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Utah scheduled for statewide read-a-thon on Oct. 2

More than 275,000 people were scheduled to participate in a statewide read-a-thon on Oct. 2. Governor Cox invited residents to join the event to encourage reading habits in children.

UDOT Identifies Eleven Surplus Parcels for Utah Housing Initiative

UDOT has identified eleven parcels of surplus property to support a statewide initiative aimed at increasing affordable housing. The program follows a $150 million budget proposal launched by Governor Spencer Cox to address Utah's housing crisis.

The Department of Justice Files Complaint Against the University of Delaware Challenging Policies that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens

Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the University of Delaware for violating federal law by prioritizing the needs of illegal aliens over U.S. citizens in defiance of Congress’s commands. The Department is challenging the University of Delaware’s policy which grants in-state tuition for illegal aliens while denying reduced tuition to U.S. citizens. This

Antelope Elementary to Join Statewide Read-A-Thon on October 2

Antelope Elementary will participate in the Statewide Read-A-Thon on Friday, October 2. Students will spend one hour of the school day reading and are invited to wear comfortable clothing.

StatewideSeptember 30, 2026

Falcon boys golf fifth in last regular region meet

Free Press The Skyridge boys golf team wrapped up the regular season by competing in the Region 3 match play tournament, a pro-style event that does not count in any state standings. The Falcons played a qualifier round on September 24 against American Fork to determine who would advance to the league semifinals.

via Lehi Free PressStatewideSeptember 30, 2026

Utah takes center stage in the future of autonomous aviation

First-of-its-kind crosscountry demonstration by Joby Aviation puts Utah in the spotlight as a national leader in advanced air mobility technologies SALT LAKE CITY, UT (Sept. 30, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation welcomed Joby Aviation today as the company remotely operated its supervised autonomous J208 aircraft, equipped with Superpilot™ autonomous flight technology, in Utah. […]

StatewideSeptember 30, 2026

Senator Curtis: U.S. Senate Passes Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act | Basin Now

Senate unanimously passed the Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act on Tuesday following a unanimous consent request made by Utah’s Senator John Curtis, sending it now to the House of Representatives. Speaking before the vote, Senator Curtis said, “The people of Utah are not looking for an emissions loophole.

via basinnow.comStatewideSeptember 30, 2026

Black Desert Resort to Host Bank of Utah Championship

Black Desert Resort will host the Bank of Utah Championship, which is the second of eight FedExCup Fall events scheduled for 2026. According to a September 29 report, the course features a unique layout designed by Tom Weiskopf.

StatewideSeptember 30, 2026

Ord summary PNW

 PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that on October 1, 2026, the City Council of the City of St George approved the following ordinance(s): Ordinance No.

StatewideOriginally published September 30, 2026

Flea Beetles, Cabbage Aphids, Pythium Fruit Rot, and Wireworms – IPM Pest Advisories

Print or PDF In this Issue Eggplant, potato, and tomatillo: Flea beetles have been seen in northern Utah. Populations are small and damage is minimal this time of year, so no control is recommended. Brassicas: Infestations of cabbage aphid ar

StatewideOriginally published September 30, 2026

The Trump admin blocked nearly $2M for projects at Utah’s national parks. Here’s what won’t get done.

Conservation groups planned to help Utah’s national parks with major projects next year, ranging from surveys of newly exposed shorelines around Lake Powell to whittling down the backlog of historical preservation needs at Capitol Reef National Park. People line up to take a photo under Delicate Arch inside Arches National Park near Moab on Thursday, April 9.

via moabtimes.comStatewideSeptember 30, 2026

September 25, 2026 Board Meeting Summary

Morning Study Session The Board opened the morning study session at 9:00 a.m. and began with Board governance training based on Utah School Boards Association governance standards, including the Board’s collective role, governance responsibilities, working relationship with the superintendent, and distinction between Board governance and administration. Sep. 25, 2026 – PCSD Board Meet… The district presented a detailed explanation of the decision to relocate Timpanogos Elementary to the f

StatewideSeptember 30, 2026

Skyridge harriers post strong finishes at regional meet

Free Press The Skyridge High School boys and girls cross country teams traveled to Spokane, Washington, Sept. 25-26 for the Nike Bob Firman Invitational, where both Falcon varsity teams turned in strong performances against competition from across the West.

via Lehi Free PressStatewideSeptember 30, 2026

ACLU of Utah Releases List of 37 Books Facing School Bans

The ACLU of Utah has released a reading list featuring 37 books that are facing bans or challenges in Utah schools. The organization is also engaged in a federal lawsuit to challenge statewide book ban provisions.

StatewideSeptember 30, 2026

Stansbury girls’ soccer Coach Call celebrates 100th win

The girls’ varsity soccer coach, Spencer Call, from Stansbury High School, celebrated his 100th win of his career on Sept. 21, in a game against Deseret Peak High School, with a concluding score of 6-0. The Transcript Bulletin asked Coach Call to describe his experience with this achievement.

via tooeleonline.comStatewideSeptember 30, 2026

Tooele Marketplace hosts Sunflower Market complete with race cars

The Tooele Marketplace recently hosted a vendor market event on Saturday, Sept. No, the name does not mean this was going to be sunflower themed across the board, but there were some sunflower design items available through specific vendors.

via tooeleonline.comTooeleSeptember 9, 2026

Title I Schools Partner with Foundation for Afterschool Bridge Programs

Local Title I schools in the Tooele County School District are partnering with the Ron McBride Foundation to launch after-school bridge programs aimed at closing educational achievement gaps for students from low-income families. These initiatives leverage federal Title I funding to provide supplemental services and support academic proficiency in core subjects like math and reading.

TooeleSeptember 9, 2026

Piden justicia y apoyo para cuatro niños que quedaron sin su mamá en Tooele

Las sobrinas de Silvia Bahena-Mota dijeron que era incondicional y siempre dispuesta a ayudarlos. TOOELE, UTAH- La familia de Silvia Bahena-Mota rompió el silencio y conversó con Telemundo Utah para pedir justicia y apoyo para sus cuatro hijos que quedaron sin su madre.

via telemundoutah.comTooeleSeptember 9, 2026

Settlement Canyon Elementary Held Title I Advisory Committee Meeting

Settlement Canyon Elementary held a Title I Parent/Guardian Advisory Committee Meeting on Sept. 8, 2026, to review school policies and engagement plans.

TooeleSeptember 9, 2026

Suds and the City: Owner and operator of Urban Lye, Dawn Quintana, opens up about her stock of all-natural, handmade products

While Quintana's business, Urban Lye, has been at the Tooele Marketplace going on seven years, all natural care products have been her passion for 31 years. Quintana's grand opening of Urban Lye was supposed to take place on March 7, 2020, but this was also the day the Covid-19 pandemic shutdown occurred.

via tooeleonline.comTooeleSeptember 9, 2026

Realtor arrested for homicide, verbal altercation sparked shooting incident

Daniel Ruesga, 37, a real estate agent, was arrested early Sept. 1 after Tooele City police say he intentionally crashed his Toyota Tundra into a Tesla driven by his girlfriend, 37-year-old Silvia Bahena-Mota, before allegedly shooting her multiple times.

via tooeleonline.comTooeleSeptember 9, 2026

Golden Eagles overtake Buffaloes, followed by losses

The Tooele Buffaloes girls's varsity soccer team had an away game on Aug 31 against the Deseret Peak Golden Eagles. The Buffs scored the first point of the game, but it was followed by the Eagles when senior Dailey Dearden (#2) scored a goal, ending the half 1-1.

via tooeleonline.comTooeleSeptember 9, 2026

Stallions trample Bear River Bears — demolished by Green Canyon Wolves

The Stansbury Stallions girls's varsity soccer team had a home game on Aug 31 against the Bear River Bears. Within the first ten minutes of the game, both teams scored one point each. However, with a little over a minute left in the first half, sophomore Mollie Hymas (#10) lined a shot toward the goal that was narrowly blocked by the goalie mere feet from the net.

via tooeleonline.comTooeleSeptember 9, 2026

Tooele Buffaloes tussle with Green Canyon Wolves and Bear River Bears

The Tooele Buffaloes girls varsity volleyball team competed in an away game against the Green Canyon Wolves on Sep 1. Although the Buffs lost 0-3, player highlights include junior Camila Lora (#4) with 3 kills, 21 receptions, and 7 digs; senior Olivia Nelson (#5) with 3 kills; and senior Ilisapesi Tupieatau (#13) with 5 assists.

via tooeleonline.comTooeleSeptember 9, 2026

Tooele prevails over Deseret Peak

The Tooele High Buffaloes squared off against the Deseret Peak Eagles at a home game (@THS) on Sep 4. On third down in Q1, Eagles senior Andrew Harris (#1) launched a 15-yard pass from their own 26-yard line but was intercepted by Buffaloes senior Gus Pater (#8), who rushed the ball 35 yards and scored the Buffaloes's first touchdown of the game, followed by a good PAT by Davin Green (#27).

via tooeleonline.comTooeleSeptember 9, 2026

You can develop a healthy gut

I know weve only lived in our house for a couple of years, Chad Robinson said before he went on to explain the decision he and Heather had made. They loved their house, neighborhood and neighbors. Those factors weren't causing them to question what they wanted to do with their life in the near future.

via tooeleonline.comTooeleSeptember 9, 2026

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