Local Traditions
AF Memories Project asking locals to share their stories
— American Fork Library and local writer David Rodeback are collecting 250 personal memory stories from American Fork residents online as part of the America 250 celebration, accepting 2-300 word submissions through the…
Team Throttle Monster Truck Tour takes over fairgrounds
— The Team Throttle Monster Truck Tour drew a full house to the Carbon County Fairgrounds in Price on Sept. 12, featuring trucks like Jurassic Attack and Velociraptor plus a pit party for fans.
Bilingual book club helps women find community and a sense of belonging
— A bilingual book club called Ponle Filtro, started by Latina women across Utah, has grown into a community and support network for members from Colombia, Mexico and elsewhere.
The 2026 World in Bloom Flower Parade & International Folk Festival
— The International Peace Gardens will host the 2026 World in Bloom Flower Parade & International Folk Festival on Sept. 19 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring a garden tour and folk festival with music and dance.
Family works to restore monument for former apostle, Salt Lake City mayor
— A Utah family is raising $10,000 through GoFundMe to restore the deteriorating grave monument of Daniel H. Wells, a former Salt Lake City mayor and LDS Church apostle, at Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Sanpete County Fly-In highlights airport’s role in the community
— The annual Sanpete County Fly-In returned to Ephraim-Manti Airport after a one-year hiatus, showcasing the airport's roles in firefighting, medical evacuations, agriculture, business and flight training.
High School Reunion
— A personal essay reflecting on attending a 50-year high school class reunion, recounting old memories, aging, and life changes among former classmates.
Junior Livestock entries bring in $160,000 for Sanpete County Fair
— Livestock raised by 99 Sanpete County children ages 6-18 sold for $160,000 at the Junior Livestock Show and Sale during the Sanpete County Fair, with proceeds going to the youth participants.
50th Anniversary | Jeff & Joanne Braby
— An announcement celebrating the 50th wedding anniversary of Jeff and Joanne Braby, published as a community submission.
Sixth-annual Tooele Renaissance Faire expects more than 5,000 guests
— The sixth-annual Tooele Renaissance Faire returns to Stansbury Park's Benson Grist Mill, expecting more than 5,000 attendees with performers, combat shows and vendors over two days.
The Taylorsville Fall Festival: Celebrating History and Community
— Taylorsville's Fall Festival returns for its fourth year on Sept. 19, offering pumpkin painting, a pie-eating contest, and art exhibits at the Taylorsville-Bennion Heritage Center.
Pigskin Predictions, Week 1; Gilberg takes number one spot, Gifford has to settle for number two
— A local newspaper's football pick'em contest results for Week 1, with Daniel Gilberg taking first place and Darren Gifford placing second.
Kanab marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with memorial walk
— Kanab firefighters and community members held their annual memorial walk on September 11, marking 25 years since the 9/11 attacks with a ceremony and a 3.43-mile walk honoring the 343 firefighters who died at the World…
Rutan aircraft return to Kanab for annual fly-in
— Kanab Municipal Airport hosted the annual Rutan Fly-In and Turner Classic over Labor Day weekend, drawing 117 registered attendees and 56 aircraft for the 30-plus year gathering of canard aircraft enthusiasts.
Dogs make a big splash at Kanab City Pool
— Kanab City Pool hosted its annual Doggie Pool Day on September 12, letting local dogs swim before the pool closed for the season, with proceeds benefiting the city dog park.
Kanab’s Wild West Fest, celebrating America’s “reel” Western heritage
— Kanab's Wild West Fest, a locally sponsored event centered on the Little Hollywood Museum, featured film screenings, celebrity panels, stunt shows and cowboy poetry celebrating the town's Western film heritage.
Dirty Sodas ready to win
— The Salt Lake Bees are urging fans to vote for the Utah Dirty Sodas as Minor League Baseball's Best New Alternate Identity for 2026, an identity featuring mascot Swiggy and custom merchandise.More: ABC 4 All 2 reports
Families turn to free events as fall arrives in Davis County
— Davis County families and organizations highlight free fall activities, including the Freedom's Light Festival in Bountiful and Bountiful Davis Arts Center programs, as affordability becomes a bigger draw for local…
Youth Garden Project brings pumpkin chuckin' back (in miniature) for Saturday's Harvest Festival
— Moab's Youth Garden Project will hold its eighth annual Harvest Festival Saturday, featuring pumpkin-slingshot activities inspired by the town's former Pumpkin Chuckin' contest, a seed-spitting contest, pie walk, and a…
'Long live Mexico!': Utah's Mexican community marks Mexican Independence Day
— Utah's Mexican community celebrated Mexican Independence Day at the Mexican Civic Center in Salt Lake City with El Grito reenactment, traditional dancing and music, marking the start of Hispanic Heritage Month.More: Fox 13 , Fox 13 (YouTube) All 3 reports
Essay contest inspires Lehi fourth graders to become historians
— Lehi fourth graders participated in an essay contest tied to the unveiling of a new historical marker, with winners recognized for essays about local history and personal family stories.