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.
Utah enters the 'Holy War' rivalry game against BYU with an undefeated 8-0 record and a No. 3 national ranking. The Utes face the Cougars on Saturday, Nov. 7, following a 49-25 victory over Cincinnati.
Weber State moved up to 18th in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 poll following a victory over No. 20 UC Davis. The Wildcats are currently 6-4 overall and 5-3 in Big Sky play.
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.
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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.
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.
Widespread valley rain and mountain snow is expected for Utah and SW Wyoming on Sunday, Nov. 1 and Monday, Nov. 2. An atmospheric river interacting with a strong cold front will bring a heightened threat of flash flooding to Southern Utah and accumulating snow for Utah's mountains.
A flood watch has been issued for several areas in Utah, including Zion National Park and Capitol Reef National Park, due to potential flooding from excessive rainfall. The watch is scheduled to be in effect from late Saturday night through Sunday evening.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has committed $3 million to the Office of the Great Salt Lake Commissioner to fund the removal of invasive phragmites. The donation aims to restore critical habitats and protect shoreline wetlands surrounding the Great Salt Lake.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has committed $3 million to the Office of the Great Salt Lake Commissioner to accelerate the removal of water-intensive invasive phragmites that surround the Great Salt Lake. The funding will bolster critical habitat restoration, protect vulnerable shoreline wetlands and help sustain natural water inflows into the lake.
Utah Attorney General Derek Brown, the Utah Department of Commerce’s Division of Consumer Protection, and 35 other attorneys general reached a $220 million settlement with General Motors (GM) over allegations that the automaker sold drivers’ driving behavior and location data without their consent. Utah will receive $6,938,619 from the settlement.
Utah has joined the Federal Trade Commission, six other states, and two local governments in suing Toast, Inc., alleging the company misled restaurant owners with deceptive pricing, false customer support claims, and hidden fees. Utah Attorney General Derek Brown is part of the bipartisan coalition that filed the suit on Thursday.
The Orrin G. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) and essays by some of the nation’s leading authorities on copyright law, intellectual property, technological innovation, and the creative economy. The volume is scheduled for release in early January 2027.
press release City Attorney Chiu sues Toast for trapping restaurants in subscriptions riddled with unauthorized fees City AttorneyToast misleads restaurants regarding subscription costs and makes cancellation difficult October 29, 2026…
The Box Elder County Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 29, 2026, regarding the proposed Box Elder Together countywide zoning plan. The commission has recommended approval of the amendment to designate zoning for unzoned areas in unincorporated Box Elder County.
Foxboro Elementary School held a special assembly featuring the Brazilian group Sambo Fogo to celebrate Hispanic heritage. The event allowed students to experience Brazilian culture through music and dance to honor the diverse backgrounds within the school community.
The Dixie National Forest of the U.S. Forest Service is hiring! We are looking for dedicated individuals to support fire operations.
Plan Year 2027 Marketplace Plans and Prices Fact SheetThe Open Enrollment Period to choose Healthcare.gov coverage for 2027 begins on November 1, 2026, and runs through January 15, 2027.
Governor Spencer J. Cox concluded a multi-day trade mission to Ireland and Northern Ireland, aimed at strengthening business and research partnerships in sectors like life sciences and digital technology. The delegation, which traveled from October 20 to October 28, met with international leaders and visited major medical technology hubs to expand Utah's presence in European and UK markets.
