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Bulls Missing Their Owner In Duchesne County | Basin Now

The owners of livestock in Duchesne County may want to check on their animals. The Duchesne County Sheriff's Office reports that three light-colored Charolais bulls, including one with gray and dark speckling, were picked up near the 2100 N.

Uintah Basin Community Matters Conference Held at East Elementary

The Uintah Basin Community Matters Conference was scheduled to take place at East Elementary School in Roosevelt, Utah, featuring a screening of the movie Screenagers and presentations from Jazz Great Thurl Bailey. The event aimed to provide community members with resources to support themselves, their families, and the broader community through various sponsors.

3 stray bulls corralled in Duchesne County

DUCHESNE COUNTY, Utah, Oct. 5, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Three light-colored Charolais bulls have wandered away from home, and are waiting to be claimed in Duchesne County. A statement from the Duchesne County Sheriff's Office says the the bulls were picked up near near the 2100 N.

Duchesne County SAR Respond To Multiple Recent Incidents | Basin Now

Duchesne County Search and Rescue has had busy weekends lately. Their team responded to two separate incidents on Sunday. First, Duchesne County Search and Rescue responded to reports of a sudden rock slide along the Highline Trail. They were grateful to report that no injuries occurred.

No. 17 Utah State Soccer to Host Washington State and Play Boise State

No. 17 Utah State women's soccer will host Washington State on Oct. 8 before traveling to face Boise State on Oct. 11. The Aggies enter the week with a 9-2-2 record and a 2-0-0 mark in Pac-12 play.

StatewideOctober 8, 2026

Flu season arriving early in Utah; health experts urge vaccination

Speaking from Intermountain Medical Center, Dr. "We are having the number of cases now that we had starting in November last year," Sheffield said. "Health experts recommend several steps to reduce the risk of infection, including frequent handwashing, avoiding contact with sick individuals and staying home when ill.

via KSLStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Utah State vs. Washington State: How to watch, listen to or stream the game

Utah State (1-4, 0-1 Pac-12) vs. MDTVenue: Maverik StadiumTV: The CWRadio: Aggie Sports Network (KZNS 1280 The Zone)Series: Utah State is 2-4 all-time against Washington State, dating back to 1949. The Aggies last played the Cougars in the Famous Idaho Potato Bowl last season and lost 43-21.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Utah weather: Warm with sunshine through Friday, but tropical moisture surges in this weekend

Happy Thursday, Utah! High pressure remains in place across the region through Friday, bringing well-above-average temperatures and lots of sunshine to the area. Tropical moisture and a cold front will bring periods of heavy rain and cooler conditions later this weekend.

via ABC 4StatewideOctober 8, 2026

LJ Martin's injury poses stiff challenge to No. 8 BYU's offense as Cougars host Iowa State

An injury to LJ Martin changes everything for No. Martin is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks after suffering a lower-body injury against TCU. Martin's absence is a significant blow to BYU's offense. He was the Big 12's leading rusher last season, tallying 1,305 yards and 12 touchdowns.

via KJZZStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Moran Research and Surgical Expertise Highlighted at AAO 2026

John A. Moran Eye Center physicians and scientists will share research, surgical knowledge, and clinical expertise at the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO) 2026 annual meeting, October 9-12 in New Orleans.

StatewideOctober 8, 2026

Invasive zebra mussels have made their way to the Utah portion of the Colorado River

Biologists have discovered a live adult zebra mussel below the Westwater Recreation Area in the Utah side of the Colorado River, raising the risk of the invasive species spreading in the state. The discovery was made Sept. 22, about a month after testing detected zebra mussel DNA in the water in Utah, according to a news release from the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources.

via Utah News DispatchStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Mendenhall sees offensive progress as Utah State prepares for Washington State

Bronco Mendenhall noted progress in the Utah State offense, which is becoming more balanced, explosive, and confident. However, the Aggies are looking to translate that improvement into wins following a loss to Boise State.

StatewideOctober 8, 2026

Bear Lake Special Service District to Hold Wastewater Impact Fee Hearing Oct. 15

The Bear Lake Special Service District Board will hold a public hearing on Oct. 15, 2026, regarding wastewater impact fee facilities plans, impact fee analysis, and impact fee enactment. The meeting is scheduled to take place in Garden City.

StatewideOctober 8, 2026

Booker becomes Stanley’s first NBA player partner with new collection

“Stanley 1913 and I share a love for quality and design, which is what made this partnership feel authentic from the start,” said Booker. “We created a capsule inspired by the moments that people don’t see — my offseason road trips, hikes with my dogs, and game nights with friends.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Forest Service is fighting fire with fire – Deseret News

MDT See More Deseret News Stories In Search View 4 Comments Share Sen. Forest Service conduct a prescribed burn in the mountains around Kinneys Peak and south of I-70 on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2026.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Ryan Smith launches survey in search for strong local vibe at SLC entertainment district

We want a strong local vibe in addition to iconic brands. Crews recently wrapped up a remodel of the north end of the upper bowl, eliminating sightline challenges during hockey games. A new parking garage is also being constructed outside of the building.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Civilian aircraft lands on Hill Air Force Base after experiencing engine issues

A civilian pilot safely landed their aircraft on Hill Air Force Base property after it had issues with the engine. Thursday, according to base officials. The base's emergency response crews arrived at the scene upon the aircraft's landing.

via KUTVStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Utah Avalanche Center prepares for winter

With fall in full swing, snow is exactly what they're thinking about at the Utah Avalanche Center. The work they’re doing now will help keep people safe in the mountains come winter.

via ABC 4StatewideOctober 8, 2026

University of Utah gets $7.5M federal grant to advance domestic critical minerals search

's Department of Materials Science and Engineering and the project's principal investigator, said in a statement. Regional strategies for domestic production Utah Gov. Currently, China controls over 90% of the world's refinery production of key components in electronics, according to data from the Institute for Energy Research.

via KSLStatewideOctober 8, 2026

1 injured as DUI driver damages popular State Room venue

Visit Advertiser websiteGO TO PAGEOne vehicle crashed into the venue, causing considerable damage to the front of The State Room. "We're doing everything we can to get back up and running for the shows this weekend, but we ask for some patience and understanding as things may evolve," the venue posted.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 8, 2026

Private plane makes emergency landing inside Hill Air Force Base | KSL.com

MARKETPLACE Classifieds Cars Log in MARKETPLACE Classifieds Cars Log in Private plane makes emergency landing inside Hill Air Force Base Posted - Oct. Joe R. Wirthlin Jr KSL A civilian plane landed just inside the north gate of Hill Air Force Base on Thursday, prompting emergency crews to respond.

via KSLStatewideOctober 8, 2026

North Valley PD to reevaluate agreement with ICE after multiple detained in ride-alongs

North Valley Police Chief Steve Gray said the department is reevaluating its agreement with Immigration and Customs Enforcement after five people were detained during a set of ride-alongs late last month. Chief Gray said the police department signed a Memorandum of Understanding with ICE about two months ago.

via KJZZStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Swire Coca-Cola USA sees growth after Spokane Valley facility expansion

Swire Coca-Cola USA is experiencing steady growth following the expansion of its Spokane Valley distribution facility. The facility's capacity has increased significantly, allowing it to process nearly double its previous case volume.

StatewideOctober 8, 2026

UDOT unveils new clean aircraft at Salt Lake International Airport

Posted - Oct. Staff Beta Technologies' ALIA CX- 300 electric aircraft is seen at a demonstration in partnership with UDOT. "Twenty years from now, you'll see much bigger aircraft, you'll see aircraft flying a much longer way," Newton said.

via KSLStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Una avioneta despegó y minutos después tuvo que aterrizar de emergencia cerca de la Base Aérea Hill

Utah Avioneta realiza aterrizaje de emergencia cerca de la Base Aérea Hill No se reportaron heridos o daños. Sin embargo, al llegar al área, los rescatistas determinaron que la aeronave en realidad había aterrizado dentro de los terrenos de la Base Aérea Hill, cerca de la puerta norte.

via telemundoutah.comStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Zion Highway Closure Could Last Several Weeks - Mid-Utah Radio

(Zion National Park, UT) -- A section of the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway could remain closed for several weeks. A major rockfall on September 30th covered the roadway, and a two-and-a-half-mile segment remains blocked. Crews have removed about half the debris, but forecast rain could slow the work.

via midutahradio.comStatewideOctober 8, 2026
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