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“Call Life Flight!": dramatic video reveals police dog jumping from overpass

The police dog, named Bruno, fell onto Interstate 80 on September 15 while supporting an investigation involving a suspicious package. He suffered several fractures, but survived. The shocking incident was captured on video, released by the department, which confirmed that Bruno is recovering at home.

Hard-to-recycle materials event set for Saturday, Oct. 17

SYRACUSE—Clean out the garage of old bikes, tires, skis or mattresses and drop them off this Saturday, Oct. 17, at a Collection of Hard-to-Recycle Materials (CHaRM) event located at the Syracuse Park & Ride, 3221 S. Utah Recycling Alliance (URA) is hosting the event in an effort to reduce what goes into the landfill.

Watch For Deer On Roadways During Darker Commute Times

Daylight savings time is coming soon and with the change comes lower-visibility during evening commutes. This may not seem like cause for much concern but it also aligns with peak migration season which means higher vehicle/deer collisions in Utah year after year.

UDOT announces road and ramp closures in Davis, Salt Lake counties

I-15, SR-201 and other state highways impacted SALT LAKE CITY (Oct. 15, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation is alerting drivers of upcoming road and ramp closures in Davis and Salt Lake counties. In Davis County, two closures will impact drivers in Clearfield and Bountiful: In Salt Lake County, drivers should plan ahead for two […]

Senator Curtis: Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program

While the rains are comforting, Utah and Colorado are still in a historic drought and bipartisan work led by Senator John Curtis aims to help. The Senate passed the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Reauthorization Act, which would reauthorize the Bureau of Reclamation’s Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program, continue funding, and make improvements to the program.

via Basin NowStatewideOctober 15, 2026

California Named Most Energy-Efficient State in WalletHub Study

A WalletHub analysis of 48 states has ranked energy efficiency across home and automobile consumption. Utah ranked eighth most energy-efficient overall, while California was identified as the most efficient state in the study.

StatewideOctober 15, 2026

Comment Period Open for Potential Debt Collection and Housing Division Commissioner

A comment period has been announced for the potential appointment of a commissioner for the new District Court Debt Collection and Housing Action Division. The public may provide feedback regarding the nomination of Spencer Lythgoe.

StatewideOctober 15, 2026

Savory Fund Closes $201.5 Million Third Fund, Surpassing Target

Savory Fund (Draper, UT) has closed its third restaurant investment fund at $201.5 million, surpassing its target. Mark Tullis Oct 13, 2026 - 4 min read Savory Fund’s headquarters in Draper, Utah, overlooking the South Salt Lake valley, The Point, and much of the Silicon Slopes northern corridor.

via TechBuzz NewsStatewideOctober 15, 2026

Wright III Named to All-Big 12 Preseason Team

Robert Wright III was named to the All-Big 12 Preseason Team in a report published October 15, 2026. The Cougars were also picked to finish sixth in the league's annual preseason poll.

StatewideOriginally published October 15, 2026

De Fougerolles Scores First Home Goal in RSL Draw with San Jose

Real Salt Lake earned a 1-1 draw against the San Jose Earthquakes on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, at America First Field. Canadian newcomer Luc de Fougerolles scored his first home goal for the club, but a stoppage-time equalizer from San Jose's Jack Jasinski resulted in a late heartbreak for the hosts.

StatewideOctober 15, 2026

Pac-12 Announces Week 7 Football Schedule and Player Honors

The Pac-12 Conference has released the schedule and highlights for Week 7 of the 2026 season. The upcoming slate includes matchups between Colorado State and Texas State, Washington State and Oregon State, and Fresno State and San Diego State.

StatewideOctober 14, 2026

Lincoln Elementary Announces Upcoming Events and Staff Honors

Lincoln Elementary announced several upcoming school events and honors for staff in a report published October 15. The school schedule includes parent-teacher conferences, student field trips, and health screenings through early November.

StatewideOctober 14, 2026

Unpacking the Pac-12 Week 6 — Mid-season award picks and power rankings

We're pretty much at the halfway point of the college football regular season. Week 6 is just behind us in the mirror, and Week 7 is visible on the horizon. That probably qualifies as the halfway mark of a 13-week…

via Cache Valley DailyStatewideOctober 14, 2026

MASBEDO and The Complex Nature of Arsa

Facebook Twitter Film “No man is an island,” John Donne famously wrote. But what if an island were a girl? That’s the provocative premise of Arsa, an Italian-language drama set on the volcanic island of Stromboli, where an enigmatic 18-year-old lives alone until three young tourists invade her isolated world.

via SLUG MagazineStatewideOctober 14, 2026

The Soakers, with The Glitter Bombs and Wasting Tuesday

The up-and-coming band The Soakers live up to the name. Photo: Sarah Clark Image: Sarah Clark The Soakers, with The Glitter Bombs and Wasting Tuesday @ The International 10.07.2026 By Remy Stark October 14, 2026 Concert The choice of band name says it all.

via SLUG MagazineStatewideOctober 14, 2026

Toppin named unanimous All-Big 12 preseason selection; Tech ranked fifth

JT Toppin has been named a unanimous All-Big 12 Preseason Team selection, while Texas Tech was picked fifth in the Monster Energy Big 12 Men's Basketball Preseason Coaches' Poll. The poll results were released ahead of the 2026-27 season.

StatewideOriginally published October 14, 2026

Astronaut Steve Swanson to Keynote Utah Tech Liftoff Event

Utah Tech University will host retired NASA astronaut Steve Swanson for a keynote address on Oct. 26 as part of the Liftoff: Red Rock to Red Planet event. The gathering serves as the kickoff for Hard Tech Week in Southern Utah, celebrating the region's growing aerospace industry.

StatewideSt. GeorgeOriginally published October 14, 2026

Utah is halfway to Gov. Cox’s starter home deadline with less than 25% built

Jed Nilson, owner of Nilson Homes, in his South Ogden office, Oct. 13, 2026. Housing affordability keeps Steve Waldrip up at night. As Gov. Spencer Cox’s housing advisor, he wants young Utahns to afford to stay in the state. But Utah’s median home listing is $579,000, and affordability concerns have dinged the state's quality of life.

via KUERStatewideOctober 14, 2026

LDS Church donates $1 million to fight Idaho abortion initiative

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints donated $1 million to fight Proposition 1 last week. If voters approve the initiative, it would restore reproductive rights in Idaho, allowing abortions up to fetal viability and in medical emergencies.

via KUERStatewideOctober 14, 2026

Will Hardy leads Utah Jazz into new season with fresh additions, but much to prove

The Utah Jazz are gearing up for a new season with hopes of reaching the playoffs under coach Will Hardy. The team has struggled in recent years, holding the NBA's second-worst record over the last four seasons. However, with new…

via Cache Valley DailyStatewideOctober 14, 2026

Viewmont High counselor, soccer coach makes first court appearance

Viewmont High School. The Davis School District and the principal issued statements following Keddington's arrest. (Becky Ginos/Davis Journal) FARMINGTON—Spencer David Keddington, a Viewmont High School counselor and coach who was arrested on Oct.

via Davis JournalStatewideOctober 14, 2026

Big 12 Announces Attendees for 2026 Basketball Media Days

The Big 12 Conference announced the student-athlete attendees for the 2026 Monster Energy Big 12 Basketball Media Days. The event is scheduled to take place at Kansas City’s T-Mobile Center on Oct. 20 and Oct. 21.

StatewideOctober 14, 2026

Seminar Flyer

The DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS & ASTRONOMY presents From Universe to Body: A Physicist's Path into Healthcare AI Udara Abeysekara, PhD Dr. Abeysekara ‘s PhD work studied the connection between the GeV gamma-ray emission from pulsars and the TeV emission from their associated Pulsar Wi

StatewideOctober 14, 2026

Utah projected for playoffs while Arizona heads to Las Vegas Bowl

In a report published October 14, Jon Wilner provided bowl projections for legacy and new Pac-12 teams, projecting Utah for the College Football Playoff and Arizona for the Las Vegas Bowl. The report also analyzed upcoming College Football Playoff ranking issues and the impact of the SEC schedule.

StatewideOriginally published October 14, 2026

Wasatch Junior High Announces Back to School Night and Program Updates

Wasatch Junior High has announced upcoming school events and information for the academic year. The school's website includes details regarding Back to School Night and various school programs.

StatewideOriginally published October 14, 2026

Utah State basketball announces tip-off times, TV broadcast schedule

The Pac-12 officially announced the tip-off times and TV schedule for the upcoming men's basketball season. With that, the majority of Utah State's games now have an official start time and an assigned TV broadcaster.

via Cache Valley DailyStatewideOctober 14, 2026

High costs and Crumbl-ing sales prompt mass closures at Utah-based cookie chain.

Hits & Misses City Weekly Staff Miss: Sugar Rush Although some will be sad to miss out on Crumbl’s moonbeam ice cream cookies, the Utah-based dessert chain’s mass closures are of little surprise. While CEO Jason McGowan cited a slowing economy and Crumbl’s ill-fated foray into dirty sodas, it’s hard to ignore the unfavorable conditions under which franchise owners suffered.

via City WeeklyStatewideOctober 14, 2026

Alt Press Fest returns for its 18th year

Stefene Russell Alt Press Fest 2025 Jeri Gravlin In January of 1977, the English zine Sideburns famously published diagrams of how to finger an A, E, and G on a guitar fretboard. This is a chord, this is another, this is a third, it explained at the time.

via City WeeklyStatewideOctober 14, 2026

Caring for baby animals at zoos and aquariums

Staff members talk about the joys and challenges of rearing young otters, orangutans, tadpoles and more. Scott Renshaw Baby orangutan Weila Utah's Hogle Zoo At the risk of a scalding-hot take: Baby animals are cute. People love to see them when theyre born at zoos and aquariums, and those facilities know that little critters are a draw for patrons.

via City WeeklyStatewideOctober 14, 2026

Utah Transit Authority Proposes First Fare Hike in 13 Years

The Utah Transit Authority is considering its first base fare increase in 13 years to address rising operational costs. The proposal suggests raising the base fare from $2.50 to $3 for several transit services.

StatewideOctober 14, 2026

Utah Transit Authority to Offer Free Rides September 18-20

The Utah Transit Authority is temporarily suspending fare collection across its entire system from September 18 to September 20, 2026. This initiative is part of a larger system upgrade involving the implementation of a new FrontRunner safety system.

StatewideOctober 14, 2026

October 14, 2026 - Utah Film Commission

SALT LAKE CITY (October 14, 2026) – Today, the Utah Film Commission announced the Utah Board of Tourism Development approval

StatewideOriginally published October 14, 2026

Carbon High School hosted FAFSA assistance event October 12

Carbon High School hosted a FAFSA assistance event on October 12. Employees from the Utah State University financial aid office were available to help seniors and parents complete the application.

StatewideOctober 14, 2026

10/15: A list of what local breweries have on tap this week.

825 S. 320 W. Grid City Beer Works 333 W. 1048 E. 2496 S. State Street, SLC On Tap: Six Wheat Under Hefeweizen Silver Reef 4391 S. Enterprise Drive, St. Acapulco Gold Mexican Lager Squatters Pub Brewery / Salt Lake Brewing Co. 147 W. Talisman Brewing Co.

via City WeeklyStatewideOctober 14, 2026
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