Salt Lake City Launches $300K ACE Grant Application for Arts and Culture Boost in 2026
Salt Lake City is offering a $300,000 ACE Grant for local arts and culture initiatives, with applications open until November 1. Mayor Mendenhall hopes to support diverse community celebrations through these grants.
Utah State University Evacuates Building Following Discovery of Suspicious Package Ahead of Turning Point USA Event
A suspicious package at Utah State University led to an evacuation before a Turning Point USA event; it was non-explosive and not deemed an intentional threat. The event proceeded with heightened security measures.
Delta Center Revamp Enhances Fan Experience for Utah Mammoth and Jazz Games with New Seating and Food Options
The Delta Center's first renovation phase adds 1,100 seats for the Utah Mammoth games, with upgrades including a new riser system and expanded seating, while preserving Utah Jazz seating capacity.
University of Colorado Fined $50,000 for Fans' Derogatory Chants Against BYU, Leadership and Coach Deion Sanders Apologize
University of Colorado is fined $50,000 due to fans chanting derogatory slurs at a BYU football game, with both school officials and Big 12 Conference condemning the behavior.
University of Utah Announces Walk-On Tryouts for Men's Basketball Team - Full-Time Students Invited to Compete for a Spot on the Runnin' Utes
The University of Utah is holding walk-on tryouts for its men's basketball team, open to full-time students who meet specific requirements including physical exams and paperwork.
Utah Scientists Unlock Secrets of Hypertension's Role in Dementia: A $21.6M Study Could Change Alzheimer's Future
The University of Utah is conducting a study on the link between hypertension and dementia, analyzing 40,000 blood samples with a $21.6 million NIH grant to understand how blood pressure management could prevent cognitive decline.
Revolutionary 'BIRDBASE' Dataset Unveiled by Conservation Biologist Çağan Şekercioğlu, Offering In-Depth Look at Global Bird Species Traits
The 'BIRDBASE' dataset, detailing ecological traits of 11,589 bird species, has been released after decades of work by biologist Çağan Şekercioğlu and his team.












