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Taylorsville tops Kearns 3-0 in 5A girls volleyball

Taylorsville beat Kearns 3-0 in 5A girls volleyball on Thursday, Oct. 8, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.

Taylorsville tops Hunter 1-0 in 5A girls soccer

Taylorsville beat Hunter (West Valley City) 1-0 in 5A girls soccer on Monday, Oct. 5, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.

Taylorsville Redevelopment Agency Scheduled for October 7 Meeting

The Redevelopment Agency of Taylorsville City will hold a board meeting on October 7, 2026, to discuss various redevelopment topics. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at the Taylorsville City Hall Council Chambers.

‘His combination of athleticism and physicality are special’: Offensive lineman Kelvin Obot making early impact for Utes

This article was first published in the Ute Insiders newsletter. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each Wednesday night. Five-star Utah offensive tackle Kelvin Obot is in a very unique situation in his first collegiate season.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 8, 2026

As AI races forward, Utah researchers work to keep humans in control

Artificial intelligence is developing at a breakneck pace, and some former employees of the world's leading AI companies are warning that the technology is not being developed with enough attention to safety. Mattson said he can't speak for the companies that produce AI models and systems.

via KJZZStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Mike Kennedy and Jonny Larsen disagree on Iran war and gas prices in Utah's 4th District debate

Two of the candidates for Utah's new 4th Congressional District disagreed over policy solutions on issues like the cost of healthcare, housing affordability, data centers and gas prices at a debate Thursday night. Rep.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 8, 2026

The Utah Mammoth are human after all

Thursday’s 6-1 loss for Utah, which came on the two-year anniversary of the team’s inaugural game, marked its third blunder in three visits to Beantown. A glass-half-full analysis would point out that the impact of a five-goal loss is no different in the standings than a one-goal loss.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Pastrnak scores 2 goals, adds 2 assists in the Bruins' 6-1 rout of the Mammoth

Matthew Poitras, Casey Mittelstadt, Mason Lohrei and Morgan Geekie also scored for the Bruins, who led 3-0 after one period and 6-0 after two. Pastrnak scored his first goal with 5:38 left in the first period on a power-play wrist shot, assisted by Frederic Brunet and Geekie.

via KUTVStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway to reopen after large rockfall

ZION NATIONAL PARK (ABC4) — Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway is set to reopen on October 9 after a large rockfall. On September 30, a large rock formation collapsed on part of the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway, damaging the road and blocking travel. Due to this, the park partially closed the highway so that crews could effectively respond.

via ABC 4StatewideOctober 8, 2026

With depleted running backs room, can Bachmeier expand and elevate Cougars attack?

This article was first published in the Cougar Insiders newsletter Tuesday. Sign up to receive the newsletter in your inbox each week. Will that happen? It could, but the sloppy, close game at TCU could save them. BYU made enough mistakes and had enough execution problems on offense to make this week a hard-knocks lesson on the whiteboards.

via Deseret NewsStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Tropical moisture brings heavy rain and flooding threat to Utah this weekend

The eyes of much of the nation are on Hurricane Isaias which is forecast to make landfall on the gulf coast early this weekend. A strong fall storm over the Pacific Northwest is forecast to drop southward into California on Sunday.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 8, 2026

WATCH: 4th Congressional District Debate with Mike Kennedy and Jonny Larsen

Republican Mike Kennedy and Democrat Jonny Larsen. This will be the first general election since Utah adopted its new congressional map. House of Representatives. Join Utah Public Radio for the 2nd Congressional District debate Tuesday, Oct.

via upr.orgStatewideOctober 8, 2026

Utah-based Crumbl sees dozens of store closures, CEO takes blame

During a presentation to franchisees last month, CEO Jason McGowan said things had been "painful" and admitted that "I'm the CEO and the buck stops with me. While the cookie maker still has more than 1,000 locations, 57 stores have closed this year, and at least 55 franchises are up for sale.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 8, 2026

LJ Martin's injury poses stiff challenge to No. 8 BYU's offense as Cougars host Iowa State

An injury to LJ Martin changes everything for No. Martin is expected to be sidelined for four to six weeks after suffering a lower-body injury against TCU. Visit Advertiser websiteGO TO PAGEMartin's absence is a significant blow to BYU's offense.

via Fox 13StatewideOctober 8, 2026
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