Utah Sen. Mike Lee wasn’t on the ballot but he’s losing an influential seat
U.S. Sen. Mike Lee wasn’t on the ballot this year, but he’s still losing a seat after a wave of Democratic victories. Lee, Utah’s most senior federal delegate, currently chairs the influential Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, overseeing oil, gas and water resources as well as public lands and territorial policy.
via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideNovember 5, 2026
Utah Chamber calls for solutions that keep power affordable and reliable
Utah’s economy remains resilient amid rising cost pressures The Utah Chamber, in partnership with the University of Utah’s Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute, has released the September 2026 Roadmap to Prosperity Economic Dashboard to inform business leaders’ understanding of Utah’s economy. This tool prioritizes key data on the state’s economic outlook and actionable context for decision-makers.
via Utah BusinessStatewideNovember 5, 2026
How BYU and Utah remain connected despite their rivalry
Provo • Bodie Schoonover has seen plenty of streaks in the BYU-Utah rivalry series, both good and bad. But the fifth-year senior defensive end at BYU has always bled blue. Mostly, at least. Schoonover grew up in Cedar Hills, starred at American Fork High, and signed with BYU, where he’s played in 44 games since returning from a church mission in Cape Town, South Africa.
via Salt Lake TribuneAmerican ForkNovember 5, 2026
The Downtown Farmers Market was supposed to get a permanent building in Pioneer Park. It's not going to happen.
Organizers of the Downtown Farmers Market have long wanted a new building in Salt Lake City's Pioneer Park. But the city and alliance met "complexity on complexity" as they tried to get it done.
via Salt Lake TribuneSalt Lake CityNovember 5, 2026
Antelope Elementary holds Penny Wars competition for field trip prize
Antelope Elementary is holding a Penny Wars competition to determine class and grade level leaders. The winning grade level will earn a field trip to the Classic Fun Center.
StatewideNovember 5, 2026
Mona City releases November 4 planning and zoning meeting agenda
Mona City released a planning and zoning meeting agenda for a meeting held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. The agenda included discussions regarding subdivision items, building inquiries, and meeting minutes from October 7, 2026.
MonaNovember 5, 2026