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Fayette Town Council scheduled to meet Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026

The Fayette Town Council is scheduled to hold a meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, to address various community matters. According to a Nov. 9 notice, the meeting will take place at the Fayette Town Hall starting at 7 p.m.

Utah Gov. Cox: Republicans ‘suffered a historic defeat.' Now, he says they have to ‘listen’

News Story Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Monday addressed the stunning blue wave from last week’s election that put Democrats on track to claim more than a dozen seats from Republicans in the GOP-controlled Utah Legislature. “Republicans suffered an historic defeat across the country,” Cox said during a news conference broadcast by PBS Utah.

U.S. condo sellers outnumber buyers by more than 2 to 1

Looking to purchase a condominium? You should have plenty to choose from. In September, condo sellers outnumbered buyers nationwide by an estimated 123%, according to a new analysis from the online real estate brokerage Redfin. That’s the largest-ever gap in records that go back to 2013.

Union senior Tobias Merriweather impacts unbeaten Utah football team

Tobias Merriweather, a senior from Union High School, has contributed to the University of Utah's unbeaten 9-0 season in major college football. Despite appearing in seven games without recording a catch, Merriweather has impacted the team's success, including a recent victory over BYU.

Sponsors Ditch 'I've Had It' Podcast After Hosts Laugh at Charlie Kirk Joke

At least 10 brands have ended advertising relationships, ruled out future placements or distanced themselves from I've Had It after hosts Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan laughed at a joke about Charlie Kirk. The companies include Cash App, Boll & Branch, Zenni Optical, Chewy, iRestore, Casper, Nobl Travel, Honeylove, HexClad and Monarch Money.

Georgia and Utah lead football national rankings

According to a November 8 statement, the 2026 AP Top 25 and US LBM Coaches Top 25 football rankings have been released. The rankings place Georgia and Utah at the top of their respective lists.

StatewideNovember 9, 2026

Utah, other states reach $49 Million settlement over property manager's illegal rental practices

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) Utah and other states have reached a nearly $50 million settlement agreement with a property rental company that reportedly took millions in in fraudulent fees and costs from renters. Progress Residential and Pretium Partners is the largest property manager of single-family rental homes in the nation, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

via ABC4StatewideNovember 9, 2026

Utah companies drop podcast sponsorships after hosts laugh at post about Charlie Kirk

Two Utah-based companies have distanced themselves from the Ive Had It podcast after hosts Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan laughed at a social media post about Charlie Kirk's assassination. The controversy followed the podcast's Nov. 5 episode, when Welch read a post that said, Were digging up Charlie Kirk and doing it again.

via KJZZStatewideNovember 9, 2026

Will the 24-team College Football Playoff be a boon for the Utes? Morgan Scalley is in favor of expansion

Another seismic shift is coming to college football. First, NIL and revenue sharing, combined with an unlimited transfer portal, shook up the sport and forever changed the concept of amateur collegiate sports.

via Deseret NewsStatewideNovember 9, 2026

Utah Climbs to No. 2 in the Nation After BYU Victory

The Utah Utes are No. 2 in the AP Poll, matching the highest ranking in program history after taking down BYU. Head coach Morgan Scalley says the focus remains on preparation and staying consistent.

via Fox 13StatewideNovember 9, 2026

Homeland Security Task Force Investigation Leads to Indictment of Multiple Defendants in Fentanyl-Related Death Case

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A 15-count indictment has been unsealed charging multiple individuals for their alleged roles in an organized criminal enterprise involving several drug-trafficking offenses, including the distribution of fentanyl that resulted in the death of another person.

From justice.govStatewideNovember 9, 2026

'Nearly a quarter acre': Snow Canyon State Park has massive American flag hung for Veterans Week

ST GEORGE, Utah (ABC4) — Visitors to Snow Canyon State Park will have an additional patriotic landmark to see within the landscape of red rocks. In honor of Veterans Week, Follow the Flag Southern Utah has hung an American flag in the canyon that’s 150 feet long and 78 feet long.

via ABC4StatewideNovember 9, 2026

Monday Cooldown — Utah State is reaching its final form

The version of Utah State that appeared on the field Saturday night is perhaps the idealized version of what the 2026 Aggies are capable of. Their “final form,” so to speak. A team that is slowly mastering the art of…

via Cache Valley DailyStatewideNovember 9, 2026

Pac-12 announces Men's and Women's Basketball Players of the Week

The Pac-12 has announced its Men's and Women's Basketball Players of the Week following the first week of the season. The selections were made by the league's media members, with Oregon State earning two of the three women's honors.

StatewideNovember 9, 2026

New Utah license plate helps cover school lunch debt

Utah drivers can help reduce school lunch debt by purchasing the Feed Utah Kids license plate where $30 per year will go to paying down student debt. (Image courtesy of Utah Lunch Debt Relief Foundation) Lunch debt at Utah's schools continues to grow.

via Davis JournalStatewideNovember 9, 2026

Wild About Utah: Desert Rain: Historic Flooding on the San Juan River

In the scope of geologic time, how did I get so lucky to be in this place, on this day, in this particular storm? This moment will be lost in the ages, but it is crystalized in time for me.

via Utah Public RadioStatewideNovember 9, 2026

Spring frost, dry summer lead to below-normal honey harvest in northern Utah

The spring frost that damaged Utah's fruit crops also created challenges for honeybees and the beekeepers who depend on them. The repeated spring frost had a major impact on Utah produce this year, affecting farmers in the fields and creating challenges for honeybees.

via KSLStatewideNovember 9, 2026

Facing calls to resign, Sen. Kathleen Riebe says discrimination report is ‘distorted’

Nearly a week after Utah Senate Democrats called on Sen. ” In a letter to Senate President-elect Evan Vickers dated Nov. “Senator (Luz) Escamilla holds that post, and Senator Riebe’s challenge put it in jeopardy,” McConnell wrote to Vickers, saying most of the witnesses interviewed for the report had a stake in keeping Escamilla in the role, to which she was reelected last week.

via Utah News DispatchStatewideNovember 9, 2026

Cox warns Utah Republicans' election losses show voters are tired of being ignored

Gov. Spencer Cox warned Utah Republicans on Monday that last week's election losses sent a message from voters who feel their elected leaders have stopped listening. Speaking during his monthly news conference on PBS Utah, Cox repeatedly described Republican losses nationally and in Utah as a repudiation of those in power rather than an endorsement of Democratic policies.

via St. George NewsStatewideNovember 9, 2026

Seven Big 12 programs receive Monster Energy weekly football honors

Seven Monster Energy Big 12 Football programs received weekly honors in a notice posted by the conference. Arizona State and Texas Tech were the only programs to earn multiple awards among the batch of honors, which included five first-time winners.

StatewideNovember 9, 2026

Gov. Cox comments on election ‘wave,’ republicans’ ‘historic defeat’

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 9, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Nearly a week after the 2026 midterm election, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox shared his reaction at the start of his monthly news conference.

via Gephardt DailyStatewideNovember 9, 2026

How Gail Miller’s own mental health care journey prompted a $35 million gift

A $35 million gift from the Miller family, announced Monday, will help build and equip a future Huntsman Mental Health Institute research building. Gail Miller spoke of seeking mental health care in her own life during a challenging period.

via Deseret NewsStatewideNovember 9, 2026

Utah House Speaker: Republicans must rebuild trust after major election losses

Utah House Speaker Mike Schultz says Republicans need to listen more closely to voters after major losses in the midterm election, the party's biggest legislative setback since 1986. Unofficial results show Democratic and unaffiliated candidates on track to flip 15 Republican-held House seats, while Democrats are poised to gain two Senate seats.

via KUTVStatewideNovember 9, 2026

A refreshed youth program reveals Latter-day Saint leaders’ hopes for the next generation

Latter-day Saint leaders want young people to become lifelong disciples who carry their beliefs and practices into adulthood. The faith's refreshed Children and Youth program aims to support youth in their discipleship through three key pillars.

via Deseret NewsStatewideNovember 9, 2026

Illegal Alien from Mexico Sentenced to Prison for Drug Trafficking in the District of Utah

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A previously removed illegal alien from Mexico was sentenced today to two years' imprisonment for drug trafficking crimes after law enforcement recovered approximately 11,000 individual fentanyl pills in the District of Utah.

From justice.govStatewideNovember 9, 2026

5 states in Colorado River Basin elect new governors. Will it impact negotiations?

SALT LAKE CITY — Five of the seven Colorado River Basin states elected new governors last week. However, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox doesn't think it will impact negotiations as the seven states remain at an impasse over how the river's water is allocated.

via KSLStatewideNovember 9, 2026

Opiniion Builds Its Next Chapter on AI After a Decade of Growth in Utah

The Utah-based software company now serves approximately 2.5 million apartment units nationwide. Its evolution from resident feedback and reputation management to AI-powered resident intelligence is opening a new chapter for the growing company.

via TechBuzz NewsStatewideNovember 9, 2026

Trial for Charlie Kirk’s murder set for the summer of 2028

A Utah judge ruled that the court will need until the summer of 2028 for Charlie Kirk’s accused killer to stand trial, even though the conservative activist’s widow asked to hold the trial much sooner. Judge Tony Graf Jr. set a jury selection date of June 21, 2028, in the case against Tyler Robinson at a hearing Monday, with a trial to follow.

via Fox 13StatewideNovember 9, 2026

Ugh! Utah's inversion season is underway. Here's what you need to know

A layer of haze is starting to settle over the Salt Lake Valley, signaling the return of a familiar wintertime concern for Utahns: inversion season. The view from above the valley may be picturesque, but the haze is a reminder of the air quality challenges that come with local winters.

via Fox 13StatewideNovember 9, 2026

What worries voters most according to Spencer Cox and what he promises to do

During his monthly press conference, Cox spoke about voters' concerns, the mistakes of authorities, and the need to regain citizen trust. Governor Spencer Cox assured that the election results represent a message for the state's political leaders.

via Telemundo UtahStatewideNovember 9, 2026

Utah's political geography shifts when looking at the new numbers in state House

Utah Democrats are about to double their presence in the state House of Representatives, taking power from the legislative majority and shifting it to the governor and towards the minority. Democrats are poised to win 28 seats — a dramatic jump from the 14 seats they won in 2024.

via Fox 13StatewideNovember 9, 2026

UDOT offers a free way to check if your vehicle is ready for snow

Utah Ready for snow? UDOT launches free program for Cottonwood Canyons drivers Drivers can inspect their vehicles at 165 locations and receive a sticker certifying that they are prepared to meet traction requirements during winter conditions.

via Telemundo UtahStatewideNovember 9, 2026

UDOT launches online tool to help drivers navigate winter traction requirements

Quiz provides personalized guidance as sixth annual Cottonwood Canyons Sticker Program begins  SALT LAKE CITY (Nov. 9, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation has introduced a new online quiz to help Utah drivers determine whether their vehicles meet winter traction requirements based on where they plan to travel and the type of vehicle they

From connect.udot.utah.govStatewideNovember 9, 2026

Which movie most accurately depicts our AI-disrupted future? This US poll may surprise you

Science fiction author Isaac Asimov's three laws of robotics are at the center of a book of short stories, "I, Robot." The book is based on a series of interviews with a fictional researcher that, in the stories, helped usher in the application of artificial intelligence capabilities.

via KSLStatewideNovember 9, 2026

Major investment to tribal higher education fund could benefit Utah

The American Indian College Fund is getting $70 million with no strings attached. The gift comes from Yield Giving on behalf of philanthropist Mackenzie Scott. A report released this fall showed every dollar invested in tribal colleges and universities brings back $1.60 in tax revenue and public-sector savings.

via St. George NewsStatewideNovember 9, 2026

USBE opens public comment period for Digital Literacy standards through December 4

A public comment period for Digital Literacy Strands and Standards is currently open through December 4, 2026. The Utah State Board of Education (USBE) is seeking feedback on Draft 1 of these standards from various stakeholders.

StatewideNovember 9, 2026

Gov. Cox says Great Salt Lake, housing, social media will be priorities in 2027

Gov. Spencer Cox says the Great Salt Lake, affordable housing and the impact of social media on kids will be his priorities in the 2027 Legislative session. Moreover, a bill setting guidelines for creation of data centers is in the works. Notwithstanding gains by Democrats in last week's elections, he noted, Republicans still have a majority in the Legislature.

via KSLStatewideNovember 9, 2026

As Prop 4 fight continues, its defenders want a new justice disqualified

A new Supreme Court justice signed the petition to repeal Prop 4. Now the plaintiffs want him off their case Lawyers argue Justice Michael Menssen’s signature on the repeal initiative creates an appearance of bias, say he should step aside.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideNovember 9, 2026

When will the Charlie Kirk murder trial begin? A Utah judge has set the date.

Judge Tony Graf set aside 105 court days for Tyler Robinson’s death penalty trial, choosing a date earlier than his defense team sought. (Erin Hooley / Pool) Tyler James Robinson appears at a pretrial hearing in 4th District Court in October.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideNovember 9, 2026

Utah weather: Hazy sunshine and above average temperatures this week

A ridge of high pressure keeps will help keep the Beehive state mainly dry and mild through the week. A weak system passing to our north may shave a few degrees of the temperatures Tuesday into Wednesday.

via ABC4StatewideNovember 9, 2026
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