Utah health officials issue ‘urgent’ warning about kratom, ‘cat’s claw’ products after overdoses
The warning comes after four Utahns died of overdoses linked to illegal chemical compounds. The warning comes after four Utahns died of overdoses linked to “high-potency, illegal chemical compounds” found in the products, according to a news release from Utah’s Department of Health, Poison Control Center and Department of Agriculture and Food.
via kpcw.orgPark CityOctober 8, 2026
No. 8 BYU vs. Iowa State: How to watch, listen to or stream Friday's matchup
Iowa State (3-2, 1-1 Big 12) at No. 7 FM/BYU Radio Sirius XM 143
Series: Iowa State leads, 5-1
The trends For BYU: The Cougars are 4-0 for the third straight year, returning home to Provo after nearly a month.
What to watch for
BYU's passing attack struggled to find any sort of rhythm last weekend, as Bear Bachmeier threw for just 62 yards amid a Texas misting.
via Deseret NewsProvoOctober 8, 2026
Former Cougar cautions BYU to focus on Cyclones, not Notre Dame – Deseret News
The offseason’s dream scenario of No. 8 BYU and No. 3 Notre Dame meeting on Oct. 17 in Provo as a pair of unbeaten teams is one game away from becoming a reality. MDT, ESPN). Anticipated wins by both teams will set the stage for what may be the biggest college football game in Utah history.
via Deseret NewsProvoOctober 8, 2026
Park City pilots biochar method for fuels work on Thaynes Canyon open space - Park Record
Three years ago, Park City officials asked whether biochar might be key to the city’s net-zero future. Now, that vision is becoming reality. For one, there was hardly any scent or sight of smoke. Also, these flames weren’t burning piles of wood on the ground but came out of the top of a giant metal box.
via Park RecordPark CityOctober 8, 2026
3 storms are approaching the U.S. Here's where they could hit
meteorologist Ross Ellet posted on Facebook early Thursday morning. Hurricane Rachel has taken an unusual U-turn in the Pacific Ocean after moving west for more than a week, and is forecast to stall Thursday before turning sharply northeast toward northern Baja California.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 8, 2026
Proposal for park, trail, open space funding on the ballot in Salt Lake County
SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Salt Lake County voters will consider funding for 30 regional park, trail, open space, and recreation facility projects on the November general election ballot. The Salt Lake County Council is proposing a Recreation General Obligation Bond of up to $128 million.
via ABC 4Salt Lake CityOctober 8, 2026
