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LDS Church donates $1 million to fight Idaho abortion initiative

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated $1 million to fight Proposition 1 last week. If voters approve the initiative, it would restore reproductive rights in Idaho, allowing abortions up to fetal viability and in medical emergencies.

Viewmont High counselor, soccer coach makes first court appearance

Viewmont High School. The Davis School District and the principal issued statements following Keddington's arrest. (Becky Ginos/Davis Journal) FARMINGTON—Spencer David Keddington, a Viewmont High School counselor and coach who was arrested on Oct.

Big 12 Announces Attendees for 2026 Basketball Media Days

The Big 12 Conference announced the student-athlete attendees for the 2026 Monster Energy Big 12 Basketball Media Days. The event is scheduled to take place at Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center on Oct. 20 and Oct. 21.

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The DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY presents From Universe to Body: A Physicist's Path into Healthcare AI Udara Abeysekara, PhD Dr. Abeysekara ‘s PhD work studied the connection between the GeV gamma-ray emission from pulsars and the TeV emission from their associated Pulsar Wi

Utah projected for playoffs while Arizona heads to Las Vegas Bowl

In a report published October 14, Jon Wilner provided bowl projections for legacy and new Pac-12 teams, projecting Utah for the College Football Playoff and Arizona for the Las Vegas Bowl. The report also analyzed upcoming College Football Playoff ranking issues and the impact of the SEC schedule.

StatewideOriginally published October 14, 2026

Wasatch Junior High Announces Back to School Night and Program Updates

Wasatch Junior High has announced upcoming school events and information for the academic year. The school's website includes details regarding Back to School Night and various school programs.

StatewideOriginally published October 14, 2026

Utah State basketball announces tip-off times, TV broadcast schedule

The Pac-12 officially announced the tip-off times and TV schedule for the upcoming men's basketball season. With that, the majority of Utah State's games now have an official start time and an assigned TV broadcaster.

via Cache Valley DailyStatewideOctober 14, 2026

Alpha Chi Omega Hosts LISTEN Documentary Screening for 450 Students at University of Utah

The Alpha Chi Omega Beta Nu chapter at the University of Utah hosted a screening of the documentary LISTEN on Oct. 6. The event, which drew more than 450 attendees, aimed to raise awareness regarding relationship violence and stalking.

StatewideOriginally published October 14, 2026

High costs and Crumbl-ing sales prompt mass closures at Utah-based cookie chain.

Hits & Misses City Weekly Staff Miss: Sugar Rush Although some will be sad to miss out on Crumbl’s moonbeam ice cream cookies, the Utah-based dessert chain’s mass closures are of little surprise. While CEO Jason McGowan cited a slowing economy and Crumbl’s ill-fated foray into dirty sodas, it’s hard to ignore the unfavorable conditions under which franchise owners suffered.

via City WeeklyStatewideOctober 14, 2026

Alt Press Fest returns for its 18th year

Stefene Russell Alt Press Fest 2025 Jeri Gravlin In January of 1977, the English zine Sideburns famously published diagrams of how to finger an A, E, and G on a guitar fretboard. This is a chord, this is another, this is a third, it explained at the time.

via City WeeklyStatewideOctober 14, 2026

Caring for baby animals at zoos and aquariums

Staff members talk about the joys and challenges of rearing young otters, orangutans, tadpoles and more. Scott Renshaw Baby orangutan Weila Utah's Hogle Zoo At the risk of a scalding-hot take: Baby animals are cute. People love to see them when theyre born at zoos and aquariums, and those facilities know that little critters are a draw for patrons.

via City WeeklyStatewideOctober 14, 2026

Utah Transit Authority Proposes First Fare Hike in 13 Years

The Utah Transit Authority is considering its first base fare increase in 13 years to address rising operational costs. The proposal suggests raising the base fare from $2.50 to $3 for several transit services.

StatewideOctober 14, 2026

Utah Transit Authority to Offer Free Rides September 18-20

The Utah Transit Authority is temporarily suspending fare collection across its entire system from September 18 to September 20, 2026. This initiative is part of a larger system upgrade involving the implementation of a new FrontRunner safety system.

StatewideOctober 14, 2026

October 14, 2026 - Utah Film Commission

SALT LAKE CITY (October 14, 2026) – Today, the Utah Film Commission announced the Utah Board of Tourism Development approval

StatewideOriginally published October 14, 2026

Carbon High School hosted FAFSA assistance event October 12

Carbon High School hosted a FAFSA assistance event on October 12. Employees from the Utah State University financial aid office were available to help seniors and parents complete the application.

StatewideOctober 14, 2026

10/15: A list of what local breweries have on tap this week.

825 S. 320 W. Grid City Beer Works 333 W. 1048 E. 2496 S. State Street, SLC On Tap: Six Wheat Under Hefeweizen Silver Reef 4391 S. Enterprise Drive, St. Acapulco Gold Mexican Lager Squatters Pub Brewery / Salt Lake Brewing Co. 147 W. Talisman Brewing Co.

via City WeeklyStatewideOctober 14, 2026

Juvo Ventures Recruits Tara Rosander as Managing Director

Juvo Ventures, the venture capital arm of Western Governors University, has appointed Tara Rosander as managing director. Rosander transitions to the role from the Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Development.

StatewideOriginally published October 14, 2026

Mammoth Defeat Maple Leafs 5-4 at Delta Center on Tuesday

The Utah Mammoth defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 at the Delta Center on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Dylan Guenther and Mikhail Sergachev each recorded a goal and an assist for the Mammoth to secure the victory.

StatewideOctober 14, 2026

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