California Named Most Energy-Efficient State in WalletHub Study
A WalletHub analysis of 48 states has ranked energy efficiency across home and automobile consumption. Utah ranked eighth most energy-efficient overall, while California was identified as the most efficient state in the study.
StatewideOctober 15, 2026
Learn about Utah House District 52 candidates
Voters in House District 52 will choose between incumbent Rep. Cory Maloy and challenger Nicole Melling on Nov. The American Fork Citizen and Lehi Free Press sent the same questionnaire, with the same character limits, to every candidate on the ballot and reached out by email, text message and voicemail where available.
via Lehi Free PressLehiOctober 15, 2026
Where BYU and Utah basketball have been picked to finish in the Big 12
Big 12 basketball coaches have given their initial thoughts on BYU and Utah this season. The league’s annual preseason poll was released Thursday, with coaches picking the Cougars to finish sixth in the Big 12 and the Runnin’ Utes to come in last place.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 15, 2026
Kaysville Council Schedules Meeting to Address Library and Parking Changes
The Kaysville City Council scheduled an amended meeting for Oct. 15, 2026, to address several municipal items, including library renovation contracts and parking citation amendments. The agenda also includes a presentation on Kaysville Power and the acceptance of UDOT grant funds for roadway improvements.
KaysvilleOctober 15, 2026
Sportsman applications for hunt of a lifetime open in Utah soon
Applications for Utah's most prized hunting permits open Tuesday, Oct. The Utah Division of Wildlife Resources awards just one permit per species each year through its sportsman permits portal. Available species include bison, black bear, bull elk, buck deer and pronghorn, mountain goat, bull moose, Desert bighorn sheep, Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep and wild turkey.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 15, 2026
Report: July 27 Washington Terrace Fire Caused by Railroad Maintenance
A report from the Division of Forestry, Fire and State Lands has determined that the July 27 Adams Fire in Washington Terrace was accidentally caused by railroad maintenance operations. The wildfire resulted in one fatality and an injury to a Weber County Sheriff’s deputy.
Washington TerraceOctober 15, 2026
