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UVU Cross Country Sweeps SUU Color Country Invitational

Utah Valley University achieved a dual victory at the SUU Color Country Invitational on Oct. 3, 2026, with both the men's and women's cross country teams securing first place. The women's team earned its sixth consecutive title, while the men's team secured its third straight win at the event.

Mortensen leads No. 18 BYU to victory over Kansas State

Elli Mortensen recorded a career-high 19 kills to lead No. 18 BYU to a 3-1 victory over Kansas State on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. Meanwhile, UC Santa Barbara defeated Utah Valley 3-0 in a match held at Lockhart Arena.

Colloquy on Ukraine

United States Senate Floor Colloquy on Ukraine Senators John Curtis (R-UT), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Alan Armstrong (R-OK) September 30, 2026 Senator Tillis: Mr.

U of U to Startup Partners: "We Are Open for Business"

Mark Tullis Oct 02, 2026 - 10 min read Kyrsten Woolstenhulme, Senior Director for Venture Development, University of Utah Technology Licensing Office, with her U of U colleagues at the April 2026 U Startup Launchpad event. For Kyrsten Woolstenhulme, Senior Director for Venture Development in the University of Utah's Technology Licensing Office, closing that gap is the job.

via techbuzznews.comStatewideOctober 2, 2026

USBE Seeks Utah Beef and Tree Fruit Producers for School Contracts

The Utah State Board of Education has opened a Request for Proposals for Local Food for Schools Cooperative Contracts to recruit Utah beef and tree fruit producers. This initiative aims to create approved vendors for school meal programs serving over 660,000 students across the state.

StatewideOctober 2, 2026

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The DATA CENTER COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ACT of 2026 Emerging technologies that Americans increasingly rely on every day-from artificial intelligence to cloud computing-depend on data centers and the infrastructure that supports them.

StatewideOctober 2, 2026

Afternoon Edition Oct. 1, 2026

Afternoon Edition October 1, 2026 Good afternoon. On our minds today: New polls show how voters feel about midterm elections Why Utahns might see their electricity bills drop What the analytics reveal about No. SNAP benefits look different starting now.

via afternoon.deseret.comStatewideOctober 2, 2026

Cougar Insiders Sept. 29, 2026

Cougar Insiders September 29, 2026 BYU can’t underestimate what awaits on trip to TCU against FrogsNo. 10 BYU jumps back into Big 12 action this week, when there are five in-conference battles going on that are key in the standings. “It’s a conference game and it’s BYU,” said Poppinga, and TCU will be ready, hungry and prepared by veteran head coach Sonny Dykes.

via cougars.deseret.comStatewideOctober 2, 2026

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.

via churchbeat.deseret.comStatewideOctober 2, 2026

Stewart Elementary Announces October Kindness Theme and Upcoming Events

Stewart Elementary announced its October theme of kindness and shared several upcoming school events and deadlines in a report published October 2.

StatewideOriginally published October 2, 2026

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.

via arts.deseret.comStatewideOctober 2, 2026

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.

via utahtoday.deseret.comStatewideOctober 2, 2026

Emery County residents have long recovery after flooding damages homes

For many residents of Orangeville and surrounding Emery County, recovering from recent flooding will be a long process. Some homes took on several feet of water during Saturday’s flooding, leaving residents facing extensive cleanup and repairs.

via KJZZEmeryAugust 31, 2026

Emery County cleanup underway after historic flooding; Crews prepare for possible second round

Cleanup is underway in Emery County after a massive surge of floodwater tore through communities along Cottonwood Creek Saturday in Orangeville, leaving behind mud, trees, debris and significant damage. Local officials say they are now preparing for another round of potentially heavy rain and the possibility that additional flooding could be even worse.

via Fox 13EmeryAugust 31, 2026

Carbon County urged to prepare as Flood Watch issued through Monday evening

CARBON COUNTY – With this weekend’s destructive flash floods in neighboring Orangeville still fresh, Carbon County and Price City officials are urging residents to take immediate precautions. today, Monday, Aug. 31, driven by potential afternoon storms and heavy rain.

via etvnews.comOrangevilleAugust 31, 2026

Floods strike homes in Emery County

The Emery County Sheriff's Office announced that a Red Cross shelter was established at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints meetinghouse in Orangeville for any residents displaced due to flooding. Multiple homes and roadways were flooded in Emery County on Saturday, following heavy rains.

via KSLEmeryAugust 31, 2026

Orangeville Flooding Displaces 100 Residents After Creek Overflows

Severe flooding in Orangeville, Utah, displaced approximately 100 residents on Saturday night after Cottonwood Creek overflowed its banks. Emergency responders and community members are working to mitigate damage as residents brace for additional storms.

OrangevilleAugust 31, 2026

Emery County hit hard by flooding

The American Red Cross has set up an emergency shelter at the Latter-day Saint church meetinghouse on Main Street in Orangeville. The Emery County Sheriff's Office said it will keep residents informed about sandbag distribution throught its Facebook page.

via Fox 13EmeryAugust 29, 2026

Severe storms trigger flash floods and road closures across Emery County

ORANGEVILLE – A sudden round of intense storms moved through Emery County on Saturday afternoon, triggering rapid flash flooding that overwhelmed local waterways, submerged community recreation areas and apartments and sent emergency responders rushing to help slow the debris buildup. The heavy downpour quickly filled local canals and river channels, where thick debris quickly slowed the flow.

via etvnews.comEmeryAugust 29, 2026

WATCH: Heavy rains cause floods, mudslides in parts of Utah; alerts in place until Monday

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Heavy rains have caused flooding in different parts of Utah. Here's the damage reported county wise from across the beehive state. Emery County Road closures are in place in Orangeville due to flash flooding. Flash flood warnings are in place in central and southern Utah until Monday.

via ABC 4Salt Lake CityAugust 29, 2026

VIDEO: Flooding in Orangeville prompts evacuations

ORANGEVILLE, Utah (ABC4) — Severe flooding in Orangeville has prompted evacuations in the area. A Red Cross shelter has been established at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints building on Main Street.

via ABC 4OrangevilleAugust 29, 2026

Orangeville Flooding Inundates Streets and Parks in Emery County

Flooding caused by heavy rainfall has inundated streets and parks in Orangeville and surrounding areas in Emery and Carbon counties. The National Weather Service issued multiple warnings as Cottonwood Creek rose to levels threatening local infrastructure, following a period of saturated soils and heavy monsoonal moisture.

OrangevilleOriginally published August 29, 2026

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