Halloween brings excitement for children and families, but it also marks the most dangerous night of the year for young pedestrians. Each Halloween, the Journal of the American Medical Association says young children are 10 times more likely to be hit by cars on Halloween than on any other night.
The Utah Jazz released an injury report on October 30 detailing several players who are out or questionable due to various injuries.
Arizona State true freshmen Jake Fette and Cardae Mack led a spirited comeback attempt in a 27-20 loss against No. 8 BYU on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in Provo. Despite a strong defensive showing from the Sun Devils, a decisive 95-yard touchdown drive by the Cougars secured the victory for the No. 8 ranked team.
No. 6 Utah defeated Cincinnati 49-25 at Nippert Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, moving the Utes to an 8-0 record. The victory marks the sixth time in program history that Utah has started a season 8-0.
Utah defeated Cincinnati 49-25 in a road game, despite experiencing an inconsistent second half. The victory was highlighted by a dominant first half where the Utes established a significant lead.
The Colorado men's cross country team and BYU women's cross country team secured conference titles at the 2026 Big 12 Championships on Saturday, October 31, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Denis Kipngetich of Oklahoma State won the men's individual title, while Jane Hedengren of BYU claimed her second consecutive women's individual championship.
BYU's women's team and Colorado's men's team won the 2026 Big 12 Cross Country Championship in Stillwater, Oklahoma. The event took place at the Greiner Family OSU Cross Country Course.
Big 12 @ Stillwater, Okla. -Saturday, the Big 12 cross country championships occurred at the Greiner Family OSU Cross Country Course on the campus of Oklahoma State University. The team results are as follows: Men: Colorado. The Buffaloes posted a score of 36 to win the team title.
Seven Utah State Aggies earned all-conference honors at the inaugural Pac-12 cross country championships held in Boise, Idaho. The men's team secured a second-place finish, while the women's team placed fourth.
The Utah Tech Trailblazers completed their Big Sky Cross Country Championship debut on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, at Buffalo Park. The women's team finished sixth overall with 156 points, while the men's team placed eighth with 208 points.
Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark stated that multiple College Football Playoff bids are deserved as the first rankings approach, potentially benefiting teams like BYU and Utah. The 13-person selection committee, which includes Utah Athletic Director Mark Harlan, is tasked with ranking the top 25 teams to determine the 12-team postseason field.
USU Extension press release UTAH – Long after fire embers cool and structural rebuilding begins, adolescents’ mental health may still need attention. Utah’s 2026 wildfire season underscores that need. More than 474,000 acres were burned by 755 wildfires, disrupting communities and raising concerns beyond immediate property damage.
Platform Accounting Group secured $355 million in growth financing led by Treville Capital Group to accelerate its national acquisition strategy and technological investments. The financing, which includes participation from several institutional investors, follows a history of over 65 acquisitions by the Holladay, Utah-based firm.
The Utah Department of Corrections has ended partial lockdowns at the Utah State Correctional Facility and the Central Utah Correctional Facility, restoring normal operations following an investigation into a violent assault on a correctional officer.
For the 250th anniversary of the United States, we asked Utah teens to share their thoughts about where the country has been and where it's headed. We picked winners from each of Utah's 29 counties.
Texas Tech plans to implement an unorthodox quarterback system involving Thomas Castellanos and Will Hammond following a loss to Cincinnati. The adjustment is expected to occur during the upcoming matchup against Arizona.
A study analyzing 34 key indicators reveals the ranking of states with the best opportunities to find employment. Here is what you need to know. Colorado, Utah and Nevada are among the best-positioned states when it comes to searching for and finding employment in U.S. territory, according to a study by the financial firm Wallet Hub.
Tropical moisture will cause storms and heavy rains this Friday. On Sunday, another system will arrive that could leave up to 2 inches of rain and snow in the mountains. According to the National Weather Service, tropical moisture will begin entering the region this Friday, favoring the development of scattered rain and storms.
CARBON — Over the past several months, the color pink has been impossible to miss throughout Carbon County. From showing support for breast cancer awareness to rallying behind Carbon High School, the community has once again demonstrated what it means to come together for a cause bigger than any one person.
BYU's women's cross country team secured its fourth consecutive Big 12 Championship title on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Jane Hedengren earned her second straight individual conference title, leading a Cougars squad that finished nine points ahead of West Virginia.
Heavy precipitation has provided drought relief across several Colorado River Basin states, according to a October 30 report. While storms brought moisture to the West, long-term moisture shortages continue to persist across much of the region.
The Big 12 Conference has fined UCF $100,000 following derogatory chants directed at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints during a football game against BYU. The league also announced a new conference-wide policy regarding consequences for discriminatory conduct.
News Story In a church full of people who came to honor Pamela Atkinson’s memory at her funeral Friday — a crowd that included Utah Gov. Atkinson, he said, invited then-Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt to come with the Volunteers of America’s outreach team to check in on people experiencing homelessness.
Layton Construction Executive Vice President Cris Bryant discussed construction trends and growth across the Mountain West and Southwest in a report published October 30. Bryant highlighted healthcare expansion, technological advancements like AI, and modular construction as key drivers in the region.
The survey of nearly 1,000 people nationwide indicates an urgent need for better communication between doctors and patients.
According to an October 30 report from Return to Freedom, the Bureau of Land Management recently completed a helicopter roundup in Wyoming's Red Desert that resulted in the capture of 1,035 wild horses. The agency is also scheduled to begin roundups in Utah starting Monday, Nov. 2, 2026.
The No. 1 Salt Lake Community College Bruins defeated the No. 4 USU-Eastern Eagles 2-0 in the Scenic West Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals on Thursday, October 29, 2026, to advance to the Region 18 Championship.
Utah State football will host Colorado State on Saturday afternoon. Here is all the necessary info to prepare you for the Aggies' next foray into Pac-12 play. You can also check out more detailed previews elsewhere on Cache Valley Daily…
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.
Game Recap: Women’s Soccer | 10/29/2026 6:34:00 PM | Jose Briseno – Assistant SID The No. 16 Utah State Eastern women’s soccer team saw its 2026 season come to an end Thursday with a 2-0 loss to No. 1-seeded Salt Lake Community College in the Scenic West Athletic Conference Tournament semifinals. The Eagles entered the postseason as the tournament’s No. 4 seed […] The post No.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Kilby Block Party has announced the first phase of its 2027 lineup, which includes headliners Deftones and The Strokes. The three-day festival is scheduled to take place at the Utah State Fairpark from May 14 through May 16.
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.
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.
