Utah’s 3rd Congressional District: Celeste Maloy faces 5 challengers
The Tribune asked Celeste Maloy, Kent Udell, Cassie Easley, Michael Stoddard, Adonis Hooslyn and Ayden Scott questions about water resources, affordability and more. (Campaign photos; The Salt Lake Tribune) Clockwise from top left: Cassie Easley, Adonis Hooslyn, Celeste Maloy, and Kent Udell, candidates for the 2026 3rd Congressional District election.
via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 12, 2026
First snowfall of season hits Utah mountains, closes summer recreation areas
The first hint of winter arrived on the Wasatch Front. Northern Utah ski resorts celebrated the first snowfall of the season after remnants from Tropical Storm Rachel collided with cold air moving into the state from the northwest. Both Brighton and Solitude posted to social media celebrating snow accumulating, show video of the snow falling around their respective lifts.
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BYU hosts Notre Dame as Cougars chase signature win in the 1st top-10 game at LaVell Edwards Stadium
The buzz over this week's top-10 matchup between No. 2 Notre Dame and No. Visit Advertiser websiteGO TO PAGEFor the Fighting Irish, this is the next step on the "Leave No Doubt" tour they began in response to being left out of the College Football Playoff after winning 10 straight following losses by a combined four points to two ranked teams.
via Fox 13StatewideOctober 12, 2026
SNL spoofs ‘Shark Tank’s ‘Mr. Wonderful’s’ proposed Utah AI data center
NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — “Saturday Night Live” writers reached nearly 3,000 miles to the west over the weekend for a comedy sketch lifted from Utah’s recent headlines. In Saturday’s “Weekend Update” sketch, actor James Austin Johnson, who also portrays Donald Trump on the show, portrayed Canadian businessman Kevin O’Leary.
via gephardtdaily.comStatewideOctober 12, 2026
Edgemont announces weekly schedule and attendance competition updates
Edgemont announced several upcoming events and academic milestones for the week of Oct. 12. The school reported that Rock Canyon is currently leading an attendance competition involving Edgemont, Wasatch, Rock Canyon, and Canyon Crest.
ProvoOctober 12, 2026
Salt Lake County Council District 3: Mike Bird faces off against Luke Maynes
Both candidates oppose new data centers in the county. (Campaign photos) Mike Bird, left, and Luke Maynes, candidates for the 2026 Salt Lake County Council District 3 election.
via Salt Lake TribuneSalt Lake CountyOctober 12, 2026
