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Platelet Donors Needed as the Red Cross National Blood Supply Crisis Continues
Utah platelet donors can get an exclusive Red Cross clear mini backpack during the final week of the limited-time offer; Salt Lake, Lehi and Layton donation centers are open seven days a week.

SALT LAKE CITY (Aug. 9, 2026) — American Red Cross donation centers in Utah are open every day, giving platelet donors more opportunities to donate as a national blood supply crisis continues. Platelets must be used within five days, making regular donations necessary to maintain the supply patients need.

This is also the final week platelet donors can get an exclusive American Red Cross clear mini backpack, perfect for music festivals, concerts and theme parks. The backpack is available to those who donate platelets through Saturday, Aug. 15, while supplies last.

Platelets are critical for patients undergoing cancer treatment, organ transplants and major surgeries or being treated for serious injuries. The Red Cross needs to collect about 3,000 platelet donations each day to meet demand from hospitals across the country.

“Utah donors can make a difference in this national blood supply crisis right here at home,” said Heidi Ruster, Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross Utah/Nevada Region. “Our donation centers are open every day, and we need people to continue giving blood and platelets to help strengthen the supply in the weeks and months ahead.”

More than 50% of donated platelets go to cancer patients. Many need platelet transfusions when chemotherapy or radiation reduces the body’s ability to produce healthy blood cells.

How the Blood Crisis Developed

The Red Cross declared a national blood supply crisis on July 27 for only the second time in its history after blood donations fell to a four-year summer low. The crisis followed an emergency blood shortage declared earlier in July after the national blood supply fell by about 25% in June. By late July, blood donations were not keeping pace with hospital demand, raising concerns that some patients could face delays in receiving transfusions.

The blood supply remains under severe pressure and could face another decline as families return to school schedules and people make plans for the final weeks of summer.

Utah Blood Donation Centers Open Everyday

Red Cross blood donation centers in Utah are open seven days a week, giving donors more flexibility to find a day and time that works for them. Blood and platelet donations can be made at the following locations:

Salt Lake Donation Center

6616 S 900 E, Murray

• Saturday, Sunday and Monday: 6:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
• Tuesday and Wednesday: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Friday: 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Lehi Donation Center

310 N 850 E, Lehi

• Saturday, Sunday and Monday: 6:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
• Tuesday and Wednesday: 11:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m.
• Thursday: 10:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.
• Friday: 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Layton Donation Center

852 W. Hill Field Rd., Layton

• Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday: 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Tuesday and Wednesday: 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
• Thursday: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Donors can schedule an appointment using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcross.org/GiveBlood or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). Use sponsor codes SaltLakeCityUT, LaytonUT or LehiUT to make an appointment at one of the donation centers.

Those who come to give Aug. 1-31, 2026, will receive a $20 Amazon gift card by email. Platelet donors who give Aug. 1-15 will also receive a Red Cross clear mini backpack, while supplies last. Additional details are available at RedCrossblood.org/GivePlatelets and RedCrossBlood.org/August.

Post expires at 12:54pm on Wednesday September 30th, 2026

DWR issues emergency changes to increase daily fishing limits at 2 waterbodies due to low water levels

SALT LAKE CITY — Due to current low water levels, poor snowpack and anticipated drought impacts, the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources issued emergency changes to increase the daily fishing limits at Crouse Reservoir and Nine Mile Reservoir, effective immediately.

DWR Director Riley Peck issued the emergency changes to the Utah Fishing Guidebook on May 11, allowing for increased angler harvest at the two waterbodies.

“With the drought-related low water levels at Crouse Reservoir and Nine Mile Reservoir, we want anglers to be able to harvest these fish so they can be used and not wasted as water levels continue to decline throughout the summer,” Peck said. “We hope anglers can prioritize fishing at these waterbodies because increased harvest will hopefully improve the survival of any remaining fish, as well.”

The daily fish limit for Crouse Reservoir in Uintah County has been increased to eight trout (any species) and will be in effect from May 11 to Dec. 31. The daily fish limit for Nine Mile Reservoir in Sanpete County has been increased to 16 trout and will be in effect from May 11 to Oct. 1.

All other rules established in the 2026 Utah Fishing Guidebook remain in effect.

For more information about drought impacts on fish and fishing in Utah, visit the DWR website.

Post expires at 10:05am on Thursday October 1st, 2026

Friday September 4th  7:00 PM

Friday October 2nd  7:00 PM

Activities Center    (The old gym )

300 N Center Street

Moroni

It’s FREE

Everyone is invited.    All ages.

Couples, Singles, Families.

We have a variety of dance music. 

Country, Rock, Line Dance, Pop, Swing, Waltz, Cha Cha, etc.

We take a few requests and play what you want to dance to.

Visit and bookmark our website to see upcoming dances and ask questions..

Sites.google.com/view/sanpetedance

Or email sanpetedance@gmail.com

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Navajo Churro Sheep Association Annual Meeting Coming to Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, Utah — The Navajo Churro Sheep Association invites the public to attend its
Annual Meeting, October 15–17, 2026, at Contoy Arena in Mount Pleasant, Utah. Admission is free
and families are welcome.
Visitors can enjoy sheep shows and classes, fiber workshops, vendors, and family-friendly activities
while learning about one of North America’s oldest heritage sheep breeds. The event brings
together shepherds, fiber artists, ranchers, historians, and heritage enthusiasts from across the
western United States.
The Association is also encouraging the next generation of shepherds through its youth flock
program. A sheep will be awarded to selected youth ages 12–16 who are committed to beginning
their own flock. An application is required. For information, text Dixie or call (435) 851-7300.
Event Details
Dates: October 15–17, 2026
Location: Contoy Arena, Mount

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