Platform Accounting Group Secures $355 Million in Growth Financing
Platform Accounting Group secured $355 million in growth financing led by Treville Capital Group to accelerate its national acquisition strategy and technological investments. The financing, which includes participation from several institutional investors, follows a history of over 65 acquisitions by the Holladay, Utah-based firm.
StatewideSalt Lake CityOctober 30, 2026
Utah Correctional Facilities End Lockdowns Following Staff Assault Investigation
The Utah Department of Corrections has ended partial lockdowns at the Utah State Correctional Facility and the Central Utah Correctional Facility, restoring normal operations following an investigation into a violent assault on a correctional officer.
StatewideCenterfieldOctober 30, 2026
Motorcyclist dies in Friday crash on State Street in Preston
A fatal collision involving a semi-truck and a motorcycle occurred on State Street in Preston, Idaho, on Friday, October 30, 2026. The motorcyclist was pronounced dead after being transported to a local hospital.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
Crash closes eastbound I-80 near Parleys Canyon; no reopening estimate
Eastbound Interstate 80 is closed at the mouth of Parleys Canyon after a crash, according to UDOT. Drivers cannot access eastbound I-80 from southbound Foothill Drive, westbound I-80 to southbound I-215 East or northbound I-215 East to eastbound I-80.
via KUTVStatewideOctober 30, 2026
Motorcyclist killed after collision with semitruck near Utah-Idaho border
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Idaho (ABC4) — A motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a semitruck just over the Utah-Idaho border. According to the Idaho State Police, the crash occurred at approximately 12:47 p.m. near 3600 S State Street in Preston. The driver of a 2016 Kenworth semitruck with double trailers, identified as a 65-year-old male from Newton, Utah, was traveling southbound on State Street.
via ABC4StatewideOctober 30, 2026
Schools increasingly affected by poor air quality as wildfire smoke becomes more common | Newsroom
CORVALLIS, Ore. – American children are increasingly exposed to air pollution as wildfire smoke becomes more common, and some schools and childcare centers struggle to keep indoor breathing conditions clean, a new national study shows. The researchers note that components of wildfire smoke, including PM2.5, which is fine particulate matter with a diameter of 2.5 micrometers or smaller, are known health hazards, especially for adolescents and younger children.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
My ancestors fought for freedom. I walked out of class to exercise mine.
For the 250th anniversary of the United States, we asked Utah teens to share their thoughts about where the country has been and where it's headed. We picked winners from each of Utah's 29 counties.
via Davis JournalStatewideOctober 30, 2026
Driver critically injured after semi-truck veers off road on eastbound I-80 in Parleys Canyon
A semi-truck driver is critically injured after the vehicle veered off the road on eastbound I-80 in Parleys Canyon on Friday night. The semitruck went over the embankment near the mouth of the canyon at approximately 7:12 p.m., and went off the road about 30 to 70 feet, Utah Highway Patrol trooper Kate Van Roosendaal said.
via KSLStatewideOctober 30, 2026
Church leaders honor life of Utah humanitarian Pamela J. Atkinson
Church leaders attended a memorial service for Utah humanitarian Pamela J. Atkinson on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Atkinson, a prominent advocate for the vulnerable, died Oct. 10 at age 93.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
Texas Tech to split QB snaps between Castellanos and Hammond
Texas Tech plans to implement an unorthodox quarterback system involving Thomas Castellanos and Will Hammond following a loss to Cincinnati. The adjustment is expected to occur during the upcoming matchup against Arizona.
StatewideOctober 30, 2026
Hurricane crews shore up flood defenses as homeowners brace for weekend rain
Homeowners, volunteers and city crews in Hurricane have been working through the rain, preparing for potential flooding this weekend. Neighborhoods are filled with piles of sandbags several feet high and plastic tarps to protect homes. I mean, it's just kind of a scary thing.
via KUTVStatewideOctober 30, 2026
Colorado, Utah and Nevada among the best states to find employment, according to study
A study analyzing 34 key indicators reveals the ranking of states with the best opportunities to find employment. Here is what you need to know. Colorado, Utah and Nevada are among the best-positioned states when it comes to searching for and finding employment in U.S. territory, according to a study by the financial firm Wallet Hub.
via Telemundo UtahStatewideOctober 30, 2026
Heavy rains: risk of flooding and snow in the mountains increases
Tropical moisture will cause storms and heavy rains this Friday. On Sunday, another system will arrive that could leave up to 2 inches of rain and snow in the mountains. According to the National Weather Service, tropical moisture will begin entering the region this Friday, favoring the development of scattered rain and storms.
via Telemundo UtahStatewideOctober 30, 2026
Dino Nation roars to 90,500 votes as contest comes to an end
CARBON — Over the past several months, the color pink has been impossible to miss throughout Carbon County. From showing support for breast cancer awareness to rallying behind Carbon High School, the community has once again demonstrated what it means to come together for a cause bigger than any one person.
via ETV NewsStatewideOctober 30, 2026
Two injured after car rear-ends semi at 70 mph
LITTLEFIELD, Arizona (ABC4) — Crews responded to a crash where a car collided with a semi-truck at a high rate of speed. According to the Beaver Dam and Littlefield Fire Department, they responded to southbound I-15 near the Arizona-Utah border last night for a crash.
via ABC4StatewideOctober 30, 2026