Why the LDS Church can wade into abortion politics — and even donate money — without risking its tax-exempt status Houses of worship are free to weigh in for or against public policies. Siding with specific candidates is another matter. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is unlikely to face any IRS repercussions for its efforts against Prop 1.
Real Salt Lake earned a 1-1 draw against the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at America First Field. Canadian newcomer Luc de Fougerolles scored his first home goal for the club, but a stoppage-time equalizer from San Jose's Jack Jasinski resulted in a late heartbreak for the hosts.
(Sponsored) Southern Utah’s reputation as an outdoor recreation hub continues to grow, and a new mountain biking trail system in Desert Color is adding another exciting element to the region’s extensive network of attractions. The new trail system, which is now open, provides roughly 6 miles of dedicated singletrack for everyday riding along with competitive events.
School libraries in Utah are in the spotlight as the state launches a broad review into how they decide which books land on the shelves. The Utah State Board of Education has started a $60,000 effort to examine how school library books are chosen, stemming from questions about the influence of outside organizations and vendors.
The Pac-12 Conference has released the schedule and highlights for Week 7 of the 2026 season. The upcoming slate includes matchups between Colorado State and Texas State, Washington State and Oregon State, and Fresno State and San Diego State.
Flood prevention work by the Forest Service has helped keep residential areas safe in Pine Valley, though recreation land is experiencing more damage from storms. This year is so much better than last year. There's a night-and-day difference between the type of flooding and the amount of damage, said Pine Valley Fire Chief Robert Hardy.
Lincoln Elementary announced several upcoming school events and honors for staff in a report published October 15. The school schedule includes parent-teacher conferences, student field trips, and health screenings through early November.
A Nicaraguan was sentenced to nearly three and a half years in prison for trafficking approximately 104,000 fentanyl pills through Utah. Hector Luis Castillo-Reyes, 23, who was residing illegally in Fresno, California, pleaded guilty in July to possessing and intending to distribute fentanyl.
We're pretty much at the halfway point of the college football regular season. Week 6 is just behind us in the mirror, and Week 7 is visible on the horizon. That probably qualifies as the halfway mark of a 13-week…
While gas prices have been on a steady climb in 2026, auto insurance premiums in Utah have held mostly steady, with some insurance carriers actually lowering their rates. That makes this a good time to shop around for cheaper insurance. A lot of companies are in a good position right now, they are profitable and they want to bring on new clients.
Facebook Twitter Film “No man is an island,” John Donne famously wrote. But what if an island were a girl? That’s the provocative premise of Arsa, an Italian-language drama set on the volcanic island of Stromboli, where an enigmatic 18-year-old lives alone until three young tourists invade her isolated world.
The up-and-coming band The Soakers live up to the name. Photo: Sarah Clark Image: Sarah Clark The Soakers, with The Glitter Bombs and Wasting Tuesday @ The International 10.07.2026 By Remy Stark October 14, 2026 Concert The choice of band name says it all.
Jed Nilson, owner of Nilson Homes, in his South Ogden office, Oct. 13, 2026. Housing affordability keeps Steve Waldrip up at night. As Gov. Spencer Cox’s housing advisor, he wants young Utahns to afford to stay in the state. But Utah’s median home listing is $579,000, and affordability concerns have dinged the state's quality of life.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated $1 million to fight Proposition 1 last week. If voters approve the initiative, it would restore reproductive rights in Idaho, allowing abortions up to fetal viability and in medical emergencies.
The Utah Jazz are gearing up for a new season with hopes of reaching the playoffs under coach Will Hardy. The team has struggled in recent years, holding the NBA's second-worst record over the last four seasons. However, with new…
Viewmont High School. The Davis School District and the principal issued statements following Keddington's arrest. (Becky Ginos/Davis Journal) FARMINGTON—Spencer David Keddington, a Viewmont High School counselor and coach who was arrested on Oct.
The Big 12 Conference announced the student-athlete attendees for the 2026 Monster Energy Big 12 Basketball Media Days. The event is scheduled to take place at Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center on Oct. 20 and Oct. 21.
FARMINGTON, Utah-Wednesday, the Big Sky Conference men's basketball all-conference team and preseason rankings were revealed. The Montana State Bobcats were projected to win the conference by both coaches and media.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 14, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has shared the following statement about the health of Pope Leo XIV, who had surgery for lung cancer earlier this week.
GEORGE, Utah, Oct. 14, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — An illegal alien from Nicaragua was sentenced Wednesday to 41 months’ imprisonment after law enforcement recovered approximately 104,000 fentanyl pills that weighed approximately 23 pounds, during a traffic violation in August 2025.
IRVING, Texas—Per Wednesday news, the University of Utah Runnin' Utes will be represented at the Big 12 men's basketball media day Tuesday October 20 at the T-Mobile Center of Kansas City, Mo. by head coach Alex Jensen, freshman forward Alec Anigbata and junior guard Jackson Holcombe.
The DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY presents From Universe to Body: A Physicist's Path into Healthcare AI Udara Abeysekara, PhD Dr. Abeysekara ‘s PhD work studied the connection between the GeV gamma-ray emission from pulsars and the TeV emission from their associated Pulsar Wi
The Pac-12 officially announced the tip-off times and TV schedule for the upcoming men's basketball season. With that, the majority of Utah State's games now have an official start time and an assigned TV broadcaster.
Avalon Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry press release The Avalon Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen, a local nonprofit, will hold its third annual Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. The free public meal will be served in the dining room at Avalon House Apartments, 178 S.
Hits & Misses City Weekly Staff Miss: Sugar Rush Although some will be sad to miss out on Crumbl’s moonbeam ice cream cookies, the Utah-based dessert chain’s mass closures are of little surprise. While CEO Jason McGowan cited a slowing economy and Crumbl’s ill-fated foray into dirty sodas, it’s hard to ignore the unfavorable conditions under which franchise owners suffered.
Stefene Russell Alt Press Fest 2025 Jeri Gravlin In January of 1977, the English zine Sideburns famously published diagrams of how to finger an A, E, and G on a guitar fretboard. This is a chord, this is another, this is a third, it explained at the time.
PROVO, Utah, Oct. 14, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Brigham Young University announced on Wednesday that the BYU School of Medicine has received preliminary accreditation from the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. With this updated status, the school is authorized to recruit and admit students and launch its MD program.
Staff members talk about the joys and challenges of rearing young otters, orangutans, tadpoles and more. Scott Renshaw Baby orangutan Weila Utah's Hogle Zoo At the risk of a scalding-hot take: Baby animals are cute. People love to see them when theyre born at zoos and aquariums, and those facilities know that little critters are a draw for patrons.
The Utah Transit Authority is considering its first base fare increase in 13 years to address rising operational costs. The proposal suggests raising the base fare from $2.50 to $3 for several transit services.
The Utah Transit Authority is temporarily suspending fare collection across its entire system from September 18 to September 20, 2026. This initiative is part of a larger system upgrade involving the implementation of a new FrontRunner safety system.
Carbon High School hosted a FAFSA assistance event on October 12. Employees from the Utah State University financial aid office were available to help seniors and parents complete the application.
In the race for Utah's newly-drawn 2nd Congressional District, Republican incumbent Rep. Blake Moore squared off with one of his challengers, Democrat Peter Crosby, on the debate stage at Utah State University on Tuesday, three weeks before the Nov.
Carbon County is accepting sealed bids for two separate exclusive contracts for the collection, transportation, and disposal of solid waste, each beginning January 1, 2027. Bidders may bid on one or both contracts, but must submit a separate sealed bid for each and must be able to begin service on that date.
USU Eastern press release Utah State University Eastern’s Aviation Technology program is inviting families to take flight with a fun, Halloween-themed evening at its first annual Aviation Family Night on Thursday, Oct. 400 N.
Detectives reconstruct the sequence of events, examine a vehicle, and analyze objects from the home. The medical examiner has yet to determine the exact cause of the deaths. The victims were identified only by their ages: a 43-year-old man, a 16-year-old teenager, and three children aged 12, 11, and 5.
The Utah Mammoth defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 at the Delta Center on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Dylan Guenther and Mikhail Sergachev each recorded a goal and an assist for the Mammoth to secure the victory.
Granite School District has launched a community input survey to gather perspectives on potential programming changes, boundary adjustments, and school closures. The district is working with demographic consulting firm MGT to address declining student enrollment.
According to the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, between January 2021 and April 2026, the period for which the most recent data is available, 694 hate crimes have been charged. Hate Crime Awareness Week is held every year in October and calls for “Seven Days of Local Civic Action to stop hate that represents a great threat."
Clark Dice, director of communications, Utah Civic Compact speaks at a press conference held at the Capitol Oct. Dice is encouraging the public to get involved.
Prosecutors say Matthew Scott Alder, 43, of Murray, was aiming at a man carrying a rifle when he mistakenly shot Arthur "Afa" Ah Loo at the demonstration last year. First responders tend to a man injured in a shooting at the No Kings protest in Salt Lake City on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
