Across much of the United States, a warm winter and persistent drought have decimated the natural foods that black and brown bears rely on. From California to Connecticut, desperate bears have raided garbage cans, broken into homes and cars, torn through chicken coops and pulled down bird feeders.
Visit Salt Lake is accepting applications for its Salt Lake Visitor Experience Development Grant which aims at helping local businesses create bookable experiences. Visit Salt Lake (VSL) is offering a total of $50,000 to eligible applicants, with each of them having the opportunity to earn up to $10,000.
The highway remained closed for several hours and traffic had to be diverted. Witnesses indicated that a black Audi was traveling at high speed when its driver lost control and crashed into a red Toyota and a gray Subaru. After the impact, the Audi overturned and its driver was ejected from the vehicle.
Eight years after University of Utah student-athlete Lauren McCluskey was murdered on campus, her former coach says her memory remains a part of the track and cross-country program every day. McCluskey was 21 when she was killed on Oct. 22, 2018.
18th Teen Memoriam honors teens and encourages families to keep talking about road safety SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 19, 2026) — Today, Utah families, UDOT and public safety leaders came together to remember the 30 teens killed on Utah roads in 2025 and to share an urgent reminder: a loved one’s death is preventable.  “The […]
With inflation driving up living costs and the holiday season approaching, community leaders are sounding the alarm about growing food insecurity in the Intermountain West. According to data shared during a recent 2News interview, 445,000 Utahns are facing food insecurity.
BYU men's basketball has been ranked No. 25 in the Associated Press preseason Top 25 poll for the 2026-27 season. The Cougars are one of six Big 12 schools included in the preseason rankings.
BYU secured a 28-24 victory over No. 2 Notre Dame on Saturday, October 17, 2026, marking what some describe as the program's biggest home football win in history. Following the win, the Cougars rose to No. 2 in national rankings, trailing only unbeaten Miami.
When Dan Bryant saw the job listing for the Tri County bookmobile librarian, he knew he should apply for the job. He remembered the feeling of excitement when he was a child and saw the bookmobile pull up and was greeted by a bookmobile librarian, who was always happy to see him. “I want to do that,” he says. “I ...
In a post published October 18, Deidre M. Henderson announced that a local postal inspector intercepted an envelope containing suspicious white powder and threatening letters intended for her office. Henderson stated that the package was handed over to the FBI and emphasized that the midterm election will not be disrupted.
Utah Lt. Gov. Reports of the letters in Arizona, Ohio, Oklahoma and Louisiana began last week, prompting building evacuations and an FBI investigation with just over two weeks to go until the Nov. ” Henderson wrote. “Also, nothing is going to disrupt the midterm election.
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Police are searching for a suspect after a shooting in Salt Lake’s Rose Park neighborhood injured one person. Saturday. Police said there was a disagreement outside the home, during which an unknown person fired a gun. One victim was shot and was later transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Utah weather forecasts indicate a mild start to Monday, October 19, 2026, followed by a transition to wet and cooler conditions as the week progresses.
A study session and board meeting are scheduled for October 20, 2026. The meeting will include a study session on gang prevention and a public meeting to address various district items.
President Henry B. Eyring dedicated the Montpelier Idaho Temple on Oct. 18, 2026, marking the 225th operating temple for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The dedication occurred alongside the dedication of the Managua Nicaragua Temple and highlighted the spiritual role of temples in connecting families across generations.
The Kansas City Current defeated the Utah Royals 2-0 on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at America First Field, with Haley Hopkins scoring twice to secure the road victory. The win allowed Kansas City to leapfrog Utah in the NWSL standings as both teams vie for playoff positioning.
The University of Utah football team secured a 27-24 road victory over Colorado at Folsom Field on Oct. 17, 2026, maintaining a perfect 6-0 record. Colorado, which fell to 2-4 with the loss, mounted a second-half comeback before a late Utah touchdown sealed the win.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 18, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — An 18-year-old man, Anthony Ray Turnbow, is being held without bail after allegedly swinging a machete at seven people returning from playing a neighborhood game of basketball, threatening to harm them, then robbing two of them and causing them minor injuries with the knife.
A multi-vehicle crash on the northbound I-15 on-ramp at 600 N resulted in a total closure of the northbound lanes on October 18, 2026. One person sustained life-threatening injuries after being ejected from a vehicle that rolled during the accident.
An 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of two counts of aggravated robbery and seven counts of aggravated assault after allegedly chasing seven people with a machete and robbing two of them, according to a probable cause affidavit. The victims were walking back from playing basketball when Anthony Ray Turnbow approached them with a machete and threatened them, the affidavit said.
The No. 20 Houston football team is scheduled to play No. 11 Utah on Oct. 24 at 9:15 p.m. CT on ESPN, according to an announcement from the network and the Big 12 Conference on Sunday.
No. 11 Utah maintained an undefeated 6-0 season and secured the nation's longest active winning streak with a 27-24 victory over Colorado on Saturday night. The Buffaloes mounted a second-half comeback, but an illegal lateral on a late drive prevented a potential field goal attempt, allowing the Utes to escape Boulder with the win.
The 2026-27 US LBM Coaches Poll released on Oct. 18, 2026, shows Miami (FL) holding the top spot with a 6-0 record. BYU remains a top-three team at No. 3, while Utah sits at No. 9 following their undefeated start to the season.
Miami has ascended to No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 for the first time since 2002. BYU has also reached its highest ranking since the 1984 national championship season following a victory over Notre Dame.
Miami reached the No. 1 spot in the AP Top 25 on October 18 after a historic week of upsets. The rankings saw significant shifts, including BYU rising to No. 2 and Ohio State moving to No. 3.
No. 8 BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at LaVell Edwards Stadium, marking one of the most significant victories in program history. Sophomore quarterback Bear Bachmeier recorded three touchdowns, including a receiving touchdown on a double pass, while the Cougars' defense secured the win with a final defensive stop.
No. 11 Utah improved to a perfect 6-0 on Oct. 17, 2026, after defeating Colorado 27-24 in Boulder. Devon Dampier threw three touchdown passes to secure the victory against a surging Buffaloes offense.
Lauri Markkanen continues to drive the Utah Jazz offense, recently scoring 19 points in a preseason victory over the Phoenix Suns. As the team prepares for the 2026-27 season, Markkanen remains a cornerstone of the franchise following a multiyear extension signed in 2024.
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In a report published October 17, B/R experts released updated Top 25 college football rankings following a chaotic Week 7. Several top-ranked teams suffered losses, leading to significant movement across the national rankings.
In a report published October 18, several top-ranked college football teams faced losses, including No. 1 Georgia and No. 2 Notre Dame. The AP Top 25 saw significant movement as BYU and Auburn secured victories over ranked opponents.
The Utah State Eastern men's soccer team defeated Colorado Northwestern Community College 4-0 on Thursday, marking their third consecutive win and eighth shutout of the season. The victory places the Eagles in sole possession of third place in the Scenic West Athletic Conference standings.
The Colorado Buffaloes' attempt to upset No. 11 Utah ended in a 27-24 defeat. The loss was marked by significant penalties and a decisive interception by Utah.
No. 11 Utah secured a 27-24 victory over Colorado in a game that concluded early Sunday, improving their record to 6-0. Devon Dampier threw three touchdown passes to lead the Utes through a late rally by the Buffaloes.
Connor McDavid recorded five points in a 6-2 Edmonton Oilers victory over the Utah Mammoth at the Delta Center on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. The loss ended Utah's three-game winning streak and marked the Oilers' sixth win in seven games.
In a report published October 17, BYU defeated No. 2 Notre Dame 28-24 at LaVell Edwards Stadium. The victory for the No. 8 Cougars marks a significant statement for the Big 12 conference.
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Edmonton Oilers with a 4-2 victory on October 15, 2026, at Rogers Place. The win moved the Mammoth to a 6-2-0 record, while the Oilers fell to 5-1-1.
Clayton Keller scored two goals to lead the Utah Mammoth to a 4-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on October 15. The win snapped a five-game winning streak for the Oilers and marked the third consecutive win for the Mammoth.
