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Sparrow Scores Four to Lead Davis to 6A Quarterfinals

Davis High star Bode Sparrow scored four touchdowns, including a 99-yard run, to lead the No. 5 Davis Darts past No. 12 Farmington 37-18 in a 6A first-round playoff game on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. The victory advances Davis to the 6A state tournament quarterfinals.

Secondhand (Aesthetically Pleasing) Screenings

From The Bride of Chucky to The Moomins, filmmakers have to think like a fashion designer, and we're all about the aesthetics for this secondhand screening. Secondhand (Aesthetically Pleasing) Screenings By Alton Barnhart, B. ” That being said, filmmakers (both visionaries and myopians) have to think like a fashion designer.

Kennedy Outlines Priorities for 4th Congressional District Race

Republican candidate Mike Kennedy shared his platform for the 4th Congressional District race in a survey response. Kennedy expressed a commitment to constitutional freedoms, fiscal discipline, and making Washington smaller.

My take on daylight saving as an Arizona native

My older sister used to drive me to our Arizona high school in the mornings — we’d leave the house just after 7 a.m. so we could arrive at school with enough time to walk to our classes by the 7:30 bell. When the air got colder and the sun started rising later, I remember the golden, morning sun just barely peeking through our front room blinds as we were leaving.

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.

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

U of U campus advisory issued after man follows students, attempts to get inside home

A campus advisory has been issued at the University of Utah after a man allegedly followed female students and tried to enter their home earlier this week. The University of Utah shared a photograph of the man who they claim followed 4 sorority members to their home Thursday night on Greek Row near 100 South.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 31, 2026

‘He’s in a good place’: Former BYU star Conner Mantz will run first marathon in a year on Sunday

For the first time in a year, Conner Mantz — the BYU grad and America’s top marathoner for several years — will enter a marathon Sunday morning when he toes the line for the New York City Marathon. The last time he ran a marathon, he produced a still-standing American record of 2:04:43 to finish fourth overall in the Chicago Marathon.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 31, 2026

Utah chalk artists 'spread the joy' with exhibition at Tuacahn after hurricane washes out Georgia event

A group of six artists gathered at Tuacahn for a chalk art showcase after their appearance at a Georgia chalk festival was cancelled due to a hurricane. The six artists, all hailing from different parts of Utah, were able to create chalk art during the Saturday farmer’s market at Tuacahn the morning of Oct. 10.

via St. George NewsStatewideOctober 31, 2026

Quieter Halloween before a big Sunday storm

We're seeing a brief break from the widespread rain Saturday before a much stronger storm moves in Sunday. Mostly cloudy skies are expected today with spotty showers, mainly over the higher terrain. Trick-or-treaters should see mainly cloud cover this evening over northern Utah while rain will increase over southwest Utah.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 31, 2026

Friday Night Spotlight: As Class 4A football playoffs begin, 4 Region 9 teams look to advance | Sports | stgeorgeutah.com

Four Region 9 high school football teams will look to work a little magic on the eve of Halloween. This week’s contests under the Friday Night Spotlight feature three Region 9 teams – Hurricane, Snow Canyon and Crimson Cliffs – looking to win 4A first-round playoff games at home.

via St. George NewsStatewideOctober 31, 2026

Voters can scoot on over to the polls with discounted or free rides this election season. Here's how.

Need to make a run to the polls? Three transportation companies have you covered. Veo, an electric scooter and bike company, is giving customers a $10 ride credit on Tuesday. Lime, another electric scooter and bike company, is offering a promotion code giving users a free 30-minute ride to and from polling locations.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 31, 2026

Flood Watch Issued Near Bryce Canyon National Park

The National Weather Service has issued a flood watch for the area 9 miles SSW of Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah. The forecast includes rain and potential snow transitions over the coming days.

StatewideOctober 31, 2026

Pumpkins aren't just for carving. Here's why they deserve a place on your plate

Many people buy pumpkins for fall décor and carving. But the next time you buy pumpkins, consider buying extras for cooking. Pumpkins are low in calories and packed with key nutrients that help keep our bodies healthy, especially during cold and flu season.

via St. George NewsStatewideOctober 31, 2026

Stormy Halloween Weekend; Heavy Rain Likely

Weekend weather might be more trick than treat! A series of storms along with deep moisture moving in will bring widespread valley rain & mountain snow. Rain showers will develop over SW Utah in the morning, then become widespread across the rest of Utah by afternoon into evening.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 31, 2026

Trick, treat or thunder? Storms move toward Southern Utah this Halloween

Southern Utah's soggy autumn continues, with rain, thunderstorms and possible flooding expected this Halloween weekend. Mike Seaman, lead meteorologist with the National Weather Service, said Southern Utah has a "fairly wet weekend coming up."

via St. George NewsStatewideOctober 31, 2026

Here are 7 legislative races worth watching on Election Night

There’s an old saying: How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. For Utah Democrats, that goes for the Republican elephant, as well. Signs are pointing to a good election for Democrats nationally. The party is hoping that translates into some wins in state legislative races.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 31, 2026

Big 12 Commissioner Says Multiple CFP Bids Deserved As Rankings Loom

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark stated that multiple College Football Playoff bids are deserved as the first rankings approach, potentially benefiting teams like BYU and Utah. The 13-person selection committee, which includes Utah Athletic Director Mark Harlan, is tasked with ranking the top 25 teams to determine the 12-team postseason field.

StatewideOctober 31, 2026

USU Extension Publication Emphasizes Supporting Teen Mental Health Following Wildfires

USU Extension press release UTAH – Long after fire embers cool and structural rebuilding begins, adolescents’ mental health may still need attention. Utah’s 2026 wildfire season underscores that need. More than 474,000 acres were burned by 755 wildfires, disrupting communities and raising concerns beyond immediate property damage.

via ETV NewsStatewideOctober 31, 2026

A father’s favorite songs. Cherished train trips with mom. Here’s how Utahns are remembering loved ones for Day of the Dead.

As a child, Consuelo Soto Vargas spent days traveling by train to Oaxaca with her mother and siblings. During the Day of the Dead, Vargas said her memories of those journeys are some of the ones she treasures the most.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 31, 2026

SLC record store Mood Ring Records is in historic Sugar House home

For Jesse and Denae Medina, enjoying music has never just been casual. Sure, Jesse spent hours of his childhood watching MTV, hooked by the Give it Away video from the Red Hot Chili Peppers, while Denae used Limewire to download remix after remix.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 31, 2026

Utah student recovering, dealing with lightning strike that killed childhood friend

Add Fox 13 as a Google Preferred Source UTAH COUNTY, Utah — It started simply enough when a group of friends at the University of Utah decided to go on an early morning hike up Mount Timpanogos to watch the sunrise. But when the group reached the summit, the weather turned, and a lightning strike killed one student and sent several others to the hospital.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 31, 2026

Heavy rain, mountain snow forecast as colder storm moves into Utah

Shower activity will decrease Saturday morning, although a few lingering showers will remain possible. We should see a relative break in the action before the next storm arrives.

via KUTVStatewideOctober 31, 2026

Snow Sports Roundup: 10/30

Men’s Basketball Snow Classic @ SVC RICHFIELD, Utah-Brody Rice led the way with 17 points and the Treasure Valley (Ore.) Chukars edged Snow 83-81 Friday at the Snow Classic at the Sevier Valley Center. Max Toombs led the Badgers in the loss with 34 points.

via Mid-Utah RadioStatewideOctober 31, 2026

Platform Accounting Group Secures $355 Million in Growth Financing

Platform Accounting Group secured $355 million in growth financing led by Treville Capital Group to accelerate its national acquisition strategy and technological investments. The financing, which includes participation from several institutional investors, follows a history of over 65 acquisitions by the Holladay, Utah-based firm.

StatewideSalt Lake CityOctober 30, 2026

Utah Correctional Facilities End Lockdowns Following Staff Assault Investigation

The Utah Department of Corrections has ended partial lockdowns at the Utah State Correctional Facility and the Central Utah Correctional Facility, restoring normal operations following an investigation into a violent assault on a correctional officer.

StatewideCenterfieldOctober 30, 2026

Motorcyclist dies in Friday crash on State Street in Preston

A fatal collision involving a semi-truck and a motorcycle occurred on State Street in Preston, Idaho, on Friday, October 30, 2026. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead after being transported to a local hospital.

StatewideOctober 30, 2026

Crash closes eastbound I-80 near Parleys Canyon; no reopening estimate

Eastbound Interstate 80 is closed at the mouth of Parleys Canyon after a crash, according to UDOT. Drivers cannot access eastbound I-80 from southbound Foothill Drive, westbound I-80 to southbound I-215 East or northbound I-215 East to eastbound I-80.

via KUTVStatewideOctober 30, 2026

Motorcyclist killed after collision with semitruck near Utah-Idaho border

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Idaho (ABC4) — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a semitruck just over the Utah-Idaho border. According to the Idaho State Police, the crash occurred at approximately 12:47 p.m. near 3600 S State Street in Preston. The driver of a 2016 Kenworth semitruck with double trailers, identified as a 65-year-old male from Newton, Utah, was traveling southbound on State Street.

via ABC4StatewideOctober 30, 2026

Schools increasingly affected by poor air quality as wildfire smoke becomes more common | Newsroom

CORVALLIS, Ore. – American children are increasingly exposed to air pollution as wildfire smoke becomes more common, and some schools and childcare centers struggle to keep indoor breathing conditions clean, a new national study shows. The researchers note that components of wildfire smoke, including PM2.5, which is fine particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or smaller, are known health hazards, especially for adolescents and younger children.

StatewideOctober 30, 2026

My ancestors fought for freedom. I walked out of class to exercise mine.

For the 250th anniversary of the United States, we asked Utah teens to share their thoughts about where the country has been and where it's headed. We picked winners from each of Utah's 29 counties.

via Davis JournalStatewideOctober 30, 2026

Driver critically injured after semi-truck veers off road on eastbound I-80 in Parleys Canyon

A semi-truck driver is critically injured after the vehicle veered off the road on eastbound I-80 in Parleys Canyon on Friday night. The semitruck went over the embankment near the mouth of the canyon at approximately 7:12 p.m., and went off the road about 30 to 70 feet, Utah Highway Patrol trooper Kate Van Roosendaal said.

via KSLStatewideOctober 30, 2026

Church leaders honor life of Utah humanitarian Pamela J. Atkinson

Church leaders attended a memorial service for Utah humanitarian Pamela J. Atkinson on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Atkinson, a prominent advocate for the vulnerable, died Oct. 10 at age 93.

StatewideOctober 30, 2026

Texas Tech to split QB snaps between Castellanos and Hammond

Texas Tech plans to implement an unorthodox quarterback system involving Thomas Castellanos and Will Hammond following a loss to Cincinnati. The adjustment is expected to occur during the upcoming matchup against Arizona.

StatewideOctober 30, 2026

Hurricane crews shore up flood defenses as homeowners brace for weekend rain

Homeowners, volunteers and city crews in Hurricane have been working through the rain, preparing for potential flooding this weekend. Neighborhoods are filled with piles of sandbags several feet high and plastic tarps to protect homes. I mean, it's just kind of a scary thing.

via KUTVStatewideOctober 30, 2026

Colorado, Utah and Nevada among the best states to find employment, according to study

A study analyzing 34 key indicators reveals the ranking of states with the best opportunities to find employment. Here is what you need to know. Colorado, Utah and Nevada are among the best-positioned states when it comes to searching for and finding employment in U.S. territory, according to a study by the financial firm Wallet Hub.

via Telemundo UtahStatewideOctober 30, 2026

Heavy rains: risk of flooding and snow in the mountains increases

Tropical moisture will cause storms and heavy rains this Friday. On Sunday, another system will arrive that could leave up to 2 inches of rain and snow in the mountains. According to the National Weather Service, tropical moisture will begin entering the region this Friday, favoring the development of scattered rain and storms.

via Telemundo UtahStatewideOctober 30, 2026

Dino Nation roars to 90,500 votes as contest comes to an end

CARBON — Over the past several months, the color pink has been impossible to miss throughout Carbon County. From showing support for breast cancer awareness to rallying behind Carbon High School, the community has once again demonstrated what it means to come together for a cause bigger than any one person.

via ETV NewsStatewideOctober 30, 2026
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