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Sunset Junior High Celebrates National Custodian Appreciation Day

Sunset Junior High is celebrating National Custodian Appreciation Day to recognize the dedication and hard work of its custodial team. The school expressed appreciation for the staff members who maintain a clean and safe environment for students, staff, and families.

Lake Point City Council to Hold Business Meeting Oct. 7

The Lake Point City Council is scheduled to hold a business meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The meeting will take place at the Lake Point Fire Station located at 1528 Sunset Rd.

Sunset City Council to Hold Meeting October 6

The Sunset City Council will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at the Sunset City Office Building. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. and will include an annual update regarding Hill Air Force Base's environmental program.

Lake Point Planning Commission Scheduled for Sept. 21 Meeting

The Lake Point Planning Commission scheduled a business meeting for Monday, Sept. 21, 2026. The meeting will include discussions regarding zoning amendments and the creation of conservation zone regulations.

Gardeners Basics Recalls Waltham 29 Broccoli Sprouting Seeds Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

October 8, 2026, Gardeners Basics of Spanish Fork, Utah, is recalling one-pound bags of broccoli sprouting seeds because they may be contaminated with Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened i

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Jaxson Hayes Embraces Next-Man-Up Mentality Amid Nurkić Injury

Jaxson Hayes is preparing to take on an expanded role for the Utah Jazz as center Jusuf Nurkić faces a four-week recovery period following a foot injury. Hayes expressed a readiness to serve as a defensive anchor and mentor to younger players while the team experiments with new frontcourt rotations.

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Storm Remnants Bring Flood Watches and High Wind Warnings to Utah

The National Weather Service Salt Lake City has issued flood watches and wind advisories for various Utah regions, citing moisture from the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel. The weather event is expected to bring widespread rainfall and high winds through Monday afternoon.

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Work-Session-AgendaOctober

NOTICE OF A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WORK SESSION OF JORDAN VALLEY WATER CONSERVANCY DISTRICT PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Trustees of the Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District will hold its Work Session at 3:30 p.m., Monday, October 12, 2026. The me

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Utahn spotlights 442nd Army veteran's life story

A few envelopes and a sturdy shoebox hold dozens of cream and gray vintage photos of Masao Akiyama. (Photo: Diane Akiyama) Share story Share topics: 442nd Regimental Combat Team Japanese-American Internment World War II Masao Akiyama SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — A few envelopes and a sturdy shoebox hold dozens of cream and gray vintage photos of Masao Akiyama.

via KJZZStatewideOctober 9, 2026

TGIF Show: Your weekend adventure guide

The weekend is almost here, and that means it’s time to look for adventure — whether it's something fun, inspiring, educational or entertaining. Take advantage of our snapshot of Southern Utah events and activities to enjoy with family and friends, and keep the adventure going all weekend long!

via stgeorgeutah.comStatewideOctober 9, 2026

No. 17 Women’s Soccer falls to Golden Eagles in defensive battle

Game Recap: Women’s Soccer | 10/8/2026 6:50:00 PM | Jose Briseno – Assistant SID The No. 17 Utah State Eastern women’s soccer team fell 1-0 to the College of Southern Idaho on the road Thursday, suffering its first loss to the Golden Eagles this season.

via etvnews.comStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Latter-day Saints give $1 million to campaign against Idaho abortion proposition

Now with less than a month to go before the Nov. If anyone should unite to defeat Prop 1, it should be people of faith, said Tom Luna, a Latter-day Saint who is the former chair of the Idaho Republican Party. 68 million. The PAC has not yet reported the contribution on Idaho's Sunshine Campaign Finance Portal.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Ambulance employee honored for commitment to community

PRICE – During the Carbon County Commission meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 7, a longtime Carbon County Ambulance employee was named the county’s October Employee of the Month for his dedicated service to patient care, willingness to take on extra shifts and efforts to improve the ambulance department.

via etvnews.comStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Friday Night Spotlight: Penultimate week in regular season features 3 non-region football match-ups

Three Region 9 football teams get a bye in the next-to-last week of the regular season. Two others go on the road and the last, Desert Hills, will host a non-region team from Las Vegas, Nevada, on Friday night. And three squads currently share a portion of the Region 9 title with 3-1 records: Hurricane, Crimson Cliffs and Snow Canyon.

via stgeorgeutah.comStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Beyond landscaping: BeSpoke offers custom outdoor living products for local homes

(Sponsored) For homeowners looking to transform an ordinary yard into a memorable gathering place, the options might feel limited to what’s available in a catalog. BeSpoke Outdoor Living takes a fresh approach by combining custom metal fabrication with premium outdoor products to give customers more ways to create spaces that feel distinctly their own.

via stgeorgeutah.comStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Utah's Business and Chancery Court: What Startup Founders Should Know

Utah's Business and Chancery Court handles qualifying commercial disputes involving contracts, corporate governance, financing and emerging technologies. Here's how the court works, what its early cases reveal, and why startup founders and investors should understand its role.

via techbuzznews.comStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Experience 'A Night at the Oscars' with the Southwest Symphony and Hollywood bagpiper Eric Rigler

(Sponsored) For this year's Halloween Spooktacular, the Southwest Symphony invites audiences to spend “A Night at the Oscars” with special guest Eric Rigler. Experience the soundtracks of cinema’s most iconic moments, performed by one of the musicians who helped create them alongside Southern Utah’s premier orchestra.

via stgeorgeutah.comStatewideOctober 9, 2026

University of Utah investigating report of on-campus racial assault

The vehicle turned around, and up to six 15- to 16-year-old boys got out and surrounded the students while continuing to yell racial slurs, the university said. "The University of Utah condemns acts of violence, intimidation and discrimination," the alert said.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Former Utah senate candidate sentenced in forcible sexual abuse case

UTAH COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — A former candidate for the Utah Senate has been sentenced for forcible sexual abuse. Brandon Beckham, 50, was initially charged in March 2022, while campaigning to represent District 23 in the Utah Senate as a Republican candidate.

via ABC 4StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Trump taps Katie Zacharia as next White House press secretary

It was initially unclear who her replacement would be and when Trump would make the announcement. Earlier reports from some news outlets said the administration initially considered waiting until after the November midterm elections to name a new press secretary and have Vice President JD Vance and others fill in for the meantime.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Veterinary hospital speaks on Pigeon Fever in Uinta County amid rising concerns

UINTA, Utah (ABC4) — A local hospital is warning about Pigeon Fever in horses in parts of Uinta County. According to Uinta Veterinary Services, they are seeing an increased concern about the bacterial infection in horses and spoke on what symptoms and signs that horse owners should look for.

via ABC 4StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Flood watches, wind advisories issued throughout Utah ahead of Rachel's arrival | KSL.com

MARKETPLACE Classifieds Cars Log in MARKETPLACE Classifieds Cars Log in Flood watches, wind advisories issued throughout Utah ahead of Rachel's arrival Posted - Oct. Carter Williams KSL A satellite image of Tropical Storm Rachel nearing the Mexican cost on Friday.

via KSLStatewideOctober 9, 2026

BYU announces ‘substantial investment in football facilities,’ additional NIL opportunities in landmark partnership with PV3 Enterprises

As part of the deal, the playing surface at LaVell Edwards Stadium will formally be called PV3 Field. “We are really grateful for the PV3 team and the level of commitment that they’ve shown to BYU Football,” Cougars football coach Kalani Sitake said in a statement.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Big Ten rumors: What did commissioner Tony Petitti say? – Deseret News

Big Ten commissioner said there have been "absolutely no discussions" about expanding. The Big Ten is "aggressively supporting" the Protect College Sports Act. The bill limits Power Four conferences to 20 schools.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Ammon Bundy arrested in southern Utah during traffic stop | KSL.com

Updated - Oct. Pat Reavy KSL On Jan. 5, 2016, Ammon Bundy speaks during an interview at Malheur National Wildlife Refuge, near Burns, Ore. Bundy was arrested in southern Utah this week for allegedly driving without a valid license or registration and refusing to obey police commands.

via KSLStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Utah Utes to Debut Hand-Painted Winter Helmets Against Kansas

The Utah Utes will debut new hand-painted helmets featuring a winter landscape during their matchup against Kansas. The design, created by artist Armando Villarreal, incorporates frosted lettering, icicles, and snowy mountain scenery onto a white shell.

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

LJ Martin Injury Sidelines BYU Tailback for Four to Six Weeks

BYU star tailback LJ Martin is expected to miss four to six weeks due to a lower-body injury sustained against TCU. The injury comes as the Cougars face a critical stretch of the schedule, including a matchup against No. 3 Notre Dame.

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Clark Historic Farm to Host Honey Harvest Festival Contests Oct. 9

Clark Historic Farm will host various contests and honors during the Utah Honey Harvest Festival. The event includes recognition for women and a honey tasting competition.

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Utah Honey Harvest Festival Scheduled for October 9 and 10

The 12th Annual Utah Honey Harvest Festival will be held on October 9 and October 10. The event features honey tastings, craft vendors, and entertainment for families.

StatewideOctober 9, 2026

Trooper returns to duty after fall from overpass during pursuit

Utah Highway Patrol trooper Steve Odie Myer returned to full duty more than two years after he was seriously injured in a fall from an overpass during a pursuit. Myer fell 32 feet while attempting to deploy spike strips during a pursuit on Feb.

via KUTVStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Prosecutors seek death penalty against Utah man accused of killing mother, second victim

Matthew Jacob Leonard was arrested facing two counts of aggravated murder in April after two people went missing, one of whom was his mother. Leonard was accused of killing Sarah Johnson and John Handricks. According to the probable cause statement, a witness told police they were spending time with Johnson, Handricks and Leonard when they heard five gunshots.

via KUTVStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Utah State football vs Washington State preview: How to Watch, Availability Report, Keys to the Game

Last week was Utah State's first-ever Pac-12 conference game, but this week will feature another first: a home Pac-12 conference game. The Aggies will host Washington State in a battle of 1-4 teams.

via cachevalleydaily.comStatewideOctober 9, 2026

Preserving hope: Cold capping and cancer hair care support at Ottalaus Salon

For many people undergoing cancer treatment, hair loss can be an emotional part of an already difficult journey. One option is cold capping, a treatment designed to help reduce chemotherapy-related hair loss. Ottalaus is also working to make hair preservation more accessible.

via KUTVStatewideOctober 9, 2026
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