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The Utah Transit Authority will suspend fare collection on all services, including Sandy's TRAX Blue Line and bus routes, from Friday, Oct. 16, through Sunday, Oct. 18, while it upgrades fare system software and hardware.
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View MoreFanX plans temporary move to Sandy expo center
FanX, Utah's largest pop culture convention, will temporarily move to Sandy's Mountain America Expo Center after the Salt Palace Convention Center closes for a three-year reconstruction in fall 2027, raising vendor concerns about lost sales in the smaller venue.
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View MoreSunset Pond bass limit drops to zero for 2027 season
The Utah Wildlife Board voted to cut the daily largemouth bass limit at Sunset Pond from two fish to zero starting in the 2027 season, making the Salt Lake County community pond one of eight Wasatch Front waters selected for mandatory catch-and-release bass protection.
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View MoreAlta Hawks swim clinics open Monday at Dimple Dell
Alta High School is hosting open swim clinics at Dimple Dell Recreation Center through Oct. 16 for students interested in trying out for the swim team, which placed fourth at the 5A state championship last season.
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View MoreSandy's Tanners Flat earns top-60 spot in national campground study
Tanners Flat Campground near Sandy ranked No. 60 in a national study of America's most-reviewed public campgrounds, scoring 90 out of 100 for cleanliness and quiet.
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View MoreStudy ties Sandy rep's 988 crisis line to 4,400 fewer deaths
A JAMA study found nearly 4,400 fewer Americans ages 15 to 34 died by suicide than projected since the 988 crisis line launched in 2022. Sandy state Rep. Steve Eliason helped originate the idea behind the line more than a decade ago.
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View MoreSandy nonprofit's golf tournament raises funds for foster kids' camp
Utah Royal Kids, a Sandy-based 501(c)(3), hosts its Golf Classic and Luncheon on Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Eaglewood Golf Course in North Salt Lake, aiming to raise $30,000 for summer camp and year-round mentoring for foster children ages 7 to 11.
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View MoreSandy marks 9/11's 25th anniversary at Healing Field ceremony
Sandy Mayor Monica Zoltanski, Fire Chief Ryan McConaghie and Police Chief Jeff Nigbur spoke at the Utah Healing Field ceremony Friday, Sept. 11, honoring lives lost in the 2001 attacks; the flag display at Promenade Park remains open through Monday at 6 p.m.
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View MoreSandy Heritage Festival brings horse parade, free fun Saturday
Sandy City's annual Heritage Festival returns to Main Street Park in Historic Sandy on Saturday, Sept. 19, with a horse parade, classic car show, pony rides, bounce houses and live music, all free of charge.
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View MoreUtah Youth Sports Giving Day launches Saturday with $1.5M match
The inaugural Utah Youth Sports Giving Day opens Saturday, Sept. 12 at 6 p.m. with dollar-for-dollar matching on donations to 146 youth sports nonprofits statewide, led by Sandy-based Miller Sports + Entertainment.
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View MoreSandy's Alta View Hospital offers walk-in crisis care
Intermountain Alta View Hospital in Sandy offers walk-in behavioral health crisis support with no appointment needed, and Intermountain Health's director of crisis services says asking someone directly about suicidal thoughts can open the door to saving a life.
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View MoreSandy flags fly half-staff Friday for 9/11's 25th anniversary
More than 3,000 American flags stand south of Sandy City Hall as the Utah Healing Field returns for the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, and Gov. Cox has ordered all state flags to half-staff Friday.
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View MoreSandy canyon foliage forecast to peak early October
Forecasters predict Salt Lake County's fall colors will peak around Sept. 30 through Oct. 6, giving Sandy families a window to plan canyon drives, though drought could mute the display.