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The Utah House District 59 election has seen an influx of PAC money as Democrats look to flip the seat. In her last campaign financial report before the Nov. 3 general election, former Midway Mayor Celeste Johnson reported $149,000 in fundraising.
The former state representative made his first court appearance Oct. 28 since being charged in September. Former state Rep. Trevor Lee appeared briefly in court Wednesday morning, his first court date since he was charged last month with fraud and forgery related to his efforts to get a $1 million home loan.
The battle over whether state or federal government controls prediction markets hits court again. The war between Utah and the federal government over control of online prediction markets like Kalshi found another battleground this week.
A developer now has one year to decide whether to incorporate the town after Tuesday's public hearing. Heber Valley resident Joe Coombs and several others spoke out against preliminary municipalities at a public hearing Oct. 27. I believe in every war in 1776 for things like this, Coombs said at the event in Wasatch High School's auditorium.
Woodard Park City is partnering with the University of Utah for their second annual Rail Jam, bringing freestyle skiing and snowboarding to the university’s campus 4-9 p.m. on Nov. 6. “Partnering with the University of Utah gives students a chance to drop in, push their progression and feed off the energy of pro riders right on campus,” said Gar Trayner, general manager of Woodward Park City.
Twenty Park City youth are waiting for a caring adult mentor. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Utah is calling on the community to help connect more local children and teens with a trusted adult who can offer encouragement, build confidence and help them navigate life’s challenges, the organization said.
Tupelo Park City chef-owner Matthew Harris may have moved away from his Southern Georgia hometown, but he certainly didn't leave everything behind. His restaurant, named for the trees in the region that also produce the famous honey, opened in 2015 to serve its brand of fresh, farm-to-table cuisine with a Southern twist.
Lone Peak (Highland) beat American Fork 2-0 in 6A girls volleyball on Wednesday, Oct. 28, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Sixth-ranked Utah owns the nation's longest active winning streak and sits atop the Big 12 standings following last week's win over No. 18 Houston. Cincinnati, the Utes' next opponent, handed Texas Tech its first loss of the season in dominant fashion last week.
The Ephraim City Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on November 10, 2026, to discuss a proposed amendment regarding the expiration of Conditional Use Permits. The amendment aims to ensure projects move forward within a reasonable timeframe and to prevent unused or abandoned permits from remaining active indefinitely.
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah, Oct. 28, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — West Valley City police have announced an arrest in the fatal shooting Saturday of a man who agreed to meet with two people outside a restaurant, and who had his children in the car. The man arrested is Ryley Gilberto Avila, 26, of Taylorsville.
HELPER – Main Street was filled with families dressed in their Halloween best at Helper’s Trunk or Treat event on Saturday, Oct. 24, where participants stopped at decorated trunks to collect Halloween candy. Local residents and businesses took part in the event, decorating their trunks and handing out candy as children and their families made their way down Main Street.
The Winter Classic just got a little cooler. It is, of course, one of the grandest games on the NHL schedule in any given year — and it’s the first outdoor game in the Utah Mammoth’s brief history. But the weekend will have something for non-hockey fans, too.