National gasoline prices have declined by 5 cents over the past week to a national average of $4.22 per gallon. While prices have dipped, crude oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel may limit further decreases at the pump.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has committed $3 million to the Office of the Great Salt Lake Commissioner. The funds are intended to accelerate the removal of invasive phragmites to support wetland preservation and habitat restoration.
The Kansas Jayhawks were picked to finish third in the Monster Energy Big 12 Men’s Basketball Media Preseason Poll released Thursday. The media rankings matched the top three positions selected in the league's coaches' poll.
Medicare Open Enrollment Updates MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT IS OCT 15—DEC 7, 2026 Medicare Open Enrollment Is Here We want to help you continue receiving care from University of Utah Health without interruption.
The Federal Trade Commission, the People of the State of California by and through the Los Angeles County Counsel and San Francisco City Attorney, and the Attorneys General of the States of Colorad
The Bureau of Land Management has signed a decision approving the Mikaela Fed Well Pad project, proposed by Anschutz Exploration Corporation. The project involves drilling up to 10 gas wells and includes associated pipelines and an access road on BLM-administered lands in Uintah County.
Kansas senior Keanu Dawes has been named to the 20-member Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year preseason watch list. The announcement was made by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Tropical Storm Vance is expected to become a post-tropical remnant low later Thursday, October 29, 2026, as moisture from the system begins to impact the southwestern United States. Weather forecasts for Utah indicate a high likelihood of rain and showers through the weekend, including a 100% chance of precipitation for Zion National Park on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
The Eden Cemetery Maintenance District Board of Trustees will hold an annual budget meeting on November 4, 2026. The meeting will focus on discussing the current budget and open and closing fees.
General Motors has agreed to a $220 million settlement with a 36-state coalition to resolve allegations that the automaker illegally sold drivers' private location and driving data to brokers for use by insurance companies. The settlement, co-led by Washington and Oregon, addresses the company's Smart Driver program, which allegedly misled consumers about how their personal information was used.
General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally shared private driver behavior and location data with third parties. The settlement, co-led by Washington, involves a coalition of 36 attorneys general and mandates new consumer consent requirements for data collection.
A poll published October 29 indicates that a majority of Utah likely voters oppose Amendment B and disapprove of President Donald Trump’s job performance. The Noble Predictive Insights survey of 527 likely voters was conducted from October 26–27, 2026.
The U.S. spends roughly $1 trillion a year on healthcare administration. Think payments, insurance approvals, manual data entry and scheduling. Various studies estimate that almost half of that spending is waste. In the midst of this spending crisis is optimism in AI solutions.
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington DC.
The Federal Open Market Committee has decided to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 3-3/4 to 4 percent. The decision was reached through a 10–2 vote.
Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson has been cleared to play after being listed day-to-day with a head issue. The 19-year-old's upgrade on the injury report comes as the Jazz continue to manage several other players on the injury list.
Energy Fuels Inc. will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, November 5, 2026, to discuss third-quarter financial results. The company will release a press release containing financial results and other highlights prior to the scheduled call.
After a national search, Utah State University Extension Vice President Justen Smith named JayDee Gunnell executive director of USU Extension's Agriculture and Natural Resources Department. Gunnell is an Extension horticulture professor and brings 21 years of experience to the role.
ST. GEORGE, Utah – A Southern Utah man appeared in federal court today for his initial appearance following a federal indictment alleging he committed multiple crimes after he allegedly received and possessed child pornography, otherwise known as child sex abuse material or “CSAM.”
The San Antonio Spurs earned a 119-97 victory over the Utah Jazz at the Frost Bank Center on Monday night. This win marks the fifth consecutive victory for San Antonio, who have now defeated the Jazz twice in nearly one week.
