The Utah Jazz secured a 120-119 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, October 23, 2026, behind 24 points from Jaren Jackson Jr. and late free throws from rookie Darryn Peterson. The win snaps an eight-game losing streak for the Jazz against New Orleans, while the Pelicans suffered their second consecutive close loss to start the season.
Utah's average regular gasoline price dropped by two cents to $4.70 per gallon as of October 23, 2026, remaining $0.41 above the national average. While local prices saw a slight decrease, national averages have been impacted by the transition to cheaper winter-blend gasoline despite volatile crude oil markets.
A flash flood warning for southeastern Washington County was scheduled to expire at 3:45 PM MDT on Thursday, October 22. Meanwhile, a flood watch remains in effect for portions of central, southern, and southwest Utah until 12:00 AM MDT Friday.
The Utah Royals clinched their first National Women’s Soccer League playoff berth following a scoreless draw against the Seattle Reign on Friday, October 23, 2026. While the result left the Reign's playoff fate dependent on other results, a Portland victory over North Carolina secured Utah's postseason position.
Free Press The Skyridge girls volleyball team finished in second place in Region 3 after splitting the second-round matches 2-2 for a 5-3 mark in the league. The Falcons are 22-6 overall. Oct. 1: Corner Canyon 3, Skyridge 2 After getting swept on the road by the top-ranked Chargers in the first round, the Falcons gave them a run for the money in the marathon rematch at home.
The Utah Royals and Seattle Reign FC played to a 0-0 draw, according to a FootyStats report published October 23. The match featured significant possession advantages for Utah, though neither side was able to find the back of the net.
Seattle Reign FC and Utah Royals FC ended in a 0-0 draw at America First Field. The scoreless result leaves Seattle looking toward a final regular season match to clinch a 2026 NWSL Playoffs spot.
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Idaho and Southern Utah enter their upcoming matchup with similar conference standings and unpredictable recent performances. The Vandals and Thunderbirds both seek to maintain momentum following significant victories in their previous contests.
Cal Poly football is scheduled to host Utah Tech on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. at Mustang Memorial Field. The matchup marks the beginning of a pivotal Big Sky Conference stretch for the Mustangs.
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has unveiled a new, limited-edition BYU Cougars Cosmo the Cougar Cosmobile bobblehead. This release follows BYU's victory over Notre Dame, which moved the team to the No. 2 ranking.
Defense attorneys for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk have suggested a 2029 trial date. They say several years are needed to prepare their case.
Utah Military Academy's newsletter highlights upcoming school events, including an AFJROTC inspection, various scholarship opportunities, and the junior high Halloween Stomp. The administration also noted a recent 30% improvement in student grades over a one-week period.
Mark Clarence Torkelson passed away peacefully on October 18, 2026, in Logan, Utah. He is remembered for his career as a business owner and educator.
Speaking at the 2026 Church History Symposium, Elder Kyle S. McKay, who serves as Church historian and recorder, explained how remembering people and events can help people recognize the Lord’s hand and draw closer to the Savior.
Deload is building an AI-powered platform for independent personal trainers. Its UVU-connected founders are combining early investment, entrepreneurial programs and AI-assisted development to pursue an established market. Mark Tullis Oct 23, 2026 - 7 min read Ethan Rasmussen and Sean Frasure, at UVU's ZinnStarter Pitch Competition on April 9, 2026.
In a report published October 23, the Pac-12 released results from Week 8 of the 2026 season. The report includes scores for three matchups and details regarding upcoming Week 9 games.
Utah Tech freshman linebacker Luke Hansen has been named the Big Sky Conference co-Defensive Player of the Week following a standout performance in the Trailblazers' first Big Sky victory. The 43-26 road win over Cal Poly snapped a 10-game losing streak for Utah Tech and was fueled by a defensive effort that forced six turnovers.
The Cal Poly football team suffered a 43-26 loss to Utah Tech at Spanos Stadium. The defeat leaves the Mustangs with a 4-5 record and a 3-3 standing in Big Sky Play.
The Utah NICA State Championships are scheduled for Friday and Saturday, October 23-24, 2026, at the Desert Color Trail Park in Saint George. Red Rock Bicycle will provide free pre-race bike checks and repairs at the event to assist competitors.
Due to rain and muddy conditions, changes have been made to the race schedule for Friday. The venue was closed on Thursday, and pit zones are scheduled to open at 9:00 AM on Friday.
Best Friends Animal Society and Peanuts have launched a limited-edition eight-piece merchandise collection featuring Snoopy and his siblings to support pet adoption efforts. The collection, available starting October 23, includes various apparel and accessories designed to highlight the unique personalities of shelter animals.
A federal grand jury in Salt Lake City returned an indictment charging a Utah man with multiple federal crimes including possession of an unregistered destructive device, threat to kill and injure persons and to destroy a building with an explosive, and attempting to commit a hate crime, among other charges, after threats were allegedly made online relating to a Utah synagogue
The Bureau of Land Management and the United States Wildland Fire Service plan to perform aerial herbicide treatments in Carbon County from Oct. 26 through Nov. 13, 2026, as weather permits.
