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ChurchBeat Sept. 30, 2026

Youd like Lincoln. He is 12 now. The seventh grader passes the sacrament each Sunday as a deacon in the priesthood of the Grand Blanc Ward. But a year ago this week, he ran out of the chapel with his parents and sisters after the attack began.

A&E Oct. 1, 2026

Arts & Entertainment October 1, 2026 Good evening. On our minds today: The ‘unlikely’ story of how a controversial band came to small town Utah. Plus, Rainn Wilson sang with the Tabernacle Choir. ’The ‘unlikely’ story of how a controversial band came to small town UtahRainn Wilson sang with the Tabernacle Choir.

Utah Today Oct. 2, 2026

President Dallin H. The background: President Oaks presided over the faith’s October 2025 general conference while not yet ordained as prophet. At that conference, he surprised members by announcing a slower pace of temple announcements, Amy Ortiz reported.

Sports Edition Oct. 2, 2026

Good morning. On our minds today: LJ Martin’s place in BYU history, what analytics say about Utah football’s offense so far and the Mammoth dominate their season opener. The key stat that has LJ Martin settling in among BYU’s ‘Super 6’What the analytics reveal about No.

Utah’s housing market stabilizes slightly, but affordability barriers remain - @theU

Kem C. Gardner Institute Research finds high prices and borrowing costs continue to challenge buyers as Utah prepares for substantial housing demand.

StatewideOctober 1, 2026

Intermountain Healthcare Schedules BLS Skills Classes for November 2026

Intermountain Healthcare has scheduled two Heartcode Basic Life Support skills classes for November 2026 in Logan and Ogden. The training sessions, designed for healthcare professionals, focus on high-quality CPR and AED usage.

StatewideOctober 1, 2026

NHL Executives Discuss Rising Skills and Salary Trends in 2026-27 Season Opening

NHL executives discussed early-season trends, including increased player skill levels and shifting salary landscapes, during a roundtable discussion. The discussion featured general managers from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ottawa Senators, and Utah Mammoth.

StatewideOriginally published October 1, 2026

UDOT Releases Summer 2026 Innovation Review Focusing on Maintenance and Construction

UDOT released the first part of its Summer 2026 Innovation Review on October 2, 2026, highlighting 41 innovations received between June 1 and the end of August. This initial report focuses on advancements in maintenance, planning, preconstruction, and construction.

StatewideOriginally published October 1, 2026

Intermountain Healthcare Announces Upcoming Life-Saving Skills Classes in Utah and Idaho

Intermountain Healthcare has scheduled upcoming Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Skills Classes in Logan, Utah, and Burley, Idaho. These training sessions aim to equip participants with essential life-saving skills.

StatewideOctober 1, 2026

Wildfires Burn Over Half A Million Acres In Utah In 2026 | Basin Now

2026 was a rough wildfire year, as was feared due to the winter's low snowfall. Utah State University has shared a report on how this year ranks. The Beaver Canyon Fire started near Strawberry Reservoir in January, which at that time of year should have been buried under several feet of snow.

via basinnow.comStatewideOctober 1, 2026

Foxboro Elementary to join Statewide Read-A-Thon on Oct. 2

Foxboro Elementary will participate in the Statewide Read-A-Thon on Oct. 2. The event aims to celebrate reading and lifelong learning alongside students in the Davis School District and across Utah.

StatewideOctober 1, 2026

Utah Ends 98-Year Federal Land Dispute With a $60 Million Settlement, But it Retains Mineral Rights in the Process

✅ Congress considered settling the same dispute for $15 million in 2002 under a proposal that also contemplated Utah relinquishing its mineral interests. ✅ The $60 million will be paid in four installments over 26 months, with the first payment expected within weeks.

via utahmoneywatch.comStatewideOctober 1, 2026

Nation's Report Card Shows Declines in 8th-Grade Science and 12th-Grade Math and Reading; Last in a Series of Post-Pandemic NAEP Data

Contact: Stephaan Harris, stephaan.harris@ed.gov, 202-357-7504 Nation's Report Card Shows Declines in 8th-Grade Science and 12th-Grade Math and Reading; Last in a Series of Post-Pandemic NAEP Data (Sept. 9, 2025 — Washington, D.C.)

StatewideOctober 1, 2026

CTE Internship Program

One of the things there is to love about Nebo School District’s CTE internship program is just how d...

StatewideOctober 1, 2026

Beyond the Airframe: How Joby Aviation and Utah Are Building the Autonomous Sky

Joby Aviation (Santa Cruz, CA) demonstrated operational maturity by completing a coast-to-coast autonomous flight in a Cessna Caravan without pilot intervention. Backed by Utah’s 47G coalition and UDOT’s uFLY framework, the technology reimagines remote logistics, defense, and emergency aviation.

via techbuzznews.comStatewideOctober 1, 2026

Unemployment Data Released For August 2026 | Basin Now

5%, down a tenth of a percentage point from its level in July. Approximately 64,100 Utahns are unemployed. 1%, unchanged from its level in July. 7% a year ago. 8% in August 2025. <2/11> Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Comments are currently closed.

via basinnow.comStatewideOctober 1, 2026

UDOT leads five-state partnership to integrate advanced air mobility technologies

The Utah Department of Transportation is leading uFLY, a public-private partnership designed to integrate advanced air mobility technologies into the National Airspace System. This three-year initiative involves five western states working to test emerging aviation technologies in real-world conditions.

StatewideOctober 1, 2026

Antelope Elementary to Join Statewide Read-A-Thon on October 2

Antelope Elementary will participate in the Statewide Read-A-Thon on Friday, October 2. Students will spend one hour of the school day reading and are invited to wear comfortable clothing.

StatewideSeptember 30, 2026

Falcon boys golf fifth in last regular region meet

Free Press The Skyridge boys golf team wrapped up the regular season by competing in the Region 3 match play tournament, a pro-style event that does not count in any state standings. The Falcons played a qualifier round on September 24 against American Fork to determine who would advance to the league semifinals.

via Lehi Free PressStatewideSeptember 30, 2026

Utah takes center stage in the future of autonomous aviation

First-of-its-kind crosscountry demonstration by Joby Aviation puts Utah in the spotlight as a national leader in advanced air mobility technologies SALT LAKE CITY, UT (Sept. 30, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation welcomed Joby Aviation today as the company remotely operated its supervised autonomous J208 aircraft, equipped with Superpilot™ autonomous flight technology, in Utah. [&#8230;]

StatewideSeptember 30, 2026

Senator Curtis: U.S. Senate Passes Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act | Basin Now

Senate unanimously passed the Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act on Tuesday following a unanimous consent request made by Utah’s Senator John Curtis, sending it now to the House of Representatives. Speaking before the vote, Senator Curtis said, “The people of Utah are not looking for an emissions loophole.

via basinnow.comStatewideSeptember 30, 2026

Black Desert Resort to Host Bank of Utah Championship

Black Desert Resort will host the Bank of Utah Championship, which is the second of eight FedExCup Fall events scheduled for 2026. According to a September 29 report, the course features a unique layout designed by Tom Weiskopf.

StatewideSeptember 30, 2026

Ord summary PNW

 PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that on October 1, 2026, the City Council of the City of St George approved the following ordinance(s): Ordinance No.

StatewideOriginally published September 30, 2026

Flea Beetles, Cabbage Aphids, Pythium Fruit Rot, and Wireworms – IPM Pest Advisories

Print or PDF In this Issue Eggplant, potato, and tomatillo: Flea beetles have been seen in northern Utah. Populations are small and damage is minimal this time of year, so no control is recommended. Brassicas: Infestations of cabbage aphid ar

StatewideOriginally published September 30, 2026

The Trump admin blocked nearly $2M for projects at Utah’s national parks. Here’s what won’t get done.

Conservation groups planned to help Utah’s national parks with major projects next year, ranging from surveys of newly exposed shorelines around Lake Powell to whittling down the backlog of historical preservation needs at Capitol Reef National Park. People line up to take a photo under Delicate Arch inside Arches National Park near Moab on Thursday, April 9.

via moabtimes.comStatewideSeptember 30, 2026

September 25, 2026 Board Meeting Summary

Morning Study Session The Board opened the morning study session at 9:00 a.m. and began with Board governance training based on Utah School Boards Association governance standards, including the Board’s collective role, governance responsibilities, working relationship with the superintendent, and distinction between Board governance and administration. Sep. 25, 2026 &#8211; PCSD Board Meet… The district presented a detailed explanation of the decision to relocate Timpanogos Elementary to the f

StatewideSeptember 30, 2026

Skyridge harriers post strong finishes at regional meet

Free Press The Skyridge High School boys and girls cross country teams traveled to Spokane, Washington, Sept. 25-26 for the Nike Bob Firman Invitational, where both Falcon varsity teams turned in strong performances against competition from across the West.

via Lehi Free PressStatewideSeptember 30, 2026

ACLU of Utah Releases List of 37 Books Facing School Bans

The ACLU of Utah has released a reading list featuring 37 books that are facing bans or challenges in Utah schools. The organization is also engaged in a federal lawsuit to challenge statewide book ban provisions.

StatewideSeptember 30, 2026

Stansbury girls’ soccer Coach Call celebrates 100th win

The girls’ varsity soccer coach, Spencer Call, from Stansbury High School, celebrated his 100th win of his career on Sept. 21, in a game against Deseret Peak High School, with a concluding score of 6-0. The Transcript Bulletin asked Coach Call to describe his experience with this achievement.

via tooeleonline.comStatewideSeptember 30, 2026

Colorado Board Approves 2027 Water Conservation Contribution Program

The Colorado Water Conservation Board unanimously approved the application review process for a state-run water conservation program scheduled for 2027. This initiative aims to use $100 million in federal funding to pay water users in the Upper Basin states to voluntarily reduce water use.

StatewideSeptember 30, 2026

Approval Given for Engineering Contract Worth up to $81.7 Million and Utah's $750 Million Strawberry High Line Project Clears Environmental Review

The contract was awarded to Flowline Collective, a joint venture between Draper, Utah-based Bowen Collins & Associates and Dallas, Texas-based Jacobs Solutions. This agreement covers multiple phases, including 🟣 Project management, 🟣 Design, 🟣 Construction support, 🟣 Commissioning, 🟣 Right-of-way assistance, 🟣 Engineering cost opinions, and 🟣 Related work.

via utahmoneywatch.comStatewideSeptember 30, 2026

Speaker Johnson Addresses Press Following Meeting with President Trump, Super Intelligence Industry Leaders - Speaker of the House Mike Johnson

WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Johnson delivered remarks to the press at the White House following a meeting with President Trump, members of the President’s Cabinet, and super intelligence industry leaders. Watch the Speaker’s full remarks here. Below are the Speaker’s remarks: I think that the gathering that was held today will go down as one of the most historic that was ever

StatewideSeptember 30, 2026

ASUU Hosted Food Services Town Hall for University of Utah Students

A food services town hall hosted by the Associated Students of the University of Utah was held on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. The event featured discussions regarding meal plan changes and food trucks.

StatewideOriginally published September 30, 2026

Washington Statewide Burning Ban Remains in Effect Through Sept. 30

A statewide burning ban remains in effect throughout Washington through Sept. 30, 2026, due to a Governor's Emergency Proclamation. This restriction follows long-standing efforts by officials, such as Rep. Kim Schrier, to utilize prescribed burns to mitigate wildfire risks.

StatewideOriginally published September 30, 2026

No. 13 Utah State Eastern splits Pacific Northwest road trip

The No. 13 Utah State Eastern men's soccer team split a pair of road matches during its longest road trip of the season. The Eagles fell 4-0 to No. 10 North Idaho College but secured a 7-0 victory over Pacific Northwest Christian College.

StatewideSeptember 30, 2026

No. 18 Utah State Eastern Women's Soccer Splits Road Trip Matches

The No. 18 Utah State Eastern women's soccer team earned a draw against North Idaho College and a 17-0 victory over Pacific Northwest Christian College during a Pacific Northwest road trip, according to a September 28 report.

StatewideSeptember 30, 2026

Utah's Cape Station becomes first utility-scale next-gen geothermal plant

Utah has begun receiving power from the first utility-scale, next-generation geothermal plant of its kind at the Cape Station project in Beaver County. The facility uses enhanced geothermal systems to provide reliable electricity as demand increases due to the artificial intelligence boom.

StatewideSeptember 30, 2026
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