The ongoing federal shutdown has halted SNAP benefits for about 86,000 Utah households, putting pressure on the state's food security system and increasing reliance on community-run food pantries.

The University of Utah's women's soccer team approaches its final home matches with a chance to qualify for the Big 12 Conference Tournament, facing tough competition and relying on seasoned players and a new roster.

A semitruck carrying firearms and ammunition rolled over on I-15 in Washington County due to a tire malfunction, avoiding traffic lanes. A separate incident in Salt Lake required UHP to extricate a trapped individual from a semi-truck collision.

The forecast for Salt Lake City indicates calm weather with mild temperatures leading into the weekend, light winds, and mostly clear skies. Potential snow is expected Saturday night into Sunday.

Chevron supports Utah State University's Janet Quinney Lawson Institute, contributing over $230,000 in six years to aid their environmental research and policy-making initiatives.

Salt Lake County Mayor Jenny Wilson proposes nearly a 20% property tax increase for the 2026 budget, facing public concern over the financial strain it could cause.

Dylan Guenther scored the overtime winner for the Utah Mammoth against the Colorado Avalanche, earning a 4-3 victory and marking Colorado's first loss of the season.

The Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water and Air at Utah State University partners with The Nature Conservancy, receiving a $100,000 donation to link research with policy for Utah's environmental challenges.

SLCPD investigates a downtown fatal crash where a car hit a bicyclist, with 59-year-old Scott Hunt dying from injuries. The driver cooperated with the ongoing probe.

Salt Lake City experiences a crisp morning at 39°F, with a high near 69°F and increasing clouds later in the day. Evening may bring rain with a 30% chance of precipitation.

Partial road closure expected at 560 Park Ave due to North Ridge Construction's roofing materials positioning on October 22, causing potential commuting inconvenience.

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.