How student protests grew into a nationwide crisis in France
What began Sept. Students say years of underinvestment have left them with teacher shortages, long school days and deteriorating facilities. The Union Syndicale Lyceenne, a high school students’ union, said the movement had reached a “new record” on Tuesday, claiming 1,800 schools were blocked, disrupted or closed.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 6, 2026
They paid hundreds of dollars for 45 seconds and a handshake. Here’s why
It’s the last Friday of September in downtown Salt Lake City. Inside the Salt Palace Convention Center, a young boy stops and stares at Doug Wilkinson. But he doesn’t see Wilkinson. The Sith leader’s iconic black helmet masks Wilkinson’s identity.
via Deseret NewsSalt Lake CityOctober 6, 2026
Notre Dame host 41st annual Oktoberfest
PRICE – Notre Dame de Lourdes Catholic Church held its 41st annual Oktoberfest on Sept. 25 and 26. The event was open to the community, and attendees could participate in games and fun, including raffles, bingo, and silent-auction bidding.
via etvnews.comStatewideOctober 6, 2026
Residents push back against plan to build nuclear reactors in Carbon County
Valar Atomics is looking to build around 70 small nuclear reactors in Carbon County, but some residents are hoping to stop the project before it ever begins. Valar said if they’re allowed to build the reactors, they’ll have businesses then buy that power, bringing factories and jobs to the area.
via KUTVCarbon CountyOctober 6, 2026
After lawmaker criticism and victim outrage, Utah moves to toughen sex-crime guidelines
Utah is moving to toughen recommended sentences for some sex offenders, a shift supporters say is aimed at keeping dangerous people behind bars but one that could carry a multimillion-dollar price tag for taxpayers. 2News Investigates interviewed several victims in our ongoing investigative series.
via KUTVStatewideOctober 6, 2026
Helper Museum Board Scheduled for Oct. 8 Meeting
The Helper Museum Board is scheduled to hold a monthly board meeting on Oct. 8, 2026. The meeting will take place at the museum starting at 6:00 PM.
HelperOctober 6, 2026
