SLCPD: Machete-wielding teen charged with aggravated robbery, assault of 7 people returning from playing basketball
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 18, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — An 18-year-old man, Anthony Ray Turnbow, is being held without bail after allegedly swinging a machete at seven people returning from playing a neighborhood game of basketball, threatening to harm them, then robbing two of them and causing them minor injuries with the knife.
via gephardtdaily.comStatewideOctober 18, 2026
Westminster Dog Show taps Utahn as agility judge
When the caller ID showed “Westminster, New York,” Tracy Mazur’s first thought was it might be spam, followed quickly by thinking that it could be one of her dog training friends pranking her. She picked up the call anyway. ” Westminster being short for “The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show” that is held every winter in New York City.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 18, 2026
Colorado Buffs find hope in narrow Oct. 17 loss to No. 11 Utah
Colorado head coach Deion Sanders expressed pride in his team following a narrow 27-24 loss to No. 11 Utah on Oct. 17, 2026. Despite the defeat, the Buffs' performance in the second half provided a sense of hope for the remainder of the season.
BoulderOctober 18, 2026
Volunteers gather to plant trees along I-215 in West Valley City
WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah (ABC4) — Volunteers from the World Mission Society Church of God Young Adult Worker Group gathered to plant trees near the I-215 freeway near 3500 South. The group is also known as ASEZ WAO, which stands for "Save the Earth from A to Z" and We Are One."
via ABC4West Valley CityOctober 18, 2026
BYU reaches No. 2 in AP Top 25 after Notre Dame win
BYU has risen to No. 2 in the AP Top 25 poll following a 28-24 victory over Notre Dame on Oct. 17, 2026. Miami has claimed the No. 1 spot for the first time since 2002 after surviving a double overtime win against Florida State.
ProvoOctober 18, 2026
How Kalani Sitake continues to 'dance' to victory with BYU
Kalani Sitake has had some memorable moments with Brigham Young University, but a victory over then-No. 2 Notre Dame inside Lavell Edwards Stadium might be the signature win of his entire career. Sitake played fullback for the Cougars, graduating in 2000.
via Fox 13StatewideOctober 18, 2026