University of Utah researchers are joining a new National Science Foundation center to study how assistive robots and humans learn to work together in real-world settings. The five-year, $30 million collaboration will move robotics research out of laboratories and into environments like homes and hospitals.
The Utah Department of Agriculture and Food is investigating a suspected feed-related issue that has impacted local horses in Southern Utah. State officials are conducting an inquiry to determine the cause of the reported illness and deaths among the equine population.
Appli Founder & CEO Tim Pranger has been named Technology-Provider Rising Star at the 2026 Credit Union Times Luminaries Awards. Appli's AI-powered calculators now serve 30 credit unions, surpassing $2B in member calculations with a 15% conversion rate without collecting personal data.
Air quality across much of Utah is expected to remain moderate through Monday, November 9, 2026, according to the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. While some counties report good air quality, haze is expected to build in several areas next week.
Men's Basketball Norris Asphault Classic @ Ottumwa, Iowa OTTUMWA, Iowa—Julian Cuillier recorded 25 points and the Snow Badgers upset No. 8 Indian Hills (Iowa) 106-101 in overtime Friday at the Norris Asphault Classic.
The Utah Royals secured a 1-0 victory over the San Diego Wave on Friday night to advance to the NWSL semifinals in their first postseason appearance. Kiana Palacios scored the winning goal, while goalkeeper Mandy McGlynn recorded several key saves to secure the road win at Snapdragon Stadium.
Graffiti is a raw, pure form of human expression. It's about getting up and expressing ourselves. It's a lesson in impermanence. Photo: Taylor Hartman Image: Taylor Hartman A City That Keeps Painting Over Itself By Taylor Hartman November 5, 2026 Art I’m snapping a picture of a piece of graffiti on a wall hidden behind a chain-link fence when a police camera sounds an alarm.
When the Ladies’ Literary Club of Utah dissolved, the building needed a new steward. Dave Brewer stepped in to fill that role with the Photo Collective Studios.
Utah State Senator Todd Weiler, R-Woods Cross, questions U.S. Senator John Curtis, R-UT, at a forum co-hosted by the Hinckley Institute of Politics on Oct. 19, 2026. Editorial decisions are made independently by the Collaborative and partner newsrooms.
The Utah Transit Authority has migrated to a new Utah Public Procurement Place platform called Euna. This transition requires users to register on the new site to respond to solicitations.
Governor Spencer J. Cox declared a state of emergency for San Juan and Washington counties on November 6, 2026, due to flooding from severe thunderstorms. The order addresses significant damage to infrastructure and utilities resulting from flash flooding and debris flows.
Spam mail arrives accompanied by a large investment that practically ends up in the trash and, additionally, harms the planet. When you open your mailbox every day and find advertising that you would prefer not to receive, what do you do with it?
Football 2A State Semifinals @ Zions Bank Stadium HERRIMAN, Utah-Brigg Palmer ran for 146 yards and four scores, including the game-winning run and subsequent 2-point conversion as the No. 1 San Juan Broncos outgunned No. 4 South Summit 57-50 Friday in the 2A state semifinals at Zions Bank Stadium.
(Loa, UT) — The statewide average gas price is down by three cents. Triple-A says the average cost for a gallon of self-serve regular is $4.50. The most expensive average price can be found in Wayne County, where gas is $5.02.
Art The Book of Once Mormon Women is a compilation of essays by women who have left the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and I was to interview the two editors, Katie Stringham and Sue Johnson. This moment was everything I was not, which was male and LDS.
The nation’s largest property manager of single-family rental homes, Progress Residential, and its owner, private equity firm Pretium Partners, will pay $49.75 million to settle charges brought by
Finance Utah ranks among the top states for private equity backing. Is it good news for local owners? Almost 5% of Utah’s private companies are backed by private equity or venture capital. For local founders, selling can bring a payout that is life-changing — and irreversible.
The University of Utah is utilizing the Redtail AI factory supercomputer to expand research access while maintaining operational sovereignty over its computing resources. Chief AI officer Manish Parashar stated that the infrastructure allows the university to balance research security with open research for societal benefit.
The Utah State Board of Education Standards and Assessment Committee will hold a meeting on November 6, 2026. The agenda includes discussions on mathematics standards, driver education, and Career and Technical Education (CTE) course standards.
The State Board of Education, acting as the governing board for the Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind, is scheduled to hold a meeting on November 6, 2026. The meeting will address various items including budget updates, capital facilities, and nursing services.
Heavy rains pounded Arizona and the Four Corners region in recent weeks, and the effects were nearly impossible to miss. Storms drenched places like Flagstaff, Winslow and Durango, Colorado, surging through rivers, across streets and into homes.
The Utah State Board of Education will hold a meeting on November 6, 2026, featuring a study session on the Science of Reading Panel. The session is scheduled to take place from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM and will be streamed live via YouTube.
The Utah Department of Transportation is highlighting roadside safety efforts during National Crash Responders Safety Week. The agency is spotlighting the work of the Southern Utah Incident Management Team to promote driver awareness.
The official Big 12 availability report released Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, lists several BYU and Utah players as out, doubtful, or questionable ahead of the Saturday game in Salt Lake City. BYU faces significant roster absences with four players listed as out, while Utah has one player ruled out for the matchup.
The Utah Senate Majority Caucus has selected a leadership team for the 67th Legislature, covering the 2027-2028 term.
SLC Photo Community is a place where everyone can share their point of view and enjoy the outside world together through photography! Photo courtesy: Fofo Arellano Film and the City: SLC Photo Community By Yonni Uribe November 4, 2026 Art It’s only fair to say that our current state of the world feels a little… disconnected, disillusioned and disengaged, right?
Congratulations to the November Students of the Month nominated by faculty in the Social Studies d...
For four years, Kate Christian and her fellow seniors have helped Utah State women's soccer collect conference tournament championships. On Thursday night, Christian delivered another memorable moment in a senior season that has already required plenty of resilience.
Cole Caufield scored 30 seconds into overtime to secure a 5-4 victory for the Montreal Canadiens against the Utah Mammoth at the Bell Centre on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026. The win allowed Montreal to bounce back from a recent overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets.
Business News Central Utah Local Utah News Northern Utah Regional News Southern Utah Top News Stories Gas pump. Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI UTAH UTAH, Nov. 5, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Utah gas prices have dropped 13 in the past week, on average, according to AAA.
The GOP held 61 of the House's 75 seats at the beginning of the year. They need at least 50 to maintain their supermajority. Republicans could lose their supermajority in the Utah House of Representatives for the first time in 26 years following significant Democratic gains in Tuesday's general election.
Utah Renewable Communities and Rocky Mountain Power have announced the Utah Community Clean Energy Program, which is scheduled to begin in participating communities in January 2027. The program aims to support the development of renewable energy resources on the state's power grid through a new billing structure.
Clean green waste includes lawn clippings, manure, chipped limbs, tree and shrub trimmings, wood pallets and clean lumber. (Courtesy/WIWMD) LAYTON—Despite the rise in prices for goods and services across the country, local rates to process recyclables and disposal of out-of-district and pre-chipped or shredded clean green waste are on the decline here locally.
UTAH COUNTY, Utah, Nov. 5, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Three people were injured Wednesday when a side-by-side rolled over near Strawberry Ridge, prompting a rescue involving three helicopters, according to the Utah County Sheriff’s Office. The rollover happened about 2:40 p.m., the sheriff’s office said in a social media post.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - The CSI Volleyball team made their way down to Salt Lake for the Region 18 tournament with one goal in mind, and on Wednesday night they got
Governor Cox participated in Utah's Central Homelessness Summit on November 5 to discuss strategies for helping individuals move from crisis to stability. The event included over 350 service providers, first responders, and elected officials.
The Utah State Library is pleased to announce the December opening of the Utah Public Library Institute for Training (UPLIFT) Professional Development Grant. This cycle focuses exclusively on educational tuition support for library staff across Utah. Eligible Coursework and Funding Recipients can receive up to $1,000 in reimbursement upon successful course completion. Eligible coursework includes graduate-level MLIS courses, undergraduate library ...
The Utah State University Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) released a new research and policy brief, The Status of Women Leaders in Utah Higher Education: A 2026 Update. This report provides the most comprehensive look to date at women’s representation in leadership roles across Utah’s public colleges and universities, the state’s eight technical colleges, and two private higher education institutions (BYU and Westminster University). The brief updates UWLP’s 2021 publication and examines progress, persistent gaps, and national comparisons among the following positions: State Board of Higher Education, Presidents, Cabinet Members, Chief Academic Officers and Vice Presidents, and Academic Deans. Dr. Susan Madsen & Julene Reese
MOAB, Utah – An Aneth man, with a criminal history of possessing child pornography, was sentenced to 16 years’ imprisonment. In April 2026, Johnston Blackhorse, 43, of Aneth, Utah, was convicted by a jury after he received and possessed child pornography, also known as child sex abuse material (CSAM). At the time of the offense, Blackhorse was already on supervised release for
