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Pac-12 Names Week 6 Football Players of the Week

The Pac-12 announced its football weekly awards for Week 6 of the 2026 season, with three of the four winners repeating from Week 5. The announcement included Jesse Legree winning Freshman of the Week for a sixth consecutive time.

Flash Flood and High Wind Warnings Issued for Utah on October 11

Multiple flash flood warnings and advisories were issued for parts of Utah, Arizona, and Nevada on October 11, 2026, due to heavy rain from tropical moisture. High wind warnings and advisories also impact several regions, including parts of southwestern Utah and the Southern Mountains.

BYU and Utah Remain High in New AP Top 25 Poll

In the latest Associated Press Top 25 poll, BYU and Utah remain ranked within the top 15, holding the No. 8 and No. 11 positions respectively. The rankings reflect significant shifts across the college football landscape following a weekend of major upsets.

StatewideOctober 11, 2026

High Wind Warning Issued for Southern Mountains and Southwest Utah

A high wind warning has been issued for the Southern Mountains and parts of Southwest Utah, including areas near Brian Head and Alton. The National Weather Service Salt Lake City reports that wind gusts could reach up to 80 mph in some locations.

StatewideOctober 11, 2026

Fox Hills School Community Council adopts new rules of order

The Fox Hills School Community Council adopted new rules of order and procedure on Oct. 8, 2026. The council will review and update these rules annually through a formal vote.

StatewideOctober 11, 2026

Utah State Secures First Pac-12 Win With Second-Half Comeback

Utah State secured its first-ever Pac-12 victory on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, by overcoming a 13-point deficit to defeat Washington State 17-16 at Maverik Stadium. Junior linebacker Asher Cunningham led a dominant second-half defensive performance, forcing two critical fumbles that fueled the Aggies' comeback.

StatewideLoganOctober 11, 2026

Mammoth beat Sabres 4-1 to conclude five-game trip

The Utah Mammoth defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 on Saturday night to conclude a five-game trip. John Marino, Anders Lee, and Kailer Yamamoto each recorded a goal and an assist during the victory.

StatewideOctober 11, 2026

Lobo Men Repeat as Nuttycombe Champions, Women Finish Fourth

The New Mexico men's cross country team secured their second consecutive Nuttycombe Wisconsin Invitational title on Friday, according to a October 9 report. The Lobo women finished fourth in the team standings at the event held in Madison, Wis.

StatewideOctober 11, 2026

Kipruto Sets Course Record as Colorado Takes Second at Nuttycombe

The Colorado cross country team achieved top-5 finishes at the Nuttycombe Invitational in Verona, Wisconsin, featuring a course record by Meshack Kipruto. The men's team placed second while the women's team finished fifth.

StatewideOctober 11, 2026

No. 14 Utah Cross Country Finishes Eighth at Nuttycombe Invitational on Oct. 8

The No. 14 ranked Utah women's cross country team placed eighth-overall during the Nuttycombe Invitational held on October 8. Erin Vringer led the team with a personal best time at the race.

StatewideOctober 11, 2026

Intermountain Healthcare Announces Upcoming BLS Skills Classes in Utah and Idaho

Intermountain Healthcare has scheduled upcoming Heartcode Basic Life Support skills classes for healthcare professionals in Ogden, Utah, and Burley, Idaho. The sessions aim to train practitioners in high-quality CPR and early AED deployment.

StatewideOctober 11, 2026

Utah Football to Face Colorado on Oct. 17

The University of Utah and the University of Colorado are scheduled to meet on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, at Folsom Field in Boulder, Colorado. The matchup will be broadcast on ESPN and via radio on KOA 850 AM & 94.1 FM for Colorado fans and ESPN 700 AM / 92.1 FM for Utah fans.

StatewideOctober 11, 2026

No. 12 Utah defeats Kansas 41-24 on October 9

No. 12 Utah defeated the Kansas Jayhawks 41-24 on October 9 at a sold out Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City. Despite a strong performance from quarterback Isaiah Marshall, the Jayhawks were outscored 14-0 in the fourth quarter to fall to 2-3.

StatewideOctober 11, 2026

Utah Defeats Kansas 41-24 to Reach 5-0 Season Record

The University of Utah football team defeated the University of Kansas 41-24 on Oct. 10, 2026, moving their season record to 5-0. The victory, played at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, extends Utah's winning streak to four games and maintains their undefeated status.

StatewideOctober 11, 2026

Utah defeated Kansas 41-24 on October 10, 2026

The University of Utah defeated the University of Kansas with a score of 41 to 24 on October 10, 2026. The victory moved Utah to a 5-0 record, while Kansas fell to 2-3.

StatewideOctober 11, 2026

Parker Rushes for 174 to Lead No. 12 Utah Over Kansas

Wayshawn Parker rushed for 174 yards and two touchdowns to lead No. 12 Utah to a 41-24 victory over Kansas on Saturday night, extending the Utes' undefeated season to 5-0. Devon Dampier contributed 238 passing yards and three touchdowns, while Kansas' Isaiah Marshall threw for 333 yards in a losing effort.

StatewideOctober 11, 2026

Utah Mammoth Defeat Sabres 4-1 to Claim Central Division Lead

The Utah Mammoth defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 on Saturday, Oct. 10, at KeyBank Center, improving their record to 4-2-0 and maintaining first place in the Central Division. The victory was fueled by a dominant Utah power play and a strong performance by goaltender Karel Vejmelka.

StatewideLoganOctober 10, 2026

Grandmother breaks her own planking record at Utah senior games

A 61-year-old grandmother and retired schoolteacher broke her own world record by holding an abdominal plank for five hours on Oct. 6. The achievement took place while she was competing at the Huntsman World Senior Games in Utah.

StatewideOctober 10, 2026

Jennie P Stewart Elementary Announces Fall Break and Upcoming Deadlines

Jennie P Stewart Elementary announced upcoming school schedule changes and various student activities for the week of October 9, 2026.

StatewideOctober 10, 2026

Utah Defeats Kansas as Weather Forces Kickoff Change

The No. 12 Utah Utes maintained their undefeated 4-0 record during a game against the Kansas Jayhawks on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. The matchup, which was moved to an earlier kickoff time due to weather forecasts, saw Utah secure an early lead in the first quarter.

StatewideSalt Lake CityOctober 10, 2026

Utah Scheduled to Face Kansas in AP Top 25 Matchup Oct. 10

According to an October 10 report from WTOP News, the AP Top 25 college football schedule includes several upcoming matchups, including No. 12 Utah versus Kansas.

StatewideOctober 10, 2026

Intermountain Healthcare Announces Upcoming Breastfeeding Education Classes

Intermountain Healthcare has announced several upcoming breastfeeding education classes scheduled for late 2026 and early 2027. These sessions, held at Riverton Hospital, LDS Hospital, and virtually, aim to prepare parents for latching, positioning, and pumping.

StatewideOctober 10, 2026

AP Top 25 rankings released October 10

In a report published October 10, the AP Top 25 rankings were updated following recent collegiate matchups. The rankings include notable performances from BYU, Iowa, and Indiana.

StatewideOctober 10, 2026

Zion National Park Reopens Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway to Two-Way Traffic

Zion National Park reopened the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway to two-way traffic on Oct. 9, 2026, following a major rockfall that occurred on Sept. 30. While limited access has been restored from the East Entrance to Great Arch Overlook, through travel to Springdale remains closed as crews work to repair damaged roadway.

StatewideOctober 10, 2026

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