Utah students wanted a say in classroom AI rules. Now they're getting it
SALT LAKE CITY — Artificial intelligence is already part of daily life in Utah schools. Students are using it to study, solve problems and understand difficult concepts. Teachers are deciding when it belongs in an assignment and when it crosses the line into cheating.
via KSLSalt Lake CityNovember 1, 2026
Missing 17-year-old from Garden City found in Oregon with man taken into custody
A 17-year-old girl who was reported missing from Garden City in May 2025 was safely found in Oregon, the FBI's Salt Lake City office said. Oregon law enforcement located the girl on Nov. 1 with a 39-year-old man, who was taken into custody without incident, according to the FBI.
via KJZZGarden CityNovember 1, 2026
17-year-old girl reported missing in May 2025 found in Oregon
Police in Oregon located a 17-year-old girl Sunday who had been reported missing from Garden City in 2025. According to a press release from the FBI Salt Lake City Field Office, the 17-year-old was found Sunday afternoon in Oregon with a 39-year-old man.
via KSLSalt Lake CityNovember 1, 2026
BYU prepares for Utah rivalry following loss to Baylor
BYU prepares for a rivalry game against Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium following a 41-9 loss to Baylor. The Cougars aim to overcome recent offensive struggles and a lack of momentum as they face a Utah team on a 14-game winning streak.
Salt Lake CityNovember 1, 2026
Church leaders honor life of Utah humanitarian Pamela J. Atkinson
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 30, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints attended a memorial service Friday for Pamela J. Atkinson, the Utah humanitarian and advocate for the homeless, hungry and vulnerable, whom some called Utah’s Mother Teresa. Atkinson died Oct. 10 at age 93.
via Gephardt DailySalt Lake CityNovember 1, 2026
Revisiting Utah’s 2025 redistricting before midterms
The redistricting of Utah’s boundaries might have national implications this year. Observers are focused on who will achieve a majority in the U.S. House of Representatives after the 2026 midterm elections. Utah’s new Democrat-leaning district is just one of many newly drawn districts across the country as parties play hardball to gain as many seats...
via Daily Utah ChronicleSalt Lake CityNovember 1, 2026