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College GameDay returns to University of Utah on Saturday, Oct. 24

ESPN's College GameDay will return to the University of Utah on Saturday, Oct. 24, marking the program's seventh visit to the campus. The live broadcast will take place at Presidents Circle during Homecoming week as the No. 10 ranked Utes prepare to host No. 14 Houston.

Week 8 college football features Houston at Utah

In a report published October 22, 2026, college football Week 8 predictions were released, highlighting several ranked matchups. The slate includes two ranked pairings and several road games for Big Ten teams.

Ten Ranked Teams Scheduled for ESPN Week 8 Action

Ten AP Top 25 teams are scheduled to compete during Week 8 of the 2026-27 college football season, according to an October 19 report. The broadcast schedule includes three top-10 teams and two matchups featuring ranked opponents playing against one another.

Justice Department says it's sending election monitors to Utah

This is a developing story that will be updated. The U.S. Department of Justice is sending election monitors to Utah ahead of the Nov. 3 midterms. Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson announced on social media that her office was notified that monitors would be headed to the state.

Committee hears arguments on warrants and ALPR data privacy

A report presented to the Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Interim Committee on Oct. 21, 2026, addressed privacy concerns regarding digital tracking and automated license plate readers. The document highlighted federal court precedents regarding warrants and potential data misuse.

StatewideOctober 22, 2026

Jerome Scores 45 as Grizzlies Defeat Jazz in Season Opener

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz 123-103 in their 2026 season opener at FedExForum, highlighted by a career-high 45 points from Ty Jerome and a tribute to the late Brandon Clarke. The game also marked the return of former Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. to Memphis.

StatewideOctober 22, 2026

Flood Watch Issued for Southeast Utah Through Friday

A flood watch remains in effect for portions of southeast Utah and southwest Colorado through Friday afternoon due to heavy rainfall from a Pacific storm system, with risks of flooding in rivers, creeks, and low-lying areas across the Four Corners region. The National Weather Service Grand Junction issued the advisory covering areas including Blanding, Oljato-Monument Valley, Monticello, and Moab.

StatewideOctober 22, 2026

Grizzlies to Honor Brandon Clarke at Season Opener Against Jazz

The Memphis Grizzlies will begin their new season on Wednesday night at FedExForum against the Utah Jazz. The game will feature a pregame tribute to honor former Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke.

StatewideOctober 22, 2026

Weber State aims to play hard against No. 3 Montana State

Weber State head coach Eric Kjar stated the Wildcats aim to remain competitive and play with high intensity during their upcoming matchup against No. 3 Montana State. The Wildcats are traveling to face the defending national champions this week.

StatewideOctober 22, 2026

Flood Watch remains in effect for southern Utah through October 22 evening

A flood watch remains in effect for portions of Utah through the evening of October 22, 2026. A late season surge of tropical moisture is expected to bring widespread moderate to heavy rainfall across much of southern Utah.

StatewideOctober 22, 2026

Flood Watch and Flash Flood Warning Issued for Zion National Park

A flood watch and flash flood warning are in effect for Zion National Park and Zion Canyon. The National Weather Service Salt Lake City reports a high probability of showers and thunderstorms throughout the area.

StatewideOctober 22, 2026

KRCL Announces Annual Record and CD Sales at New Rooftop Location

KRCL has announced its annual record and CD sales, featuring vinyl, CDs, and cassettes. The event will take place at a new location on the Spy Hop Rooftop.

StatewideOctober 22, 2026

Flood Watch in effect through Thursday evening for southern Utah

A flood watch remains in effect through Thursday evening for several southern Utah regions, including Bryce Canyon Country and Zion National Park. Excessive rainfall from a late season surge of tropical moisture may cause flash flooding in low-lying areas and impassable backcountry roads.

StatewideOctober 22, 2026

Utah’s AI prescription pilot mindset is more tech bro than doctor, critics say

The following story was reported by The Utah Investigative Journalism Project in partnership with KUER. In July of this year, Dr. Adam Oskowitz, CEO and cofounder of tech startup Doctronic, strode onto the stage of the “Humans in the Loop” tech conference.

via KUERStatewideOctober 22, 2026

Legislative Audit Subcommittee Reviews Gaps in University Tenure Reviews

The Utah Legislative Audit Subcommittee met on October 20, 2026, to review a performance audit identifying gaps in the tenure review processes for faculty in higher education. The meeting included responses from the Utah System of Higher Education and Utah State University leadership regarding the findings.

StatewideOctober 22, 2026

Utah sues Kalshi for allegedly making millions off illegal wagers

Utah and the prediction market Kalshi are headed back to court — but this time Utah is the one suing. Earlier this year, Kalshi sued the state for defining proposition bets as gambling, but the judge sided with Utah instead. Now, the state seems ready to enforce those laws.

via Utah Public RadioStatewideOctober 22, 2026

Prep Sports Roundup: 10/21

Volleyball 2A State Tournament Firs Round No. 11 Maeser Prep 3 No. 22 Waterford 1 No. 14 Gunnison Valley 3 No. 19 ALA 0. The Bulldogs will next face No. 3 Millard Friday at 10:30 am at the UCCU Center on the campus of Utah Valley University in the second round of the state playoffs.

via Mid-Utah RadioStatewideOctober 21, 2026

Timpanogos School Board to Hold Hearings on School Closures

The Timpanogos School District Board of Education will hold public hearings on October 21, 2026, to consider school closures and consolidations, with final decisions on grade configurations expected in December.

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

Jazz Fall to Grizzlies in Opening Night Loss

The Utah Jazz suffered a 123-103 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Oct. 21, 2026, marking a difficult start to a season focused on integrating high-profile talent like No. 2 overall pick Darryn Peterson. Despite Peterson's presence, the Jazz fell to 0-1 following the opening night matchup at FedExForum.

StatewideMurrayOctober 21, 2026

Timpanogos School District to Hold Hearings on School Closures and Boundaries Oct. 21

The Timpanogos School District Board is scheduled to hold a meeting and several public hearings on Oct. 21, 2026, to discuss school consolidations, closures, and boundary adjustments. The session will include discussions regarding middle school models and various educational programs.

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

Jerome Scores 45 in Grizzlies Opening Win Over Jazz

Ty Jerome recorded a career-high 45 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 123-103 victory over the Utah Jazz in their 2026-27 season opener on Wednesday night. Despite an early nine-point lead by the Jazz, Memphis dominated the second half to secure the win.

StatewideMurrayOctober 21, 2026

Timpanogos School District Board to Hold Study Session Oct. 21

The Timpanogos School District Board will hold a study session on Oct. 21, 2026, to discuss middle school models and various educational programs. The session is scheduled to take place at the ASD SPED Office in Lindon.

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

Oregon State Leads Pac-12 Power Rankings After Week 7

According to a report from Imagine College Football, Oregon State holds the top spot in the Pac-12 power rankings following week 7. The rankings are determined by conference records, followed by rating, strength of opposition, and quality of win.

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

USU’s Utah Women & Leadership Project releases new research snapshot on poverty among Utah women

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via Cache Valley DailyStatewideOctober 21, 2026

2026 NBA Draft Class Set for Major Regular-Season Debuts Wednesday

The 2026 NBA Draft class is entering its regular-season debut, with 12 of the top 14 lottery picks scheduled to play on Wednesday. While some players like Aday Mara have already debuted, others face injury setbacks or specific matchups as the new class begins its professional careers.

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

Utah Mammoth Recalls Defenseman Artem Duda From Tucson Roadrunners

The Utah Mammoth announced the recall of defenseman Artem Duda from the Tucson Roadrunners on October 20, 2026. This move represents Duda's first career NHL call-up and the first Roadrunner recall of the 2026-27 regular season.

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

BYU Joins Big 12 Media Days Following Record-Breaking Season

BYU men's and women's basketball programs traveled to Kansas City for the 2026 Monster Energy Big 12 Basketball Media Days held on October 20 and 21. While BYU men's coach Kevin Young was not scheduled for the Wednesday session, the Cougars' presence highlighted a significant year for the conference, which saw record-breaking NBA and NCAA performances.

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

Habibi Means Beloved: Moudi Sbeity’s Journey from Evacuee to Equality Pioneer

SLUGmag “Growing up as someone who stuttered severely,” says Moudi Sbeity, author of the new queer memoir Habibi Means Beloved, “writing was a way to express myself… In order to avoid stuttering on a word, I’d make sure I had ten words to substitute for each one. I paid attention to language and sound and how our words create our reality.”

via SLUG MagazineStatewideOctober 21, 2026

Deal with Snap Finance wipes out millions in payments and forces changes

Utah residents who signed lease-to-own contracts with Snap Finance between 2017 and 2022 will be able to keep their products and will not have to make any more payments. Utah joined 16 other states in a $665 million settlement with the financial services company Snap Finance.

via Telemundo UtahStatewideOctober 21, 2026

The Midterms are Coming. Here's What's at Stake in Utah.

Voters are worried about the Great Salt Lake, angry about data centers, frustrated by high gas prices and fed up with Trump. But will any of that change the outcome of elections in Utah? A major political shift may be a long shot. Outside of Democrat Ben McAdams’s likely victory in Utah’s 1st Congressional District, Republicans are favored in most races.

via KUERStatewideOctober 21, 2026

How redistricting shaped the 2026 midterm elections

House of Representatives. That makeover is largely the result of a redistricting push spearheaded by President Donald Trump. Last year, in an attempt to minimize potential midterm losses, Trump pressed Texas legislators to pass a new map to try to gain five additional seats for the GOP.

via apnews.comStatewideOctober 21, 2026

For some young Utah voters, national politics fatigue for the midterms is real

Daycy Gomez sighed when federal politics came up. Like, what the hell am I gonna do nationally, right? she asked. Gomez is a graduate student in sociology at the University of Utah. She leans left politically, and the nature of her studies means she's civically engaged.

via KUERStatewideOctober 21, 2026

Telehealth Webinar Series Pediatric Behavioral Health Emergencies in the Field

Telehealth Webinar Series: Pediatric Behavioral Health Emergencies in the Field Presented by: Jeremiah D. Simmons, PhD Christoph Isbjorn, DO October 21, 2026 Presenters  Jeremiah D. Simmons, PhD Jeremiah D. Simmons, PhD, (Navajo/Yankton Sioux), is a licensed clinical psychologi

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

Latter-day Saint Volunteers Assist in Hurricane Cleanup in Florida

PENSACOLA, Florida, Oct. 21, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — Hundreds of volunteers from the Utah-based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints participated in hurricane relief efforts in Pensacola, Florida, over the weekend. Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin on Oct. 9 as a Category 2 hurricane with wind gusts up to 120 miles per hour.

via Gephardt DailyStatewideOctober 21, 2026

SLC Council upzones Ballpark, Sugar House pulls its bid for a BID.

Washington Square Dispatch Grace X. Maya Tuesday’s City Council meeting included debate on housing grants, a Ballpark rezone and a proposed special assessment area designation for the Sugar House core. Community members also voiced concern about a proposed oil pipeline and celebrated Native American Heritage Month.

via City WeeklyStatewideOctober 21, 2026

Utah Corrections Implements Lockdown and Visitation Changes at CUCF and USCF

The Utah Department of Corrections has implemented security measures and operational adjustments at the Central Utah Correctional Facility and the Utah State Correctional Facility due to a recent security incident. These changes include various levels of lockdown and changes to visitation and programming schedules.

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

Weber State football ranked No. 22 for first time in two years

Weber State football has entered the STATS FCS Top 25 at No. 22 following a three-game winning streak and a tie for first in the Big Sky Conference. This marks the first time the Wildcats have appeared in the national rankings since Oct. 7, 2024.

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

Red Cross Urges Blood and Platelet Donations Ahead of Holiday Season

The American Red Cross is calling for blood and platelet donations to maintain a steady supply ahead of the upcoming holiday season. Organizers are specifically emphasizing the need for type O blood donors to ensure hospitals have necessary resources for patients this fall.

StatewideOctober 21, 2026

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StatewideOctober 21, 2026
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