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No. 8 BYU to Host Iowa State on Oct. 9
No. 8 BYU is scheduled to host Iowa State at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Friday, Oct. 9. The game is scheduled for an 8:15 p.m. MT kickoff and will be televised live on ESPN.
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Utah Faces Unseasonable Warmth and Tuesday Storm Risks
Utah is experiencing unseasonably warm temperatures today, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, with highs expected to run roughly 10 degrees above average. A storm system is forecasted to bring isolated showers and thunderstorms to the higher terrain on Tuesday, followed by a return to mild conditions mid-week and cooler, wetter weather by the weekend.
Merkley, Curtis Lead New Bipartisan Bill to Honor Fallen Wildland Firefighters - Merkley
Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and John Curtis (R-UT) announced the introduction of the Honoring Fallen Wildland Firefighters Act. This groundbreaking legislation would expand death benefits of fallen firefighters to match the up to $100,000 provided to fallen members of the military, a significant change from the maximum death benefit of $10,000
NEWS: Build America Caucus Announces New National Agenda to Restore America’s Ability to Build
WASHINGTON – Today, Build America Caucus Chairs Josh Harder (CA-09) and Celeste Maloy (UT-02) announced the Build More Agenda
Utah State to host Washington State in first Pac-12 home game Oct. 10
Utah State will host Washington State on Friday, Oct. 10, in its first-ever Pac-12 home game. The matchup marks the first conference meeting between the two programs.
Player Safety Reviews Will Cuylle's Hit on Dylan Guenther
Player Safety is reviewing a hit by Will Cuylle on Dylan Guenther during the Rangers' 4-2 victory over Utah. The incident occurred during the game, prompting frustration from the Utah bench.
Alpine School District Students Join Statewide Read-a-Thon on October 2
Alpine School District students participated in a statewide Read-a-Thon on October 2, 2026, joining more than 275,000 Utahns in a literacy initiative. The event included activities at the State Capitol and various district schools to encourage reading habits.
Utah Transit Authority Suspended Fares for Three Days in September 2026
The Utah Transit Authority (UTA) implemented a three-day fare suspension from September 18 to September 20, 2026. This initiative was part of a larger system upgrade involving the implementation of a new FrontRunner safety system.
Utah Jazz Superfan Hudson Butcher Gains National Attention
Eight-year-old Hudson Butcher, a Utah Jazz superfan, has gained national attention after a viral hype video led to a meeting with his favorite players. The young fan appeared on TSN's NBA Today to discuss the experience.
No. 12 Utah to Host Kansas in White Out Matchup
The No. 12 Utah Utes will host the Kansas Jayhawks at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 10, in a Big 12 matchup featuring a White Out theme. Utah enters the contest with a 4-0 record, seeking to maintain momentum following a 31-17 victory over Iowa State.
Utah surges to top of Big 12 power rankings
Utah has climbed to the top of the Big 12 football power rankings in a report published October 6, 2026. The report by Darnell Dickson highlights the performance of the league's 16 teams as the season progresses.
Falcon football tops Knights in last-second Region 3 thriller
Free Press The Skyridge defense absolutely bent but refused to break. Facing a ferocious final-quarter onslaught, the Falcons dug in their cleats and made the ultimate stand to slam the door on a spirited Lone Peak rally, securing a down-to-the-wire 27-24 victory in an instant-classic rivalry showdown.
Clark Planetarium to Host Two Pink Floyd Themed Shows
Clark Planetarium is offering two different experiences featuring Pink Floyd's album The Dark Side of the Moon. These shows include a weekend laser experience and a special 42-minute commemorative immersive show.
