Gotham FC Leads NWSL Shield Race Through October 16
According to a report published October 17, the 2026 NWSL standings through October 16 show Gotham FC leading the race for the NWSL Shield. The Utah Royals sit in fourth place as the season approaches its November 1 conclusion.
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The bakery bringing delicious French pastries to the West
When it comes to French pastries, nobody does it quite like Bonrue Bakery. The French-inspired bakery offers up classics like a butter croissant, as well as sandwiches and other handcrafted pastries. When you have a good bakery, it brings such a neighborly community feel together, Bonrue co-founder Chris Connors told the Deseret News.
via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 17, 2026
Hundreds show up for 'No Kings: Vote Early' rally at Utah Capitol
Hundreds of people showed up at the Utah State Capitol Saturday afternoon and marched to the ballot box to vote. It was all part of a nationwide 'No Kings' rally effort.
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Utah No. 11 Scheduled to Play Colorado in AP Top 25 Saturday Lineup
According to an Associated Press report published October 17, 2026, several high-profile matchups are scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, including No. 11 Utah playing at Colorado.
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No. 11 Utah vs. Colorado live coverage
How to watch the game Utah’s matchup with Colorado will be televised on ESPN and streamed on the ESPN app . MDT. Pregame prep View Comments Here are a few stories to get you ready for the game between the Utes and the Buffaloes.
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Kansas City Current put Utah Royals's playoff pursuit on hold
The Utah Royals's pursuit of an NWSL playoff spot was hampered by a familiar nemesis on Saturday. The Kansas City Current beat the Royals 2-0 at America First Field in Sandy, with Haley Hopkins scoring both goals. With the win, the Current (14-9-5) leapfrogged the Royals (14-10-4) in the standings, taking over fourth place.
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Live coverage: See what happens as No. 8 BYU hosts No. 2 Notre Dame
The Deseret News is providing live coverage of Saturday’s game between BYU and Notre Dame. Check back for updates throughout the game.
How to watch the game BYU’s matchup with Notre Dame will be broadcast on ESPN and can be streamed through Disney Plus.
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How the Lord is hastening His work with Latter-day Saints, missionaries and temples
Editor’s note: This and other related articles were published September 2026 in the Deseret News’ magazine titled Missionary Work in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. ” The scripture and phrase has been quoted or cited many times by prophets and apostles in recent years as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has witnessed historic growth and extraordinary advancements.
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Paraglider airlifted after crash west of Mount Timpanogos
UTAH COUNTY, Oct. 17, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — A paraglider went down on the west side of Mount Timpanogos Saturday morning, and was airlifted to safety. A witness reported seeing the man getting up under his own power, trying to hike back up the mountain, Sgt.
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Jazz claim Tony Bradley off waivers to bolster frontcourt
The Utah Jazz have claimed center-forward Tony Bradley off waivers, according to a report by ESPN's Shams Charania published October 17. Bradley joins the Jazz to provide depth at the center position while starter Jusuf Nurkić remains sidelined with an injury.
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Utah Jazz Claim Tony Bradley Off Waivers
The Utah Jazz have claimed veteran center Tony Bradley off waivers, according to a report published October 17. Bradley, who previously played three seasons with Utah, joins the roster following his release from the New York Knicks.
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As Utah pushes nuclear power, some environmental and tribal groups push back
More than a hundred people marched along Highway 191 here on Saturday, protesting the nation's only uranium processing mill nearby. "They need to think about other people's lives," said Yolanda Badback, a White Mesa resident who helped organize the demonstration, now in its 10th year.
via Fox 13StatewideOctober 17, 2026
83-Year-Old Killed in US-6 Crash Near Spring Glen
An 83-year-old man died and a passenger was hospitalized following a collision between a semi-truck and a side-by-side vehicle on US Highway 6 in Carbon County. The incident occurred near Spring Glen on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, resulting in significant traffic delays and lane closures.
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83-Year-Old Killed in Side-by-Side and Semi-Truck Crash on US 6
An 83-year-old male died on Oct. 16, 2026, after his side-by-side collided with a semi-truck on US Highway 6 near Spring Glen. The driver of the side-by-side was pronounced dead at the scene, while a passenger was hospitalized in stable condition.
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Tragedy in Florida: massive alligator of almost 12 feet kills 71-year-old fisherman
Steven Hamilton, a resident of Winter Garden, was on the shore of Lake Apopka when he was attacked by the massive alligator. This is what is known. A 71-year-old man who was fishing on the shore of a pond in Winter Garden, Florida, died after being attacked by an alligator of almost 12 feet (3.6 meters), the second fatal attack of this type reported this year.
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Indigenous peoples from Grand Canyon to Madagascar share common struggle against Energy Fuels
This Saturday, Oct. 17, marks the 10th anniversary of the annual White Mesa spiritual walk in Utah. But on the African island nation of Madagascar, the freedom to peacefully assemble against the White Mesa Mill's owner, Energy Fuels, isn't guaranteed.
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Cardinals rally past Snow in five-set volleyball victory
North Idaho College rallied to defeat Snow in a five-set Scenic West Athletic Conference match on Friday. The two teams are scheduled to meet again today, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m.
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Spider-Man scores a $3 million payday with kick at BYU's 'College GameDay'
Dressed as Spider-Man, Brigham Young University student Carter Smith missed his first field goal attempt Saturday morning but connected on his second, winning $3 million during ESPN's College GameDay broadcast ahead of the Cougars' matchup against Notre Dame. Smith made the 33-yard kick on the lawn at Heritage Halls, sending the surrounding crowd of BYU students into celebration.
via KSLStatewideOctober 17, 2026
Guam Enters COR 1 as Typhoon Champi Approaches
Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero has placed Guam in Condition of Readiness (COR) 1 as Typhoon Champi approaches. Residents are advised to remain indoors in secured, concrete-reinforced shelters as Category 3 typhoon force conditions are expected.
StatewideOctober 17, 2026
Snow Sports Roundup: 10/17
Volleyball from Friday SWAC
COEUR d'ALENE, Idaho—Brynlie Cornia netted 16 kills and the North Idaho Cardinals upset No. 17 Snow 3-2 Friday in SWAC women's volleyball play. Aleah McDaniel's 14 kills lead the Badgers in the loss. The Cardinals overpowered the Badgers 25-19, 8-25, 21-25, 25-22, 15-12.
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Antelope Island State Park to host 40th annual Bison Roundup Oct. 24
Antelope Island State Park will host its 40th annual Bison Roundup and Roundup Rendezvous on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026. The event includes festivities and a public observation of herd maintenance activities.
StatewideOctober 17, 2026
Utah Forecast Predicts Sunny Weekend Before Mid-Week Showers
Utah will experience sunny weather through the weekend before showers and rain move into the region starting next week. Forecasts indicate precipitation chances increasing significantly by next Tuesday and Wednesday across much of the state.
StatewideOctober 17, 2026
New program looks to businesses to help fill K-3 literacy needs
Literacy Match was launched to address K-3 literacy needs in Utah. Businesses fund the program, which pairs donors with school needs and reports usage. Third-grade reading proficiency is crucial for economic prosperity, says Utah Chamber's Derek Miller.
via KSLStatewideOctober 17, 2026
This decades-old Utah Halloween tradition draws more than twice its host city's population every year
North Logan A pumpkin Obi-Wan Kenobi crosses lightsaber gourds with Darth Vader while a pumpkin R2-D2 looks on. Nearby, pumpkin versions of the founding fathers are hard at work building a country (presumably one nation under gourd) in a small model of Independence Hall, the building in Philadelphia where both the Constitution and Declaration of Independence were signed.
via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 17, 2026
How positive thinking and the law of attraction shaped generations of LDS and evangelical women
What New York Times bestselling author and scholar Kristin Kobes Du Mez has to say about Latter-day Saint women’s role in the rise of conservative Christian womanhood. (Kristin Kobes Du Mez) Kristin Kobes Du Mez is a professor of history at Calvin University and the author of "Live Laugh Love: The Secret History of White Christian Women and the World They Made."
via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 17, 2026
She was ‘furious’ when Utah banned her novel from public schools. Now, she’s headlining the first-ever Salt Lake Book Festival.
“I like going places where my books are challenged, because I think that very often, the audiences there are hungry to hear a point of view like mine,” Picoult told The Salt Lake Tribune. Picoult’s arrival comes after the state in January banned her 2007 New York Times bestseller about a school shooting in the fictional town of Sterling, New Hampshire.
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Homecoming Football Game: WSU vs. Idaho State
WSU football vs. Idaho State, 1 p.m. at Stewart Stadium, free for WSU students and employees, general admission starting at $12. Purchase tickets on the Weber State ticket website.
StatewideOctober 17, 2026
TSA scales back program that lets non-travelers access airport gates
The Transportation Security Administration is scaling back a new TSA PreCheck benefit. The agency introduced Gateside by TSA PreCheck at 13 airports last month before expanding it to hundreds more this month. But that expansion has now been reversed.
via Fox 13StatewideOctober 17, 2026
Utah State Eastern women's soccer defeats Colorado Northwestern 4-0
The Utah State Eastern women's soccer team secured a 4-0 victory over Colorado Northwestern Community College on Thursday, marking the team's fifth shutout win of the season. The win moved the Eagles to an 8-5-2 overall record and a 6-3-2 record in Scenic West Athletic Conference play.
StatewideOctober 17, 2026
Men’s Soccer wins third straight; dominate CNCC 4-0
The Eagles hosted the Spartans for the second meeting between the teams this season. Eastern won the first matchup 2-0, and Thursday’s contest marked the Eagles’ first home match since Sept. Eastern wasted little time getting on the scoreboard.
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Eagles set tone early; defeat Colorado Northwestern 4-0
The match marked Eastern's first home contest in nearly a month and the second meeting between the Eagles and Spartans this season. Eastern won the first matchup 4-1 in Rangely, Colorado. The Eagles controlled the opening half, recording 13 shots and scoring twice.
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Utah stays sunny through weekend before storm brings rain next week
Temperatures will warm slightly through the weekend. Sunny weather will continue across northern Utah. Southern Utah will see a few more clouds, with a stray shower possible over the mountains Sunday. A bigger change arrives Tuesday as another storm system moves into the region.
via KJZZStatewideOctober 17, 2026
NOAA Predicts Warmer, Stormier Winter Driven by Strong El Niño
A new winter forecast from NOAA's Climate Prediction Center predicts a warmer and wetter season for much of the United States, driven by a very strong El Niño. Forecasters expect unusual warmth across the northern tier of the country and increased storminess across the southern tier, though specific snow totals remain difficult to predict.
StatewideOctober 17, 2026
4A girls soccer: Defending state champs win PK shootout at home; top Region 9 team earns 1-nil victory
And it was written that three Lucys shall lead the Warriors. Senior goalkeeper Lucy Bacon made three saves while Lucy Lyon and Lucy McArthur both scored during a penalty kick shootout to propel Snow Canyon past Desert Hills in the first round of the 4A girls state soccer tournament on Tuesday.
via stgeorgeutah.comStatewideOctober 17, 2026
UVU Men's Hoops Picked Fifth, Women Sixth in Big West Poll
Utah Valley University men's basketball has been picked fifth and women's basketball sixth in the Big West preseason coaches' poll. The Wolverines enter their inaugural season in the conference following a successful final year in the Western Athletic Conference.
StatewideOctober 17, 2026