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Utah Valley University released on Friday a highly anticipated review of the events surrounding Charlie Kirk's assassination on campus last year.

Why it matters: The independent audit shows that UVU deferred key planning decisions for Kirk's campus event to Turning Point USA, the organization he co-founded.

State of play: The 158-page report says UVU raised concerns about TPUSA's plans to hold the event in the courtyard and use its own ticketing system in the weeks leading up to the rally.

• Despite the issues, the report says TPUSA moved forward with both.
• "Those decisions placed the event in an area that was more difficult to control and limited UVU's ability to obtain reliable, real-time information regarding anticipated attendance and crowd size," per the report.
• A pre-event briefing and walk-through between UVU police chief Jeff Long and TPUSA security supervisor Dan Flood didn't happen, despite Long's texting Flood to meet an hour before Kirk arrived on campus, per the report.
• The rally also lacked a written security assessment or event action plan.

The other side: In a statement, Brett Parkinson, an attorney for Kirk's family, said the "buck stopped with UVU leadership and law enforcement."

• "UVU security was woefully understaffed and unprepared to manage the obvious risks associated with an event of this nature," he said. "UVU hosted this event, and in doing so, assumed responsibility for the safety of all in attendance, including Charlie."

The latest: The release comes days after Kirk's family submitted a legal notice alleging the university's security "failures" led to his death. The notice is a precursor to filing a lawsuit.

Catch up quick: The conservative activist was fatally shot by suspect Tyler Robinson, a 23-year-old man from Southern Utah, in front of a crowd of about 3,000.

• Prosecutors, who are seeking the death penalty, say Robinson targeted Kirk over his political views.
• Robinson pleaded not guilty to all counts, including aggravated murder, earlier this month.

What we're watching: How the review's findings could impact the Kirk family's potential legal case against the university.

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Visitors returning to the Delta Center will have eight new concessions to choose from — and they're all local.

Driving the news: Hockey fans got to see the new renovations and food vendors Saturday at the preseason match against the Colorado Avalanche.

• The new eateries include: Apollo Burger, Brucie's Berries, Cafe Rio, Chomp Donuts & Coffee, Dangerous Pretzel, Jurassic Tacos, Marley's Burgers, and R&R BBQ.
• The budget-friendly Mountain Menu will also make a comeback.

🔥 A large fire erupted yesterday in an empty building in Salt Lake City's Granary District near 356 West and 700 South. Several nearby apartment buildings were evacuated. (FOX 13)

• No injuries were reported. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation.

A 27-year-old man in Cache County was killed yesterday in a BASE jumping accident, according to authorities. (Salt Lake Tribune)

FanX brought fairies, monsters and droids — oh, my!— to the Salt Palace this weekend.

Here are some of the most committed cosplayers we saw downtown:

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Axios Social Club is bringing readers together for dinner in Salt Lake City's Sugar House neighborhood on Tuesday, Oct. 6.

Why it matters: Your city is full of interesting people you haven't met yet. We're making it easier to change that.

How it works: Take a quick quiz, reserve your seat and we'll match you with five fellow locals for dinner at a restaurant we hand-picked.

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By the numbers: More than 1,200 Axios readers across the country are already signed up to join us Oct. 6.

If you go: Dinner starts at 6:30pm. Tickets are $15.99 per person, with food and drinks purchased separately.

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This newsletter was edited by Astrid Galván.