Ballots for the General Election will soon be in the mail and among the choices for voters to consider are two Proposed Constitutional Amendments. Constitutional Amendment A concerns how proposed constitutional amendments are published.
No. 8 BYU is scheduled to host Iowa State at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Friday, Oct. 9. The game is scheduled for an 8:15 p.m. MT kickoff and will be televised live on ESPN.
Utah is experiencing unseasonably warm temperatures today, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, with highs expected to run roughly 10 degrees above average. A storm system is forecasted to bring isolated showers and thunderstorms to the higher terrain on Tuesday, followed by a return to mild conditions mid-week and cooler, wetter weather by the weekend.
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and John Curtis (R-UT) announced the introduction of the Honoring Fallen Wildland Firefighters Act. This groundbreaking legislation would expand death benefits of fallen firefighters to match the up to $100,000 provided to fallen members of the military, a significant change from the maximum death benefit of $10,000
Utah State will host Washington State on Friday, Oct. 10, in its first-ever Pac-12 home game. The matchup marks the first conference meeting between the two programs.
Player Safety is reviewing a hit by Will Cuylle on Dylan Guenther during the Rangers' 4-2 victory over Utah. The incident occurred during the game, prompting frustration from the Utah bench.
Alpine School District students participated in a statewide Read-a-Thon on October 2, 2026, joining more than 275,000 Utahns in a literacy initiative. The event included activities at the State Capitol and various district schools to encourage reading habits.
The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) implemented a three-day fare suspension from September 18 to September 20, 2026. This initiative was part of a larger system upgrade involving the implementation of a new FrontRunner safety system.
In an October 5 podcast episode of Jazz Notes, Ben Anderson and Chandler Holt recapped the Utah Jazz preseason opener and welcomed Jazz superfan Hudson Butcher to the show.
The No. 12 Utah Utes will host the Kansas Jayhawks at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, in a Big 12 matchup featuring a White Out theme. Utah enters the contest with a 4-0 record, seeking to maintain momentum following a 31-17 victory over Iowa State.
Utah has climbed to the top of the Big 12 football power rankings in a report published October 6, 2026. The report by Darnell Dickson highlights the performance of the league's 16 teams as the season progresses.
Free Press The Skyridge defense absolutely bent but refused to break. Facing a ferocious final-quarter onslaught, the Falcons dug in their cleats and made the ultimate stand to slam the door on a spirited Lone Peak rally, securing a down-to-the-wire 27-24 victory in an instant-classic rivalry showdown.
Clark Planetarium is offering two different experiences featuring Pink Floyd's album The Dark Side of the Moon. These shows include a weekend laser experience and a special 42-minute commemorative immersive show.
Utah Royals FC secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against Racing Louisville FC on Oct. 3, 2026, thanks to a last-minute equalizer by Brecken Mozingo. The result marks Utah's first tie since May 30 and the first time Louisville has failed to win in their series history.
Utah Valley University achieved a dual victory at the SUU Color Country Invitational on Oct. 3, 2026, with both the men's and women's cross country teams securing first place. The women's team earned its sixth consecutive title, while the men's team secured its third straight win at the event.
United States Senate Floor Colloquy on Ukraine Senators John Curtis (R-UT), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Alan Armstrong (R-OK) September 30, 2026 Senator Tillis: Mr.
Antelope Island State Park hosted a grand opening on October 2, 2026, for its newly expanded visitor center. The facility expansion aims to provide a better experience for the park's approximately one million annual visitors.
The performances have been scheduled for Saturday, Sept. Admission is free and open to the public, with doors opening one hour before each performance. Some of the worst destruction was reported around Eagle Point Resort, where more than 100 condominiums and approximately 30 cabins were destroyed by the flames.
According to a report published August 26, 2026, Stage 1 fire restrictions have been implemented in unincorporated areas of Beaver County. The order was issued due to extremely dry vegetation and forecasted weather conditions in Southwest Utah.
A series of community updates and notices were released by Beaver County, including information regarding natural gas restoration after flood damage and fire restriction orders.
