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Sen. Curtis compares public execution to 'bloody spectacles' of ancient Rome

Sen. John Curtis did not mince words when sharing his thoughts on the proposed public execution of an Army officer convicted of a 2009 mass shooting. Senator from Utah compared the idea of livestreaming the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan to ones that led to the downfall of the ancient Roman Empire.

Man behind bars, accused of enticing 15-year-old girl on Reddit

A St. Rob D. How to make ABC4 your preferred news source on Google One of these accounts was on Reddit, where an undercover detective was pretending to be a 15-year-old girl. During their conversations, Kayce allegedly asked if she wanted to play and described various sexual acts.

via ABC 4StatewideOctober 9, 2026

University of Utah planning $26 million renovation of Rice-Eccles Stadium

The University of Utah and its new company, Crimson Brand Partners, are planning a $26 million renovation of Rice-Eccles Stadium, according to documents obtained by The Salt Lake Tribune. According to the project description, Utah is looking to refresh existing suites on the stadium’s fourth and fifth levels, add six new suites and a club on the sixth level, and create a new field-level club.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 9, 2026

FEMA Declares Disaster for Utah Cottonwood Fire and Flooding

FEMA declared a disaster for Utah involving the Cottonwood Fire, flooding, and mudslides. The incident period for the disaster spanned from July 13, 2026, through July 24, 2026.

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Utah

FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Utah to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Cottonwood Fire, flooding and mudslides from July 13-24, 2026.

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Zion Highway Reopens After Rockfall

(Zion National Park, UT) — Zion National Park is reopening a section of the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway after a major rockfall. Park officials announced yesterday that cleanup and safety work finished sooner than first expected. The reopening restores a key east-west route through the park.

via midutahradio.comStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Live zebra mussel confirmed in Utah portions of the Colorado River

Division of Wildlife Resources press release UTAH – Roughly a month after confirming zebra mussel DNA on the Utah side of the Colorado River, Utah Division of Wildlife Resources biologists collected a live adult zebra mussel below the Westwater Recreation Area on Tuesday, Sept. Test results confirmed the finding on Oct.

via etvnews.comStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Prince Harry turns grief into a MasterClass – Deseret News

Entertainment Prince Harry turns grief into a Master Class Prince Harry lost his mother, Princess Diana, when he was 12. MDT See More Deseret News Stories In Search View Comments Share Britain's Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, speaks at a roundtable about support for veterans, Wednesday, Aug.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Are mortgage rates going to keep heading up?

After hitting a three-year high on Oct. 25 percentage points, the largest in four years. 1 percentage points higher than a year ago. 5%, nearly a two-week low. ”However, he said there was some benefit from the midday news on the Iran war. 3 midterm elections, countering speculation planning was underway for new strikes.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 9, 2026

'Cone of uncertainty" as remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel head to Utah

A weather event heading to Utah this weekend will result in a big change from sunshine and temperatures in the 80s to the potential for heavy rain and strong winds. TRACK THE STORMS: Get real-time weather information by downloading the FREE Utah Weather Authority app Local emergency management teams are staying in close contact with forecasters and doing what they can to be prepared, just in case.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Máxima perdida para el restaurante venezolano Arempas luego de campaña antiinmigrante en Utah.

Famoso restaurante venezolano Arempas cierra la mitad de sus locales. Devastados, sus dueños señalan a la campaña antiinmigrante de Trump. La pareja reconoció que muchos restaurantes están pasando por momentos difíciles. “Pero los latinos somos doblemente más golpeados”.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Utah plans $26 million renovation of Rice-Eccles Stadium

The university has begun soliciting architects and engineers for the project. Get The TribUte newsletter. The go-to source for U. The U. That suggests a second area where alcohol is sold during games could be coming. This season, the university added an alcohol option in the south end zone.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Karen Peterson to Discuss Government Careers at SUU Virtual Event

Karen Peterson is scheduled to discuss careers in government and public service during a Friday Career Connection virtual event. The session will focus on how a Southern Utah University education can lead to professional opportunities in these sectors.

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Sports betting was fun at first, says LDS journalist McKay Coppins, then it became a downer

Comment Add as Preferred Source Even before a recent headline-grabbing General Conference address, the position of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on gambling was unequivocal. The Utah-based faith is opposed to gambling, its website declares.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel to Bring Heavy Rain and Winds to Utah

Remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel are expected to bring widespread heavy rainfall and strong winds to the Great Basin and Utah starting late Saturday, October 11, 2026. The system is expected to interact with an approaching trough, potentially causing significant flooding and severe weather through mid-week.

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Utah’s Hogle Zoo breaks ground on new $10.8M expansion coming Summer 2027

On Thursday, Utah’s Hogle Zoo broke ground on a large new expansion designed to advance care for African Savanna animals. 8 million More Room to Roam project is set to open in Summer 2027, and the zoo said that, in addition to enhancing animal well-being, it will add year-round guest viewing spaces and increase capacity within the outdoor habitat.

via ABC 4StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Gordon Monson: Latter-day Saints who don't know their church is true can believe God is OK with that

Do you also have doubts about certainty? Well, here is my article of faith. Comment Add as Preferred Source A lot of prayerful folks around here, Latter-day Saints and religious people of all kinds, who seek to connect with God say, when it comes to matters of the spirit, that they know this or they know that.

via Salt Lake TribuneStatewideOctober 9, 2026

CW3E Precipitation Outlook: 8 October 2026 - Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes

CW3E Precipitation Outlook: 8 October 2026 October 8, 2026 Click here for a pdf of this information. Widespread Rainfall Expected in the Southwestern US This Weekend Into Next Week Tropical Storm Rachel is forecast to turn northeastward and interact with a deepening shortwave trough over the US West Coast this…

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Nidal Hasan’s firing squad execution will be ‘public,’ Hegseth says

“We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it, that it’s public, because people need to understand that there’s serious consequences for these types of things,” Hegseth told podcaster Jack Posobeic in an interview on Wednesday. Eddie Slovik was put to death in early 1945.

via gephardtdaily.comStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Gasoline Prices Remain at Record Autumn Highs as Crude Oil Rises

National gasoline pump prices remain at record highs for the autumn season, marking the first time the national average has exceeded $4 per gallon in October. While the national average dropped 5 cents to $4.36, crude oil prices have risen back above $90 per barrel.

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Tropical Moisture Sets Stage For Weekend Storms

Warm & dry for one more day! Showers develop Saturday, then widespread moderate to heavy rain on Sunday as tropical remnants move across Utah. Then showery & much colder early next week.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Inside the man cave with Sean Hannity

After 30 years at Fox News, the longest-running cable news host is growing reflective. MDTSee More Deseret News Stories In Search Fox News personality Sean Hannity is shown on the set of his podcast, "Hang Out with Sean Hannity," at the Fox News studio in West Palm Beach on Thursday, Sept.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Aiden Flora Named Maxwell National Player of the Week

Aiden Flora has received multiple national and conference honors following his performance against West Virginia. The Iowa State running back was named the Maxwell National Player of the Week on Wednesday, October 8, according to a statement from the Maxwell Football Club.

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Strengthening El Niño Likely to Persist Through Early 2027

A strengthening El Niño is expected to persist through early 2027, with meteorologists forecasting a high probability of a historic event. This climate pattern may influence precipitation and temperature across the Western United States, including Southern Utah.

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Mike Kennedy, Jonny Larsen spar over gas prices and Iran in Utah 4th District debate

Republican Rep. Mike Kennedy stood by President Trump’s conflict in the Middle East as Marine veteran Jonny Larsen assailed the war as illegal and criticized Congress for not reining the administration in.

via KUERStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Why are women overrepresented on Utah’s statewide school banned books list?

“It is an overrepresentation that is not reflected in publishing statistics,” said Megan Van Deventer, associate professor of English at Weber State University. Of the authors on the list, Sarah J. Maas leads with seven titles and Ellen Hopkins has six.

via KUERStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Southern Utah Braces for Flooding and High Winds from Tropical Storm Rachel Remnants

Southern Utah faces potential flooding and high winds as the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel are expected to bring heavy rainfall and thunderstorms to the region starting Sunday. Forecasters warn of rising water levels in streams and slot canyons between Saturday and Monday.

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Zion National Park to reopen Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway this Friday

Zion National Park will reopen visitor access on the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway on Friday, following a closure caused by a large rockfall in late September.

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

National Weather Service

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StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Bruins Cruise Past Mammoth 6-1 as Pastrnak Scores Twice

The Utah Mammoth suffered a 6-1 defeat against the Boston Bruins on Oct. 8, 2026, at TD Garden, dropping their season record to 3-2-0. David Pastrnak led the Bruins with two power-play goals and two assists, while Utah's Jack McBain scored a lone goal for the Mammoth.

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Pastrnak records four points in Bruins 6-1 win over Mammoth

The Boston Bruins defeated the Utah Mammoth 6-1 at TD Garden on Thursday, October 9, 2026. Bruins captain David Pastrnak recorded four points during the victory, while Morgan Geekie contributed a goal and two assists.

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Utah Mammoth Fall 6-1 to Boston Bruins on October 8

The Utah Mammoth suffered a 6-1 loss against the Boston Bruins on October 8, 2026. This defeat brings the Mammoth's season record to 3-2-0.

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

As AI races forward, Utah researchers work to keep humans in control

Artificial intelligence is developing at a breakneck pace, and some former employees of the world's leading AI companies are warning that the technology is not being developed with enough attention to safety. Mattson said he can't speak for the companies that produce AI models and systems.

via KJZZStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Pastrnak scores 2 goals, adds 2 assists in the Bruins' 6-1 rout of the Mammoth

Matthew Poitras, Casey Mittelstadt, Mason Lohrei and Morgan Geekie also scored for the Bruins, who led 3-0 after one period and 6-0 after two. Pastrnak scored his first goal with 5:38 left in the first period on a power-play wrist shot, assisted by Frederic Brunet and Geekie.

via KUTVStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway to reopen after large rockfall

ZION NATIONAL PARK (ABC4) — Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway is set to reopen on October 9 after a large rockfall. On September 30, a large rock formation collapsed on part of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway, damaging the road and blocking travel. Due to this, the park partially closed the highway so that crews could effectively respond.

via ABC 4StatewideOctober 8, 2026

WATCH: 4th Congressional District Debate with Mike Kennedy and Jonny Larsen

Republican Mike Kennedy and Democrat Jonny Larsen. This will be the first general election since Utah adopted its new congressional map. House of Representatives. Join Utah Public Radio for the 2nd Congressional District debate Tuesday, Oct.

via upr.orgStatewideOctober 8, 2026
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