Conner Mantz to Race New York City Marathon After Breaking American Record
Conner Mantz is scheduled to compete in the New York City Marathon this Sunday, marking his first marathon race since breaking the American record. The professional runner is currently working to rebuild his fitness following a significant sacral stress fracture.
ProvoOctober 31, 2026
Sanpete County Announces Proposed 2027 Property Tax Increase
Sanpete County Commissioners announced a proposed property tax increase for 2027. The increase is intended to fund pay raises for county employees and elected officials to maintain competitiveness with neighboring entities.
Sanpete CountyOctober 31, 2026
Ella Langley breaks Mariah Carey’s Hot 100 record
Country star Ella Langley is currently experiencing a blockbuster 2026. She broke a record previously held by the legendary Mariah Carey for longest running No. 1 song, with her hit “Choosin’ Texas” spending 25 weeks leading the Billboard Hot 100.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 31, 2026
University of Utah asks for help identifying man that followed four sorority women home
The University of Utah is asking for help identifying a man who allegedly followed four women home, threw rocks at their window and damaged property. University officials released a notice Saturday morning asking for help identifying the suspect.
via KUTVStatewideOctober 31, 2026
Halloween through the years: A look back at Utah's spooky season traditions
Utah's Halloween traditions include costumes, community events and creative decorations over decades. Notable moments include a 1990 Halloween-themed wedding and 1980 children's Mass.
via KSLStatewideOctober 31, 2026
A drone motor in a garage. Natural gas to jet fuel. A power grid under pressure. What Utah builders made in days
Rogue Technologies, founded by Nate Roberts and Peter Hartvigsen, won the Nucleus challenge and its $10,000 bounty; Granite Tait won the Torus challenge and its $5,000 bounty. Hackathon projects ranged from a tool for planning around Utah's electricity demand to efforts in drone-motor manufacturing and AI-designed, 3D-printed products.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 31, 2026