cosmetic surgery trends in Utah.

Utah experiences record rainfall in October, boosting the state's water outlook and soil moisture levels. Conservation efforts and programs support efficient water management.

Sandy City Police Department highlights the impact of domestic violence on children, offering support and resources, and urges community action during Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

USU's Center for Community announces events for Hispanic Heritage and Native American Heritage Months, featuring cultural education, festivities, and dialogues from October through November.

The Seven Canyons Refuge in Salt Lake City's Liberty Park opens, providing an interactive, dry art exhibit emphasizing multisensory experiences and environmental themes.

Salt Lake City is accepting applications for its 2026 Arts, Culture, and Entertainment Grant, offering $300,000 to support community events. Applications are due by November 1st.

Murray City, Utah, announces a week of diverse events like government meetings, Halloween activities, a farmers market, author visit, and musical performances in October.

South Salt Lake City emphasizes the importance of stormwater systems for environmental and public health, including street sweeping, maintenance, and encouraging residents to participate in the Adopt-a-Drain program.

Salt Lake City Government reminds residents via Facebook to dispose of autumn leaves properly, using brown compost carts or as garden fertilizer, to prevent street and storm drain blockages.

Utah GOP lawmakers propose a plan to cut gas prices by ending a tax exemption for oil refineries, aiming to pass the tax burden from consumers to producers and potentially lower prices by 10 to 20 cents per gallon.

The University of Utah celebrates its 175th Homecoming with various events, including a concert, exhibitions, food trucks, a class reunion, a soapbox derby, and a game watch party.

Liberty Park introduced the Seven Canyons Refuge, an interactive art space highlighting the importance of water through light, sound, and sculpture, as a transformation of the old Seven Canyons Fountain.