UDOT Showcases All-Electric Aircraft in Utah Flight Demonstration
The Utah Department of Transportation, in partnership with BETA Technologies and 47G, conducted a flight demonstration of the all-electric ALIA CX300 aircraft on Oct. 7, 2026. This flight is part of the uFLY initiative, a multi-state program designed to integrate advanced aviation technologies into Utah's transportation infrastructure.
Salt Lake CityOctober 7, 2026
San Juan tops Richfield 3-0 in girls volleyball
San Juan (Blanding) beat Richfield 3-0 in girls volleyball on Wednesday, Oct. 7, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
RichfieldOctober 7, 2026
Davis County Clays youth shooting team finds growing interest in sport
The Davis County Clays shooting team is seeing increased participation, particularly among young women, as more students discover competitive clay target shooting. For Hazel Erickson, a senior with Davis County Clays, the sport has become a major part of her life.
via Fox 13Davis CountyOctober 7, 2026
Kouri Richins ordered to pay $55 million to dead husband's family in wrongful death lawsuit
The order is connected to a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Eric Richins' sister, Katie Richins-Benson, on behalf of her family. Kouri Richins found guilty on all counts in husband's murder: Kouri Richins found guilty on all counts in husband's murder Visit Advertiser websiteGO TO PAGE"Eric shared deep, emotional connections with his three minor children, who are the Estate's only heirs.
via Fox 13StatewideOctober 7, 2026
Former northern Utah elementary teacher charged, accused of raping student
Green was the teacher of a victim under the age of 14 between August 2020 and June 2021, police said. The charges say he inappropriately touched a student of his once at his desk and twice at her desk. The allegations in that case are similar to one of the alleged victims from his initial arrest in October 2022 when he was investigated for aggravated child sexual abuse.
via KSLStatewideOctober 7, 2026
Curtis, Hickenlooper introduce bipartisan bill to strengthen methane monitoring, American energy security
“Methane monitoring is critical for our energy producers, energy security, and the environment,” said Senator Curtis. “We have more tools than ever to detect these leaks however we lack a clear federal strategy or framework for optimizing their use across industries.
via utahpolicy.comStatewideOctober 7, 2026
