No. 19 Utah State Eastern falls in SWAC tournament to end season
The No. 19 Utah State Eastern men's soccer team ended its 2026 season on Thursday with a 1-0 loss to No. 2-seeded North Idaho College in the Scenic West Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
Utah's Platform Accounting Group Secures $355 Million in Growth Financing, Including $85 Million Equity Sale Confirmed in an SEC Filing
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
✅ Holladay, Utah-headquartered Platform Accounting Group (PAG) announced this month the closing of $355 million in strategic growth financing (a funding led by Treville Capital Group), monies designed to support additional acquisitions, technology investments, and nationwide expansion.
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via Utah Money WatchStatewideOctober 30, 2026
Pac-12 Cross Country Championship Scheduled for Friday in Boise
The 2026 Pac-12 Cross Country Championship is scheduled to take place in Boise, Idaho. The event will be hosted by Boise State at the Warm Springs Golf Course.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
Pac-12 Cross Country Championship Held Friday in Boise
The 2026 Pac-12 Cross Country Championship is being held on Friday, Oct. 30, at Warm Springs Golf Course in Boise, Idaho. This event marks the first championship for the conference since its summer relaunch.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
Boise State to Host First Pac-12 Cross Country Championships Oct. 30
Boise State cross country will host the first Pac-12 Cross Country Championships on Friday, Oct. 30, at Warm Springs Golf Course. This event marks the first championship trophy being awarded in the new Pac-12 era.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
MLS Unveils 2027 Sprint Season Schedule
Major League Soccer has unveiled the 2027 Sprint Season schedule, a 14-game intra-conference tournament designed to facilitate the league's transition to a summer-to-spring calendar. Real Salt Lake will begin its 23rd season on February 21 with a road match against the Seattle Sounders FC.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
MLS to Adopt Summer-to-Spring Season Format Starting in 2027
Major League Soccer will transition to a summer-to-spring season format beginning in the summer of 2027, a move designed to align the league with other major international soccer leagues. The transition begins with a 2027 Sprint Season held from mid-February through May, featuring 14 regular-season matches per club.
StatewideOriginally published October 30, 2026
A Conversation with Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson
After the 2020 election, Utah Lt. Governor Deidre Henderson opposed Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the results. It made her a target. The threats were serious enough that the state put her under protection for more than two years. Today, she describes herself as a “heretic” in her own party.
via KUERStatewideOctober 30, 2026
Luisa Moala Named Flag Bearer for Youth Olympic Games in Dakar
USA Rugby Sevens prospect Luisa Moala has been named as a flag bearer for the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. Moala will lead a group of young athletes during the Opening Ceremony alongside co-captain Abigail McGettigan.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
Falcon senior to compete for USA in Youth Olympics
Skyridge High School senior Lavinia "Lavi" Lomu is a member of the USA Women's U18s Sevens squad that will represent Team USA at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal this next week. Rugby Sevens will be one of the 12 sports that feature on the Games program November 1st and 2nd.
via Lehi Free PressStatewideOctober 30, 2026
Rain and snow expected for Utah and SW Wyoming Nov. 1-2
Widespread valley rain and mountain snow is expected for Utah and SW Wyoming on Sunday, Nov. 1 and Monday, Nov. 2. An atmospheric river interacting with a strong cold front will bring a heightened threat of flash flooding to Southern Utah and accumulating snow for Utah's mountains.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
Flood Watch Scheduled for Zion and Capitol Reef National Parks
A flood watch has been issued for several areas in Utah, including Zion National Park and Capitol Reef National Park, due to potential flooding from excessive rainfall. The watch is scheduled to be in effect from late Saturday night through Sunday evening.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
Church Donates $3 Million to Protect Great Salt Lake Wetlands
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has committed $3 million to the Office of the Great Salt Lake Commissioner to fund the removal of invasive phragmites. The donation aims to restore critical habitats and protect shoreline wetlands surrounding the Great Salt Lake.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
Utah to receive $3 million donation from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to support wetland preservation
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has committed $3 million to the Office of the Great Salt Lake Commissioner to accelerate the removal of water-intensive invasive phragmites that surround the Great Salt Lake. The funding will bolster critical habitat restoration, protect vulnerable shoreline wetlands and help sustain natural water inflows into the lake.
via Utah PolicyStatewideOctober 30, 2026
Utah and other states reach $220 million settlement with GM over driver data
Utah Attorney General Derek Brown, the Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection, and 35 other attorneys general reached a $220 million settlement with General Motors (GM) over allegations that the automaker sold drivers’ driving behavior and location data without their consent. Utah will receive $6,938,619 from the settlement.
via Utah PolicyStatewideOctober 30, 2026
Utah joins FTC in suing Toast over alleged deceptive pricing and hidden fees
Utah has joined the Federal Trade Commission, six other states, and two local governments in suing Toast, Inc., alleging the company misled restaurant owners with deceptive pricing, false customer support claims, and hidden fees. Utah Attorney General Derek Brown is part of the bipartisan coalition that filed the suit on Thursday.
via Utah PolicyStatewideOctober 30, 2026
Hatch Center announces lineup of contributors to 2026 Policy Review on Copyright, AI, and American Innovation
The Orrin G. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) and essays by some of the nation’s leading authorities on copyright law, intellectual property, technological innovation, and the creative economy. The volume is scheduled for release in early January 2027.
via Utah PolicyStatewideOctober 30, 2026
City Attorney Chiu sues Toast for trapping restaurants in subscriptions riddled with unauthorized fees | SF.gov
press release City Attorney Chiu sues Toast for trapping restaurants in subscriptions riddled with unauthorized fees City AttorneyToast misleads restaurants regarding subscription costs and makes cancellation difficult October 29, 2026…
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
Planning Commission Recommends Approval for Box Elder Together Zoning Plan
The Box Elder County Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 29, 2026, regarding the proposed Box Elder Together countywide zoning plan. The commission has recommended approval of the amendment to designate zoning for unzoned areas in unincorporated Box Elder County.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
Foxboro Elementary celebrates Hispanic heritage through music and dance
Foxboro Elementary School held a special assembly featuring the Brazilian group Sambo Fogo to celebrate Hispanic heritage. The event allowed students to experience Brazilian culture through music and dance to honor the diverse backgrounds within the school community.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
Dixie National Forest : Press Release - Forest Service Announces Fire Positions for 2026
The Dixie National Forest of the U.S. Forest Service is hiring! We are looking for dedicated individuals to support fire operations.
StatewideOriginally published October 30, 2026
Plan Year 2027 Marketplace Plans and Prices Fact Sheet
Plan Year 2027 Marketplace Plans and Prices Fact SheetThe Open Enrollment Period to choose Healthcare.gov coverage for 2027 begins on November 1, 2026, and runs through January 15, 2027.
StatewideOriginally published October 30, 2026
Cox Concludes Trade Mission to Ireland and Northern Ireland
Governor Spencer J. Cox concluded a multi-day trade mission to Ireland and Northern Ireland, aimed at strengthening business and research partnerships in sectors like life sciences and digital technology. The delegation, which traveled from October 20 to October 28, met with international leaders and visited major medical technology hubs to expand Utah's presence in European and UK markets.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
Utah Military Academy Announces November Events and Scholarship Deadlines
The Utah Military Academy newsletter for October 30, 2026, outlines upcoming school events, scholarship opportunities, and administrative reminders for cadets and parents.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
Red Devils Storm the Podium at State Championships!
What a day for Springville cross country! Our Girls team powered to a 3rd-place state finish 🥉 — a...
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
LJ Martin and Evan Johnson Ruled Out for BYU Against ASU
BYU running back LJ Martin and cornerback Evan Johnson have been officially ruled out for Saturday's game against Arizona State, despite earlier hopes of a return. The decision follows a period of injury concerns for the Cougars, including the likely end of the career of offensive lineman Trevin Ostler.
StatewideProvoOctober 30, 2026