Sears Art Museum Presents Fractured Lands / Fractured Narratives
The Sears Art Museum at Utah Tech University announces Fractured Lands / Fractured Narratives, a group exhibition featuring eight artists from Utah and Idaho whose work challenges traditional approaches to landscape painting. The exhibition opens Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, with a public reception from 6:30 to 8 PM and remains on view through Jan. 8, 2027.
via The IndependentSt. GeorgeNovember 8, 2026
St. George Opera Presents Christmas Oratorio: A Living Musical Pageant
George Opera invites Southern Utah audiences to experience Christmas Oratorio: A Living Musical Pageant, Dec. 17–19, 2026, at Utah Tech University's Eccles Fine Arts Center. Directed by Celeste Teal Larkin, with musical direction and arrangements by Dr.
via The IndependentSt. GeorgeNovember 8, 2026
Driver killed in fiery crash after allegedly fleeing from Salt Lake street racing scene
A driver was killed in a fiery crash after fleeing from an officer who was attempting to disperse a group of possible street racers, according to police. Officials with the Salt Lake City Police Department said an officer arrived near 5600 W and 1700 S to break up what appeared to be a street racing event on Saturday.
via KJZZSalt Lake CityNovember 8, 2026
2 people injured in Salt Lake City shooting
SALT LAKE CITY — Two people were injured in a shooting early Sunday in Salt Lake City. They were shot in the ankles just after 3 a.m. at 375 South State, according to Salt Lake Police Lt. Steve Wooldridge After being shot, the two people were taken to the hospital by friends, Wooldridge said.
via KSLSalt Lake CityNovember 8, 2026
Watch: The game-changing moments in Utah’s victory over BYU
BYU’s Bear Bachmeier has thrown a lot of passes since taking up football and if there are four bad ones that he could have back — they might all come from Saturday’s 28-20 loss at No. 3 Utah. After falling behind 20-14, the Utes dug in and intercepted the sophomore quarterback four times, and while none of them led to points, all of them prevented BYU from scoring.
via Deseret NewsStatewideNovember 8, 2026
Cox Declares State of Emergency in San Juan and Washington Counties
Governor Spencer J. Cox declared a 30-day state of emergency for San Juan and Washington counties on Nov. 6, 2026, following severe flooding that damaged critical infrastructure. The declaration, which follows a period of repeated flooding between Oct. 22 and Nov. 1, allows the state to mobilize resources and request federal assistance to support recovery efforts.
BluffNovember 8, 2026