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Utah DCC to Help Lead Data and Analytics for National Study of Childhood Viral Infections
The DCC will integrate information collected by a consortium to study why viral respiratory infections affect children differently.
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Idaho Vandals Seek Consistency Against Southern Utah in Homecoming Matchup
The Idaho Vandals will face Southern Utah during homecoming Saturday wearing silver helmets, yellow jerseys with black numbers, and silver pants. The matchup serves as a significant test for the 2-5 Vandals to determine if their recent upset victories were aberrations or a sign of consistent talent.
Utah Geothermal Boom Brings Clean Power and Water Questions
— Beneath the Rocky Mountains, the Sierra Nevada, and the deserts in between, lies a massive energy source—and it isn’t a fossil fuel. The smashing and separating of tectonic plates that produced many of the West’s most dramatic landscapes have also allowed heat from the planet’s core to rise nearly to the surface.
PHS Sports Sidelines — Oct. 20, 2026
The fall sports season is coming to an end. The cross country teams did well at the region tournament at Bryce Valley. The Lady Cats took first place, and the boys came in second. For the girls, Hallie Albreht took 1st, Annie Yardley took 3rd, Abbi Dodds took 8th, and Evans took 12th.
Cincinnati to host Utah on Oct. 31 at 3:45 p.m. ET
Cincinnati football will host Utah on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 3:45 p.m. ET, according to a Oct. 19 statement. The Big 12 Conference announced the kickoff time and television details for the Week 9 matchup.
Sandy Suburban Improvement District to Hold Public Hearing for 2027 Budget
The Sandy Suburban Improvement District Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing on Nov. 12, 2026, to consider the final adoption of the proposed 2027 budget. The meeting is scheduled to take place at the District Office in Sandy.
Utah Golf Sits 11th After Second Day at Williams Cup
Utah men's golf finished the second day of the Williams Cup in 11th place with a total score of 595. Senior Gabriel Palacios moved up seven spots in the leaderboard after recording an even par round.
BYU Defeats Notre Dame to Rise to No. 3
BYU defeated Notre Dame 28-24 in a top 10 matchup, moving the Cougars up to No. 3 in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The victory marks BYU's highest-ranked opponent win since 1990.
Federal actions around voting system expand weeks ahead of midterms
With early voting for the midterms underway, federal actions around the U.S. voting system are expanding. Election officials explain their response, and the Justice Department says "there should be no interruption" with the results.
Kid Sistr Is Here to Rock Your Socks Off, in a Gay Way
Interviews For Kid Sistr, growing up doesn’t mean growing out of the things that brought you together. The trio has built a sound around alt-rock, pop-punk and chaos, pairing the angst of queer girlhood with the humor that makes their music and personality unmistakably theirs.
Race for Campus Safety
The Lauren McCluskey Foundation’s Race for Campus Safety is an annual, community-driven event dedicated to raising awareness and funds to improve how colleges respond to relationship violence and stalking. Inspired by Lauren McCluskey’s life and legacy, the race brings together students, families, advocates, and campus communities in a shared commitment to systemic change. Participants of
El Paso Texas Temple site location and map announced
The First Presidency announced the site location for the future El Paso Texas Temple in a report published October 19. A site map for the new temple was also released alongside the announcement.
