Mitt Romney issues rare statement as Republicans challenge Trump’s Russia deal
Former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney said the United States could embark on a path of abandoning liberty if the country does not stand behind Ukraine, joining a growing list of Republicans who are critical of President Donald Trump’s sanctions waiver.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 19, 2026
Man arrested at gunpoint after throwing large rocks at cars on US-6
A man has been jailed for allegedly throwing rocks at vehicles on US-6, causing damage to one car's windshield. Nicholas Sean-Leo Proulx, 37, has been arrested for criminal mischief resulting in a loss over $5,000 (second-degree felony), reckless endangerment (Class A misdemeanor), and aggravated disorderly conduct on a highway (Class B misdemeanor).
via ABC4StatewideOctober 19, 2026
Trump axed Arches’ timed entry. Moab is lukewarm on the shuttle replacement
Right now, Moab is testing a new shuttle connecting to Arches National Park to ease congestion. But some question whether the $3 million pilot program is worth the cost.
via KUERMoabOctober 19, 2026
Watch: 3 big plays that set stage for BYU’s upset victory over Notre Dame
Saturday’s heavyweight showdown had everything — the good, the bad and the ugly. BYU and Notre Dame combined for 146 plays on offense with the 146th as the one that decided the 28-24 Cougar victory. As historic as it was, with BYU winning the first top-10 showdown in LaVell Edwards Stadium history, it was equally dramatic — especially as the two thoroughbreds stormed down the final stretch.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 19, 2026
Driver taken into custody after ramming through Cedar City bowling alley
A woman was taken into police custody on Friday after ramming her car through a Cedar City bowling alley. Officers arrived at the location on N Minersville Highway where they encountered 40-year-old Chantell Strong. A police report notes that Strong was found still inside her Land Rover yelling at someone on the phone.
via Fox 13Cedar CityOctober 19, 2026
Edgemont announces weekly schedule and upcoming fall break
According to an October 19 report from Edgemont, several school events and schedule changes are planned for the week of October 19 through October 23. The week includes a teacher professional development day and scheduled fall break.
ProvoOctober 19, 2026