News Story As Utah Republican Rep. Burgess Owens prepares to turn off the lights and close the door to his career in public office, he finds himself ending on the same note that sparked his interest in government. And he says he’ll now pursue similar ventures in the private sector.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Burgess Owens (UT-04), Vice Chair of the House Education and Workforce Committee and Chairman of the Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, today introduced the Modernizing Access to Talents, Credentials, and Hiring Act of 2026 (MATCH Act). This legislation would transform America’s outdated workforce system by establishing state-led talent marketplaces, creating
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Tuesday signed an executive order meant to “promote responsible AI use within government” by using “pro-human” principles when evaluating artificial intelligence tools. The executive order sets a “structured, pro-human framework for artificial intelligence integration across state government,” the governor’s office said in a news release.
The Cedar Mountain Service District Board of Trustees will hold a monthly meeting on Oct. 7, 2026, at 3620 N. Mammoth Creek Road in Duck Creek Village. The meeting is scheduled to run from 6:00 p.m. to 7:50 p.m.
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Utah, Oct. 6, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A Las Vegas man who died in custody after Utah’s Washington County Attorney’s Office filed a murder charge in the 2006 death of his wife died from suicide, according to the Clark County Coroner’s Office.
Casi el 76% de los encuestados dijo oponerse o estar fuertemente en contra de nuevos centros de datos en Utah. UTAH- Una nueva encuesta de Utah State University revela una fuerte oposición a la construcción de nuevos centros de datos en el estado.
La agencia federal indicó que los arrestos ocurrieron el 30 de septiembre y afirmó que ninguna empresa local fue objetivo de las operaciones. En una declaración enviada a Telemundo Utah, un portavoz de ICE señaló que los oficiales llevan a cabo operaciones de inmigración de manera cotidiana en distintas partes del país, incluida la comunidad de Moroni.
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At a Monday forum focused on solutions for the dust, two researchers said they’re working toward providing more clarity. Derek Mallia, a research assistant professor at the university, said he and his colleagues are working on modeling that will help them account for urban emissions and pinpoint which parts of the lake are sending up the most dust.
A comment period has been opened for the potential appointment of two commissioners for a new Utah district court division. The Debt Collection and Housing Action Division was authorized by the Utah Legislature to centralize certain court processes.
Bryce Canyon National Park Chief Ranger Daniel Danny Romes and Bryce Canyon City/Tropic Volunteer Fire Chief Ron Harris received national recognition for their work in structural fire prevention, protection, training, and emergency response. The awards were presented during the National Park Service Servicewide Awards ceremony as part of the Awards for Visitor and Resource Protection.
Timpanogos Elementary students continued their Hispanic Heritage Month learning Tuesday with a visit from Baldomero Lago, Honorary Consul of Spain, and Felipe Queipo, a communications officer with the United Nations. Students had the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about Spain’s language, history, traditions and culture directly from their guests. When Lago was asked what he hoped children in Utah would learn about Spain, he began with the language many Timpanogos students are alread
After a quiet intermission, Regalo Theatre Co. Since 2022, Regalo Theatre Co. "Twelve Angry Men," originally written by Reginald Rose as a teleplay before adapting it for the stage, focuses on a heated jury deliberation in a homicide trial.
Pac-12 conference play has officially begun with all eight teams competing in their first conference games during Week 5. While Boise State maintained its top ranking, several surprising performances occurred as the race for the title and potential College Football Playoff spots commenced.
IT’S HERE! Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library is Coming to Wasatch County! Free books. Delivered every month. From birth to age five. The Wasatch Education Foundation is thrilled to announce that we have officially signed on as the local community partner for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in Wasatch County, in partnership with Operation Literacy. That means Wasatch County’s littlest […]
An autopsy report released October 5 revealed that Las Vegas school counselor David Vander Meer died by suicide at the Clark County Detention Center. Vander Meer had been accused of killing his wife at Zion National Park in 2006.
With Election Day less than a month away and ballots set to begin mailing October 13th, Utah county clerks are coming together around a shared set of principles designed to give voters a clear and transparent view of how Utah elections work — and the safeguards around them. The Utah Voting Principles outline 20 standards organized around four central commitments: Voting is Simple.
Bureau of Land Management Director Steve Pearce and Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson will deliver keynote remarks Oct. 21 at Utah State University, where the Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water, and Air is hosting a one-day conference marking the 50th anniversary of the Federal Land Policy and Management Act.
BANNOCK COUNTY, Idaho — A Montpelier man died Sunday evening following a single-vehicle rollover crash on U.S. Highway 30 east of Lava Hot Springs, according to the Idaho State Police.
The leaves will keep popping in the mountains, and the forecast calls for warm, mostly dry weather with temperatures in the 70s in the canyons. (Graphic: KUTV)Sharetopics: Weather Cold front Warm temperatures Isolated showers Salt Lake CitySt.
Igor Shesterkin made 28 saves and recorded an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the Utah Mammoth on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Madison Square Garden. The win marks the Rangers' third consecutive victory and their second home win of the season.
WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 5, 2026 (UPI) — The Pentagon announced Monday that Nidal Hasan, who was convicted of killing 13 people in a 2009 terrorist attack at Fort Hood, Texas, is to be executed by firing squad, which would be the first U.S. military execution in more than 60 years.
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University of Utah head football coach Morgan Scalley held a weekly press conference on Monday inside the Spence and Cleone Eccles Football Center. Scalley discussed the team's recent performance and upcoming matchup against Kansas.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. John Curtis (R-UT) has jointed forces with Senate colleague Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) to propose legislation to manage rapid, resource-intensive expansion of large-scale data centers nationwide.
David Jacobs, a BYU alumnus and physician, said he and his friend, cardiologist Dr. Matt Nelson, became concerned after seeing the sponsorship. The most concerning thing, just speaking to this as a parent, is that my kids are going to see energy drink branding on their college sports heroes, the athletes they admire.
On Monday, Oct. 5, Utah State football head coach Bronco Mendenhall, along with defensive back Chapman Lewis and quarterback Grady Brosterhous, spoke with local media about the team's recent loss at No.
“This is really a procedural tool at best that gives some parties a second or sometimes a third bite at an apple at choosing an adjudicator,” she argued before Utah Supreme Court justices on Oct. But the arguments at the October hearing were largely procedural and did not touch on the underlying cases.
BREAKING BREAKING HOME PAGE Local Utah News Top News Stories Utah Department of Health and Human Services. Image: Google Streets UTAH, Oct. 5, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is warning that four resent overdose deaths have resulted from the use of illegal cat's claw and kratom product.
Community In today’s age, hope can be hard to come by. With a constant stream of news that makes it seem as if the world is collapsing in on itself, trying to find hope can feel, to put it bluntly, hopeless. But for author Michael Finkel, a fellow Utah resident and writer with over 30 years of experience, the news is not something to fear but rather an opportunity to explore the world around them.
Syracuse, Utah — The new Antelope Island State Park Visitor Center and Theater are open!  “We are thrilled to welcome everyone to the new Antelope Island Visitor Center and Theater,” Utah State Parks Director Scott Strong said. “We invite visitors to stop by and learn more about this incredible park in this state-of-the-art building.” Visitor and Learning Center The Antelope ...
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5, 2026 Concert Like most fans of his, I think I was introduced to my first Isaiah Rashad song at the end of my ninth grade year in 2021. This song was Lay Wit Ya (feat. Duke Deuce),, the lead single of his third project and second studio album, The House Is Burning (THIB).
Sen. In its June announcement, Maxwell announced that Fairtide committed another $750 million to finance Maxwell-developed projects, pushing its cumulative commitment beyond $1 billion at the time. 5 billion in customer projects and generated an estimated $300 million in customer savings in the process.
Republican Rep. Celeste Maloy and Democratic challenger Kent Udell offered different approaches to public lands, energy, water and the cost of living Friday during a debate for Utah’s newly drawn 3rd Congressional District.
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.
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.
Editor's note: This story is part of We Vote Utah, a partnership between KUER, PBS Utah and Utah News Dispatch to cover Utah's 2026 midterm elections. Utah Lt. Gov. Department of Justice. Postal Service processes mail-in ballots. Henderson has also heavily criticized Sen.
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.
