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SALT LAKE CITY – On Oct. 15, the Bureau of Land Management announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for Dec. 17, 2026, to offer 43 oil and gas parcels totaling 74,550 acres in Utah. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in July 2026 and held a public comment period that closed in September 2026 on the parcels and the related environmental analysis.
After an “electric” weekend in Provo, ESPN’s “College GameDay” is sticking around the Beehive State. Just heading, oh, about 48 miles up the road. ESPN’s traveling college football pregame show will be at the University of Utah ahead of the No. 11 Utes’ matchup against No. 20 Houston next Saturday in Salt Lake City.
SALT LAKE CITY Roughly a month after confirming zebra mussel DNA on the Utah side of the Colorado River, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources biologists collected a live adult zebra mussel below the Westwater Recreation Area on Tuesday, Sept. Test results confirmed the finding on Oct.
After the success of her first book series, author Wendy Barnhart is expanding her repertoire. Until now, Barnhart’s books have consisted of a young adult fantasy series. Now, she takes a leap into a new genre: thriller. “I've always wanted to write a thriller because I love them, and I also knew it would be a challenge,” Barnhart said.
On the midterm ballots for Nov. 3, 2026, voters will find two constitutional amendments to the Utah Constitution. These amendments, like others, found their way onto the ballot after being voted in favor of by two-thirds majority in both Utah’s House and Senate.
SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah saw more growth in its enrollment numbers this year, but experts say this may not be the trend much longer. The school is now preparing for a growth plateau. A report from the Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute predicts that Utah's population of people ages 18 to 24 will peak around 2028.
Jodi Picoult’s novel “Nineteen Minutes” was banned from all Utah public schools this year — and all copies were destroyed, which state law requires districts to do. But during a Saturday evening talk at Salt Lake City’s West High School, Picoult surprised attendees by giving away 600 free copies of the banned book.
A New Chapter for Our Library—and Fall Fun Ahead! Big smiles, new bookshelves, and a visit from Cosmo—Westridge has plenty to celebrate! Catch up on our library transformation, October reading challenge, and important dates for the weeks ahead. A Library Worth Cheering For Our library has a fresh new look! Thanks to the generosity of the College Football Playoff Foundation, Big 12 Conference, BYU, and School Specialty, students now have brand-new furniture and bookshelves—and a comfortable, spac
Pollyanna Enke, 86, was received into the welcoming arms of her husband, Art Enke on October 16, 2026. Pollyanna was born on November 21, 1939, in Orem, Utah, to Norman Edward and Mary Boardman Ferguson. She married Arthur Harold Enke on February 27, 1959, in the Salt Lake Temple.
Price City Council member Layne Miller joined the KOAL newsroom to talk about the upcoming Main Street Mash, local museum plans, and ongoing civic renovations. Miller first spoke on the upcoming Main Street Mash. Price City has an annual Main Street Mash that's Saturday the 24th, Miller said.
Aiming to flip a district that has been consistently red for over a decade, Democratic Congressional candidate Dr. Kent Udell joined the KOAL newsroom to discuss his time on the campaign trail, his platform and what he aims to accomplish if elected. When we first spoke with Udell in the primary election, we asked why he was running.
TREMONTON, Utah, Oct. 20, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — She can’t haul a fire hose, climb a ladder or drive an engine, but Rosie the “Sheepadoodle” has joined the Tremonton Fire Department as a therapy dog. “She has a very important job ahead of her,” a Tremonton Fire news release says of the 5-month-old mixed breed canine.
The Utah State Eastern women's soccer team upset No. 13 Snow College 3-1 on Saturday at Castleview Hospital Soccer Field, earning a crucial victory in its push for a spot in the Scenic West Athletic Conference Tournament. With the regular season winding down, the Eagles needed a strong finish to keep their postseason hopes alive.