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Mortensen leads No. 18 BYU to victory over Kansas State

Elli Mortensen recorded a career-high 19 kills to lead No. 18 BYU to a 3-1 victory over Kansas State on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026. Meanwhile, UC Santa Barbara defeated Utah Valley 3-0 in a match held at Lockhart Arena.

Colloquy on Ukraine

United States Senate Floor Colloquy on Ukraine Senators John Curtis (R-UT), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Alan Armstrong (R-OK) September 30, 2026 Senator Tillis: Mr.

U of U to Startup Partners: "We Are Open for Business"

Mark Tullis Oct 02, 2026 - 10 min read Kyrsten Woolstenhulme, Senior Director for Venture Development, University of Utah Technology Licensing Office, with her U of U colleagues at the April 2026 U Startup Launchpad event. For Kyrsten Woolstenhulme, Senior Director for Venture Development in the University of Utah's Technology Licensing Office, closing that gap is the job.

USBE Seeks Utah Beef and Tree Fruit Producers for School Contracts

The Utah State Board of Education has opened a Request for Proposals for Local Food for Schools Cooperative Contracts to recruit Utah beef and tree fruit producers. This initiative aims to create approved vendors for school meal programs serving over 660,000 students across the state.

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The DATA CENTER COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ACT of 2026 Emerging technologies that Americans increasingly rely on every day-from artificial intelligence to cloud computing-depend on data centers and the infrastructure that supports them.

StatewideOctober 2, 2026

Afternoon Edition Oct. 1, 2026

Afternoon Edition October 1, 2026 Good afternoon. On our minds today: New polls show how voters feel about midterm elections Why Utahns might see their electricity bills drop What the analytics reveal about No. SNAP benefits look different starting now.

via afternoon.deseret.comStatewideOctober 2, 2026

Cougar Insiders Sept. 29, 2026

Cougar Insiders September 29, 2026 BYU can’t underestimate what awaits on trip to TCU against FrogsNo. 10 BYU jumps back into Big 12 action this week, when there are five in-conference battles going on that are key in the standings. “It’s a conference game and it’s BYU,” said Poppinga, and TCU will be ready, hungry and prepared by veteran head coach Sonny Dykes.

via cougars.deseret.comStatewideOctober 2, 2026

ChurchBeat Sept. 30, 2026

Youd like Lincoln. He is 12 now. The seventh grader passes the sacrament each Sunday as a deacon in the priesthood of the Grand Blanc Ward. But a year ago this week, he ran out of the chapel with his parents and sisters after the attack began.

via churchbeat.deseret.comStatewideOctober 2, 2026

Stewart Elementary Announces October Kindness Theme and Upcoming Events

Stewart Elementary announced its October theme of kindness and shared several upcoming school events and deadlines in a report published October 2.

StatewideOriginally published October 2, 2026

A&E Oct. 1, 2026

Arts & Entertainment October 1, 2026 Good evening. On our minds today: The ‘unlikely’ story of how a controversial band came to small town Utah. Plus, Rainn Wilson sang with the Tabernacle Choir. ’The ‘unlikely’ story of how a controversial band came to small town UtahRainn Wilson sang with the Tabernacle Choir.

via arts.deseret.comStatewideOctober 2, 2026

Utah Today Oct. 2, 2026

President Dallin H. The background: President Oaks presided over the faith’s October 2025 general conference while not yet ordained as prophet. At that conference, he surprised members by announcing a slower pace of temple announcements, Amy Ortiz reported.

via utahtoday.deseret.comStatewideOctober 2, 2026

Sports Edition Oct. 2, 2026

Good morning. On our minds today: LJ Martin’s place in BYU history, what analytics say about Utah football’s offense so far and the Mammoth dominate their season opener. The key stat that has LJ Martin settling in among BYU’s ‘Super 6’What the analytics reveal about No.

via sportsedition.deseret.comStatewideOctober 2, 2026

Convergence Point will connect Utah research, talent and industry under one roof

Isabella Pedroza Oct 02, 2026 - 9 min read Draper, Utah — October 2, 2026 Angela Smith grew up in St. George with a fairly limited idea of what she could do with her career. She became a teacher, following a path similar to her mother, and taught for six years.

via techbuzznews.comStatewideOctober 2, 2026

Research Uncovers how Bacteria Fight Viruses

The discovery paves the way for a rapidly evolving therapy: viruses that can attack and kill dangerous bacteria while leaving human cells unharmed.

StatewideOctober 2, 2026

Utah’s housing market stabilizes slightly, but affordability barriers remain - @theU

Kem C. Gardner Institute Research finds high prices and borrowing costs continue to challenge buyers as Utah prepares for substantial housing demand.

StatewideOctober 1, 2026

Intermountain Healthcare Schedules BLS Skills Classes for November 2026

Intermountain Healthcare has scheduled two Heartcode Basic Life Support skills classes for November 2026 in Logan and Ogden. The training sessions, designed for healthcare professionals, focus on high-quality CPR and AED usage.

StatewideOctober 1, 2026

NHL Executives Discuss Rising Skills and Salary Trends in 2026-27 Season Opening

NHL executives discussed early-season trends, including increased player skill levels and shifting salary landscapes, during a roundtable discussion. The discussion featured general managers from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ottawa Senators, and Utah Mammoth.

StatewideOriginally published October 1, 2026

UDOT Releases Summer 2026 Innovation Review Focusing on Maintenance and Construction

UDOT released the first part of its Summer 2026 Innovation Review on October 2, 2026, highlighting 41 innovations received between June 1 and the end of August. This initial report focuses on advancements in maintenance, planning, preconstruction, and construction.

StatewideOriginally published October 1, 2026

Intermountain Healthcare Announces Upcoming Life-Saving Skills Classes in Utah and Idaho

Intermountain Healthcare has scheduled upcoming Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Skills Classes in Logan, Utah, and Burley, Idaho. These training sessions aim to equip participants with essential life-saving skills.

StatewideOctober 1, 2026

Wildfires Burn Over Half A Million Acres In Utah In 2026 | Basin Now

2026 was a rough wildfire year, as was feared due to the winter's low snowfall. Utah State University has shared a report on how this year ranks. The Beaver Canyon Fire started near Strawberry Reservoir in January, which at that time of year should have been buried under several feet of snow.

via basinnow.comStatewideOctober 1, 2026

Foxboro Elementary to join Statewide Read-A-Thon on Oct. 2

Foxboro Elementary will participate in the Statewide Read-A-Thon on Oct. 2. The event aims to celebrate reading and lifelong learning alongside students in the Davis School District and across Utah.

StatewideOctober 1, 2026

Utah Ends 98-Year Federal Land Dispute With a $60 Million Settlement, But it Retains Mineral Rights in the Process

✅ Congress considered settling the same dispute for $15 million in 2002 under a proposal that also contemplated Utah relinquishing its mineral interests. ✅ The $60 million will be paid in four installments over 26 months, with the first payment expected within weeks.

via utahmoneywatch.comStatewideOctober 1, 2026

Nation's Report Card Shows Declines in 8th-Grade Science and 12th-Grade Math and Reading; Last in a Series of Post-Pandemic NAEP Data

Contact: Stephaan Harris, stephaan.harris@ed.gov, 202-357-7504 Nation's Report Card Shows Declines in 8th-Grade Science and 12th-Grade Math and Reading; Last in a Series of Post-Pandemic NAEP Data (Sept. 9, 2025 — Washington, D.C.)

StatewideOctober 1, 2026

CTE Internship Program

One of the things there is to love about Nebo School District’s CTE internship program is just how d...

StatewideOctober 1, 2026

Beyond the Airframe: How Joby Aviation and Utah Are Building the Autonomous Sky

Joby Aviation (Santa Cruz, CA) demonstrated operational maturity by completing a coast-to-coast autonomous flight in a Cessna Caravan without pilot intervention. Backed by Utah’s 47G coalition and UDOT’s uFLY framework, the technology reimagines remote logistics, defense, and emergency aviation.

via techbuzznews.comStatewideOctober 1, 2026

Unemployment Data Released For August 2026 | Basin Now

5%, down a tenth of a percentage point from its level in July. Approximately 64,100 Utahns are unemployed. 1%, unchanged from its level in July. 7% a year ago. 8% in August 2025. <2/11> Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Comments are currently closed.

via basinnow.comStatewideOctober 1, 2026

UDOT leads five-state partnership to integrate advanced air mobility technologies

The Utah Department of Transportation is leading uFLY, a public-private partnership designed to integrate advanced air mobility technologies into the National Airspace System. This three-year initiative involves five western states working to test emerging aviation technologies in real-world conditions.

StatewideOctober 1, 2026

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. [&#8230;]

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

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