Afternoon Edition October 1, 2026 Good afternoon. On our minds today: New polls show how voters feel about midterm elections Why Utahns might see their electricity bills drop What the analytics reveal about No. SNAP benefits look different starting now.
Cougar Insiders September 29, 2026 BYU can’t underestimate what awaits on trip to TCU against FrogsNo. 10 BYU jumps back into Big 12 action this week, when there are five in-conference battles going on that are key in the standings. “It’s a conference game and it’s BYU,” said Poppinga, and TCU will be ready, hungry and prepared by veteran head coach Sonny Dykes.
Youd like Lincoln. He is 12 now. The seventh grader passes the sacrament each Sunday as a deacon in the priesthood of the Grand Blanc Ward. But a year ago this week, he ran out of the chapel with his parents and sisters after the attack began.
Stewart Elementary announced its October theme of kindness and shared several upcoming school events and deadlines in a report published October 2.
Arts & Entertainment October 1, 2026 Good evening. On our minds today: The ‘unlikely’ story of how a controversial band came to small town Utah. Plus, Rainn Wilson sang with the Tabernacle Choir. ’The ‘unlikely’ story of how a controversial band came to small town UtahRainn Wilson sang with the Tabernacle Choir.
President Dallin H. The background: President Oaks presided over the faith’s October 2025 general conference while not yet ordained as prophet. At that conference, he surprised members by announcing a slower pace of temple announcements, Amy Ortiz reported.
Good morning. On our minds today: LJ Martin’s place in BYU history, what analytics say about Utah football’s offense so far and the Mammoth dominate their season opener. The key stat that has LJ Martin settling in among BYU’s ‘Super 6’What the analytics reveal about No.
Isabella Pedroza Oct 02, 2026 - 9 min read Draper, Utah — October 2, 2026 Angela Smith grew up in St. George with a fairly limited idea of what she could do with her career. She became a teacher, following a path similar to her mother, and taught for six years.
The discovery paves the way for a rapidly evolving therapy: viruses that can attack and kill dangerous bacteria while leaving human cells unharmed.
Kem C. Gardner Institute Research finds high prices and borrowing costs continue to challenge buyers as Utah prepares for substantial housing demand.
Intermountain Healthcare has scheduled two Heartcode Basic Life Support skills classes for November 2026 in Logan and Ogden. The training sessions, designed for healthcare professionals, focus on high-quality CPR and AED usage.
NHL executives discussed early-season trends, including increased player skill levels and shifting salary landscapes, during a roundtable discussion. The discussion featured general managers from the Columbus Blue Jackets, Ottawa Senators, and Utah Mammoth.
UDOT released the first part of its Summer 2026 Innovation Review on October 2, 2026, highlighting 41 innovations received between June 1 and the end of August. This initial report focuses on advancements in maintenance, planning, preconstruction, and construction.
Intermountain Healthcare has scheduled upcoming Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED Skills Classes in Logan, Utah, and Burley, Idaho. These training sessions aim to equip participants with essential life-saving skills.
2026 was a rough wildfire year, as was feared due to the winter's low snowfall. Utah State University has shared a report on how this year ranks. The Beaver Canyon Fire started near Strawberry Reservoir in January, which at that time of year should have been buried under several feet of snow.
Foxboro Elementary will participate in the Statewide Read-A-Thon on Oct. 2. The event aims to celebrate reading and lifelong learning alongside students in the Davis School District and across Utah.
✅ Congress considered settling the same dispute for $15 million in 2002 under a proposal that also contemplated Utah relinquishing its mineral interests. ✅ The $60 million will be paid in four installments over 26 months, with the first payment expected within weeks.
Contact: Stephaan Harris, stephaan.harris@ed.gov, 202-357-7504 Nation's Report Card Shows Declines in 8th-Grade Science and 12th-Grade Math and Reading; Last in a Series of Post-Pandemic NAEP Data (Sept. 9, 2025 — Washington, D.C.)
One of the things there is to love about Nebo School District’s CTE internship program is just how d...
Joby Aviation (Santa Cruz, CA) demonstrated operational maturity by completing a coast-to-coast autonomous flight in a Cessna Caravan without pilot intervention. Backed by Utah’s 47G coalition and UDOT’s uFLY framework, the technology reimagines remote logistics, defense, and emergency aviation.
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The Utah Department of Transportation is leading uFLY, a public-private partnership designed to integrate advanced air mobility technologies into the National Airspace System. This three-year initiative involves five western states working to test emerging aviation technologies in real-world conditions.
Antelope Elementary will participate in the Statewide Read-A-Thon on Friday, October 2. Students will spend one hour of the school day reading and are invited to wear comfortable clothing.
First-of-its-kind crosscountry demonstration by Joby Aviation puts Utah in the spotlight as a national leader in advanced air mobility technologies SALT LAKE CITY, UT (Sept. 30, 2026) — The Utah Department of Transportation welcomed Joby Aviation today as the company remotely operated its supervised autonomous J208 aircraft, equipped with Superpilot™ autonomous flight technology, in Utah. […]
Senate unanimously passed the Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act on Tuesday following a unanimous consent request made by Utah’s Senator John Curtis, sending it now to the House of Representatives. Speaking before the vote, Senator Curtis said, “The people of Utah are not looking for an emissions loophole.
Black Desert Resort will host the Bank of Utah Championship, which is the second of eight FedExCup Fall events scheduled for 2026. According to a September 29 report, the course features a unique layout designed by Tom Weiskopf.
 PUBLIC NOTICE Please be advised that on October 1, 2026, the City Council of the City of St George approved the following ordinance(s): Ordinance No.
Print or PDF In this Issue Eggplant, potato, and tomatillo: Flea beetles have been seen in northern Utah. Populations are small and damage is minimal this time of year, so no control is recommended. Brassicas: Infestations of cabbage aphid ar
Conservation groups planned to help Utah’s national parks with major projects next year, ranging from surveys of newly exposed shorelines around Lake Powell to whittling down the backlog of historical preservation needs at Capitol Reef National Park. People line up to take a photo under Delicate Arch inside Arches National Park near Moab on Thursday, April 9.
Bank of Utah announced the winners of its 2025 'My Utah' Photo Contest, which received 420 submissions. The winning images will be featured in the bank's 2026 calendar and on billboards along the Wasatch Front.
The Cedar Hills Youth City Council Advisory Committee has a meeting scheduled for September 3, 2026. The meeting will take place at the American Fork Fire Station.
American Fork City's Water Department is repairing a leak discovered in a pressurized irrigation transmission pipe serving the upper zone. The system will remain off until repairs and recharging are complete, which is anticipated by Monday, September 7.
Lincoln Academy Board Meeting Minutes August 2026 August 27, 2026 6:30 PM Conference Room Pending Meeting Minutes Lincoln Academy Board Members Present Adam Revelli Sarah Chaffin Mitch Beck Cherstyn Stockwell Michelle Hild Dave Merrick…
Lehi boys golf secured the team title at the third Region 3 tournament of the season on Monday, Aug. 31. The Pioneers achieved a score of 283, winning by two strokes over Lone Peak.
A massive backyard structure in American Fork is causing concern for neighbors who say it blocks mountain views and sunlight. Residents reported the structure appeared with little warning, prompting calls for city leaders to review the project.
Fredrick "Rick" William Wright, 54, died following an automobile accident in Duchesne County on August 28, 2026. Wright, a Vernal resident and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, was survived by his daughters, granddaughters, parents, and siblings.
