Utah mines for good ethics — but at what local cost?
Western society’s high-tech, data-driven lifestyle is dependent on critical minerals — that’s no question. The real question is where to mine them, and how to go about it. Stephanie Mills, a senior geologist at the Utah Geological Survey, argues outsourcing extraction to developing nations with weak oversight only worsens the already resource-intense process.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 21, 2026
Utah Mammoth Recall Defenseman Artem Duda from Tucson Roadrunners
The Utah Mammoth announced October 20, 2026, that defenseman Artem Duda has been recalled from the Tucson Roadrunners. This move represents the first NHL call-up of Duda's career and the first time a Roadrunner has been recalled to the NHL during the 2026-27 regular season.
StatewideOctober 21, 2026
Which BYU players will miss Saturday’s matchup against UCF?
Three days before facing UCF in Orlando, BYU has given an initial update on the health status of some of its players. Here is BYU’s full availability report, which can be found on the Big 12’s website beginning three days before each league game.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 21, 2026
Utah DT Jamal Wallace suspended after arrest for sharing 'sexually explicit' videos
Utah football player suspended indefinitely after arrest for allegedly sharing sexually explicit videos without consent Utah defensive lineman Jamal Wallace was arrested after a woman told police he raped her and shared videos of the alleged assault. 25, 2023, in Salt Lake City.
via Salt Lake TribuneSalt Lake CityOctober 21, 2026
Utah Lawmakers Review Water Planning Audit and Unpassed Rate Bill
Utah lawmakers met on Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, to review a performance audit regarding water and sewer planning, funding, and rate setting for Salt Lake Public Utilities. The meeting followed investigations into the accuracy of state water funding studies and included discussions on unpassed legislation regarding water rate modifications.
West Valley CityOctober 21, 2026
Mammoth’s stockpile of draft picks is morphing into real NHLers
For the Utah Mammoth, the future is only 770 miles away. That’s the distance from the Delta Center to the Tucson Convention Center, home of the Mammoth’s minor-league affiliate, the Tucson Roadrunners. Now playing there are the result of years’ worth of stockpiled draft picks.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 21, 2026