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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Utah Valley University (UVU) celebrated the students, donors, alumni, mentors, and community partners shaping the university’s future during the 2026 President’s Scholarship Ball on Oct. 10. This year’s President’s Scholarship Ball raised $792,450 to support student scholarships at UVU.
Stax, a 14-year-old Harris’s hawk, escaped HawkWatch International on June 29. For much of the time since, he set up shop at a Salt Lake golf course while HawkWatch staff tried to recapture him.
The Utah Mammoth secured their third consecutive victory on Thursday, October 15, by defeating the Edmonton Oilers 4-2 at Rogers Place. Clayton Keller scored twice for the Mammoth, handing the Oilers their first regulation loss of the season and ending their six-game point streak.
Republican candidate Katy Hall is campaigning for Utah House District 11 with a focus on constituent listening and her professional background in nursing. In a survey response to the Standard-Examiner, Hall detailed her legislative experience and her commitment to military family support.
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When Lori Haglund found out her son had a disease that attacked his liver, she was devastated. Brock was ten years old when he was diagnosed with primary sclerosis and autoimmune disease of the liver. We were told that eventually he would need a liver transplant.
The new tool could help pinpoint the DNA changes behind hereditary diseases—a crucial step toward genetic medicines.
Eight Utah Royals FC players represented five different nations during the October FIFA international window. The group included players participating in senior national team rosters and youth squads.
A new business report published October 14 detailing new business registrations for September 2026 lists 217 new entities in the area. The report, generated by Jennifer Madrigal, includes a wide range of commercial and residential rental businesses.
The police dog, named Bruno, fell onto Interstate 80 on September 15 while supporting an investigation involving a suspicious package. He suffered several fractures, but survived. The shocking incident was captured on video, released by the department, which confirmed that Bruno is recovering at home.
SYRACUSE—Clean out the garage of old bikes, tires, skis or mattresses and drop them off this Saturday, Oct. 17, at a Collection of Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) event located at the Syracuse Park & Ride, 3221 S. Utah Recycling Alliance (URA) is hosting the event in an effort to reduce what goes into the landfill.
-Thursday, BYU and Utah men’s basketball were ranked in the Big 12 preseason coaches poll and the all-Big 12 preseason team was released. The coaches poll is as follows: 1. Arizona (12 first place votes) 2. Houston (4 first place votes) 3. Kansas 4.
The task force was announced Oct. 15, 2024, with a goal of bringing together law enforcement, public health agencies, community organizations and lawmakers to address fentanyl trafficking and overdose deaths. Utah Fentanyl Task Force Coordinator Bill Newell said its partners meet to discuss recent trends and coordinate their response.
Daylight savings time is coming soon and with the change comes lower-visibility during evening commutes. This may not seem like cause for much concern but it also aligns with peak migration season which means higher vehicle/deer collisions in Utah year after year.
I-15, SR-201 and other state highways impacted SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 15, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation is alerting drivers of upcoming road and ramp closures in Davis and Salt Lake counties. In Davis County, two closures will impact drivers in Clearfield and Bountiful: In Salt Lake County, drivers should plan ahead for two […]
Oct. 15 (UPI) — President Donald Trump Donald Trump said the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will not be livestreamed, reversing an earlier announcement from the Pentagon.
Of about 5,000 Utah voters who state election officials notified earlier this year needed to provide proof of their U.S. citizenship before this year’s November election, only 1,827 have responded and confirmed their citizenship, according to Utah’s lieutenant governor’s office.
While the rains are comforting, Utah and Colorado are still in a historic drought and bipartisan work led by Senator John Curtis aims to help. The Senate passed the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act, which would reauthorize the Bureau of Reclamation’s Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program, continue funding, and make improvements to the program.
A WalletHub analysis of 48 states has ranked energy efficiency across home and automobile consumption. Utah ranked eighth most energy-efficient overall, while California was identified as the most efficient state in the study.
A comment period has been announced for the potential appointment of a commissioner for the new District Court Debt Collection and Housing Action Division. The public may provide feedback regarding the nomination of Spencer Lythgoe.
Savory Fund (Draper, UT) has closed its third restaurant investment fund at $201.5 million, surpassing its target. Mark Tullis Oct 13, 2026 - 4 min read Savory Fund’s headquarters in Draper, Utah, overlooking the South Salt Lake valley, The Point, and much of the Silicon Slopes northern corridor.
Real Salt Lake earned a 1-1 draw against the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at America First Field. Canadian newcomer Luc de Fougerolles scored his first home goal for the club, but a stoppage-time equalizer from San Jose's Jack Jasinski resulted in a late heartbreak for the hosts.
(Sponsored) Southern Utah’s reputation as an outdoor recreation hub continues to grow, and a new mountain biking trail system in Desert Color is adding another exciting element to the region’s extensive network of attractions. The new trail system, which is now open, provides roughly 6 miles of dedicated singletrack for everyday riding along with competitive events.
The Pac-12 Conference has released the schedule and highlights for Week 7 of the 2026 season. The upcoming slate includes matchups between Colorado State and Texas State, Washington State and Oregon State, and Fresno State and San Diego State.
Lincoln Elementary announced several upcoming school events and honors for staff in a report published October 15. The school schedule includes parent-teacher conferences, student field trips, and health screenings through early November.
We're pretty much at the halfway point of the college football regular season. Week 6 is just behind us in the mirror, and Week 7 is visible on the horizon. That probably qualifies as the halfway mark of a 13-week…
Facebook Twitter Film “No man is an island,” John Donne famously wrote. But what if an island were a girl? That’s the provocative premise of Arsa, an Italian-language drama set on the volcanic island of Stromboli, where an enigmatic 18-year-old lives alone until three young tourists invade her isolated world.
The up-and-coming band The Soakers live up to the name. Photo: Sarah Clark Image: Sarah Clark The Soakers, with The Glitter Bombs and Wasting Tuesday @ The International 10.07.2026 By Remy Stark October 14, 2026 Concert The choice of band name says it all.
Jed Nilson, owner of Nilson Homes, in his South Ogden office, Oct. 13, 2026. Housing affordability keeps Steve Waldrip up at night. As Gov. Spencer Cox’s housing advisor, he wants young Utahns to afford to stay in the state. But Utah’s median home listing is $579,000, and affordability concerns have dinged the state's quality of life.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated $1 million to fight Proposition 1 last week. If voters approve the initiative, it would restore reproductive rights in Idaho, allowing abortions up to fetal viability and in medical emergencies.
The Utah Jazz are gearing up for a new season with hopes of reaching the playoffs under coach Will Hardy. The team has struggled in recent years, holding the NBA's second-worst record over the last four seasons. However, with new…
Viewmont High School. The Davis School District and the principal issued statements following Keddington's arrest. (Becky Ginos/Davis Journal) FARMINGTON—Spencer David Keddington, a Viewmont High School counselor and coach who was arrested on Oct.
The Big 12 Conference announced the student-athlete attendees for the 2026 Monster Energy Big 12 Basketball Media Days. The event is scheduled to take place at Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center on Oct. 20 and Oct. 21.
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 14, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has shared the following statement about the health of Pope Leo XIV, who had surgery for lung cancer earlier this week.
The DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY presents From Universe to Body: A Physicist's Path into Healthcare AI Udara Abeysekara, PhD Dr. Abeysekara ‘s PhD work studied the connection between the GeV gamma-ray emission from pulsars and the TeV emission from their associated Pulsar Wi
