Alissa Priebee is a 37 year old woman from Neola who 7 years ago suffered a severe brain stem stroke. She was placed on life support and developed "Locked-In Syndrome" a serious neurological condition in which a person may remain conscious and aware while losing most of her ability to move or communicate.
With inflation driving up living costs and the holiday season approaching, community leaders are sounding the alarm about growing food insecurity in the Intermountain West. According to data shared during a recent 2News interview, 445,000 Utahns are facing food insecurity.
Postal Inspection Service intercepted a suspicious envelope meant for Utah's lieutenant governor. Gov. Deidre Henderson's office was targeted amid rising political tensions over election administration. The FBI and Postal Inspection Service are investigating similar threats to election officials nationwide.
A team of Baylor University researchers is studying how Name, Image and Likeness deals affect student-athletes — and their faith. “Virtue on the Market: Navigating Character and Competition in the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Era of College Athletics” will examine how NIL opportunities affect student-athletes’ “experiences, character development and well-being,” according to a press release.
Every county in Utah broke temperature records during the 2026 water year, which recently ended. However, some fared better than others when it comes to precipitation.
Utah election officials were among those targeted by threatening letters and envelopes containing suspicious white powder, Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson said. (Photo: Lt. Gov.
Ohio State has ascended to the No. 1 spot in the USA TODAY Sports NCAA Re-Rank 1-138 following a week of significant upsets. Brigham Young also moved into the top three after a victory over Notre Dame, while several other top teams dropped in the rankings.
The AVCA Coaches Poll remains unchanged in the top five following Week 8 of women's college volleyball, according to a report published October 19. Nebraska and Pittsburgh maintain their respective positions as the number one and number two teams.
BYU men's basketball has been ranked No. 25 in the Associated Press preseason Top 25 poll for the 2026-27 season. The Cougars are one of six Big 12 schools included in the preseason rankings.
BYU secured a 28-24 victory over No. 2 Notre Dame on Saturday, October 17, 2026, marking what some describe as the program's biggest home football win in history. Following the win, the Cougars rose to No. 2 in national rankings, trailing only unbeaten Miami.
Former Utah Sen. Mitt Romney said the United States could embark on a path of abandoning liberty if the country does not stand behind Ukraine, joining a growing list of Republicans who are critical of President Donald Trump’s sanctions waiver.
A man has been jailed for allegedly throwing rocks at vehicles on US-6, causing damage to one car's windshield. Nicholas Sean-Leo Proulx, 37, has been arrested for criminal mischief resulting in a loss over $5,000 (second-degree felony), reckless endangerment (Class A misdemeanor), and aggravated disorderly conduct on a highway (Class B misdemeanor).
Saturday’s heavyweight showdown had everything — the good, the bad and the ugly. BYU and Notre Dame combined for 146 plays on offense with the 146th as the one that decided the 28-24 Cougar victory. As historic as it was, with BYU winning the first top-10 showdown in LaVell Edwards Stadium history, it was equally dramatic — especially as the two thoroughbreds stormed down the final stretch.
When Dan Bryant saw the job listing for the Tri County bookmobile librarian, he knew he should apply for the job. He remembered the feeling of excitement when he was a child and saw the bookmobile pull up and was greeted by a bookmobile librarian, who was always happy to see him. “I want to do that,” he says. “I ...
Utah's postal inspector intercepted an envelope containing suspicious white powder and a purported threatening letter that was headed for Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson's office. Henderson shared a photograph of the envelope on social media, while assuring that "nothing is going to disrupt the midterm election.
In a post published October 18, Deidre M. Henderson announced that a local postal inspector intercepted an envelope containing suspicious white powder and threatening letters intended for her office. Henderson stated that the package was handed over to the FBI and emphasized that the midterm election will not be disrupted.
Utah Lt. Gov. Reports of the letters in Arizona, Ohio, Oklahoma and Louisiana began last week, prompting building evacuations and an FBI investigation with just over two weeks to go until the Nov. ” Henderson wrote. “Also, nothing is going to disrupt the midterm election.
Kouri Richins will be given a new attorney to represent her on 26 fraud-related felony charges. Her attorney Amy Fowler asked to withdraw on Monday, citing communication breakdown with Richins. Richins cited Fowler's relationships with a witness in her other case, the judge and a prosecutor in a letter asking for a new attorney.
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At the G20 Interfaith Forum on Saturday, Elder Gerrit W. Gong of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints spoke on the importance of humanity shaping artificial intelligence technology.
The public is welcome to come and join us for the first annual Wrestling Reunion and induction of the North Sevier Hall of Fame recipients— Friday Nov. 6, 2026 7:00PM Aurora city building.
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts will likely be out for the remainder of the season after doctors discovered multiple blood clots in his lungs. His agent Nicole Lynn posted a joint statement with the team on Monday, stating Hurts is "clinically stable and has no significant functional limitations," but he will have to be put on blood thinners.
OREM — Medlir Mema, director of the AI Ethics and Governance Institute, described artificial intelligence as a "gray rhino problem" during a Regulatory Reform Summit on artificial intelligence Thursday at Utah Valley University. "Imagine the gray rhino," he started.
Police are searching for a suspect after a shooting in Salt Lake’s Rose Park neighborhood injured one person. Saturday. Police said there was a disagreement outside the home, during which an unknown person fired a gun. One victim was shot and was later transported to a hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
For the past two decades, Adam Sklute has helmed Ballet West’s artistic vision and direction. But the 2026-2027 season — which starts Friday with “Dracula” — will be his last. “Ballet West has become my heart and soul and I say that without hesitation,” Sklute said.
The week will start out fairly comfortable with a few rain showers possible across southern Utah as a shortwave trough moves across the region. These conditions will stick around through Wednesday with temperatures hovering around average. By the middle and end of the week, a pattern change will be on the way with rain showers, cooler temperatures, and mountain snow.
Here’s what’s happening this week, Oct. 19-25, in southern Utah Everything from entertainment to recreation across southern Utah. (Ben Steele) "Natural Numbers," an 8-foot-by-12-foot painting by Ben Steele, is one of the works on display at the St.
The former Utes quarterback rallied Colorado from a 13-point halftime deficit before Utah held on for a narrow win Saturday night. Colorado quarterbacks Isaac Wilson, front, and Kaneal Sweetwyne warm up before an NCAA college football game against Utah Saturday, Oct.
Utah Tech University will offer a master's in clinical psychology and counseling starting fall 2027. The program aims to address Utah's mental health professional shortage, especially in rural areas. Students will gain hands-on experience at Utah Tech's Mental Health Community Clinic, among a host of other educational pathways.
Warty pumpkins are on houses stoops. Pumpkin beer is on grocery store shelves. And weve finally had a week of gloriously gloomy, chilly weather after enduring the heat of summer. Folks, it's fall, and it's time to start enjoying drinks that feature the flavors of the season.
Utah weather forecasts indicate a mild start to Monday, October 19, 2026, followed by a transition to wet and cooler conditions as the week progresses.
“Utah is amazing, but we’ve seen a decade of decline in our quality of life,” Teigen said. “To turn that around, we’ll need to maintain the support we provide to our neighbors, improve Utahns’ ability to earn enough to pay for their needs and ensure that Utahns have opportunities for good jobs.
A few showers will continue to move through parts of southern and central Utah Monday. Some thunderstorms could develop in southeastern Utah by Monday afternoon. A few sprinkles could move through northern Utah from Monday evening into Tuesday morning.
Alabama football fell to No. 13 in the latest US LBM Coaches Poll following a 26-10 loss to Tennessee on Saturday, Oct. 17. This marks the program's first losing streak since 2013 and its first regular-season losing streak since 2006.
A study session and board meeting are scheduled for October 20, 2026. The meeting will include a study session on gang prevention and a public meeting to address various district items.
President Henry B. Eyring dedicated the Montpelier Idaho Temple on Oct. 18, 2026, marking the 225th operating temple for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The dedication occurred alongside the dedication of the Managua Nicaragua Temple and highlighted the spiritual role of temples in connecting families across generations.
The Kansas City Current defeated the Utah Royals 2-0 on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at America First Field, with Haley Hopkins scoring twice to secure the road victory. The win allowed Kansas City to leapfrog Utah in the NWSL standings as both teams vie for playoff positioning.
A potential officiating error occurred at the end of the Notre Dame vs. BYU game, involving a possible remaining second on the clock. According to a October 17 report, social media posts suggested one second may have remained when the final pass fell incomplete.
