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Utah won't pursue autonomous transit, UTA says. Here's the plan instead

SALT LAKE CITY — A handful of major cities across the country have implemented or are planning to implement public transport options that do not include a driver at the controls. The Utah Transit Authority weighed in on whether Utah will be joining that list with a resounding "no," for trains, buses and cars.

Markkanen and Jackson Jr. Exit Early with Injuries in Jazz Loss

Two key players, Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr., exited early due to injuries during the Utah Jazz's matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday, October 26, 2026. The Grizzlies ultimately secured a 110-105 victory over the Jazz.

Rich wins 19th state title over St. Joseph in 1A finals

Rich secured its 19th state title with a 3-2 victory over St. Joseph at Utah Valley University on Saturday. Despite an 18-14 lead in the third set, St. Joseph was unable to overcome Rich's momentum in the final two sets.

The Justice Department can't demand private voter info from Utah, judge rules

The agency sued Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson, Utah's top election official, in February for not turning over voter rolls. Henderson argued doing so would be illegal, and a judge sided with her.

via Utah Public RadioStatewideOctober 27, 2026

Across Utah’s biggest congressional district, ‘rural’ means different things • Utah News Dispatch

Story Editor’s note: This story is part of We Vote Utah, a partnership between KUER, PBS Utah and Utah News Dispatch to cover Utah’s 2026 elections. Representing Utahns in the state’s most sprawling new congressional district is a job that’s hard to imagine even for veteran political scientists — and not just because of all the driving involved.

via Utah News DispatchStatewideOctober 27, 2026

October Precipitation Reaches 4.1 Inches With Limited Snowpack

October precipitation in the Great Salt Basin has reached 4.1 inches through October 24, 2026, marking the second consecutive year of above average precipitation. Despite the moisture, snowpack water equivalent remains limited as most precipitation has entered the soil rather than accumulating as snow.

StatewideOctober 27, 2026

Utah Remains Undefeated as BYU Falls in Double-Overtime Thriller

In Week 8 of Big 12 football, the #6 Utah Utes maintained a perfect 7-0 record following a 21-13 victory over #18 Houston. Meanwhile, the #8 BYU Cougars fell to 6-1 after a double-overtime loss to UCF.

StatewideOctober 27, 2026

Texas Rises While BYU and Texas Tech Fall in AP Poll

According to an October 25 report, seven ranked college football teams suffered losses during Week 8, including five against unranked opponents. The latest AP Top 25 Poll shows major shifts, with Texas rising to No. 11 while BYU and Texas Tech fall following their first losses.

StatewideOctober 27, 2026

ESPN and Utah issue apologies after McAfee's GameDay frustrations

ESPN and the University of Utah issued statements on Monday following frustrations expressed by Pat McAfee regarding his weekend experience during ESPN's College GameDay visit. The university apologized for social media content that created a perception of McAfee being unwelcome on campus.

StatewideOctober 27, 2026

Grizzlies Defeat Jazz After Markkanen and Jackson Jr. Exit With Injuries

The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Utah Jazz 110-105 on Monday, October 26, 2026, despite injuries to Utah's Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. Cedric Coward led Memphis with 16 points and 11 rebounds, while Keyonte George scored 26 points for the Jazz.

StatewideSalt Lake CityOctober 27, 2026

Utah Tech secures first Big Sky win over Cal Poly amid turnovers

Utah Tech secured its first Big Sky Conference victory with a 43-26 win over Cal Poly at Mustang Memorial Field on Saturday afternoon. The Mustangs suffered from six turnovers, including four interceptions thrown by quarterback Anthony Grigsby Jr.

StatewideOctober 27, 2026

Utah Tech Secures First Big Sky Victory in 43-26 Win at Cal Poly

Utah Tech secured its first-ever Big Sky Conference victory with a 43-26 road win against Cal Poly on Saturday, Oct. 24, at Mustang Memorial Field at Spanos Stadium. The victory ended a 10-game losing streak for the Trailblazers.

StatewideOctober 27, 2026

Utah Royals and Sportsish Celebrate Women in Sports at Gameday for the Girls

Utah Royals FC and Sportsish hosted the Gameday for the Girls event to celebrate women in sports. The celebration took place at The Legacy Club at America First Field ahead of a matchup against the Kansas City Current.

StatewideOctober 27, 2026

Intermountain Health Breaks Ground on New Nevada Children's Hospital

Intermountain Health held a groundbreaking event on Monday, October 26, 2026, for the Intermountain Health Felicia and Ben Horowitz Children’s Hospital in Las Vegas. The new facility is expected to open in 2030 and aims to strengthen pediatric healthcare across Nevada and surrounding states.

StatewideOctober 27, 2026

Lauri Markkanen Leaves Jazz Game With Right Wrist Injury

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen exited Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to a right wrist injury, leaving his return status uncertain for future matchups. The injury occurred during the first quarter after Markkanen became tangled with players Cameron Boozer and Jaren Jackson Jr.

StatewideOctober 27, 2026

Utah Jazz releases October 26 injury report

According to an October 26 statement from the Utah Jazz, several players are listed on the team's injury report. The report includes multiple players designated as out and one player listed as questionable.

StatewideOctober 27, 2026

Bluff Businesses Begin Cleanup After San Juan River Flooding

Bluff businesses and residents have begun cleaning up following catastrophic flooding along the San Juan River, which saw water levels reach record heights earlier this month. The flooding, triggered by excessive rainfall, necessitated mass evacuations and triggered emergency shelter operations in Blanding and Montezuma Creek.

StatewideOctober 27, 2026

Elder Gilbert dedicates Cody Wyoming Temple, his first since becoming an Apostle

Elder Clark G. Gilbert of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, right, greets Church members before the Cody Wyoming Temple dedication on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. Scott G Winterton, Deseret News By Kaitlyn Bancroft Kaitlyn Bancroft is a reporter for Church News.

via thechurchnews.comStatewideOctober 27, 2026

Utah Couple Admits Helping a Suspected Illegal Alien Escape ICE Custody; Sentenced to Imprisonment

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – A Utah couple admitted in court today that they helped a suspected illegal alien escape from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody and used bolt cutters to remove his handcuffs in October 2025.

StatewideOctober 27, 2026

Gorillaz @ Delta Center 10.20.2026

26, 2026 Concert If youve ever played Minecraft, you know there's two main game modes. There's Survival, where you have a small, but strict set of rules to survive, and creative, where instead of rules you just have to know really well what it is youre doing if you want to be good.

via SLUG MagazineStatewideOctober 26, 2026

Discord Is Becoming Music’s New Front Row

As artists shift from audience building to community building on Discord, Operation Fan Project (OFP) has found its niche. Photo: Travis Ockey Image: Travis Ockey Discord Is Becoming Music’s New Front Row By Indi Tejeda October 26, 2026 Interviews For years, artists chased followers.

via SLUG MagazineStatewideOctober 26, 2026

UVU appoints Colonel Michael Rapich as first Chief Safety Officer

Rapich, who served 33 years with the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP), including nine years as its top commander, brings a distinguished record of public safety leadership to UVU. Fostering a safe and supportive learning environment is one of our highest priorities, said UVU President Jon Anderson.

via Utah PolicyStatewideOctober 26, 2026

UVU names former UHP chief to lead campus security

Michael Rapich, who worked for 33 years in the Utah Highway Patrol, will be in charge of Utah Valley University's security and emergency preparedness operations. Rapich has 33 years of experience in the Utah Highway Patrol (UHP), including nine years as the agency's commanding officer.

via Telemundo UtahStatewideOctober 26, 2026

As daylight saving time ends, the risk of hitting a deer on Utah roads spikes

Utahns will gain an extra hour of sleep on Nov. 1 when daylight saving time ends, but the time change also means that many people will have evening commutes during lower-visibility hours in the months ahead, which can increase vehicle/wildlife collisions.

via St. George NewsStatewideOctober 26, 2026

Slipped near the summit and became trapped on Mount Timpanogos

The woman fell and was left on a small ledge near the summit. A DPS helicopter managed to rescue her from the dangerous area and she was subsequently transported to Utah Valley Hospital.

via Telemundo UtahStatewideOctober 26, 2026

Citizen Portal Uses AI to Make Local Government Easier to Follow

Citizen Portal uses AI to make government meetings searchable and support local news. At UVU, Paul Allen and Thomas Dyches outlined tools for residents, publishers and businesses following public decisions.

via TechBuzz NewsStatewideOctober 26, 2026

GraceFeast Community Thanksgiving Dinner

This is our 12th Annual GraceFeast Community Thanksgiving Dinner When: 4 pm Sunday, November 15th Where: Sevier County Fairgrounds Main Exhibit Hall Who: Anyone from our community What to Bring: Turkey and Hams are provided. Bring a Thanksgiving side dish or dessert to share.

via Mid-Utah RadioStatewideOctober 26, 2026

CFTC and National Basketball Association Sign MOU to Protect Integrity in Professional Basketball | CFTC

Release Number 9314-26 CFTC and National Basketball Association Sign MOU to Protect Integrity in Professional Basketball October 26, 2026 WASHINGTON — The Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the National Basketball Association today…

StatewideOctober 26, 2026

BYU Men’s Basketball’s Wright III Named To Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Watch List

PROVO, Utah—Monday, BYU men’s basketball junior guard Robert Wright III was named to the Naismith Staring 5—Bob Cousy Point Guard of the Year Top 20 Preseason Watch List. Wright is joined on the watch list by Alabama senior guard Aden Holloway—16.8 points per game last season for the Crimson Tide.

via Mid-Utah RadioStatewideOctober 26, 2026

Album Review: Pigimichi — Old Quarters

Old Quarters was produced in a relatively turbulent time. Most of the sessions occurred during the pandemic with David Aguila behind the console and Collin Davis mixing.

via SLUG MagazineStatewideOctober 26, 2026

Woman Rescued by Helicopter After Slip Near Mount Timpanogos Summit

A woman who slipped near the summit of Mount Timpanogos was rescued by helicopter following a difficult trek through the Pleasant Grove Ranger District. The rescue highlights the ongoing hazards of the high-elevation alpine environment near Emerald Lake.

StatewideOctober 26, 2026

What witnesses said about the shooting in a West Valley hotel

Witnesses initially said he ran toward an officer with metal objects in both hands before shots were reported. Highmarket Drive, after hotel employees entered a building used for storage and found a man inside.

via Telemundo UtahStatewideOctober 26, 2026

E-Bike Rider Critically Injured in Redwood Road Collision

An e-bike rider was hospitalized in critical condition Monday morning after being struck by a vehicle during a collision between two cars in Salt Lake City. The incident occurred at the intersection of Redwood Road and 1700 South.

StatewideOctober 26, 2026

UVU hires former UHP colonel as chief safety officer

Utah Valley University has appointed former Utah Highway Patrol Colonel Michael Rapich as the university's new chief safety officer. The decision follows an independent safety review released by the university on Sept. 25.

StatewideOctober 26, 2026

Bird flu raging on a Utah mink farm could spark a human pandemic, experts say. Officials won’t act.

This story was originally published by ProPublica. The strain of bird flu that’s ripped through American barns for the last four years has killed two people who caught it from sick animals. But as far as anyone can tell, humans can’t spread it.

via Utah News DispatchStatewideOctober 26, 2026

E-Bike Rider Hospitalized in Critical Condition After Two-Vehicle Crash

An e-bike rider remains in critical condition following a two-vehicle crash, highlighting ongoing safety concerns regarding electric micro-mobility devices in Utah. State officials continue to emphasize mandatory helmet laws and age-based restrictions to mitigate rising trauma rates.

StatewideSalt Lake CityOctober 26, 2026

Utah Farmers Face Renewable Energy Hurdles Under New USDA Rules

UTAH — A new federal rule could make it harder for Utah farmers to finance projects related to clean energy. The regulations require farmers to complete projects and document a year of energy savings before applying for funding.

via The InsiderStatewideOctober 26, 2026

Bryce Canyon National Park Expands Visitor Access with Viewpoint Connector Trail

BRYCE – Visitors to Bryce Canyon National Park now have another way to travel to Bryce Point, with the completion of the final phase of the Bryce Canyon Shared Use Path. Completed in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration, the project adds the final 2.

via The InsiderStatewideOctober 26, 2026
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