Salt Lake City, UT news on Monday, October 19, 2026
In Salt Lake City, UT on Monday, October 19, 2026: Utah mother guilty of poisoning husband with fentanyl. Also: A raging wildfire in Utah is prompting evacuations as crews work to contain it; The Salt Lake Book Festival features headliner Jodi Picoult, whose novel was banned in Utah, coming up this week. Weather: Mostly fair today with highs near 68°F and light winds up to 8 mph.
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Headlines
- A jury found Utah mother Kouri Richins guilty of fatally poisoning her husband with fentanyl.ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos ·
Events & going out
- The Salt Lake Book Festival features headliner Jodi Picoult, whose novel was banned in Utah, coming up this week.The Salt Lake Tribune ·
Business & new openings
- New renderings show Salt Lake City's proposed downtown sports and entertainment district with expanded venues.FOX 13 News Utah ·
Nature & environment
- A raging wildfire in Utah is prompting evacuations as crews work to contain it.ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos ·
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