BREAKING BREAKING HOME PAGE Local Utah News Top News Stories Utah Department of Health and Human Services. Image: Google Streets UTAH, Oct. 5, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) The Utah Department of Health and Human Services is warning that four resent overdose deaths have resulted from the use of illegal cat's claw and kratom product.
Community In today’s age, hope can be hard to come by. With a constant stream of news that makes it seem as if the world is collapsing in on itself, trying to find hope can feel, to put it bluntly, hopeless. But for author Michael Finkel, a fellow Utah resident and writer with over 30 years of experience, the news is not something to fear but rather an opportunity to explore the world around them.
Syracuse, Utah — The new Antelope Island State Park Visitor Center and Theater are open!  “We are thrilled to welcome everyone to the new Antelope Island Visitor Center and Theater,” Utah State Parks Director Scott Strong said. “We invite visitors to stop by and learn more about this incredible park in this state-of-the-art building.” Visitor and Learning Center The Antelope ...
5, 2026 Concert Like most fans of his, I think I was introduced to my first Isaiah Rashad song at the end of my ninth grade year in 2021. This song was Lay Wit Ya (feat. Duke Deuce),, the lead single of his third project and second studio album, The House Is Burning (THIB).
Sen. In its June announcement, Maxwell announced that Fairtide committed another $750 million to finance Maxwell-developed projects, pushing its cumulative commitment beyond $1 billion at the time. 5 billion in customer projects and generated an estimated $300 million in customer savings in the process.
Republican Rep. Celeste Maloy and Democratic challenger Kent Udell offered different approaches to public lands, energy, water and the cost of living Friday during a debate for Utah’s newly drawn 3rd Congressional District.
Ballots for the General Election will soon be in the mail and among the choices for voters to consider are two Proposed Constitutional Amendments. Constitutional Amendment A concerns how proposed constitutional amendments are published.
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.
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.
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.
Editor's note: This story is part of We Vote Utah, a partnership between KUER, PBS Utah and Utah News Dispatch to cover Utah's 2026 midterm elections. Utah Lt. Gov. Department of Justice. Postal Service processes mail-in ballots. Henderson has also heavily criticized Sen.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
Log In From fairgrounds to classrooms, and community gardens to rob… SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — A leader of the Church of Jesus Christ… Susan R. Madsen, Julene Reese Oct 4, 2026 5 hrs ago 0 Susan R.
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.
Utah Royals FC secured a dramatic 1-1 draw against Racing Louisville FC on Oct. 3, 2026, thanks to a last-minute equalizer by Brecken Mozingo. The result marks Utah's first tie since May 30 and the first time Louisville has failed to win in their series history.
Utah Valley University achieved a dual victory at the SUU Color Country Invitational on Oct. 3, 2026, with both the men's and women's cross country teams securing first place. The women's team earned its sixth consecutive title, while the men's team secured its third straight win at the event.
DAVIS COUNTY, Utah, Oct. 3, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that a suspected tornado that hit Davis County on Sept. 18 met the EF2 qualifications, and traveled at nearly six miles, with winds peaking at 120 mph.
Mountain West News Bureau A regional public media collaboration serving the Rocky Mountain States of Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming. ’ Can Congress respond? Wildland firefighters face serious long-term health risks, and new federal legislation seeks to address them.
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.
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.
Antelope Island State Park hosted a grand opening on October 2, 2026, for its newly expanded visitor center. The facility expansion aims to provide a better experience for the park's approximately one million annual visitors.
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.
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.
