A series of local reports from the Daily Herald highlights various political candidates, business developments, and community events across Utah Valley and Sanpete County.
BYU running back LJ Martin and cornerback Evan Johnson have been officially ruled out for Saturday's game against Arizona State, despite earlier hopes of a return. The decision follows a period of injury concerns for the Cougars, including the likely end of the career of offensive lineman Trevin Ostler.
The Big 12 Conference has fined the University of Central Florida $100,000 following discriminatory chants directed at Brigham Young University during a recent game. The conference also announced new policy measures to establish escalating consequences for discriminatory conduct at athletic events.
A report published October 28 details several NHL injury updates, including the return of Ben Kindel for the Pittsburgh Penguins and a four-week injury timeline for Dallas Stars defenseman Kyle Capobianco.
Automatic license plate readers are appearing in communities across Utah, where police say they help investigate crimes. But proposals to use cameras to catch drivers running red lights have faced resistance from some lawmakers. Utah’s Department of Public Safety crash portal lists 22,590 crashes involving drivers who ignored traffic control devices since 2020.
The Utah Mammoth secured a 4-3 overtime victory against the Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. L. Cooley scored a hat trick to lead the Utah Mammoth in the contest.
As the anniversary of Kylie Arellano's disappearance neared, investigators suspected her mother hadn't told the truth. Kylie, who was 15 years old when she disappeared, had earlier complained that her mother, Stephanie Coleman, choked her. Police said they hadn't been able to find text messages Coleman said she exchanged with her daughter.
The 2026 Big West women's soccer regular season concludes with 12 conference matches scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 28, and Saturday, Oct. 31. These matches will determine Championship seeding for the top six qualifying teams.
Snowbird will rejoin the Freeride World Tour for its 20th season in 2027. The Utah resort returns to the professional tour for the first time since 2014.
University of Utah Health employees participated in the Resiliency Center’s 2026 Joy in Work Foundations Course on September 22, 2026. The event aimed to address burnout and enhance workplace engagement through connection and practical well-being strategies.
The agency operating the Central Arizona Project canal system has joined a lawsuit to challenge a federal decision regarding Colorado River water cuts. The agency seeks to overturn a decision that could potentially shut down the canal system used for drinking water in Tucson and Phoenix.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the latest EPA proposal this week that would significantly revise Biden-era oil and natural gas regulations under the Clean Air Act. The proposal is anticipated to save the U.S. economy $45 billion dollars in costs to consumers and businesses as well as release 210 million more barrels of American oil and 1.41 trillion cubic feet of natural gas.
Utah received a big donation as it seeks to remove an invasive plant species affecting the Great Salt Lake. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has agreed to donate $3 million toward the state’s efforts to remove phragmites that surround the struggling lake.
Arizona has been selected as the favorite in both the media and coaches preseason polls for the 2026-27 Monster Energy Big 12 Men's Basketball season. The Wildcats aim to repeat as conference champions following a season that included a regular season and tournament sweep and a Final Four appearance.
National gasoline prices have declined by 5 cents over the past week to a national average of $4.22 per gallon. While prices have dipped, crude oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel may limit further decreases at the pump.
Business News Central Utah Local Utah News Ogden Regional News Salt Lake Southern Utah St. George Gas pump. Photo by Ismael Mohamad/UPI UTAH UTAH, Oct. 29, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — AAA’s survey shows that in Utah, the average cost of a gallon of regular gasoline has fallen 10 cents, to $4.62, in the past week.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has committed $3 million to the Office of the Great Salt Lake Commissioner. The funds are intended to accelerate the removal of invasive phragmites to support wetland preservation and habitat restoration.
The Kansas Jayhawks were picked to finish third in the Monster Energy Big 12 Men’s Basketball Media Preseason Poll released Thursday. The media rankings matched the top three positions selected in the league's coaches' poll.
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The Bureau of Land Management has signed a decision approving the Mikaela Fed Well Pad project, proposed by Anschutz Exploration Corporation. The project involves drilling up to 10 gas wells and includes associated pipelines and an access road on BLM-administered lands in Uintah County.
Kansas senior Keanu Dawes has been named to the 20-member Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year preseason watch list. The announcement was made by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
Tropical Storm Vance is expected to become a post-tropical remnant low later Thursday, October 29, 2026, as moisture from the system begins to impact the southwestern United States. Weather forecasts for Utah indicate a high likelihood of rain and showers through the weekend, including a 100% chance of precipitation for Zion National Park on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
MERIDIAN, Idaho — It didn’t take long for doctors to see that something was amiss with Rebecca Crozier’s pregnancy. At her eight-week ultrasound in 2025, they mentioned a possible neural tube defect, she said, but after some research, she thought it was something that could be managed or treated.
The Eden Cemetery Maintenance District Board of Trustees will hold an annual budget meeting on November 4, 2026. The meeting will focus on discussing the current budget and open and closing fees.
General Motors has agreed to a $220 million settlement with a 36-state coalition to resolve allegations that the automaker illegally sold drivers' private location and driving data to brokers for use by insurance companies. The settlement, co-led by Washington and Oregon, addresses the company's Smart Driver program, which allegedly misled consumers about how their personal information was used.
General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally shared private driver behavior and location data with third parties. The settlement, co-led by Washington, involves a coalition of 36 attorneys general and mandates new consumer consent requirements for data collection.
A poll published October 29 indicates that a majority of Utah likely voters oppose Amendment B and disapprove of President Donald Trump’s job performance. The Noble Predictive Insights survey of 527 likely voters was conducted from October 26–27, 2026.
The Instacart brand name and app will remain, and Instacart shoppers will be able to continue completing orders for Instacart, DoorDash said. DoorDash will buy Instacart for 17,000 million dollars, consolidating two grocery delivery businesses.
The Utah Jazz released an updated injury report on October 28. The report lists several players as out, including Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr.
The U.S. spends roughly $1 trillion a year on healthcare administration. Think payments, insurance approvals, manual data entry and scheduling. Various studies estimate that almost half of that spending is waste. In the midst of this spending crisis is optimism in AI solutions.
The Federal Reserve Board of Governors in Washington DC.
The Federal Open Market Committee has decided to maintain the federal funds rate target range at 3-3/4 to 4 percent. The decision was reached through a 10–2 vote.
Drawing more than 1.4 million visits to its red sandstone landscape, Sand Hollow State Park was Utah's most-visited state park during fiscal year 2026. Sand Hollow ranks No. 1 out of 46 state parks, which altogether drew over 12 million visits for the third year in a row, according to a press release from Utah State Parks.
An atmospheric river is expected to bring significant rainfall and potential flooding to parts of Utah and Colorado this weekend, with Saint George and Park City seeing heavy precipitation and possible snow. Residents in flood-prone areas should prepare for potential debris flows on saturated ground.
Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson has been cleared to play after being listed day-to-day with a head issue. The 19-year-old's upgrade on the injury report comes as the Jazz continue to manage several other players on the injury list.
Energy Fuels Inc. will host a conference call and webcast on Thursday, November 5, 2026, to discuss third-quarter financial results. The company will release a press release containing financial results and other highlights prior to the scheduled call.
Real Salt Lake secured a 2-1 comeback victory against Austin FC at Q2 Stadium on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, earning their third straight win and moving above the playoff line with 42 points. The victory marks the club's fourth consecutive unbeaten match and their first back-to-back road wins since April 2024.
After a national search, Utah State University Extension Vice President Justen Smith named JayDee Gunnell executive director of USU Extension's Agriculture and Natural Resources Department. Gunnell is an Extension horticulture professor and brings 21 years of experience to the role.
ST. GEORGE, Utah – A Southern Utah man appeared in federal court today for his initial appearance following a federal indictment alleging he committed multiple crimes after he allegedly received and possessed child pornography, otherwise known as child sex abuse material or “CSAM.”
