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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.

Cougars secure exhibition win over Nebraska with strong second half

The BYU men's basketball team secured a 72-61 exhibition victory against Nebraska at the Marriott Center on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. A strong second half featuring improved shooting and ball movement helped the Cougars overcome a halftime deficit.

BYU women's soccer upsets No. 8 Texas Tech 3-2 at South Field

No. 22 BYU upset previously unbeaten No. 8 Texas Tech 3-2 at South Field on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Senior Mattyn Summers-Oviatt recorded her first career brace to help lead the Cougars to their second consecutive come-from-behind victory against the Red Raiders.

Arizona joins Colorado River fight in federal court

The Arizona Department of Water Resources announced Friday that the state filed a motion to intervene in the Nevada lawsuit challenging the recent federal decision governing water allocation from the Colorado River. Under the new federal plan, Arizona would absorb a 760,000 acre-feet cut per year, representing roughly 27% of its full Colorado River allocation.

Week 7 College Football Features Top-10 Matchups and BYU Showdown

In a report published October 16, college football Week 7 is described as having a loaded schedule featuring two top-10 matchups. The slate includes significant contests for the SEC and the Big 12, including a prime-time showdown in Provo.

StatewideOctober 16, 2026

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Over Fatal 2024 Airport Engine Incident

A Salt Lake City judge has dismissed a lawsuit related to the 2024 death of Kyler Efinger, who died after entering an aircraft engine at the Salt Lake City International Airport. The incident occurred on Jan. 1, 2024, when the Park City resident was found unconscious in a wing-mounted engine during deicing operations.

StatewideSalt Lake CityOctober 16, 2026

BYU to host No. 2 Notre Dame this Saturday in primetime matchup

BYU is scheduled to host No. 2 Notre Dame on Saturday, Oct. 18, at 5:30 p.m. in a game that could be the most-viewed in the career of quarterback Bear Bachmeier. The matchup features a No. 8 ranked BYU team attempting to validate its standing against a top-ranked Notre Dame defense.

StatewideOctober 16, 2026

Introducing our newest oral history grants cohort

Through support from Utah Humanities and the Utah Historical Society, the oral history grant provides funding to collect and transcribe interviews and share the content ...

StatewideOctober 16, 2026

Identity Revealed for Man Found in Lake Mead Barrel in 2022

The Clark County coroner's office identified the man found in a barrel at Lake Mead in 2022 as Edward "Buddy" Lelburian Jackson. Jackson, who was believed to be in his 50s, had ties to Arkansas, California, and Utah.

StatewideOctober 16, 2026

Biology Majors Build AI Startup to Prevent Manufacturing Machine Failures

Two biology majors from the University of Utah are developing ForgeMetrics, an AI-driven predictive maintenance platform designed to help small and medium-sized manufacturers avoid costly machine failures. The startup aims to provide affordable technology to businesses that lack dedicated maintenance staff.

StatewideOctober 16, 2026

Pope Leo's diagnosis puts spotlight on lung cancer risks beyond smoking

MURRAY — Pope Leo XIV's lung cancer diagnosis is drawing attention to a disease that can affect people who have never smoked. The pope was diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma — the most common form of non-small cell lung cancer — after undergoing surgery to remove part of his right lung.

via KSLStatewideOctober 16, 2026

Man sentenced after trying to fabricate his own murder, pin it on his wife

A man who previously pleaded guilty to faking a murder plot to make it seem as though his wife was trying to kill him has now been sentenced. Robert Quentin Sprague pleaded guilty to identity fraud, forgery, retaliation against a witness, victim, or informant, and tampering with evidence in September.

via ABC 4StatewideOctober 16, 2026

The next act for the No Kings movement: Early voting in the midterms • Utah News Dispatch

Organizers across hundreds of advocacy groups will pull together thousands of events nationwide Saturday to encourage early voting in this year’s midterm elections. Voting is already underway in dozens of states, and roughly 5.1 million ballots – both in-person and mail – have been cast, according to the University of Florida’s Election Lab.

via Utah News DispatchStatewideOctober 16, 2026

El Niño is expected to shape this winter’s weather, and it could hit your budget too

It’s arriving as families are already dealing with high energy costs. The agency’s Climate Prediction Center puts the odds at 83% that this El Niño will be stronger than any event on record since 1950 during the October through December period.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 16, 2026

ESPN College GameDay talent breakdown: BYU vs. Notre Dame matchup

Excitement is building as the time nears closer to kickoff for No. 2 Notre Dame vs. 8 Brigham Young University. ESPN College GameDay is set for its show, which airs live from BYU's campus on Saturday morning. Its hosts, Rece Davis and betting analyst "Stanford Steve" Coughlin broke down the game and its possible implications on Friday afternoon.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 16, 2026

Trump back on the road as analysts see more congressional races shifting in Dems’ favor • Utah News Dispatch

House and Senate. Adding to the trend, the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter, an elections forecaster, shifted 11 additional House races in the direction of Democrats on Friday — in congressional districts in Florida, Kansas, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, New York, Ohio and South Carolina.

via Utah News DispatchStatewideOctober 16, 2026

A gourd time for a great cause

EUCCU employees welcomed families to the pumpkin patch, where attendees could pick out the perfect pumpkin, play carnival games, and enjoy candy, treats, and prizes. The festival was made even more special thanks to the support of local volunteers.

via etvnews.comStatewideOctober 16, 2026

Watchdog asks California Bar to probe Katie Zacharia’s lawyer claims

Top News Stories US/World News White House press secretary Katie Zacharia speaks to the media during her first briefing in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House in Washington on Tuesday. Photo by Samuel Corum/UPI Oct.

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Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary

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Youth Christmas Market

Do you have a young creative entrepreneur at your house? Join us for a Youth Christmas Market! Sign them up for a booth today! https://www.strideevents.com/…/skyline…

via midutahradio.comStatewideOctober 16, 2026

Utah weather: Beautiful weekend weather across Utah, before more unsettled conditions return next week

Happy Friday, Utah! A ridge of high pressure builds into Utah, bringing more sunshine and seasonal temperatures for the weekend. Our Friday afternoon will feature sunny skies statewide and seasonal temperatures. Weekend outlook The nice weather pattern will stick around into the first half of our weekend for all the local football games and music festivals that will be taking place.

via ABC 4StatewideOctober 16, 2026

Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest to Begin Prescribed Fires Oct. 18

The Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest will begin prescribed fire operations on Oct. 18, 2026, across several areas including Millcreek, Lambs, and Parleys canyons. These controlled burns aim to reduce hazardous fuel accumulations and improve watershed health, following long-term efforts to mitigate wildfire risks in the region.

StatewideOctober 16, 2026

Bug World Exhibition Press Release

The newest exhibition coming to the Natural History Museum of Utah on Saturday, February 14, is backed with some real star power.

StatewideOctober 16, 2026

Film Review: You Can See Everything

Facebook Twitter Arts You Can See Everything Directors: Nathan Fielder, Lance Oppenheim A24, To Be Formed, Blow Out Productions In Theaters: 10.16.2026 Where does reality end and perception begin? How much of who we are is determined by our own understanding of ourselves, and how much depends on the image we project and the way others choose to see us?

via slugmag.comStatewideOctober 16, 2026

Avengers medals and propane fireplace inserts recalled over magnet and explosion hazards

Two Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls involve products that could cause serious injuries or death. The Conqueror is recalling about 476 Avengers Infinity Gauntlet medals because their high-powered magnets can detach. If swallowed, multiple magnets can connect inside the digestive system, potentially causing intestinal perforations, blockages, blood poisoning or death.

via KJZZStatewideOctober 16, 2026

Judge reopens lawsuits challenging cuts of Bears Ears, Grand-Staircase

Environmental groups and tribal organizations waged legal battles to restore the monuments after Trump’s prior reductions during his first term in 2017. In his first term in the White House, Trump reduced Bears Ears from roughly 1.35 million acres to roughly 228,000 acres, and Grand Staircase-Escalante from about 1.87 million acres to roughly 1 million acres.

via Utah News DispatchStatewideOctober 16, 2026

New water rights application for Stratos Project data center says project will use less water than what is currently used

A new water rights application for the controversial Stratos Project data center has been filed with the Utah Division of Water Resources. That application provides some new details about the project and claims that the project will use less water than the current agricultural irrigation does now.

via ABC 4StatewideOctober 16, 2026

Carbon High celebrates $25,000 award, continues push for $1 million upgrade

PRICE — Carbon High School and T-Mobile took center stage during halftime of the Dinos football game Thursday, Oct. 15, as the school celebrated its progress in the nationwide Friday Night 5G Lights competition and received a $25,000 award for athletic facility improvements.

via etvnews.comStatewideOctober 16, 2026

5. Discussion and possible adoption of Council Meeting minutes from September 2, 2026. Agenda — October 14, 2026

Council Meeting Agenda 10/14/2026 7:00pm 1. Call to Order. 2. Opening Prayer. 3. Pledge of Allegiance. 4. Swearing in of New Councilmembers (William Hansen and Rylee Allen). 5. Discussion and possible adoption of Council Meeting minutes from September 2, 2026. 6. Review and Possi

StatewideOctober 16, 2026

Dempsey-Fehling Wins XC Region 3 Championship

Samuel Dempsey-Fehling of Lone Peak High School secured first place at the XC Region 3 Championship, leading a competitive field of runners. American Fork High School demonstrated strong team depth, placing multiple runners in the top six to secure a high team standing.

StatewideOctober 16, 2026

Tropical Storm Rachel Leaves A Big Mark

(Alta, UT) — Tropical Storm Rachel is gone but the totals are just now being added up. Some parts of the Wasatch Mountains recorded over seven inches of rain. It was a similar number for the Pine Valley Mountains in southwestern Utah.

via midutahradio.comStatewideOctober 16, 2026

BYU graduate to fly F-35 over Notre Dame game at LaVell Edwards Stadium

Maj. Jefferson Page, an F-35 pilot with the 419th Fighter Wing, holds a Brigham Young University flag in front of an F-35 Lightning II at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, following a BYU football flyover in October 2022.

via KUTVStatewideOctober 16, 2026

TSA scales back PreCheck benefit announced just weeks ago

Travelers arrive at the Transportation ... Federal agencies Aviation news Air travel safety See all topics The Transportation Security Administration has scaled back a program that allows PreCheck members who are not flying to go through security, according to some of the airports where it had been operating.

via cnn.comStatewideOctober 16, 2026

SHHS Band Director Honored

Congratulations to Mr. Ryan Adair, SHHS band director. He was recently named one of Yamaha's 40 Und...

StatewideOctober 16, 2026

Utah Filipino Festival Celebrates Heritage Through Food and Dance

The Utah Filipino Festival continues its tradition of celebrating Philippine heritage through immersive cultural experiences, including traditional dance, music, and authentic cuisine. The community-led event, organized by several Filipino-American organizations, aims to preserve cultural roots and foster connection among Utahns.

StatewideSalt Lake CityOctober 16, 2026

Nominees announced for two Fourth District Court vacancies

The Fourth District Judicial Nominating Commission has selected nominees for two vacancies on the Fourth District Court. These vacancies will result from the retirements of Judge Derek Pullan, Dec. 16, 2026 and Judge Kasey Wright, Dec. 31, 2026.

via utahpolicy.comStatewideOctober 16, 2026

Bedside sleepers and laminators recalled over suffocation and fire hazards

Two recalls announced October 15 involve products that could cause serious injuries or death. Papablic is recalling about 248 convertible bedside sleepers with play-yard extensions. The mattress can become displaced, allowing a baby to become trapped between the sleeping pad and bottom of the product and creating a deadly suffocation hazard.

via KJZZStatewideOctober 16, 2026

Curtis, Hickenlooper celebrate passage of bipartisan bill to improve snowpack monitoring, manage drought

U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO) celebrated the Senate passage of their bipartisan bill, the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act, to help better predict and measure water supply to manage drought in the West.

via utahpolicy.comStatewideOctober 16, 2026

Utah seeks child safety and privacy protections in Character.AI bankruptcy sale

Utah and 37 other attorneys general are calling for child safety and privacy protections in any sale of Character.AI's business or assets. The coalition filed a notice in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, where Character Technologies, Inc., the company behind Character.AI, filed for Chapter 11 protection on Oct. 12.

via utahpolicy.comStatewideOctober 16, 2026
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