Hundreds join in final walk at hospital with 20-year-old Lehi man who died tragically
Dominic Millward, 20, died Oct. 4 as a result of consuming what family says he was told was a sleep aid. Millward was one of three who consumed it and one of two who died.
via Deseret NewsLehiOctober 9, 2026
Wasatch County to review indictment of Sheriff Jared Rigby
Both Rigby and Edmunds pleaded not guilty to charges connected to actions the men allegedly took during Rigby's recent reelection campaign and the prosecution of Kouri Richins. The indictment brought against Rigby and Edmunds was heavily redacted, with a hearing set for next month to determine whether charging documents for the men can be released.
via Fox 13Wasatch CountyOctober 9, 2026
Man behind bars, accused of enticing 15-year-old girl on Reddit
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One of these accounts was on Reddit, where an undercover detective was pretending to be a 15-year-old girl.
During their conversations, Kayce allegedly asked if she wanted to play and described various sexual acts.
via ABC 4StatewideOctober 9, 2026
Tooele County man arrested, accused of rape
A Tooele County man was arrested after being accused of sexually assaulting a woman while he was intoxicated. James McKee, 35, was arrested on suspicion of rape, a first-degree felony, and public intoxication, a class C misdemeanor. He has not yet been formally charged.
via ABC 4TooeleOctober 9, 2026
Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Utah Flood and Fire Damage
President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration on Oct. 7, 2026, to provide federal assistance to Beaver and Piute counties following the 2026 Cottonwood Fire and subsequent July flooding and mudslides. The declaration targets an estimated $47 million in infrastructure damages, including catastrophic impacts to hydroelectric systems and water supplies.
BeaverOctober 9, 2026
High school boys golf: 6A final region recaps, Farmington, Bingham, Lehi win region titles
MDTSee More Deseret News Stories In Search Corner Canyon’s Drew Wilson takes a shot from the fairway during the 6A high school boy’s golf state championship held at The Links at Sleepy Ridge in Orem on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025. Isaac Hale, Deseret News Purchase ImageBy James Edward James has been covering high school sports in Utah for the Deseret News for three decades.
via Deseret NewsFarmingtonOctober 9, 2026