BLM Concludes 2026 Sulphur Wild Horse Gather in Western Utah
The Bureau of Land Management’s Color Country District concluded the 2026 Sulphur Wild Horse Gather on Oct. 17, 2026. The operation aimed to reduce overpopulation within the Sulphur Herd Management Area to support healthy wild horses and rangelands.
StatewideOctober 21, 2026
Lee defends Trump DOJ after Utah lieutenant governor calls federal government 'threat' to elections
Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson said in an episode of "60 Minutes" over the weekend that the real threat to state elections is not voter fraud but the federal government. The U.S. Department of Justice notified Henderson in September she is being investigated as Utah's chief election officer for refusing to share private voter information.
via KSLStatewideOctober 20, 2026
Third annual "Dear Utah" Rally brings awareness to domestic violence rates across the state
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Every year for the past three years, nonprofits and organizations across the state have rallied on the capitol steps to relay one message: you are not alone. "This is great, the more voice out here, the more people to bring recognition to things that happen like domestic violence in our community, the better,” said Kellie Anderson, who lives in Salt Lake City.
via Fox 13Salt Lake CityOctober 20, 2026
Utah Measles Cases Reach 527 Amid National Surge
Utah continues to face a significant measles outbreak in 2026, with 527 residents diagnosed so far this year. Nationwide, the United States has recorded 4,410 cases in 2026, representing the highest annual count since the disease was declared eliminated in 2000.
StatewideOctober 20, 2026
Snow Canyon tops Hurricane 3-0 in 4A girls volleyball
Snow Canyon (St. George) beat Hurricane 3-0 in 4A girls volleyball on Tuesday, Oct. 20, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
St. GeorgeOctober 20, 2026
Murray tops Juan Diego Catholic 3-0 in 4A girls volleyball
Murray beat Juan Diego Catholic (Draper) 3-0 in 4A girls volleyball on Tuesday, Oct. 20, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
MurrayOctober 20, 2026