The October 2026 Virgin Town Newsletter is here.In this issueRed Bull Rampage 25th anniversary, October 8-10, and road closuresTown updates on the East Water Tank, groundwater study, zoning map and mo
Utah launched the ARCH Project on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, to support individuals who repeatedly cycle through the criminal justice, shelter, and emergency room systems. The program provides resources such as employment skills and treatment to misdemeanor offenders to break the cycle of recidivism and homelessness.
Emery County Commissioner Jordan Leonard joined the KOAL newsroom to speak about solar meetings, rodeo donations and fishing tournaments. “A lot of our citizens just want to be protected and not feel like there's a proposed project right in their backyard – literally,” Leonard said.
An explainer regarding the functions, membership, and engagement processes for the Randolph Town Council.
Rockwell beat Utah Military Academy - Camp Williams (Lehi) 3-0 in 2A girls volleyball on Thursday, Oct. 8, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
BRENHAM, Texas—Snow College moved the ball inside the Blinn College 10-yard line with a chance to retake the lead in the fourth quarter, but a fourth-down stop helped the Buccaneers hold on for a 20-14 win Saturday. Snow College quarterback Dylan Story led the Badgers's passing game Saturday in Brenham, Texas, completing 9 of 25 attempts for 93 yards in a 20-14 loss to Blinn College.
SPRING CITY—The Spring City Council voted last week to hire a planning consulting firm in Salt Lake City to revise the town’s general plan. During the 2025 municipal election campaign, critics of said government said lack of a professionally prepared general plan was one of the city’s greatest deficiencies.
MANTI—Manti High School students are celebrating homecoming this week with dress-up themes, games, assemblies and other activities leading into Friday’s football game and Saturday’s homecoming dance. Manti High School student Nathan Smith, foreground, joins other students in painting windows with Templar pride imagery as part of the school’s homecoming week activities.
Hawks improve to 6-2, Templars fall to 1-7 in standings MANTI—North Sanpete football built a 14-point halftime lead and beat Manti 36-21 Thursday, Oct. 1, in a 3A South game between Sanpete County rivals. North Sanpete’s Chaelton Osborne takes off with the ball during the Hawks versus Templars rivalry game on Friday.
Draper City will hold a public hearing on October 22, 2026, to consider a conditional use permit request from United Curbing. The request involves operating a construction sales and service business at a property located near 12541 S. Minuteman Dr.
Monument Valley beat Monticello 3-2 in 1A girls volleyball on Thursday, Oct. 8, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
The Utah County Warming Center will reopen on Nov. 1 at the Utah County Public Works Warehouse, offering warm beds and new stability-focused programming. The center's return follows a reported 15.4% annual reduction in local homelessness.
Draper City will hold a public hearing to consider a development agreement request for the property at 12430 S. 700 East. The proposal involves dividing the property into five lots with a private roadway.
Draper City will hold a public hearing on Oct. 22, 2026, to consider a conditional use permit request for Master Wood Crafters. The request involves a home-based cottage business located near 12646 S. 700 East.
Hillcrest (Midvale) beat West Jordan 3-2 in 5A girls volleyball on Thursday, Oct. 8, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Skyline (Salt Lake City) beat Brighton (Cottonwood Heights) 3-0 in 5A girls volleyball on Thursday, Oct. 8, according to the Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) scoreboard.
Canyonlands Field Institute is hiring first year naturalist educator positions that are paid $175 per day and include housing in Moab. Pictured is most of the Canyonlands Field Institute's team, including first-year naturalist educators, at its Field Camp Futures Fund Drive at the Spanish Valley Winery on May 15.
The City of Centerville has scheduled a series of upcoming municipal committee meetings for October and November 2026, including sessions for the Parks and Recreation Committee, Planning Commission, and Trails Committee.
“I’m absolutely shocked,” said Raquel Swain, the mother of a student at Viewmont, who revealed her son, a former student, had Keddington as a counselor. District spokesman Chris Williams said anyone with additional information about Keddington, who was placed on leave, should contact police.
It’s the 25th anniversary of Red Bull Rampage, an extreme mountain biking competition in Virgin, Utah. To celebrate the anniversary, the venue returned to its original location for the first time since the inaugural year.
Kaysville Mayor Tami Tran accepts the President's Award at the Davis Technical College Foundation Life-Changer luncheon. Tran is also running for a Utah State Senate seat in November. (Becky Ginos/Davis Journal) KAYSVILLE—When Torri Fonger was 15 she experienced a difficult healthcare situation that inspired her to become a nurse.
GEORGE, Utah (ABC4) — A southern Utah mother has been arrested after her 13-year-old son ran away from home and claimed she was serving him spoiled meat. Erika Leyva Gutierrez, 38, has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated child abuse (first-deree felony).
The county bases its argument against preliminary municipalities on the history of Utah's journey to statehood. That’s because they say the counties created the state, not the other way around. That’s the law that allowed for “preliminary municipalities” in Utah.
The high desert of deep greens, reds, tans and towering sandstone holds some of the most spectacular landscapes in the country and thousands of years of ancient — along with present-day — human history. But these lands also hold another history: Utah’s role in the nation’s atomic age.
Across from Harding was the crowd — quiet enough to hear any personal conversation, yet none to be heard. Photo: Ethan Clewell. 2026 By Ethan Clewell October 8, 2026 Concert The bassline comes in, followed by the shaker and the harp coming together while Aldous Harding sings.
CARBON COUNTY, Utah (ABC4) — Carbon County is in full storm-preparation mode as heavy rainfall is expected in the area this weekend. 25 to more than 3 inches of rain are expected from Saturday to Monday.
Supercast Episode 370 features Kori Wakamatsu, a former Jordan School District educator who is now an Associate Professor of Dance at BYU. The episode discusses her transition from teaching various dance styles to preparing future dance teachers.
Wasatch County Sheriff Jared Rigby is expected to remain in office through the end of the year despite facing felony charges in connection with the Kouri Richins murder case. The specific allegations against both men remain unclear because portions of the indictments have been redacted.
Cedar Breaks National Monument will conclude its 2026 summer operations in October as the monument transitions to winter operations. The Visitor Center, Human History Museum, and Zion Forever Project Park Store are scheduled to have their final day of operation on Saturday, Oct. 17.
The Kaysville City Council unanimously canceled the city’s previously authorized special bond election Wednesday, Oct. Despite the cancellation, the fire station bond question will still appear on the November 2026 ballot because ballots have already been printed and mailing has begun.
Published October 8, 2026 at 5:01 PM MDT Set KUER as preferred source National Weather Service The weather hazards outlook issued by the National Weather Service, Oct. 8, 2026, calls for high winds and heavy rain in Arizona, Utah and parts of the West.
