Letter of Hope by David Gaffney, MD, PhD
David Gaffney, MD, PhD, interim senior director of clinical research at Huntsman Cancer Institute, shares how his own cancer diagnosis shaped how he cares for people with cancer.
StatewideNovember 6, 2026
Bird flu death in Washington state renews concern as virus spreads unchecked at Utah mink farm
A resident of Washington state died this week after a severe case of bird flu, a new and worrying sign that the virus continues to be a threat in the United States. The news followed reports that the bird flu virus had been detected in dairy cattle on dozens of farms across the country over the past month.
via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideNovember 6, 2026
Skyridge volleyball finishes as 6A state runner-up
Skyridge volleyball finished as the 6A state runner-up after falling to top-seeded Corner Canyon in the championship match on Oct. 28. The Falcons ended their season with a 25-7 record following the three-set loss at Utah Valley University's UCCU Center.
American ForkNovember 6, 2026
A purposeful path: Southern Utah woman shares the secret to 102 years of joy
In an era where everyone seems to be chasing the latest anti-aging trend or secret to eternal youth, you might wonder if anyone has actually found it. When I asked Beth Paullin, she just laughed the idea off.
via St. George NewsStatewideNovember 6, 2026
Recent rains were ‘a drop in the bucket’ for Colorado River reservoir water
Heavy rains pounded Arizona and the Four Corners region in recent weeks, and the effects were nearly impossible to miss. Storms drenched places like Flagstaff, Winslow and Durango, Colorado, surging through rivers, across streets and into homes.
via kjzz.orgStatewideNovember 6, 2026
Two Rivers High School announces StoryCon contest deadlines
StoryCon, a national convention for storytellers, will be held in Salt Lake City on February 5-6. Most contest deadlines for the event are scheduled for November 15.
Salt Lake CityNovember 6, 2026