Pedestrian killed in Mountain View Corridor crash
WEST JORDAN, Utah, Oct. 10, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A pedestrian was killed Friday night after being struck by a vehicle near 9050 South Mountain View Corridor. West Jordan Police Sgt. McMullin told Gephardt Daily that officers were dispatched to the site of the crash at approximately 9:31 p.m.
Public Lands department builds a prickly defense against erosion in Salt Lake City’s foothills
SALT LAKE CITY — Volunteers and Salt Lake City Department of Public Lands officials are working to restore foothill areas damaged by the Bonneville Fire, planting vegetation to help stabilize hillsides and improve habitat for wildlife. The fire, which burned above Red Butte Garden and threatened nearby areas, left...
Pioneer Park upgrades nearing completion, with reopening set for November
SALT LAKE CITY — Construction at Pioneer Park is nearing completion, with new recreation spaces and a ranger office expected to welcome visitors next month. Work began in March and is now about 80% to 90% complete, according to Nancy Monteith, a senior landscape architect with Salt Lake City Public Lands. Crews are laying sod, planting garden beds and checking the work before the fenced-off areas reopen.
Utah Flood Watch Oct 10-12: Salt Lake City, Zion Face Flood Risk
Flood Watches cover much of Utah as heavy rainfall threatens cities, national parks and mountain roads.
Kansas-Utah game moved up due to incoming storm
Incoming storms expected to bring heavy rain and possible flooding has forced University of Utah officials to move up Saturday's football game vs. Kansas.
‘All the food and all the love’: Trader Joe’s opens new location in Herriman
A brand-new Trader Joe's officially opened its doors on Friday, welcoming Herriman shoppers to enjoy everything that makes the store special.
New documentary asks, ‘Is this Joseph Smith?’
SALT LAKE CITY — A new independent documentary focusing on the image of Latter-day Saint church leader Joseph Smith Jr. opens in Utah theatres Friday. The opening scene of "Brother Joseph Again" shows producers Joseph Brickey and Patrick Bishop looking at many images of the Prophet Joseph Smith. One says to the other, "I'm just not convinced right now that it is Joseph Smith."
University of Utah planning $26 million renovation of Rice-Eccles Stadium
The University of Utah and its new company, Crimson Brand Partners, are planning a $26 million renovation of Rice-Eccles Stadium, according to documents obtained by The Salt Lake Tribune.
FBI in SLC asks public’s help identifying armed robbery suspect
MONTEZUMA CREEK, Utah, Oct. 9, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The FBI is seeking information about an armed robbery at a Sinclair gas station and convenience store in Montezuma Creek. An unidentified individual armed with a handgun robbed the business Sept. 18, according to a release from the FBI’s Salt...
Trader Joe’s Is Opening a Brand-New Store Today (and More Soon to Come)—See Where
The popular grocer continues to expand across the country.
