September events and activities in Utah
Here’s a breakdown, by type of event or activity, of what’s going on in Utah this September
Utah governor is not running for president, but he’s out to save the country — with a new book
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has a forthcoming book “Off Ramp: How to Be a Peacemaker in an Age of Contempt." It centers around Charlie Kirk assassination.
Nick Shirley says California is trying to stop his investigations. Democrats say it’s stopping doxxing
Republicans say the new protections for immigration-service workers could chill investigations. Democrats say the law targets threats, not journalism.
Brigham City takes one step further to advance Trump’s ‘energy independence’ agenda — by building nuclear facility
The 20,000 square-foot, $100 million facility announcement lands amid the state’s nuclear energy push, and formal complaints against it
Why there are more bear encounters than usual this summer
Why so many bear sightings this year? Drought, wildfire driving bears to lower elevations. Do black bears attack people? Why are bear cubs euthanized?
The quiet Republican divide over whether Trump’s multibillion-dollar family empire is a conflict-of-interest crisis
Trump’s crypto firm earned $1.4 billion in 2025. Don Jr. and Eric Trump bought stake in a mining company days before it got a huge government contract
How a national title-winning BYU coach stared down cancer with trademark grit and faith
Retired BYU Cougarettes coach Jodi Maxfield led her teams to over 20 national titles — but her greatest challenge was enduring ovarian cancer.
When wildfire smoke and rain collide, it may fall as fertilizer, Utah study finds
A new Utah-led study finds that wildfire smoke can cause "large bursts" of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium to fall onto ecosystems when it mixes with rain.
Is the sky falling in college sports? Here’s what Utahns think
What is NIL? What's revenue sharing in college sports? How much do college football players make? What concerns fans about college sports?
President and CEO of Utah Olympic Legacy Foundation dies at 58
Colin Hilton dedicated his career to ensuring the legacy of Utah’s 2002 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games not only survived but thrived.