The Antelope Island State Park bison roundup, which occurred on October 24, 2026, serves as a vital tool for maintaining herd health and managing population sizes. The upcoming working phase will include vaccinations and health screenings for the bison before a scheduled auction in November.
The Goshen Valley Local District Board of Trustees will convene for a budget hearing meeting on Oct. 15, 2026. The meeting will include a review of the current 2026 budget and the tentative 2027 budget.
A driver died after their pickup truck struck a parked semi-trailer on State Route 6 near Soldier Summit. The incident occurred late Friday night, according to a Utah Highway Patrol statement released Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026.
House hopefuls are more engaged this election cycle than those backing Republicans, according to a Pew survey. At the same time, support among Latino voters for President Donald Trump, a Republican, has fallen since 2024. As for issues, 86% of Latino voters say the economy is a very important factor in voting this cycle.
As the members of a Utah trade mission make their way across Ireland, their Irish hosts have lined up to welcome them with their lovely, lilting accents and friendly, open way. The trade mission is led by Gov. Spencer Cox and includes other lawmakers and members of the business community.
Gov. Spencer J. Cox has appointed Matthew B. Janzen to the Third District Court, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Robert Faust. The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. Matthew brings decades of legal experience and a deep commitment to public service, Gov. Cox said.
The Utah Senate Judicial Confirmation Committee is seeking public comment on Matthew Janzen. Gov. Spencer J. Cox appointed Mr. Janzen to serve as a judge on the Third District Court. All statements should include the individual's name, telephone number, and mailing address.
Oklahoma State football defeated Colorado 57-24 on Saturday night to return to contention for the Big 12 Championship and the College Football Playoff. Following losses by Texas Tech and BYU, the Cowboys are now in a five-way tie for second place in the conference standings.
A flood warning for Southeast Utah remains in effect until 6:00 AM MDT on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, following a period of hazardous weather conditions. A flood watch was also active for the region through 12:00 AM MDT on Monday, October 26, 2026.
Ohio State has moved up to No. 2 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll, replacing BYU following the Cougars' loss to UCF. Miami remains the sole team to maintain its position at No. 1 in the Sunday poll.
BYU suffered a 39-31 double overtime loss to UCF on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at the Bounce House in Orlando. The defeat follows a recent victory over Notre Dame and has prompted questions regarding the team's consistency and execution.
In a report published October 25, BYU football beat reporter Brandon Gurney provided low grades for the Cougars following a 39-31 double overtime loss to UCF at the Acrisure Bounce House in Orland, Florida. The analysis highlighted struggles across several position groups and coaching decisions during the October 24 matchup.
Luka Doncic scored a season-high 52 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. Despite strong performances from Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George, the Jazz surrendered an 18-point lead as the Lakers secured their eighth win in their last nine games against Utah.
Heavy rain caused serious flooding in the Four Corners region, and weather experts said the situation might still get worse. KUTV had been following reports from the National Weather Service and people living directly in the affected areas.
The Utah Mammoth secured a 5-4 overtime victory against the Tampa Bay Lightning on October 24, 2026, at the Delta Center. Dmitri Simashev scored the decisive goal in overtime to seal the win for the home team.
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning with a final score of 5-4 at the Delta Center. The game, which took place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, saw an attendance of 14,111 spectators.
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning in a five to four overtime victory at Delta Center. The win was secured during the extra period when defenseman Dmitry Simashev scored the deciding goal.
Luka Dončić scored 52 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. Austin Reaves contributed 29 points and 4 assists in the win, while Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with 28 points.
In the spring of 1945, when the world was at war and the Nazis occupied the Netherlands, 14-year-old Hank Hoole rode a bicycle with metal rims 175 kilometers through the Dutch countryside after delivering food to his father so he wouldn't starve. Last month, 56-year-old Greg Hoole did the same ride, albeit with rubber tires.
The Utah Jazz played its second of a five-game home stand on Sunday and lost 132-123 to the Los Angeles Lakers. Here are three takeaways from the game. Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves burn Utah The first quarter of Sunday’s game with the Lakers was perhaps the best quarter the Jazz have played so far.
Luka Doncic scored 52 points, hitting eight 3-pointers, to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday. In the first 50-point game this season in the NBA, Doncic made several big baskets late in the fourth quarter to help the Lakers win for the eighth time in their last nine games against Utah.
The No. 6 Utah Utes are scheduled to face Cincinnati on Saturday, Oct. 31, with a kickoff time of 3:45 p.m. ET at Nippert Stadium. The matchup follows a period of media discussion regarding the impact of national rankings and hype on the team's preparation.
With more showers and thunderstorms moving through, the National Weather Service issued a flood watch for much of the Four Corners region — the meeting point of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah. The area has experienced unusually heavy rain since Wednesday that caused rivers to surge, flooding homes and forcing water rescues.
Higher education analysts have warned that Utah is approaching a "demographic cliff" because of anticipated declines in college-age residents in the coming years. A recent Kem C. Gardner Policy Institute report asserted that around 2029, Utah's population of college-age residents — ages 18 to 24 — will begin a period of decline expected to last about 20 years.
SANDY, Utah — Thousands of people gathered in Sandy Saturday for the annual Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, raising awareness, supporting those affected by the disease and honoring loved ones lost to cancer. The event at America First Field brought together survivors, families and supporters for a morning focused on hope, community and the importance of early detection.
In a report published October 24, college football analysts reviewed a chaotic Week 8 featuring significant upsets and unexpected losses for top-five teams. While BYU and Texas Tech stumbled, Utah remained undefeated and Arch Manning helped Texas secure a victory against Ole Miss.
After Utah’s euphoric 21-13 win over No. 14 Houston, coach Morgan Scalley was a bit emotional as he started his postgame press conference. “A reminder: it’s hard to win in college football. So grateful for our guys, their fight, and that’s what you need.
Utah Tech University is increasing scholarship awards and introducing a new scholarship opportunity for incoming Utah freshmen to make higher education more accessible. The university aims to provide an affordable polytechnic education through these expanded financial aid options.
With the most affordable university tuition in the state, Utah Tech University aims to make higher education more accessible by increasing scholarship awards and introducing a new scholarship opportunity for incoming Utah freshmen. These scholarships expand access to Utah Tech University and help more students see a college education as an achievable goal, Dr.
After 527 days of filming, Dallas Jenkins felt a weighty pressure lift when "The Chosen" wrapped production in late September. The demands that came with the making of the biblical drama series had pressed far more heavily on Jenkins than he'd realized until filming was complete.
A catastrophic flood warning remains in effect for the San Juan River through Tuesday morning, with officials warning of an emergency situation as water levels are expected to crest significantly above flood stage. The flooding, caused by excessive rainfall, is impacting southeastern Utah and southwestern Colorado, specifically threatening communities like Bluff and Mexican Hat.
No. 1 Miami was the only team to hold its spot in The Associated Press Top 25 on Sunday and idle Ohio State moved up to No. 2 as the poll went through another major reordering in the wake of BYU's loss at UCF and subsequent six-spot fall to No. 8. A week after five of the top seven teams lost, three more top-10 teams went down Saturday to make it 10 in the last three weeks.
For the second consecutive week, BYU staged a nail-biter on national television that took fans and viewers to the final play. This time, however, the joy and field-storming came from the other side, as UCF pulled off a well-earned 39-31 victory in double-overtime.
Antelope Elementary released a weekly newsletter for the period of October 26–30, 2026. The school also expressed gratitude to staff and families for their support during the recent Fall Festival.
A flood warning remains in effect for the San Juan River through 6 a.m. Tuesday, with officials warning of catastrophic flooding due to excessive rainfall. The San Juan River is expected to crest at 29.5 feet early Monday morning near Bluff and Aneth.
Southern Utah experienced severe flooding over the past week, and for eastern communities the flood danger is not over yet. More than a hundred homes were damaged across multiple communities as heavy rains pushed water down washes and over riverbanks.
Approximately 750 bison live on Antelope Island, making up one of the nation's largest bison herds. But according to conservationists, that's about 200 more than is sustainable on the island. Antelope Island State Park hosted its annual Bison Roundup on Saturday, with more than 200 horseback riders pushing the bison toward corrals on the north end.
Democratic candidate Jared Neal and Republican candidate Tami Tran are competing for the Utah Senate District 6 seat, focusing on issues such as housing, water, and economic policy.
Utah residents can use plug-in photovoltaic systems following the enactment of H.B. 340 in 2025. These portable solar devices are designed to plug into standard electrical outlets to offset electricity consumption.
Active weather will continue Sunday with scattered showers and a few thunderstorms across eastern Utah. All of the recent rain will keep a low risk of isolated flash flooding along eastern Utah as well. Showers clear out this evening, and temperatures remain slightly cooler than normal statewide.
