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:
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Presented by:
Jeremiah D. Simmons, PhD
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October 21, 2026
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Jeremiah D. Simmons, PhD
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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