Utah is halfway to Gov. Cox’s starter home deadline with less than 25% built
Jed Nilson, owner of Nilson Homes, in his South Ogden office, Oct. 13, 2026. Housing affordability keeps Steve Waldrip up at night. As Gov. Spencer Cox’s housing advisor, he wants young Utahns to afford to stay in the state. But Utah’s median home listing is $579,000, and affordability concerns have dinged the state's quality of life.
via KUERStatewideOctober 14, 2026
LDS Church donates $1 million to fight Idaho abortion initiative
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated $1 million to fight Proposition 1 last week. If voters approve the initiative, it would restore reproductive rights in Idaho, allowing abortions up to fetal viability and in medical emergencies.
via KUERStatewideOctober 14, 2026
League of Women Voters offers free guide to 2026 Utah election
The Utah League of Women Voters has launched its 2026 general election guide where voters can learn more about the candidates and the issues on the Nov. 3 ballot.
via kpcw.orgPark CityOctober 14, 2026
MasterControl Adds 90 Customers as New CEO Focuses on Execution
Master Control Adds 90 Customers as New CEO Focuses on Execution. Master Control (Salt Lake CIty, UT) reports 90 new customers and growing adoption of connected quality and manufacturing software as CEO David Edwards emphasizes product execution, customer feedback and practical AI tools for life sciences companies.
via techbuzznews.comSalt Lake CityOctober 14, 2026
Summit County clerk candidates discuss issues live on KPCW Friday
Voters can hear from the two candidates vying for the Summit County clerkship as mail-in ballots go out. Malena Stevens, the incumbent Democrat, is challenged by Republican Suni Woolstenhulme. Stevens is the former county councilmember who replaced Clerk Eve Furse after she retired this year.
via kpcw.orgPark CityOctober 14, 2026
Amendments A & B will ask Utah voters to decide on 2 ballot initiative rules
Lawmakers are proposing two state constitutional amendments. What do they do? We'll give you a hint: They are related to Utah's redistricting saga and the tug-of-war over citizen-led ballot initiatives.
via kpcw.orgPark CityOctober 14, 2026